The course features a practical, hands-on approach, with each lesson concluding in lab exercises and practice questions to reinforce learning and test comprehension. Aimed at beginners, this course is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to begin their journey in Cloud Native technologies with Kubernetes.
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
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What you'll learn
Gain the foundational knowledge needed to successfully prepare for the KCNA exam and demonstrate your understanding of cloud native principles.
Develop hands-on skills in working with cloud native environments and managing applications using containers and container orchestration tools.
Learn to run Kubernetes clusters, set up Minikube environments, and efficiently operate applications within cloud native infrastructures.
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Kubernetes and Cloud Native Computing, preparing learners for the KCNA exam or anyone seeking foundational knowledge. It covers core cloud native concepts, containerization, and orchestration, with hands-on labs and practice questions. Learners explore Kubernetes fundamentals, application deployment, scalability, and configuration management. The module also introduces DevOps, GitOps, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring practical skills for deploying and managing applications in cloud native environments.
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7 videos1 assignment
This module introduces the fundamentals of cloud native computing. You’ll learn what cloud native means, its essential components, and the standards and roles within cloud native environments.
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12 videos1 assignment
This module introduces containers and container orchestration. You’ll learn how to run containers, understand their underlying concepts, and explore how orchestration platforms manage containerized applications.
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21 videos2 assignments
This module covers the essentials of Kubernetes, from its architecture to running and scaling applications. You’ll also learn how to manage access and integrate applications in cloud native environments.
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41 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on running and managing applications in cloud native environments. You’ll explore DevOps and GitOps practices, observability, and the tools used to monitor and optimize cloud native systems.
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29 videos4 assignments
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