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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Preparation

Course Summary

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Preparation course is designed to demonstrate all the topics included on the exam to prepare for and pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam.

The course begins with an exploration of the exam contents to establish a foundation of Kubernetes. Next, it describes how Kubernetes can be utilized daily in the workforce. The course concludes by analyzing how to build a real-world application.

Purpose
 Promote an in-depth understanding of Kubernetes along with the skills to pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.
Audience
 Software Developers with programming experience looking to understand Kubernetes and pass the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.
Role
DevOps Engineer - Software Developer - Web Developer
Skill Level
Intermediate
Style
Workshops
Duration
3 Days
Related Technologies
DevOps Training | Kubernetes

 

Productivity Objectives
  • Describe how Kubernetes fits into the containerization landscape
  • Discuss the differences between Kubernetes and other container orchestration tools
  • Identify key components of Kubernetes
  • Implement a Kubernetes architecture

What You'll Learn:

In the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Preparation training course, you'll learn:
  • Introduction to Exam Purpose
    • General tips for passing the exam
    • Study tips, other resources
    • Introduction to Kubernetes concepts.
    • Understanding the Kubernetes primitives
  • Deep Dive on Creating and Configuring Pods
  • Creating Composite Pods
    • Common patterns, such as sidecar, ambassador, and adapter
  • Understanding Labels, Annotations, and Selectors
  • Understanding ReplicaSets and Deployments
    • How to roll out updates and roll back
  • Using Jobs and CronJobs
  • Understanding Services
  • Understanding Pod lifecycle and How Controllers Work
  • Understanding Namespaces
    • How to organize a cluster and find resources
  • Understanding DaemonSets and StatefulSets
    • Configuration
  • Using and Understanding ConfigMaps, SecurityContexts, and Secrets
  • Understanding RBAC and ServiceAccounts
  • Using NetworkPolicies
  • Managing Resources
    • Observability
  • Using and Understanding Liveness, Readiness, and Startup Probes
  • Container Logging
  • Debugging Issues in Kubernetes and Monitoring
    • Persistence
  • Using PersistentVolumes, PersistentVolumeClaims, and StorageClasses for Durable Persistent Storage
    • Hackathon
  • Exam Preparation
    • Tips
    • Interactive demonstrations
    • What to expect
real world content

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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Tailored Outlines

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