Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs

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Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/kubernetes-for-absolute-beginners

Syllabus

Introduction

The "Introduction" module provides an overview of the "Kubernetes for Absolute Beginners" course, outlining its objectives and content. Participants gain insights into the course's focus on introducing Kubernetes concepts and hands-on labs designed for beginners.

Kubernetes Overview

The "Kubernetes Overview" module provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to Kubernetes. Participants learn about container technology and its significance in software development, as well as the concept of container orchestration. They delve into Kubernetes architecture, understanding its components and functionalities. Additionally, participants explore the differences between Docker and ContainerD container runtimes. Practical labs offer participants hands-on experience to familiarize themselves with the lab environment, preparing them for subsequent modules.

Kubernetes Concepts

In the "Kubernetes Concepts" module, participants delve into the fundamental concept of Pods in Kubernetes. Through guided demonstrations, participants learn how to set up Minikube, a tool for running Kubernetes locally, and explore the creation and management of Pods within a Kubernetes cluster. This module lays the groundwork for understanding more advanced Kubernetes concepts in subsequent modules.

YAML Introduction

The "YAML Introduction" module provides participants with an overview of YAML, a human-readable data serialization format commonly used in Kubernetes configuration files. Participants learn about YAML syntax and its structure through theoretical explanations and hands-on labs. This module equips participants with essential YAML skills required for writing Kubernetes manifests and configuring Kubernetes resources effectively.

Kubernetes Concepts - PODs, ReplicaSets, Deployments

The "Kubernetes Concepts - PODs, ReplicaSets, Deployments" module covers essential Kubernetes concepts for managing containerized applications. Participants learn about Pods, ReplicaSets, and Deployments through theoretical explanations, guided demonstrations, and hands-on labs. They gain practical experience in defining and managing Pods using YAML manifests, understanding the role of ReplicaSets in maintaining the desired Pod replicas, and creating and managing Deployments for application deployment and scaling. Additionally, participants explore advanced Deployment operations such as updates and rollbacks, enhancing their skills in managing application lifecycles in Kubernetes environments.

Networking in Kubernetes

The "Networking in Kubernetes" module provides participants with an introduction to networking concepts in Kubernetes. Participants learn about the fundamentals of networking within Kubernetes clusters, including how Pods communicate with each other and with external resources. This module lays the foundation for understanding more advanced networking topics in Kubernetes.

Services

The "Services" module introduces participants to Kubernetes Services, which provide a consistent way to access applications deployed in a Kubernetes cluster. Through demonstrations and labs, participants learn about different types of Services, including NodePort, ClusterIP, and LoadBalancer, and how they facilitate communication between Pods within the cluster and external clients. This module provides practical experience in configuring and managing Services in Kubernetes environments.

Microservices Architecture

The "Microservices Architecture" module provides participants with an overview of Microservices Architecture and its advantages in modern application development. Participants learn about the key characteristics and principles of Microservices, including modularity, scalability, and resilience. Through demonstrations, participants explore how to deploy a sample voting application on Kubernetes using Microservices architecture principles. Additionally, participants learn how to leverage Kubernetes Deployments for deploying and managing Microservices-based applications efficiently.

Kubernetes on the Cloud

The "Kubernetes on the Cloud" module introduces participants to Kubernetes deployment options on major cloud providers, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. Participants learn about the fundamentals of deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters on each cloud platform, gaining insights into the unique features and services offered by GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), EKS (Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service), and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service). This module equips participants with the knowledge required to choose and deploy Kubernetes on their preferred cloud platform.

Conclusion and Appendix

The "Conclusion and Appendix" module provides a summary of the key concepts covered throughout the course, allowing participants to review and reinforce their understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals. Additionally, the module includes appendices covering Kubernetes setup using Kubeadm and Minikube, providing participants with additional resources for setting up Kubernetes clusters in different environments.