Kubernetes Fundamentals Training Course
Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed for the automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at beginner to intermediate IT professionals who wish to master the core concepts and components of Kubernetes and leverage it to manage containerised applications at scale.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the architecture and components of Kubernetes.
- Deploy and manage containers within a Kubernetes cluster.
- Configure networking, storage, and scaling for workloads.
- Troubleshoot common issues and adhere to best practices for cluster operations.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Ample exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Kubernetes
- What is Kubernetes?
- Benefits of container orchestration
- Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm and other orchestrators
Core Components and Architecture
- Control plane and node architecture
- Pods, ReplicaSets, and Deployments
- Services, labels, and selectors
Setting Up a Kubernetes Environment
- Using Minikube or Kind for local clusters
- kubectl command-line tool
- Accessing and inspecting cluster components
Deploying Applications to Kubernetes
- Creating and managing pods and deployments
- Rolling updates and rollbacks
- Container image management
Networking and Services
- Cluster networking overview
- Creating internal and external services
- DNS, ingress controllers, and load balancing basics
Volumes and Storage
- Working with persistent volumes and claims
- Storage classes and dynamic provisioning
- Data persistence strategies
Cluster Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Inspecting pod logs and events
- Common kubectl diagnostic commands
- Best practices for resource limits and health checks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of containerisation concepts (e.g., Docker)
- Experience with the Linux command line
- Basic networking and system administration knowledge
Audience
- Developers deploying containerised applications
- DevOps engineers managing container orchestration
- System administrators supporting Kubernetes environments
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Course - Advanced Platform Engineering: Scaling with Microservices and Kubernetes
The training met expectations with its clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on labs that made complex topics easy to understand. It provided valuable insights into container orchestration, security, scaling and many other advanced topics.
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Course - Docker and Kubernetes advanced
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