Kubernetes Fundamentals Certification Course

This course will give you a strong operating knowledge of Kubernetes Fundamentals, including how to deploy a containerized application and manipulating resources via the API.

Who Is It For:

This course is ideal for those wishing to manage a containerized application infrastructure. This includes existing IT administrators, as well as those looking to start a cloud career.

What You'll Learn:

The Kubernetes Fundamentals course will teach you how to use the container management platform used by companies like Google to manage their application infrastructure. You will learn how to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, from network configuration to upgrades to making deployments available via services. The course also distills key principles, such as pods, deployments, replicasets and services, and will give you enough information so that you can start using Kubernetes on your own.

What It Prepares You For:

The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) exam.

Merit Global is an authorized trainer partner of Linux Foundation for their certification programs. We distribute certification exam vouchers and courses at good discounts.

• Chapter 1. Course Introduction
• Chapter 2. Basics of Kubernetes
• Chapter 3. Installation and Configuration
• Chapter 4. Kubernetes Architecture
• Chapter 5. APIs and Access
• Chapter 6. API Objects
• Chapter 7. Managing State with Deployments
• Chapter 8. Volumes and Data
• Chapter 9. Services
• Chapter 10. Helm
• Chapter 11. Ingress
• Chapter 12. Scheduling
• Chapter 13. Logging and Troubleshooting
• Chapter 14. Custom Resource Definitions
• Chapter 15. Security
• Chapter 16. High Availability
• Chapter 17. Exam Domain Review

Before starting this course, you should be familiar with:

• Linux concepts and command line.
• Package managers.
• Git and GitHub.

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.

• Gain your certification after this course with Linux Foundation CKA Exam voucher. Bundle this course and the exam to save $100 - Buy bundle here.
• You will get a course completion certification even if you don't want to apply for CKA exam.

He is an experienced cloud and containerization specialist with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker and Linux system administration. With years of hands-on experience managing Linux servers, deploying containerized applications and orchestrating Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments, he brings practical insights into building scalable, resilient and secure cloud-native solutions. Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, he simplifies complex concepts in Linux, containers and Kubernetes, guiding learners through real-world labs and scenarios. His training equips professionals with the skills to confidently manage cloud-native applications and leverage Linux and Kubernetes effectively in production environments.

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