Module 1: Course Overview

1.1 Course Overview

1.2 Course PreReqs

Module 2: Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals

2.1 Core Concepts
2.2 What is the CKA Exam
2.3 Why Get Certified
2.4 CKA Exam Domains
2.5 What is Kubernetes
2.6 What is a Container
2.7 What is Docker
2.8 Kubernetes Terminology
2.9 Kubernetes Components
2.10 Kubernetes Documentation
2.11 Whiteboard – Kubernetes Overview

Module 3: Kubernetes Installation

3.1 Kubernetes Installation
3.2 Installation Options
3.3 MiniKube
3.4 Demo – Install Minikube
3.5 Demo – Clusters
3.6 Kubectl Basics
3.7 Demo – Install Kubectl

Module 4: Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes

4.1 Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes
4.2 Understanding the Architecture
4.3 Understanding the nodes
4.4 Core Objects
4.5 API
4.6 Create a Cluster
4.7 Demo – Create a Cluster
4.8 Demo – YAML
4.9 Demo – Nodes
4.10 Demo – Kubectl Client Config

Module 5: API Access and Commands

5.1 API Access and Commands
5.2 About the API
5.3 Accessing the APIs
5.4 Demo – Exploring APIS
5.5 Kubectl
5.6 Using YAML for API Objects
5.7 Using Curl
5.8 Labels and Annotations

Module 6: Running Pods and Deployments

6.1 Running Pods and Deployments
6.2 Pods and Deployments
6.3 What is a Namespace
6.4 Scalability Options
6.5 Rolling Updates
6.6 Apply Changes to a Pod
6.7 Stateful Sets
6.8 Demo – Manage Deployments

Module 7: Configuring Storage

7.1 Configuring Storage
7.2 Storage options with Kubernetes
7.3 Configure Pod Volumes
7.4 Configure Persistent Volumes
7.5 Storage Classes
7.6 Whiteboard – Persistent Volumes
7.7 Demo – Configure Storage

Module 8: Kubernetes Networking

8.1 Kubernetes Networking
8.2 Understanding Networking
8.3 Services
8.4 Network Plugins
8.5 DNS
8.6 Network Policies
8.7 Namespaces
8.8 Demo – Networking
8.9 Manage High Availability

Module 9: Managing Security

9.1 Managing Security
9.2 Kubernetes Security
9.3 Container and Pod Security
9.4 Certificates
9.5 API Security
9.6 Configmaps and Secrets
9.7 Secure Images
9.8 Security Context
9.9 RBAC

Module 10: Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise

10.1 Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise
10.2 Cluster Management and Maintenance
10.3 Demo – Scale Deployment
10.4 Demo – Restart Cluster
10.5 Demo – Add or Remove Nodes
10.6 Demo – Create a Pod in the Background
10.7 Kubelet Restarts and Drains
10.8 UI Dashboard
10.9 Demo – Describe Resources
10.10 Kube-scheduler
10.11 Demo – Set-Up Alias

Module 11: Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting

11.1 Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting
11.2 Monitoring Resources
11.3 Monitoring Pods
11.4 Demo – Monitoring Pods
11.5 Logging
11.6 Demo – Logging
11.7 Troubleshooting
11.8 Affinity and Taints

Module 12: CKA Practice Exams

12.1 CKA Practice Exams
12.2 Exam Preparation Must Know
12.3 Question 1 – Create a Cluster, Deploy Pods and a Deployment
12.4 Question 2 – Create a Pod and Verify
12.5 Question 3 – Create a Pod with a Secret
12.6 Question 4 – Get Logs on a Pod and Send to File
12.7 Question 5 – Liveness Probe
12.8 Question 6 – Use Labels
12.9 Additional Questions

Module 13: Course Closeout

13.1 Course Closeout
13.2 Course Review
13.3 Kubernetes Certifications
13.4 Additional Resources
13.5 Exam Readiness
13.6 Course Closeout