Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Voucher Included)
Learn how to use the container management platform used by top companies, like Google, with the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course. This Kubernetes training course will teach you everything you need to know to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, from network configuration to upgrades to making deployments available through services.
You will gain a solid understanding of key principles like Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, and services. Your training equips...
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES3080
What you will learn
- How to use the container management platform used by companies like Google to manage their application infrastructure
- How to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster
- The key principles, such as Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, and services
- Learn revision control using Git
- Understand the role played by Docker and Kubernetes
- Learn to install and configure Jenkins as a Continuous Integration platform
- Understand the fundamentals of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
How you will benefit
- Demonstrate the ability to do basic installation and configuring and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters
- Understand key concepts such as Kubernetes networking, storage, security, maintenance, logging and monitoring, application lifecycle, troubleshooting, and API object primitives
- Obtain the ability to establish basic use-cases for end users
- Master enforcing development workflows as code reviews
- Gather application packaging and distribution with Docker Swarm and Docker Registry using Argo CD to set up a deployment pipeline
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 130 course hours
Instructors & Support
Linux Instructors
This course does not have an assigned instructor, but you will have access to several Linux instructors and subject matter experts throughout the course.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
We recommend learners be familiar with the following concepts to ensure they are successful in taking this course:
- Basic Linux and system administration knowledge
- Familiarity with the command line
- Basic understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud, and the software delivery process
- Basic understanding of Package managers, Git and GitHub
Certification Requirements:
There are no requirements to take the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam (CKA) other than the skills needed to pass the certifications exam.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Required Lab Exercises
- For hands-on lab exercises, access to a Linux server or Linux desktop/laptop is required. Access to a public cloud provider or VirtualBox on your machine is also needed. Lab exercises in this course have been tested in a GCP environment.
- If using a cloud provider like GCP or AWS, you should be able to complete the lab exercises using the free tier or credits provided to you. However, you may incur charges if you exceed the credits initially allocated by the cloud provider.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 7 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.7 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Exam Requirements:
- Exams are delivered online, and candidates must provide their own computer with:
- Current version of Chrome or Chromium.
- Reliable internet access.
- A microphone.
- A webcam.
- All technical exam requirements should be tested and working prior to starting the exam.
- Candidates are not allowed to have other applications or browser windows running except the one on which the Exam is being shown.
- Candidates should run the compatibility check tool to verify that their hardware meets the minimum requirements.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
More About
About Certification: Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation (LF) is a non-profit organization at the forefront of supporting Linux development and driving open-source software projects. With a mission to empower generations of open-source innovators and unlock the value of shared technology, the LF plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the open-source community. By providing a platform for companies and developers to identify and contribute to impactful projects, the LF is instrumental in addressing industry and technological challenges for the benefit of society. With Linux powering an impressive 98% of the world's supercomputers, a vast majority of internet servers, global financial trades, and millions of Android devices, the LF's work has a significant impact on the technology landscape, making them a leading force in open-source education. Obtaining a Linux Foundation certification can give you a competitive advantage.