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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization

Instructors: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Grasp the fundamentals of containers and container images, including creation and management.
Understand the core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes and its role in cloud-native computing.
Explore various Kubernetes deployment options and set up a lab environment using Minikube.
Gain hands-on experience through practical labs, reinforcing your skills in real-world scenarios.

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

In this course, you will embark on a transformative journey to master the foundational elements of Kubernetes, from understanding containers and container images to deploying your first application in a lab environment. This course is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) topics. Through engaging lessons and hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience and confidence to navigate the Kubernetes ecosystem with ease. Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming a Kubernetes expert.

In this course, you'll learn all you need to know before we can start the real CKAD topics. In the first lesson, you'll learn about containers, and that is followed by a lesson about container images. Next, I'll teach what Kubernetes is, and last, we'll talk about Kubernetes deployment options and setting up a lab environment.

What's included

35 videos4 assignments

35 videos Total 96 minutes

Specialization Introduction 5 minutes
Module Introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
What is a Container 4 minutes
Using Registries 3 minutes
Starting Containers 8 minutes
Managing Containers 6 minutes
Container Logging 3 minutes
Lab: Using Containers 1 minute
Lab Solution: Using Containers 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
2.1 Container Image Architecture 2 minutes
Managing Container Images 2 minutes
Image Creation Options 2 minutes
Using Dockerfile to Build Custom Images 5 minutes
Creating Images from Running Containers 2 minutes
Lab: Creating Custom Container Images 0 minutes
Lab Solution: Creating Custom Container Images 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Cloud Native Computing 2 minutes
How Kubernetes Enables Cloud Native Computing 2 minutes
Kubernetes Origins 1 minute
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Computing Foundation 6 minutes
Kubernetes Architecture 4 minutes
Essential API Resources 4 minutes
Lab: Exploring Kubernetes API Resources 1 minute
Lab Solution: Exploring Kubernetes API Resources 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Kubernetes Deployment Options 3 minutes
Minikube 3 minutes
Kubernetes in Cloud 1 minute
Building an All-in-One Kubernetes Distribution 6 minutes
Running Your First Application 5 minutes
Lab: Setting up a Lab Environment 1 minute
Lab Solution: Setting up a Lab Environment 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Understanding and Using Containers Quiz 30 minutes
Managing Container Images Quiz 30 minutes
Understanding Kubernetes Quiz 30 minutes
Creating a Lab Environment Quiz 30 minutes

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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There is 1 module in this course