This course will teach you how to containerize, host, deploy, and configure an application in a multi-node cluster. It also serves as preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.
INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE
Kubernetes for App Developers (LFD459)
Who Is It For
This course is for experienced application developers who need to containerize, host, deploy, and configure an application in a multi-node cluster.
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What You’ll Learn
Starting with a simple Python script, this course will show you how to define application resources and use core primitives to build, monitor and troubleshoot scalable applications in Kubernetes. Working with network plugins, security and cloud storage, you will be exposed to many of the features needed to deploy an application in a production environment.
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What It Prepares You For
The topics covered are directly aligned with the knowledge domains tested by the CKAD program, and will substantially increase students’ ability to become certified.
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Introduction
Who You Are
The Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation Training
Certification Programs and Digital Badging
Preparing Your System
Course Registration
Labs
Kubernetes Architecture
Components of Kubernetes
Challenges
The Borg Heritage
Kubernetes Architecture
Terminology
Master Node
Minion (Worker) Nodes
Pods
Services
Controllers / Operators
Single IP per Pod
Networking Setup
CNI Network Configuration File
Pod-to-Pod Communication
Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Resource Recommendations
Labs
Build
Containerizing an Application
Creating the Dockerfile
Hosting a Local Repository
Creating a Deployment
Running Commands in a Container
Multi-Container Pod
readinessProbe
livenessProbe
Testing
Labs
Design
Decoupled Resources
Transience
Flexible Framework
Managing Resource Usage
Using Label Selectors
Multi-Container Pods
Sidecar Container
Adapter Container
Ambassador
Points to Ponder
Jobs
Labs
Deployment Configuration
Introducing Volumes
Volume Spec
Volume Types
Shared Volume Example
Persistent Volumes and Claims
Persistent Volume
Persistent Volume Claim
Dynamic Provisioning
Secrets
Using Secrets via Environment Variables
Mounting Secrets as Volumes
Portable Data with ConfigMaps
Using ConfigMaps
Deployment Configuration Status
Scaling and Rolling Updates
Deployment Rollbacks
Labs
Security
Accessing the API
Authentication
Authorization
ABAC
RBAC
RBAC Process Overview
Admission Controller
Security Contexts
Pod Security Policies
Network Security Policies
Network Security Policy Example
Default Policy Example
Labs
Exposing Applications
Services Diagram
Service Update Pattern
Accessing an Application with a Service
Service without a Selector
ClusterIP
NodePort
LoadBalancer
ExternalName
Ingress Resource
Ingress Controller
Service Mesh
Labs
Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Ongoing (Constant) Change
Basic Troubleshooting Flow: Pods
Basic Troubleshooting Flow: Node and Security
Basic Troubleshooting Flow: Agents
Monitoring
Logging Tools
Monitoring Applications
System and Agent Logs
Conformance Testing
More Resource
Labs
Closing and Evaluation Survey
Prerequisites
Basic Linux command line and file editing skills and be familiar with using a programming language (such as Python, Node.js, Go). Knowledge of Cloud Native application concepts and architectures (such as is taught in our free Introduction to Kubernetes edX MOOC) is helpful for this course.
Please note, Kubernetes Administration (LFS458) is not a pre-requisite for this course. There is overlap in the course materials as each one is designed to stand alone and aligns with the related exams.
Jun 2021
Fully happy with the course.
Jun 2021
Good instructor!
Jun 2021
I liked the lab exercises, course material, and hands-on experience setup.
Jun 2021
A big bonus to have such an experienced teacher, who shares real-world insights, and expands on subjects of particular interest to the class. A job very well done!
May 2021
Great job Chris! Thank you.
May 2021
I liked the detailed explanations from the instructor.
May 2021
The labs were detailed, and provided a lot of hands-on experience.
May 2021
Drawings on the "whiteboard", and showing external resources, where to find docs, and more information about the technical problems we might face.
May 2021
The labs were great, and worked out of the box.
May 2021
I liked the way some concepts were visualised by drawing.
May 2021
The fact that it was online allowed you to focus more during labs. When the course is in person, generally there is a lot of talking during the labs, and it is hard to finish them.
May 2021
Was helpful in obtaining a high overview level of many basic concepts.
May 2021
Really competent trainer.
May 2021
High proficiency of the coach, alternating between theory and exercises.
May 2021
The labs were great, and worked out of the box.
May 2021
The fact that it was online allowed you to focus more during labs. When the course is in person, generally there is a lot of talking during the labs, and it is hard to finish them.
May 2021
The pace of the training is correct for 3 days.
May 2021
Was helpful in getting a high level overview of many basic concepts.
May 2021
The PDF document and class notes were very helpful.
May 2021
The instructor is a very good speaker, and was able to explain stuff well. I will definitely recommend the course further.
May 2021
The materials were not read, but explained, and there was some personal experiences and advice shared with us, not just what was in the material.
May 2021
It covers K8s from A to Z. The instructor is really knowledgeable and helpful.
May 2021
The instructor was engaging, well prepared, and really motivated us to keep learning more.
May 2021
The cloud environment was ready and available, we didn't spend any time with setup and configurations.
May 2021
My understanding of k8s helm syntax improved. I started using the command kubectl more confidently.
Apr 2021
Great course, and well organized documents!
Apr 2021
Well prepared material.
Apr 2021
The instructor was always prepared for the class, and very helpful throughout the course.
Apr 2021
The instructor explained things in a very simple way, and was very friendly and approachable.
Apr 2021
Tim explained all the concepts very well.
Jan 2021
The instructor is obviously very knowledgeable in Kubernetes. He was able to explain very complex concepts on a whiteboard, and didn't just scan through a bunch of slides.
Jan 2021
Detailed knowledge of the domain, and extensive explanation of the subject in the workshop manual.
Jan 2021
Instructor was great, and the exam preparation material was a good touch.
Jan 2021
I liked the lab exercises. Well documented - the supporting documentation explaining the purpose of the exercises was good. The ability to review these exercises outside of the allocated training time was useful.
Jan 2021
Chris and his ability to describe completes things intelligibly.
Jan 2021
The lab exercises were well timed, I could finish them almost on time +- 2 minutes.
Oct 2020
We could cover a lot, and I liked the personal experience added by the trainer.
Oct 2020
The course is well structured, and the explanations were comprehensive and complete. Labs were interesting too.
Oct 2020
A nice introduction assuming no knowledge. Even with experience it was pleasant to take a step back and paint a big picture that is easier to understand. The context surrounding the creation and ecosystem of K8s was also nice.
Oct 2020
The trainer knew his subject well, and agreed to look into and answer some specific topics.
Oct 2020
The labs after each chapter are really good.
Sep 2020
Tim is very knowledgeable, he had answers to all the questions along with background knowledge.
Sep 2020
The labs were super useful as we could run things ourselves and be more involved.
Sep 2020
I like the overview about the course given to the new comers to Kubernetes.
Sep 2020
I liked the lectures (some good hints and heads-up shared, like RedHat going to drop Docker), and the labs.
Jun 2020
Tim is very good at covering all the content and answering questions. I learned quite a bit in this class and would definitely recommend this course to my team and others.
$3250
Jul, 6 - 8, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm US/Central
Virtual, Instructor-Led
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm US/Central
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Aug, 23 - 25, 2021
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Virtual, Instructor-Led
Sep, 13 - 15, 2021
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Live Online (Virtual)
3 days of Instructor-led class time
Hands-on Labs & Assignments
Resources & Course Manual
12 Months of Access to Online Course
Registration for CKAD exam
Certificate of Completion
Digital Badge
