Master Kubernetes Application Development: CKAD Exam Preparation

What you will learn:

Learn how to design and build Kubernetes applications that meet the requirements of the CKAD exam.
Master the techniques for defining, building, and modifying container images for deployment within Kubernetes.
Acquire the skills to create and manage Jobs and CronJobs for scheduled tasks within your Kubernetes environment.
Understand the power of multi-container Pod design patterns like sidecars and init containers to enhance application functionality.
Gain expertise in utilizing persistent and ephemeral volumes to manage data storage within your Kubernetes deployments.
Discover how to implement common deployment strategies like blue/green or canary deployments to ensure smooth transitions and minimize downtime.
Become proficient in managing deployments and performing rolling updates for seamless application upgrades.
Harness the capabilities of the Helm package manager to deploy existing applications and simplify management.
Understand how to navigate Kubernetes API deprecations to maintain compatibility and ensure your applications remain up-to-date.
Implement probes and health checks to monitor the health and availability of your Kubernetes applications.
Master the use of monitoring tools to gain insights into the performance and behavior of your Kubernetes applications.
Effectively utilize container logs for debugging and troubleshooting issues within your Kubernetes environment.
Develop strong debugging skills for Kubernetes applications to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Explore and leverage custom resource definitions (CRDs) to extend Kubernetes' functionality and adapt it to specific needs.
Configure authentication, authorization, and admission control mechanisms to enhance the security of your Kubernetes cluster.
Define resource requirements, limits, and quotas to ensure efficient resource allocation and prevent resource contention.
Learn how to effectively utilize ConfigMaps, Secrets, ServiceAccounts, and SecurityContexts to manage application configurations and security.
Become proficient in configuring and implementing NetworkPolicies to control network traffic within your Kubernetes cluster.
Gain the ability to troubleshoot access to applications through services and resolve connectivity issues.
Master the use of Ingress rules to expose your applications to the outside world and define routing policies.

Description

Unlock your potential as a Kubernetes Application Developer with this in-depth masterclass designed to empower you to pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

Dive deep into the core concepts of Kubernetes, including deployments, services, networking, storage, and security, with a focus on practical application and real-world scenarios.

Learn through clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and comprehensive code snippets to ensure a seamless learning experience.

This course covers:

CKAD exam strategy, tips, and tricks
Setting up a Minikube cluster for practice
Blue Green and Canary deployment strategies
Working with Kubernetes secrets and ConfigMaps
Managing resources, limits, and quotas
Implementing probes and health checks
Utilizing container logs for debugging
Mastering Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Deploying applications using Helm
Understanding Kubernetes API deprecations
And much more!

With this comprehensive training, you'll gain the confidence and expertise to confidently tackle the CKAD exam and launch your career as a skilled Kubernetes professional.

Curriculum

Introduction

This section lays the groundwork for your CKAD exam preparation. Start with a deep dive into CKAD exam strategy, tips, and tricks to optimize your study approach. You'll learn how to set up a Minikube cluster, a powerful tool for hands-on practice with Kubernetes. This section also covers essential deployment techniques like Blue Green and Canary deployments, and delves into managing Kubernetes secrets and ConfigMaps for secure and efficient application configuration. You'll gain a practical understanding of resource management, limits, quotas, and probes to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, this section covers key concepts like container logs for debugging and troubleshooting, and provides a foundational understanding of Kubernetes Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for secure and efficient resource management. This section also introduces you to Helm, a popular package manager for deploying and managing Kubernetes applications.

Core Kubernetes Concepts - Theory

Dive deep into the core principles and architecture of Kubernetes. From YAML basics to Docker containerization, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the components that make up Kubernetes. Explore the fundamental concepts like namespaces, pods, deployments, DaemonSets, StatefulSets, Jobs, and services. Delve into the intricacies of ConfigMaps, secrets, labels, selectors, resource requests, and limits. This section covers advanced topics like logging and monitoring, troubleshooting, taints and tolerations, Kubernetes storage, ingress, init containers, environment variables, commands, arguments, service accounts, and security contexts. You'll also gain insights into static pods, resource quotas, limit ranges, and the crucial role of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in securing and managing access to Kubernetes resources. This theoretical foundation will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes architecture and principles, setting you up for success in your CKAD exam preparation.