Welcome to the Course!
This course is your entry point into the exciting world of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Whether you’re an IT professional, a developer, or just curious about modern application development, this course will help you understand how Kubernetes powers some of the biggest applications in the world, like Netflix, Spotify, and Pokémon GO. No prior experience with Kubernetes is needed—just a willingness to learn!
📚 Course Modules
1. Introduction to Cloud-Native and Kubernetes
- What is cloud-native computing?
- Why Kubernetes? Its role in modern applications.
- Overview of containers and orchestration.
2. Kubernetes Fundamentals: Core Concepts
- Understanding pods, nodes, and clusters.
- Basic Kubernetes architecture (control plane, worker nodes).
3. Containers and Docker Basics
- What are containers, and how do they work?
- Introduction to Docker as a container runtime.
4. Deploying Applications with Kubernetes
- Using kubectl for basic commands.
- Deploying a simple application (e.g., a web server).
5. Kubernetes Resources: Pods, Deployments, and Services
- Deep dive into pods, deployments, and services.
- How Kubernetes manages applications.
6. Networking in Kubernetes
- Basics of Kubernetes networking (services, ingress).
- How containers communicate within a cluster.
7. Storage in Kubernetes
- Introduction to persistent volumes and claims.
- Storing data for applications.
8. Cloud-Native Ecosystem and CNCF Projects
- Overview of the CNCF landscape (Prometheus, Envoy, etc.).
- How Kubernetes fits into cloud-native architecture.
9. Observability and Monitoring
- Basics of logging and monitoring in Kubernetes.
- Introduction to tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
10. Next Steps and Certification Prep
- Preparing for the KCNA exam.
- Career paths and further learning (CKA, CKAD)
11. Bonus Module
- Other container tools
- Other orcherstrators
🎯 Each module will include:
Explanations using simple analogies (e.g., comparing Kubernetes to a restaurant kitchen).
Diagrams to visualize concepts.
Hands-on exercises using free tools like Minikube or online sandboxes (e.g., Katacoda or Play with Kubernetes).
Quizzes to reinforce learning.
Resources for further reading.
🧑💻 Contributing
This project is open to contributions!
Check out the contribution guide to get started.
💬 Questions?
Start a discussion in the Issues or contact me on LinkedIn.