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Kubernetes From Basics to Guru Specialization
Pearson

Kubernetes From Basics to Guru Specialization

Go from Basic to Guru in the Kubernetes World!. Kubernetes: From Basics to Guru is your one-stop course to mastering the Kubernetes world.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Run Applications in Kubernetes; Setup Kubernetes for GitOps; Use DevOps, GitOps, and pipelines

  • Run Kubernetes, Minikube environment, and run applications in Kubernetes; Run applications in a cloud native environment

  • Create a Kubernetes cluster; Manage Kubernetes Networking; Manage Cluster Nodes

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the core concepts of cloud-native computing, including serverless architecture and microservices.

  • Gain proficiency in managing and building container images using Docker and other tools.

  • Understand and implement persistent and ephemeral storage solutions for containers.

  • Develop skills to navigate and utilize container registries and orchestration platforms effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Architecture
Category: Data Storage
Category: Containerization
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Microservices
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Cloud-Native Computing

What you'll learn

  • Gain a deep understanding of DevOps and GitOps methodologies for cloud-native environments.

  • Master Git for effective version control and collaboration in software development.

  • Develop skills to create and manage CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployment processes.

  • Enhance team collaboration and productivity through automated workflows and microservices.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: DevOps
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Continuous Deployment
Category: Version Control
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Software Development
Category: CI/CD

What you'll learn

  • Master the deployment and management of applications in Kubernetes environments.

  • Configure persistent storage solutions to ensure data durability and accessibility.

  • Implement advanced networking strategies for seamless application access and load balancing.

  • Achieve application decoupling using config maps, secrets, and persistent volumes for optimal flexibility.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storage
Category: Configuration Management
Category: YAML
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Containerization
Category: Software Installation
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Kubernetes

What you'll learn

  • Master security configurations for seamless Kubernetes and cloud-native integration.

  • Implement and manage custom applications using Kubernetes controllers and operators.

  • Develop and enforce network policies to enhance security and isolation.

  • Gain proficiency in utilizing custom resource definitions for API extensions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Administration
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Network Security
Category: Containerization
Category: System Configuration
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

What you'll learn

  • Master the architecture and deployment of container-based microservices using Kubernetes.

  • Gain proficiency in managing service-to-service communications with Istio Service Mesh.

  • Learn to implement traffic flow management and canary deployments for optimized application performance.

  • Develop skills in Docker and Podman for efficient image management and deployment strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Containerization
Category: Scalability
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Istio
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: Service Oriented Architecture
Category: Microservices
Category: Kubernetes

What you'll learn

  • Master zero-downtime application updates and GitOps project management.

  • Implement advanced CI/CD solutions for automated code updates and synchronization.

  • Develop observability skills to monitor and optimize cloud-native applications.

  • Gain proficiency in Blue/Green and Canary Deployments for controlled application rollouts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Continuous Deployment
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Kubernetes
Category: CI/CD
Category: Application Performance Management
Category: DevOps
Category: Application Deployment

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