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Learn Kubernetes

Deploy real services on Kubernetes and learn the orchestrator without pretending the YAML is the interesting part.

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What you'll learn in this Kubernetes course

Learn the fundamentals of the most popular container orchestrator in the world: Kubernetes. You'll get your hands dirty and deploy Kubernetes applications, pods, services and even the Gateway API. This isn't just a tutorial, you'll set up real systems, but we'll also cover the theory, concepts and use cases of the technology.

Chapter List

1
Install
This chapter is a guide through the initial setup and installation of Kubernetes tools. Learn to install and configure kubectl and minikube, setting the foundation for your Kubernetes journey.
2
Pods
Explore the fundamental building blocks of Kubernetes: Pods. Understand their lifecycle, how to create and manage them, and their role in a Kubernetes environment.
3
Deployments
Learn about Deployments and how they allow you to manage and update your applications with ease. Learn about infrastructure as code.
4
ConfigMaps
Uncover the power of ConfigMaps in Kubernetes for managing configuration data. Learn to create, deploy, and update ConfigMaps to externalize and manage application configurations.
5
Services
Learn about Kubernetes Services, an essential feature for app communication. Discover different service types, how they route traffic, and their role in microservices architecture.
6
Gateway
Dive into Gateway in Kubernetes, understanding how to expose, manage, and secure HTTP/HTTPS routes to services. Learn about Gateway API resources and different Gateway types.
7
Storage
Understand Kubernetes' approach to persistent storage. Learn about persistent volumes, claims, and the configuration of storage options for stateful applications.
8
Namespaces
Discover how to organize your Kubernetes clusters using namespaces. Learn to isolate resources, manage permissions, and simplify cluster management.
9
Scaling
Master the art of scaling in Kubernetes, both vertically and horizontally. Understand the metrics, resource limits, and auto-scaling capabilities to ensure optimal performance.
10
Nodes
Get to grips with the role of nodes in Kubernetes. Learn about different node types, resource allocation, and how to manage and maintain node health for a cluster.

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The best begineer kubernetes course out there.

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Jeyson Nkounga

Sweden

cool

(5/5)
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chakib lahrach

Paris

A very good introduction to k8s, and provides the basic stones needed to dig ever deeper

(3/5)
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nabil

MOROCCO

Great way to learn though practicing. Though real production systems might be totally different than this starter course.

(5/5)
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Khisa

Dhaka, Bangladesh

'Kubernetes is simple... it's just a big black box that runs pods on nodes'

(5/5)
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Jovin Joseph

United Arab Emirates

good

(3/5)
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NF Tushar

Bangladesh

Very helpful beginner course

(5/5)
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Simon Keeling

France

Great course. I wish there was more on how kubernetes works outside minikube.

(4/5)
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Mark R. Baker

North Saanich, BC, Canada

Great course on learning the basics of Kubernetes! This is a skill that a lot of places look for.

(5/5)
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Brandon Maides

United States

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