- Kubernetes
- Containers
- RHOCP
- Openshift
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Platforms
- Cloud Applications
Cloud-Native Development with OpenShift and Kubernetes Specialization
Explore the world of containerized applications. Learn what a containerized application is, and then learn about Kubernetes and the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) as container orchestration platforms.
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What you will learn
Understand the foundational concepts of containerized applications. Learn basic skills of how to develop, deploy, scale and troubleshoot containerized applications to Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Use Kubernetes container management capabilities to deploy containerized applications.
Enable intra-pod network communications for applications deployed in Kubernetes.
Create Kubernetes resources holding application configuration and secrets, and inject those values into applications.
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
These courses include detailed hands-on exercises (step-by-step guides) which teach a range of concepts from the foundation concepts of containerized applications, to deploying containerized applications to Kubernetes and OpenShift. After completing this specialization, you should have a foundational understanding of how to develop, deploy, scale and troubleshoot containerized applications to Kubernetes and OpenShift.
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Hands-on Project
Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.
Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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