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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate

Instructors: Pearson

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

The course covers essential topics such as the Cloud Native certification program, key Cloud Native technologies, and container orchestration. Learners will gain real-world experience in running, scaling, and integrating applications within Kubernetes environments. The course also covers delivering applications and implementing observability solutions, ensuring students are well-equipped to work in modern Cloud Native environments. By focusing on foundational knowledge and practical skills, this course helps candidates advance toward professional-level Kubernetes expertise and prepares them to work effectively with Kubernetes in Cloud Native settings.

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.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videos Total 8 minutes

Course Introduction 3 minutes
Module Introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) 1 minute
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) 1 minute
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) 1 minute
Certified Kubernetes Security (CKS) 1 minute

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

An Introduction to the Cloud Native Certifications Quiz 30 minutes

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.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

12 videos Total 22 minutes

Module Introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Cloud Native Architecture 3 minutes
Cloud Native Components 2 minutes
Serverless Computing 1 minute
Scalability 2 minutes
Microservices 1 minute
The 12-Factor App 3 minutes
Standards in Cloud Native Computing 2 minutes
The Role of the CNCF 3 minutes
Job Roles in a Cloud Native Environment 2 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Understanding Cloud Native Quiz 30 minutes

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.

What's included

21 videos2 assignments

21 videos Total 75 minutes

Module Introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Exploring Containers 3 minutes
Understanding Namespaces and Cgroups 4 minutes
Container Runtimes 4 minutes
Using Container Images and Registries 5 minutes
Running Docker Containers 13 minutes
Building Container Images 13 minutes
Implementing Container Security 2 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 3 Lab: Building Container Images 1 minute
Lesson 3 Lab Solution: Building Container Images 3 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Container Orchestration Basics 3 minutes
Container Networking and the CNI 5 minutes
Service Discovery 2 minutes
Service Mesh 4 minutes
Managing Container Storage 6 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 4 Lab: Analyzing Docker Networking 0 minutes
Lesson 4 Lab Solution: Analyzing Docker Networking 2 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Running Containers Quiz 30 minutes
Orchestrating Containers Quiz 30 minutes

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.

What's included

41 videos4 assignments

41 videos Total 130 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Exploring Kubernetes Architecture 6 minutes
Options for Using Kubernetes 3 minutes
Running Kubernetes in Minikube 5 minutes
Kubernetes Access Control 4 minutes
How Containers Run on Kubernetes 6 minutes
Kubernetes Networking 2 minutes
Kubernetes Scheduling 2 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 5 Lab: Running Minikube 0 minutes
Lesson 5 Lab Solution: Running Minikube 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Kubernetes Resources 5 minutes
Using Kubernetes Internal Formats 4 minutes
Using kubectl 6 minutes
Options for Running Applications 5 minutes
Understanding Pods and Deployments 4 minutes
Running Pods 3 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 6 Lab: Running Kubernetes Applications 0 minutes
Lesson 6 Lab Solution: Running Kubernetes Applications 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Scalability 1 minute
Scaling Applications Manually 2 minutes
Configuring Autoscaling 11 minutes
Understanding Application Access Options 5 minutes
Using Services 7 minutes
Exploring Ingress and NetworkPolicy 4 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 7 Lab: Exposing Scalable Applications 0 minutes
Lesson 7 Lab Solution: Exposing Scalable Applications 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Decoupling 4 minutes
Kubernetes Storage Options 2 minutes
Using Storage 6 minutes
Managing Configuration 2 minutes
Using ConfigMaps and Secrets 8 minutes
Practice Questions 2 minutes
Lesson 8 Lab: Decoupling Applications 0 minutes
Lesson 8 Lab Solution: Decoupling Applications 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Understanding Kubernetes Quiz 30 minutes
Running Kubernetes Applications Quiz 30 minutes
Providing Access to Scalable Applications Quiz 30 minutes
Integrating Applications in Cloud Native Quiz 30 minutes

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.

What's included

29 videos4 assignments

29 videos Total 66 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 0 minutes
The Cloud Native Application Lifecycle 2 minutes
Git 6 minutes
CI/CD and Pipelines 10 minutes
Understanding GitOps 1 minute
Practice Questions 1 minute
Lesson 9 Lab: Using Jenkins 0 minutes
Lesson 9 Lab Solution: Using Jenkins 2 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
Cloud Native Observability 3 minutes
Telemetry 1 minute
Logging in Cloud Native Environments 3 minutes
Managing Logs in Cloud Native Environments 2 minutes
Practice Questions 1 minute
Lesson 10 Lab: Cloud Native Logging 0 minutes
Lesson 10 Lab Solution: Cloud Native Logging 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Exploring Prometheus 2 minutes
Running Prometheus 6 minutes
Monitoring with Prometheus 7 minutes
Monitoring Kubernetes with Prometheus 7 minutes
Using Grafana 1 minute
Tracing and Jaeger 1 minute
Optimizing Costs 1 minute
Practice Questions 1 minute
Lesson 11 Lab: Running Prometheus 0 minutes
Lesson 11 Lab Solution: Running Prometheus 2 minutes
Course Summary 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Delivering Applications to Cloud Native Quiz 30 minutes
Exploring Cloud Native Observability Quiz 30 minutes
Using Observability Solutions Quiz 30 minutes
End of Course Assessment 30 minutes

Instructors

Pearson

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Sander van Vugt

Pearson

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