Kubernetes course Online for Beginners

Welcome to an intensive training Kubernetes program where participants will gain practical understanding and mastery of skills related to preparing, deploying, and managing applications on Kubernetes - the most popular orchestrator for containerized applications.

During the workshops, attendees will not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also hands-on skills, enabling them to effectively apply the latest methodologies in Cloud-Native application development. They will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of crafting applications optimized for cloud environments.

Participants in our training will enhance their proficiency in using Kubernetes communication tools through practical experience with a real Kubernetes cluster consisting of multiple nodes. This will empower them to better manage their applications and adapt them to changing business requirements.

Join our training program and acquire the essential knowledge and skills to leverage the full potential of Kubernetes, accelerating the development of your applications in the cloud environment.

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Goals of the Kubernetes training

During the workshops, participants will understand and learn practically how to prepare, implement, and manage applications running on Kubernetes - the most popular orchestrator for containerized applications.

In addition, attendees will acquire expertise in industry-leading methodologies for Cloud-Native application development

Participants will enhance their proficiency in utilizing Kubernetes communication tools through hands-on experience with a genuine Kubernetes cluster comprising multiple nodes.

Skills

Upon course completion, participants will possess the following competencies

Demonstrated mastery of Kubernetes terminology
Comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes cluster architecture
Proficiency in executing practical directives for navigating the Kubernetes Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Ability to proficiently prepare and deploy applications
Competence in ensuring optimal application availability
Skill in configuring zero-downtime upgrades
Capacity to scale applications to requisite instance numbers
Familiarity with delineated patterns governing the deployment of multiple containers within a pod
Aptitude for strategizing recurring operations within the Kubernetes cluster
Proficiency in debugging applications within the Kubernetes environment
Ability to expose applications beyond the Kubernetes cluster
Ability to leverage Helm charts for streamlined package management on Kubernetes

Audience profile

The training is intended for programmers, system engineers, and architects who want to learn how to properly deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes.

Requirements

Basic command-line navigation skills are required. In case you bring your own laptop, please ensure that ssh client is installed.

During the training, we will be creating/editing files on the server. Editors such as 'nano' and 'vim' will be available for editing purposes. Additionally, participants will have the option to mount a directory with tasks locally via ssh (e.g., VSCode offers suitable extensions for this purpose) and use their favorite editor from their local machine.

Training delivery method

The training is conducted in the form of alternating mini-lectures followed by practical exercises. It combines expert theoretical knowledge with practical examples of its application in the work environment.

Duration

2 days, 16 training hours

Theoretical and practical knowledge

Introduction
- Kubernetes – intro
- Cloud-Native apps
First steps
- CLI for communication with Kubernetes – kubectl
- Access context to the cluster
- Basic command syntax and initial steps with kubectl
Kubernetes cluster architecture
Fundamental Kubernetes objects
- YAML syntax
- Pods
- Logs and basic monitoring
- Config Maps / Secrets
- Multi-container pods
Application state monitoring
- Pod lifecycle
- Readiness, liveness, startup probes
Controllers
- Deployment / StatefulSet
- Rolling update
- Rollback to previous versions
Services
Volumes
- Ephemeral storage
- PersistentVolumeClaim
- PersistentVolume
Isolation and permissions
- Namespaces
- Network policies
- Security contexts
- Service accounts
Jobs, Cronjobs
Helm
Operators
- Intro
- PostgreSQL example
Tips & Tricks

Development path

First of all, it is recommended to use Kubernetes in practice.

Furthermore, there is potential for expansion in this direction by incorporating Service Mesh and Monitoring/Tracing elements into the curriculum.

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