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Would you like to explore using Kubernetes in Internet of Things (IoT) or Edge scenarios? Are you interested in a small, lightweight Kubernetes distribution? Have you heard about K3s but would like to know more about what it is and how you can use it? This course will introduce you to K3s. We will discuss what K3s is and its role in the Kubernetes ecosystem, then we will explore the use cases of K3s and learn how to install it. Finally, we will build a simple K3s cluster and use it to deploy and run an application.

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Emphasizes use cases for K3s, which are highly relevant to IoT and edge scenarios
Taught by A Cloud Guru, instructors highly regarded for their work in Kubernetes and cloud computing
Covers how to install and use K3s, providing practical skills for implementing Kubernetes in IoT and edge environments
Suitable for individuals with a basic understanding of Kubernetes and an interest in exploring its applications in IoT and edge scenarios
May require learners to have access to hardware or devices for implementing K3s in practical scenarios

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to K3s with these activities:
Kubernetes Concepts Practice
Reinforce your understanding of fundamental Kubernetes concepts before starting the course.
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  • Review Kubernetes documentation on core concepts.
  • Solve practice problems on Kubernetes concepts.
  • Participate in online discussions on Kubernetes concepts.
Kubernetes Essentials
Review the key concepts, terminology, and architecture of Kubernetes to strengthen your understanding before diving into K3s.
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  • Study tutorials on Kubernetes fundamentals
  • Practice basic Kubernetes commands
K3s Beginner Tutorial
Build a stronger foundational understanding of K3s before diving into the course.
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  • Follow the official K3s tutorial.
  • Experiment with the K3s CLI.
  • Deploy a simple application on K3s.
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K3s Reference Materials
Compile a comprehensive collection of resources, including documentation, articles, and tutorials, for easy reference and continued learning.
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  • Search for high-quality K3s resources
  • Organize your findings into a structured format
K3s Quickstart Tutorial
Follow a step-by-step guide to install and configure a K3s cluster, allowing you to explore its features hands-on.
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  • Find an official K3s quickstart guide
  • Follow the guide to set up a K3s cluster
Explore K3s documentation
Review the official K3s documentation to gain a deeper understanding of its features and capabilities.
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  • Visit the K3s documentation website.
  • Explore the getting started guide.
  • Review the reference documentation.
  • Check out the troubleshooting section.
K3s Discussion Forum Participation
Engage with fellow learners by participating in online forums, asking questions, and sharing your insights to reinforce your understanding.
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  • Join a K3s discussion forum
  • Actively participate in discussions
Install and configure K3s cluster
Reinforce your understanding of K3s cluster setup by following step-by-step instructions.
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  • Choose a platform (e.g., Linux, Raspberry Pi).
  • Follow the installation guide for your platform.
  • Configure cluster settings (e.g., networking, storage).
  • Verify cluster status using kubectl commands.
  • Troubleshoot any issues.
Building a Simple Web Application on K3s
Apply your knowledge by developing a basic web application and deploying it on a K3s cluster, reinforcing your understanding of the platform.
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  • Create a Docker image for your application
  • Deploy the image to your K3s cluster
  • Set up ingress to access the application
Deploy and manage application on K3s cluster
Apply your knowledge by deploying and managing an application on a K3s cluster you set up.
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  • Choose an application to deploy.
  • Create the application deployment configuration.
  • Deploy the application to the cluster.
  • Monitor the application's health and performance.
  • Update or scale the application as needed.
Mentor New K3s Users
Share your knowledge and skills by mentoring new K3s users, helping them overcome challenges and accelerate their learning journey.
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  • Connect with K3s beginners through online communities
  • Provide guidance and support to those in need
K3s Configuration Guide
Document your experience with K3s configuration by creating a guide for others, solidifying your knowledge and sharing insights.
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  • Gather and organize your notes on K3s configuration
  • Write a clear and concise guide
  • Proofread and finalize your guide
K3s Hackathon
Participate in a hackathon focused on K3s to demonstrate your skills, collaborate with others, and push the boundaries of what's possible with K3s.
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  • Find an upcoming K3s hackathon
  • Form a team or work independently
  • Design and develop your K3s-based solution
  • Submit your project and present it

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Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to K3s.
Provides a deep dive into the internals of Kubernetes. It valuable resource for understanding how Kubernetes works and how to troubleshoot problems.
Provides in-depth coverage of building, customizing, and managing Kubernetes operators. It is recommended to reference this book for more depth into Kuberentes as it pertains to the course.
Provides a practical guide to using Kubernetes. It useful resource for both beginners and experienced Kubernetes users.
Is recommended as a comprehensive reference for Kubernetes. It covers the fundamentals of Kubernetes and valuable resource for understanding more about the technology.
Provides a practical guide to designing and implementing microservices in Java using Spring Boot. It is recommended additional reading for understanding the principles and best practices of microservices.
Provides a comprehensive guide to DevOps practices. It is recommended as additional reading for understanding the principles and best practices of DevOps.
Provides a comprehensive guide to building, shipping, and running containerized applications using Docker. It is recommended background reading for understanding containerization before taking this course.
Provides a deep dive into the design and implementation of data-intensive applications. It is recommended as additional reading for understanding the principles of designing and building scalable and reliable systems.

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