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Kubernetes Basics

Go from containers to cluster — learn the concepts, components, and practices behind Kubernetes.

Beginner1 hours10 lessons
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What You'll Learn

  • ✓Understand containers and why Docker became the industry standard
  • ✓Explain why Kubernetes exists and what problems it solves
  • ✓Describe the Kubernetes control plane and worker node architecture
  • ✓Create and manage Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, and StatefulSets
  • ✓Expose applications using Services and Ingress controllers
  • ✓Use ConfigMaps and Secrets to manage application configuration
  • ✓Apply RBAC to control cluster access
  • ✓Deploy applications using Helm charts

Prerequisites

  • •Basic Linux terminal skills (see Linux Basics course)
  • •Familiarity with what a web server or application is
  • •No prior Kubernetes experience required

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations

  1. 01Containers and Docker6 min
  2. 02Why Kubernetes?5 min

Module 2: Architecture

  1. 01Kubernetes Architecture6 min
  2. 02Pods and Workloads7 min

Module 3: Networking and Storage

  1. 01Services and Networking6 min
  2. 02Storage in Kubernetes5 min

Module 4: Configuration and Security

  1. 01ConfigMaps and Secrets5 min
  2. 02Namespaces and RBAC6 min

Module 5: Operations

  1. 01Helm and Package Management5 min
  2. 02Deploying Applications7 min

Practice for the Real Exam

After completing this course, test yourself with exam-style practice questions.

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