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Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations

The Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations course is a four-day, hands-on training program designed to build foundational skills for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments. The course introduces containerization concepts and Kubernetes architecture before progressing into application deployment, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and cluster operations. Through lectures and practical lab exercises, participants work with container images, YAML-based Kubernetes objects, kubectl, Pods, Services, Deployments, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and other Kubernetes workloads. The course also covers day-to-day cluster operations such as application onboarding, backups, upgrades, node maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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Course Description

Key Takeaways
  • Build, test, and publish Docker container images.
  • Work with Kubernetes YAML and core objects.
  • Deploy and manage Pods, Services, and Deployments.
  • Use kubectl for Kubernetes administration.
  • Configure Kubernetes networking and storage.
  • Manage ConfigMaps, Secrets, Jobs, and CronJobs.
  • Implement RBAC, SecurityContext, and NetworkPolicies.
  • Monitor, upgrade, back up, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.
Course Outline

Module 1: Course Introduction

  • Introductions and objectives

Module 2: Containers

  • What and Why containers
  • Building images
  • Running containers
  • Registry and image management

Module 3: Kubernetes Overview

  • Kubernetes project
  • Plugin interfaces
  • Building Kubernetes
  • Kubectl CLI

Module 4: Beyond Kubernetes Basics

  • Kubernetes objects
  • YAML
  • Pods, replicas, and deployments
  • Services
  • Deployment management
  • Rolling updates
  • Controlling deployments
  • Pod and container configurations

Module 5: Kubernetes Networking

  • Networking within a pod
  • Pod-to-Pod Networking
  • Services to Pods
  • ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer
  • Ingress controllers
  • Service Discovery via DNS

Module 6: Stateful Applications in Kubernetes

  • Stateless versus Stateful
  • Volumes
  • Persistent volumes claims
  • StorageClasses
  • StatefulSets

Module 7: Additional Kubernetes Considerations

  • Dynamic configuration
  • ConfigMaps
  • Secrets
  • Jobs
  • CronJobs

Module 8: Security

  • Network policy
  • Applying a NetworkPolicy
  • SecurityContext
  • runAsUser/Group
  • Service accounts
  • Role-based access control

Module 9: Logging and Monitoring

  • Logging for various objects
  • Sidecar logging
  • Node logging
  • Audit logging
  • Monitoring architecture
  • Monitoring solutions
  • Octant
  • VMware vRealize® Operations Manager™

Module 10: Cluster Operations

  • Onboarding new applications
  • Backups
  • Upgrading
  • Drain and cordon commands
  • Impact of an upgrade to running applications
  • Troubleshooting commands
  • VMware Tanzu™ portfolio overview
Duration

4 Days

Lab Outline
  • Build and run Docker container images.
  • Publish container images to a registry.
  • Create Kubernetes objects using YAML.
  • Deploy Pods, replicas, and applications.
  • Manage Kubernetes Deployments and rolling updates.
  • Configure Kubernetes Services and networking.
  • Work with ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer services.
  • Configure persistent volumes and StorageClasses.
  • Deploy and manage StatefulSets.
  • Configure ConfigMaps and Secrets.
  • Deploy Jobs and CronJobs.
  • Apply NetworkPolicies and SecurityContext settings.
  • Configure service accounts and RBAC.
  • Examine Kubernetes logging and monitoring.
  • Onboard applications to a Kubernetes cluster.
  • Perform cluster backup and upgrade activities.
  • Use drain and cordon commands for node maintenance.
  • Use Kubernetes troubleshooting commands.
Exam Details
  • Certification: VMware Certified Professional – Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (VCP-TKO)
  • Exam: VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional
  • Exam Code: 2V0-71.23
  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
  • Questions: 63
  • Duration: 130 minutes
  • Passing Score: 300 scaled score
Who should attend
  • Kubernetes Administrators
  • Cloud Engineers
  • DevOps Professionals
  • System Administrators
  • Cloud Operations Engineers
  • IT professionals preparing to build and operate Kubernetes clusters
Prerequisites
  • Linux concepts and command-line proficiency
  • General networking proficiency

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FAQs

What is Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations training?

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for working with containers, Kubernetes objects, application deployments, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and cluster operations. It is designed as an entry point for professionals preparing to build and operate Kubernetes clusters.

What Kubernetes skills will I gain from this course?

You will learn to use kubectl, YAML, Pods, Services, Deployments, ConfigMaps, Secrets, StatefulSets, Jobs, CronJobs, RBAC, NetworkPolicies, and Kubernetes storage and networking capabilities. The course also covers cluster upgrades, backups, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Is this course suitable for beginners in Kubernetes?

Yes. The course is designed as a fundamental-level introduction to containers and Kubernetes, starting with container concepts and progressing into Kubernetes architecture, application deployment, networking, security, and cluster operations. Basic Linux command-line and networking knowledge are recommended.

Does the course include hands-on Kubernetes labs?

Yes. The course combines lectures with hands-on lab exercises, including practical work with containers, Kubernetes objects, application deployments, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and cluster operations.

Does this course prepare learners for a Kubernetes certification?

The Koenig reference associates the course with the VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional (2V0-71.23) exam and the VCP-TKO certification. The certification exam is separate from the training and must be purchased independently.

Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations

The Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations course is a four-day, hands-on training program designed to build foundational skills for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments. The course introduces containerization concepts and Kubernetes architecture before progressing into application deployment, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and cluster operations. Through lectures and practical lab exercises, participants work with container images, YAML-based Kubernetes objects, kubectl, Pods, Services, Deployments, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and other Kubernetes workloads. The course also covers day-to-day cluster operations such as application onboarding, backups, upgrades, node maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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