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This Kubernetes Administration Certification training course covers the core concepts typically used to build and administer a Kubernetes cluster in production, using vendor-independent tools. We build a cluster, determine network configuration, grow the cluster, deploy applications and configure the storage, security and other objects necessary for typical use. This Kubernetes Administration Certification training course offers exposure to the many skills necessary to administer Kubernetes in a production environment.

 

Training Objectives

In this Kubernetes Administration Certification training course, you will learn how to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, from network configuration to upgrades to making deployments available via services. Also handle the ongoing tasks necessary for Kubernetes Administration.

 

Topics include:

  • Installation of a multi-node Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm, and how to grow a cluster.
  • Choosing and implementing cluster networking.
  • Various methods of application lifecycle management, including scaling, updates and roll-backs.
  • Configuring security both for the cluster as well as containers.
  • Managing storage available to containers.
  • Learn monitoring, logging and troubleshooting of containers and the cluster.
  • Configure scheduling and affinity of container deployments.
  • Use Helm and Charts to automate application deployment.
  • Understand Federation for fault-tolerance and higher availability

 

Recent Testimonials for this course:

 

"The training has been splendid and enjoyable, unfortunately ending today. Wish it could last longer, otherwise an awesome experience and a great explanation from the trainer."  Live Online Dec '22

“I have been extremely impressed with the instructor, I would genuinely rate him 11 out 10 stars, he has gone above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and approachable.” Live Online Sept '22

Course content was very good. When needed, the Instructor was extending the content of the course with hints and tips to help us understand different topics that were covered in the course."  Live Online June 2021

This was an excellent course and was lots of fun to attend. Instructor started with basic intro to containerization, then explained Kubernetes and the different components (Container engine, orchestrator, control plane) which all made sense because of the containerization intro. The parts of the course layered on top of one another to give a good understanding of
Kubernetes
.”  Live Online Nov 2020

NB NOTE: This course does not focus on one vendor’s tools. Most courses are vendor-locked. We use kubeadm to deploy the cluster and focus on tools that would work on anyone’s Kubernetes cluster.

Kubernetes Administration Certification

Price €2,275.00

Course Code

GTLFK

Duration

4 Days

Course Fee

€2,275.00 per seat (including exam voucher)

Some subsidised places may be available on this course, please Contact us for details.

NB: If certification is not your priority, this course is also suitable for you. We can deduct the cost of the exam from your course fee.

Accreditation

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

 

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). You can find out more about this certification on the Cloud Native Computing Foundation™ website.

This course is excellent preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. As with all our certification preparation courses, further study and practise is strongly recommended prior to taking the exam.

If certification is not your priority, this course is also suitable for you. We can deduct the cost of the exam from your course fee.

Target Audience

This Kubernetes Administration Certification training course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to build and administer a Kubernetes cluster.

NB NOTE: This course does not focus on one vendor’s tools. Most courses are vendor-locked. We use kubeadm to deploy the cluster and focus on tools that would work on anyone’s Kubernetes cluster.

Recent Testimonials:

“It was very positive. This course was 4 days but covered a semester worth of work if it was done in college. The labs were relevant and delegates were provided the lab/coursebook for further study and practice after the course finished. GuruTeam's course was excellent and provides a deeper understanding of the architecture and how it all works. The hands-on aspect was very helpful as it helped solidify the concepts as I went along."  Live Online Sept 2024

The Instructor was very knowledgeable, laid back and very approachable during the course. The environment setup was second to none.  Very easy to jump in and follow along with minimal pre-req setup."  Onsite May 2024

"The training has been splendid and enjoyable, unfortunately ending today. Wish it could last longer, otherwise an awesome experience and a great explanation from the trainer. Live Online Dec 2022

I have been extremely impressed with the instructor, I would genuinely rate him 11 out 10 stars, he has gone above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. Live Online Sept 2022

 

Attendee Requirements

Students should have an understanding of Linux Administration skills, comfortable using the command line. Must be able to edit files using a command-line text editor.  This certification is for Kubernetes administrators, cloud administrators and other IT professionals who manage Kubernetes instances.

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Tuesday 03 June - Friday 06 June (4 days) 09.30 - 17.00
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Course Description


Courses available in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Asia/Pacific

This Kubernetes Administration Certification training course covers the core concepts typically used to build and administer a Kubernetes cluster in production, using vendor-independent tools. We build a cluster, determine network configuration, grow the cluster, deploy applications and configure the storage, security and other objects necessary for typical use. This Kubernetes Administration Certification training course offers exposure to the many skills necessary to administer Kubernetes in a production environment.

 

Training Objectives

In this Kubernetes Administration Certification training course, you will learn how to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, from network configuration to upgrades to making deployments available via services. Also handle the ongoing tasks necessary for Kubernetes Administration.

 

Topics include:

  • Installation of a multi-node Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm, and how to grow a cluster.
  • Choosing and implementing cluster networking.
  • Various methods of application lifecycle management, including scaling, updates and roll-backs.
  • Configuring security both for the cluster as well as containers.
  • Managing storage available to containers.
  • Learn monitoring, logging and troubleshooting of containers and the cluster.
  • Configure scheduling and affinity of container deployments.
  • Use Helm and Charts to automate application deployment.
  • Understand Federation for fault-tolerance and higher availability

 

Recent Testimonials for this course:

 

"The training has been splendid and enjoyable, unfortunately ending today. Wish it could last longer, otherwise an awesome experience and a great explanation from the trainer."  Live Online Dec '22

“I have been extremely impressed with the instructor, I would genuinely rate him 11 out 10 stars, he has gone above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and approachable.” Live Online Sept '22

Course content was very good. When needed, the Instructor was extending the content of the course with hints and tips to help us understand different topics that were covered in the course."  Live Online June 2021

This was an excellent course and was lots of fun to attend. Instructor started with basic intro to containerization, then explained Kubernetes and the different components (Container engine, orchestrator, control plane) which all made sense because of the containerization intro. The parts of the course layered on top of one another to give a good understanding of
Kubernetes
.”  Live Online Nov 2020

NB NOTE: This course does not focus on one vendor’s tools. Most courses are vendor-locked. We use kubeadm to deploy the cluster and focus on tools that would work on anyone’s Kubernetes cluster.

Course Outline

Kubernetes Administration

    1. Introduction

  • Laboratory Exercises, Solutions and Resources
  • Distribution Details
  • Labs

    2. Basics of Kubernetes

  • Define Kubernetes
  • Meaning of Kubernetes
  • Adoption
  • Project Governance
  • Labs

    3. Installation and Configuration

  • Getting Started With Kubernetes
  • Minikube
  • kubeadmin
  • More Installation Tools
  • Labs

    4. Kubernetes Architecture

  • Kubernetes Architecture
  • Networking
  • Other Cluster Systems
  • Labs

    5. APIs and Access

  • API Access
  • Working with First Pod
  • Kubectl and API
  • Swagger and OpenAPI
  • Labs

    6. Managing State With Deployments

  • Deployment Overview
  • Managing Deployment States
  • Deployments and Replica Sets
  • Labels
  • Labs

    7. Services

  • Overview
  • Accessing Services
  • DNS
  • Labs

    8. Volumes and Data

  • Volumes Overview
  • Volumes
  • Persistent Volumes
  • Secrets
  • ConfigMaps
  • Labs

   9.  Ingress

  • Overview
  • Ingress Controller
  • Ingress Rules
  • Labs

    10. API Objects

  • API Objects
  • The v1 Group
  • API Resources
  • RBAC APIs
  • Labs

    11. Scheduling

  • Overview
  • Scheduler
  • Policies
  • Affinity Rules
  • Taints and Tolerations
  • Labs

    12. Logging and Troubleshooting

  • Overview
  • Monitoring
  • Logging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Labs

    13. Custom Resource Definition

  • Overview
  • Third-Party Resources
  • Custom Resources
  • Labs

    14. Kubernetes Federation

  • Overview
  • Federation
  • Using Cluster API
  • Labs

    15. Helm

  • Overview
  • Helm
  • Using Helm
  • Labs

    16. Security

  • Overview
  • Accessing the API
  • Authentication and Authorization
  • Admission Controller
  • Pod Policies
  • Network Policies
  • Labs
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