Advanced Kubernetes: Mastering Container Orchestration
Course Description:
This 5-day advanced course delves deep into Kubernetes, focusing on sophisticated features, best practices, and real-world application scenarios. The course is designed to provide hands-on experience, enabling participants to master advanced Kubernetes concepts and techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Achieve mastery in Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized applications.
- Understand advanced Kubernetes features like auto-scaling, rolling updates, and service discovery.
- Gain proficiency in designing and implementing large-scale Kubernetes clusters.
- Learn best practices for Kubernetes in production environments.
Potential Career Paths:
- Kubernetes Architect
- Cloud-Native Applications Engineer
- DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes
- Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with Kubernetes focus
Target Audience:
- DevOps Engineers
- Cloud Architects
- System Administrators
- Experienced Kubernetes Users
Prerequisites:
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes basics
- Familiarity with cloud computing and containerization concepts
- Basic proficiency in Linux/Unix command-line and YAML
Course Duration:
5 Days (8 hours/day)
Course Modules / Syllabi:
Day 1: Deep Dive into Kubernetes Architecture and Components
- Advanced Kubernetes Architecture
- Deep Dive into API Server, Scheduler, Controller Manager, and etcd
- Understanding Kubernetes Objects at an Advanced Level
- Hands-On Lab: Exploring Kubernetes Cluster Components
Day 2: Networking, Storage, and Security in Kubernetes
- Advanced Networking Concepts in Kubernetes
- Storage in Kubernetes: PVs, PVCs, StorageClasses
- Implementing Network Policies
- Kubernetes Security Best Practices
- Hands-On Lab: Setting Up Network Policies and Secure Storage Solutions
Day 3: High Availability and Scalability in Kubernetes
- Setting Up High Availability Kubernetes Clusters
- Mastering Horizontal Pod Autoscaling
- Cluster Federation and Multi-Cluster Management
- Hands-On Lab: Building a High Availability Kubernetes Setup
Day 4: Advanced Deployment Strategies and Stateful Applications
- Advanced Deployment Techniques: Blue/Green, Canary, A/B Testing
- Managing Stateful Applications with StatefulSets
- Implementing Advanced Scheduling Techniques
- Hands-On Lab: Implementing Advanced Deployment Strategies
Day 5: Observability, Troubleshooting, and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
- Monitoring and Logging in Kubernetes
- Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques
- Understanding and Implementing CRDs
- Extending Kubernetes with Operators
- Hands-On Lab: Setting Up Monitoring and Creating a Custom Operator
Assessment and Certification:
- Daily Hands-On Exercises and Labs
- Capstone Project: Deploying and Managing a Complex Application on Kubernetes
- Course Completion Certificate
Additional Resources:
- Access to Advanced Kubernetes Reading Materials
- Links to Online Communities and Forums
- Post-Course Support
Course Delivery:
- Interactive Lectures with Real-World Scenarios
- Comprehensive Hands-On Sessions
- Group Discussions and Q&A Sessions
This course outline is designed to offer an immersive learning experience, ensuring that participants not only understand advanced Kubernetes concepts but also acquire the skills to implement them in real-world scenarios.