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CKA : Certified Kubernetes Administrator

This course covers crucial information for anyone taking the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. You will be walked through the exam process, where to find updated information about changes to the exam, and given some general test-taking tips. Since learning Kubernetes is a key skill for DevOps professionals, this makes demand high for such engineers.

 

With internship

$744

$1099

or

Without internship

$149

$399

this course includes

5 Training Hours

105 On-demand Videos

Closed Captions

13 Topics

20 Prep Questions

Certificate of Completion

SERIES INCLUDES:
13 COURSES

01

Course Overview

02

Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals

03

Kubernetes Installation

04

 Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes

05

API Access and Commands

06

Running Pods and Deployments

07

Configuring Storage

08

Kubernetes Networking

09

Managing Security

10

Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise

11

Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting

12

CKA Practice Exams

13

Course Closeout

Why Choose CKA Certification?

The CKA certification is a valuable credential for DevOps professionals and those aspiring to be Kubernetes administrators. With the CKA designation, you can demonstrate your ability to install, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters. This CKA certification can significantly boost your career prospects, with job market opportunities for Certified Kubernetes Administrators averaging $140,000 to $200,000 annually.

course CURRICULUM

Course Overview

1.1 Course Overview
1.2 Course PreReqs

Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals

2.1 Core Concepts
2.2 What is the CKA Exam
2.3 Why Get Certified
2.4 CKA Exam Domains
2.5 What is Kubernetes
2.6 What is a Container
2.7 What is Docker
2.8 Kubernetes Terminology
2.9 Kubernetes Components
2.10 Kubernetes Documentation
2.11 Whiteboard - Kubernetes Overview

Kubernetes Installation

3.1 Kubernetes Installation
3.2 Installation Options
3.3 MiniKube
3.4 Demo - Install Minikube
3.5 Demo - Clusters
3.6 Kubectl Basics
3.7 Demo - Install Kubectl

Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes

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- How to design with empathy?
- Laws of UX
- Steps of UX design:
● Information Archite 4.1 Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes
4.2 Understanding the Architecture
4.3 Understanding the nodes
4.4 Core Objects
4.5 API
4.6 Create a Cluster
4.7 Demo - Create a Cluster
4.8 Demo - YAML
4.9 Demo - Nodes
4.10 Demo - Kubectl Client Configcture
● Journey Maps
● Feature Lists
● User Flows
● Elements of Design and how to use them? (Hamburgers,
dropdowns etc.)
● Sketches
● Low and High fidelity Wireframes

API Access and Commands

5.1 API Access and Commands
5.2 About the API
5.3 Accessing the APIs
5.4 Demo - Exploring APIS
5.5 Kubectl
5.6 Using YAML for API Objects
5.7 Using Curl
5.8 Labels and Annotations

Running Pods and Deployments

6.1 Running Pods and Deployments
6.2 Pods and Deployments
6.3 What is a Namespace
6.4 Scalability Options
6.5 Rolling Updates
6.6 Apply Changes to a Pod
6.7 Stateful Sets
6.8 Demo - Manage Deployments

Module 7: Configuring Storage

7.1 Configuring Storage
7.2 Storage options with Kubernetes
7.3 Configure Pod Volumes
7.4 Configure Persistent Volumes
7.5 Storage Classes
7.6 Whiteboard - Persistent Volumes
7.7 Demo - Configure Storage

Kubernetes Networking

8.1 Kubernetes Networking
8.2 Understanding Networking
8.3 Services
8.4 Network Plugins
8.5 DNS
8.6 Network Policies
8.7 Namespaces
8.8 Demo - Networking
8.9 Manage High Availability

Managing Security

9.1 Managing Security
9.2 Kubernetes Security
9.3 Container and Pod Security
9.4 Certificates
9.5 API Security
9.6 Configmaps and Secrets
9.7 Secure Images
9.8 Security Context
9.9 RBAC

Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise

10.1 Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise
10.2 Cluster Management and Maintenance
10.3 Demo - Scale Deployment
10.4 Demo - Restart Cluster
10.5 Demo - Add or Remove Nodes
10.6 Demo - Create a Pod in the Background
10.7 Kubelet Restarts and Drains
10.8 UI Dashboard
10.9 Demo - Describe Resources
10.10 Kube-scheduler
10.11 Demo - Set-Up Alias

Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting

11.1 Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting
11.2 Monitoring Resources
11.3 Monitoring Pods
11.4 Demo - Monitoring Pods
11.5 Logging
11.6 Demo - Logging
11.7 Troubleshooting
11.8 Affinity and Taints

CKA Practice Exams

12.1 CKA Practice Exams
12.2 Exam Preparation Must Know
12.3 Question 1 - Create a Cluster, Deploy Pods and a Deployment
12.4 Question 2 - Create a Pod and Verify
12.5 Question 3 - Create a Pod with a Secret
12.6 Question 4 - Get Logs on a Pod and Send to File
12.7 Question 5 - Liveness Probe
12.8 Question 6 - Use Labels
12.9 Additional Questions

Week 14: DENIAL-OF-SERVICE

13.1 Course Closeout
13.2 Course Review
13.3 Kubernetes Certifications
13.4 Additional Resources
13.5 Exam Readiness
13.6 Course Closeout

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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course all about?

The CKA course is all about preparing you for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam. It provides crucial insights about the exam process, updates, and gives you some valuable test-taking tips. The course is highly relevant for DevOps professionals, given the high demand for skills in Kubernetes.

Why should I consider becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator?

If you’re a Kubernetes administrator, cloud administrator, or an IT professional managing Kubernetes instances, this certification is for you. Being a certified Kubernetes administrator demonstrates your ability to install, configure, and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters. This can significantly boost your career, with job market opportunities for Certified Kubernetes Administrators averaging $140,000 to $200,000 annually.

What skills and knowledge do I gain from this course?

Our online course helps you understand essential Kubernetes concepts and commands. You’ll learn Docker Basics, and how to use Kubernetes for deployment, scaling, and managing containerized applications. By the end of the course, you should be competent enough to take the CKA exam​.

What’s the format of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?

The CKA exam is an online, proctored, performance-based test. It involves solving multiple tasks from a command line running Kubernetes within a time limit of 2 hours. The exam environment is aligned with the most recent minor version of Kubernetes, usually updated within 4 to 8 weeks of the Kubernetes release date.

Are there any prerequisites for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?

No, there are no prerequisites for this exam. You can register and take the exam when you feel ready and confident in your Kubernetes skills.

What is the key benefit of the hands-on nature of the CKA exam?

The hands-on nature of the CKA exam showcases your ability to implement solutions, rather than just memorizing settings or facts. It provides a more accurate representation of your practical skills in managing Kubernetes instances​.