Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide

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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide

Welcome to "Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Complete Guide," a five-day course designed to prepare professionals for the CKAD exam. This course focuses on Kubernetes application development, covering topics such as pod design, configuration, observability, and application lifecycle management. By mastering these skills, you will be equipped to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.

Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will gain practical experience developing and deploying applications in Kubernetes clusters. You will explore key topics such as pod scheduling, networking, and storage, ensuring that you are well-prepared to handle real-world challenges. Additionally, the course emphasizes best practices for designing scalable, resilient, and secure Kubernetes environments, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to pass the CKAD exam while also contributing effectively to your organization's Kubernetes initiatives. Whether you are a developer, DevOps engineer, or cloud architect, this course equips you with the expertise needed to excel in Kubernetes-based projects and drive innovation within your team.

Understand Kubernetes application development principles.
Design and deploy cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.
Configure networking, storage, and security policies.
Troubleshoot common Kubernetes issues.
Prepare for the CKAD certification exam.

This course is ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects involved in Kubernetes-based projects. It is particularly beneficial for professionals preparing for the CKAD exam or those looking to deepen their Kubernetes expertise.

Foundations of Kubernetes Application Development
Introduction to Kubernetes Application Development

Definition and importance of cloud-native applications.
Key components: Pods, Deployments, Services, and ConfigMaps.

Setting Up Kubernetes

Installing Kubernetes locally using Minikube.
Exploring managed Kubernetes services (GKE, EKS, AKS).

Interactive Session

Hands-on exercise: Deploy a simple application on Kubernetes.

Pod Design and Configuration

Understanding Pod Design

Single-container vs. multi-container pods.
Configuring environment variables and secrets.

Managing Configurations

Using ConfigMaps and Secrets for application configuration.
Injecting configurations into pods.

Practical Exercise

Deploy an application with multiple containers and configurations.

Networking and Observability

Kubernetes Networking

Service types: ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer.
Ingress controllers for external access.

Observability

Using logs, metrics, and tracing for application monitoring.
Tools like Prometheus and Grafana for observability.

Role Play

Set up an Ingress controller and monitor application performance.

Storage and Security
Persistent Storage

Configuring PersistentVolumes (PVs) and PersistentVolumeClaims (PVCs).
Using storage classes for dynamic provisioning.

Securing Applications

Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Securing pods with security contexts and network policies.

Group Activity

Secure an application and configure persistent storage.

Advanced Topics and Exam Preparation
Advanced Deployment Strategies

Blue-Green deployments and canary releases.
Autoscaling with Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA).

Troubleshooting

Debugging pods, nodes, and services.
Common Kubernetes errors and resolutions.

Final Project Presentation: Comprehensive Kubernetes Application Deployment

Closing Remarks

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Shareable Certificate

Earn certificate upon completion

COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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