Kubernetes Fundamentals

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This is a two-day instructor led classroom training course delivered on our behalf by our friends at Control Plane. It is designed for those who are new to Kubernetes and containers, as well as those who have had exposure but would like to gain a deeper understanding. No prior knowledge of Kubernetes is required. This course is suitable for developers, operations, architects and anyone seeking to gain a strong foundation in modern, cloud native software delivery.

Course Description

This course introduces participants to container orchestration with Kubernetes. Attendees will master the foundational concepts of Kubernetes in development and production through a combination of presentations, demos, and hands-on labs, including building and deploying Kubernetes applications, cloud native Continuous Delivery, and cluster monitoring and debugging. This course also covers system components, core resources, and the requirements for minimum viable cluster security.

Course Outline

What real-world problems does Kubernetes solve?
Kubernetes in historical context
Container basics: Linux cgroups and namespaces
Core resources and kubectl
Kubernetes system components
Container networking
Developer workflow
Deploying an application: CI pipeline, containerisation, testing, secure configuration,
liveness & readiness probes, and useful kubectl tips
Interactive cluster debugging