Kubernetes Comprehensive Training Course
Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and operation of application containers across clusters of hosts.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Kubernetes architecture and its components.
- Isolate resources effectively using Namespaces.
- Manage and customize workloads with Deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets.
- Define computational resources using Requests and Limits.
- Work with Jobs and CronJobs for scheduled tasks.
- Understand Services and DNS within Kubernetes.
- Expose applications using Ingress.
- Manage ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Persistent Volumes.
- Scale and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using advanced strategies.
- Analyze and troubleshoot Kubernetes issues.
- Deploy resources efficiently using Helm Charts.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Kubernetes
- Overview of Kubernetes and its architecture
- Core components: API server, Controller Manager, Scheduler, etcd, and Kubelet
- Understanding Pods, Nodes, and Clusters
Resource Management
- Isolating resources using Namespaces
- Defining Requests and Limits for computational resources
- Scaling applications with Kubernetes
Managing Workloads
- Deploying applications using Deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets
- Using Jobs and CronJobs for task scheduling
- Handling updates and rollbacks
Networking and Service Discovery
- Understanding Kubernetes Services: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, ExternalName
- Configuring DNS and Service Discovery
- Exposing applications via Ingress
Data Persistence
- Persisting data with Persistent Volumes and Persistent Volume Claims
- Using Static and Dynamic Volumes
- Understanding Access Modes, Reclaim Policies, and Projected Volumes
Configuration Management
- Deploying ConfigMaps and Secrets
- Using environment variables and volumes for configuration
Cluster Management
- Kubernetes cluster upgrades using kubeadm
- Configuring authentication with TLS certificates
- Managing permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced Scaling Strategies
- NodeSelector, NodeAffinity, and PodAffinity
- Understanding and applying Taints and Tolerations
Provisioning with Helm
- Introduction to Helm and Helm Charts
- Creating and deploying Helm Charts
- Managing dependencies with Helm
Troubleshooting Kubernetes
- Analyzing BackOff and CrashLoopBackOff issues
- Troubleshooting Nodes in NotReady status
- Using kubectl and logs for debugging
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Linux commands
- Familiarity with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker)
- Experience with networking fundamentals is recommended but not required
Audience
- System administrators
- DevOps engineers
- Developers aiming to deploy and manage containerized applications
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I liked the one-on-one format of this course, which allowed far more flexibility in Q&A. The Instructor covered the material that was relevant to my training needs, and additional knowledge that will certainly benefit me going forward.
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