Abstract: | "This course is designed to guide you through the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam preparation. It starts with an introduction to containers, cloud-native computing, and Kubernetes evolution. You'll explore Kubernetes components like Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, and Services, building a solid foundation in container orchestration. Practical demonstrations and labs help you apply concepts to real-world scenarios. As you progress, you'll dive into Kubernetes networking, object definitions, and best practices. Key topics such as Kubernetes security, storage, scheduling, and application delivery are thoroughly covered. The course also introduces Helm, Service Meshes, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, preparing you for cloud-native infrastructure management. Hands-on demonstrations and optional labs provide opportunities to practice setting up clusters, configuring services, and managing resources. The course wraps up with practice exams to test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for the KCNA certification. Anyone who wants to get familiar with the Containerization basics and Docker Fundamentals may refer this section - "Understanding Docker (Optional)" or if you are already familiar with Docker then feel free to skip this section. To access the supplementary materials, scroll down to the 'Resources' section above the 'Course Outline' and click 'Supplemental Content.' This will either initiate a download or redirect you to GitHub. What you will learn Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and applications. Configure Kubernetes networking, services, and security. Utilize Helm and Service Mesh for efficient application management. Manage persistent storage and stateful apps in Kubernetes. Implement Kubernetes best practices for scheduling and scaling. Pass the KCNA exam with confidence through hands-on practice. Audience This course is ideal for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators seeking to gain expertise in Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies. It is particularly beneficial for individuals preparing for the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification exam. Prior experience with Linux and basic cloud computing concepts is recommended but not mandatory. About the Author Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies: Thinknyx℗ʼ Technologies is a recognized brand providing IT consulting & implementation services, delivering comprehensive Information Technology and Soft Skills Trainings and providing Talent Acquisition (Recruitment) solutions to diverse organizations worldwide. With over a decade of core industry experience, they have successfully aided their customers in strategic planning and flawless execution of solutions around IT and Non-IT initiatives. Yogesh Raheja is the Founder and a senior Solutions Architect at Thinknyx Technologies and an instructor of video courses. Yogesh has been a trusted advisor for numerous organizations, guiding them through their DevOps journey, infrastructure as code, containerization, cloud computing, Automation solutions and AI/ML/Generative AI with his expertise. He has also authored several globally published books (like ""Effective DevOps with AWS"", ""Automation with SaltStack"", ""Automation with Puppet 5"" and ""Automation with Ansible"") published by Packt, Wiley, and OrangeAVA.". |