Course Title: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Preparation

Course Overview: The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Preparation course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to successfully pass the CKA certification exam. Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform, and this course will focus on all the topics covered in the CKA exam, including cluster management, application lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and security.

Course Duration: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with Linux and basic system administration
• Understanding of containerization concepts (Docker)
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and its architecture
• Access to a computer with Kubernetes lab environment setup

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes.
2. Configure and manage a Kubernetes cluster.
3. Deploy and manage containerized applications on Kubernetes.
4. Troubleshoot common issues in a Kubernetes environment.
5. Implement security best practices in Kubernetes clusters.
6. Be well-prepared to pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Kubernetes

• What is Kubernetes?
• Kubernetes architecture and components
• Installation and setup of a Kubernetes cluster

Module 2: Cluster Management

• Managing nodes and pods
• Scaling applications
• Resource management and quotas

Module 3: Application Lifecycle Management

• Deploying applications
• ConfigMaps and Secrets
• Rolling updates and rollbacks

Module 4: Configuration and Security

• Managing configuration files
• RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
• Network policies

Module 5: Observability and Troubleshooting

• Logging and monitoring
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Cluster maintenance and upgrades

Module 6: Mock Exams and Practice

• Full-length practice exams
• Review of mock exam questions and answers
• Tips and strategies for the CKA exam

Assessment:

• Quizzes and assignments after each module
• Hands-on labs and exercises
• Full-length practice exams
• Final mock exam

References and Resources:

• Official Kubernetes documentation
• Online courses, tutorials, and articles
• CKA exam curriculum and study materials
• Community resources and forums for CKA preparation

This course will focus on hands-on labs and practical exercises to ensure that students are well-prepared for the CKA exam. It is essential to practice in a real or simulated Kubernetes environment to gain confidence and experience in managing Kubernetes clusters effectively. The mock exams and practice questions provided in the course will help students gauge their readiness for the CKA certification exam.