Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

Instructor: James Spurin - Docker Captain - CNCF Ambassador - Kubestronaut

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21 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

21 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

The fundamentals of Containers and their practical applications
Master Docker, learn how to run, manage, and build multi-platform containers effectively
Dive Into Kubernetes, acquiring a solid understanding of its component and usage

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There are 21 modules in this course

Introducing Dive Into Kubernetes - Getting started with Containers, Docker and Kubernetes! A comprehensive course by James Spurin, Docker Captain, CNCF Ambassador and an Industry Veteran - Featuring an Amazing Kubernetes Lab Experience, Quizzes and Challenges.

James Spurin, a renowned expert with over 25 years of experience in technology, boasts an impressive career spanning engineering, development, and senior management at prestigious companies such as Goldman Sachs, Dell EMC, and Virgin Internet. As a Docker Captain and CNCF Ambassador (the organisation responsible for managing Kubernetes), he now brings you the most comprehensive and concise Kubernetes and Docker introductory course available, designed to transform you from a beginner with container technologies into a confident and proficient Kubernetes user. In this all-encompassing course, you will: ▸ Grasp the fundamentals of containers and their practical applications ▸ Master Docker and learn how to run, manage, and even build multi-platform containers efficiently ▸ Dive deep into Kubernetes, acquiring a solid understanding of its components and usage The course offers an exceptional lab environment to reinforce your learning, supplemented by quizzes, optional study materials, and engaging challenges. Embark on this comprehensive journey to master Kubernetes and Docker, guided by an industry expert who will help you understand each component's purpose and importance, step by step.

In this introduction, learners will benefit from a full course overview, how to get support via Slack/GitHub, and the fundamentals of Containers, Docker, and Kubernetes as a Container Orchestrator

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

4 videos Total 15 minutes

Introduction to your Instructor and Course Syllabus 6 minutes
Help and Support 3 minutes
Course Update Notice, Embracing Change in Technology 1 minute
Docker and Kubernetes Primer 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Ensuring Credibility: Verifying Your Instructor’s Kubernetes Certification 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Docker and Kubernetes Primer - Quiz 30 minutes

Learn Containers, Docker Desktop, Container Images, Networking, Volumes, Multi-Arch Containers, and how to use Registries. Use Docker Desktop to Build, Run, and Manage Containers with confidence.

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8 videos9 readings6 assignments

8 videos Total 87 minutes

Introduction to Containers 15 minutes
Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration 13 minutes
Container Images 12 minutes
Running Containers 7 minutes
Container Networking Services and Volumes 7 minutes
Building Container Images - Part 1 11 minutes
Building Container Images - Part 2 16 minutes
Building Container Images - Part 3 4 minutes

9 readings Total 90 minutes

Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration - Challenge 10 minutes
Container Images - Optional Challenges 10 minutes
Container Images - Optional Challenges - Solutions 10 minutes
Running Containers - Optional Challenges 10 minutes
Running Containers - Optional Challenges Solutions 10 minutes
Container Networking Services and Volumes - Optional Challenges 10 minutes
Container Networking Services and Volumes - Optional Challenges Solutions 10 minutes
Building Container Images - Optional Challenges 10 minutes
Building Container Images - Optional Challenges Solutions 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 180 minutes

Introduction to Containers - Quiz 30 minutes
Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration - Quiz 30 minutes
Container Images - Quiz 30 minutes
Running Containers - Quiz 30 minutes
Container Networking Services and Volumes - Quiz 30 minutes
Building Container Images - Quiz 30 minutes

Setup the Kubernetes Lab Environment that we will use for all of the Kubernetes lessons in the course. This section covers the setup process and options available for configuring the Lab.

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3 videos

Explore container runtimes and their role in Kubernetes. Learn the history of Docker, containerd, and runc, and how Kubernetes evolved to directly use containerd for its runtime.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Learn to install Kubernetes using kubeadm, configure a CNI network, and set up a single-node cluster for learning purposes.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

Dive into Kubernetes Pods, learn to create and manage them, and explore the role of containerd and pause containers

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

Explore the significance of the pause container in Kubernetes, and learn how to create a pod in Docker to understand its role in facilitating communication between containers.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Understand Kubernetes container behaviour during failures by manipulating the nginx and pause containers using nerdctl.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

Explore Kubernetes YAML basics, learn to generate and apply YAML configurations, and understand the difference between 'kubectl apply' and 'kubectl create'.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

Learn about Kubernetes Deployments, how they differ from Pods, their usage with ReplicaSets, and scaling them.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

Explore Kubernetes Services, their types, and how they provide a stable endpoint for accessing applications, load balancing, and service discovery.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

Learn about Kubernetes DNS service, its role in service discovery, and how it assigns DNS names to Services and Pods in the cluster.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

Dive into Kubernetes architecture, explore components, and learn how to rebuild a cluster.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Explore the Kubelet, its role in running containers, and how it manages static pods in a Kubernetes environment.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Learn about etcd, a vital Kubernetes component, and how to use etcdctl for cluster interaction.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

This video discusses the significance of the kube-apiserver in Kubernetes and how it acts as the front end to the cluster's shared state.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Dive into Kube-Scheduler, understanding its role in assigning pods to nodes and managing Kubernetes clusters.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Explore complex Kubernetes deployment, understand the role of controller-manager and control loops, and learn to monitor deployments.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Learn how to use Kube-Proxy for managing Kubernetes network traffic and ensuring service accessibility.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Learn to debug DNS issues in Kubernetes using curl, and understand the roles of CoreDNS and kube-dns in the cluster.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Explore different Kubernetes setups, cloud offerings, and architectural diagrams to apply core components knowledge.

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1 video1 reading

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James Spurin - Docker Captain - CNCF Ambassador - Kubestronaut

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