Master Kubernetes: From Beginner to Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

What Students Will Learn in This Course

• Understand Kubernetes Architecture
  Gain in-depth knowledge of the Kubernetes control plane, worker nodes, and how components interact.

• Install and Configure a Kubernetes Cluster
  Learn how to set up clusters using tools like kubeadm, and configure networking, storage, and security settings.

• Work with Kubernetes API and kubectl
  Master kubectl commands and understand how to interact with the Kubernetes API effectively.

• Deploy Applications Using Pods, Deployments, and ReplicaSets
  Learn how to define and manage application resources with YAML and create scalable, self-healing deployments.

• Manage Networking and Services
  Configure ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer services and understand DNS resolution and networking fundamentals in Kubernetes.

• Use ConfigMaps and Secrets
  Handle environment-specific configurations and sensitive data using Kubernetes-native solutions.

• Control Access with RBAC
  Implement fine-grained access control using Role-Based Access Control to secure your cluster and  Kubernetes, devops, container, infrastructure-as-a-code

• Monitor and Troubleshoot Cluster Resources
  Use built-in tools and commands to identify issues, check logs, and debug running pods and nodes.

• Set Up Persistent Storage and Volumes
  Work with persistent volume claims (PVCs), storage classes, and understand dynamic provisioning of volumes.

• Understand and Configure Scheduling
  Learn about taints, tolerations, node selectors, and affinity rules to optimize pod placement.

• Implement Logging and Monitoring
  Explore ways to collect logs and monitor metrics using tools like Fluentd, Prometheus, and Grafana (optional advanced section).

• Upgrade and Maintain Clusters
  Learn how to upgrade Kubernetes versions, safely drain nodes, and perform maintenance tasks.

• Work with Helm Charts (Optional)
  Learn the basics of Helm for packaging and deploying Kubernetes applications.

• Understand Kubernetes Security Best Practices
  Secure the API server, use security contexts, and implement best practices for minimizing vulnerabilities.

• Practice Real-World Scenarios
  Solve hands-on problems aligned with the CKA exam pattern to build strong troubleshooting and operational skills.

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