In this course, you will embark on a transformative journey to master the foundational elements of Kubernetes, from understanding containers and container images to deploying your first application in a lab environment. This course is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) topics. Through engaging lessons and hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience and confidence to navigate the Kubernetes ecosystem with ease. Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming a Kubernetes expert.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 1
This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Grasp the fundamentals of containers and container images, including creation and management.
Understand the core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes and its role in cloud-native computing.
Explore various Kubernetes deployment options and set up a lab environment using Minikube.
Gain hands-on experience through practical labs, reinforcing your skills in real-world scenarios.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There is 1 module in this course
In this course, you'll learn all you need to know before we can start the real CKAD topics. In the first lesson, you'll learn about containers, and that is followed by a lesson about container images. Next, I'll teach what Kubernetes is, and last, we'll talk about Kubernetes deployment options and setting up a lab environment.
What's included
35 videos4 assignments
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