Kubernetes Administrator Training (CKA)
Master Kubernetes administration with this comprehensive 5-day training. Learn to install, configure, and maintain production Kubernetes clusters while preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam.
Training Details
Section titled “Training Details”| Duration | 5 days (40 hours) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Delivery | In-person, Live online, Hybrid |
| Certification | Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) |
Who Is This For?
Section titled “Who Is This For?”- Kubernetes administrators managing clusters
- Platform engineers responsible for Kubernetes
- DevOps engineers operating Kubernetes
- Anyone preparing for CKA certification
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”After completing this training, you’ll be able to:
- Install and configure Kubernetes clusters
- Manage cluster lifecycle and upgrades
- Implement security and RBAC
- Configure networking and services
- Manage storage and persistent data
- Monitor, log, and troubleshoot clusters
- Perform backup and disaster recovery
Detailed Agenda
Section titled “Detailed Agenda”Day 1: Cluster Architecture and Installation
Section titled “Day 1: Cluster Architecture and Installation”Module 1: Kubernetes Architecture
- Control plane components
- Node components
- etcd and cluster state
- Hands-on: Explore cluster components
Module 2: Cluster Installation
- kubeadm cluster installation
- Cloud-managed Kubernetes
- High availability considerations
- Hands-on: Install Kubernetes cluster with kubeadm
Module 3: Cluster Upgrades
- Version skew policy
- Upgrade strategies
- Backup before upgrade
- Hands-on: Upgrade cluster
Day 2: Workload Management
Section titled “Day 2: Workload Management”Module 4: Pod Management
- Pod scheduling and affinity
- Taints and tolerations
- Resource quotas and limit ranges
- Hands-on: Advanced pod scheduling
Module 5: Deployments and Updates
- Rolling updates and rollbacks
- Deployment strategies
- HorizontalPodAutoscaler
- Hands-on: Manage deployments
Module 6: StatefulSets and DaemonSets
- Stateful application patterns
- Init containers and sidecars
- Jobs and CronJobs
- Hands-on: Deploy stateful applications
Day 3: Networking and Services
Section titled “Day 3: Networking and Services”Module 7: Cluster Networking
- CNI plugins
- Pod networking
- Service networking
- Hands-on: Configure networking
Module 8: Services and Ingress
- Service types and load balancing
- Ingress controllers
- Network policies
- Hands-on: Configure ingress
Module 9: DNS and Service Discovery
- CoreDNS configuration
- Service discovery patterns
- Hands-on: Configure DNS
Day 4: Storage and Security
Section titled “Day 4: Storage and Security”Module 10: Storage Management
- Volume types
- PersistentVolumes and claims
- Storage classes
- CSI drivers
- Hands-on: Configure storage
Module 11: Security and RBAC
- Authentication and authorization
- RBAC roles and bindings
- Service accounts
- Security contexts
- Hands-on: Implement RBAC
Module 12: Cluster Security
- Pod Security Standards
- Network policies
- Secrets management
- Hands-on: Harden cluster security
Day 5: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Exam Prep
Section titled “Day 5: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Exam Prep”Module 13: Monitoring and Logging
- Metrics server
- Logging architecture
- Troubleshooting tools (kubectl, logs, describe)
- Hands-on: Monitor cluster
Module 14: Backup and Disaster Recovery
- etcd backup and restore
- Application backup strategies
- Cluster recovery
- Hands-on: Backup and restore etcd
Module 15: CKA Exam Preparation
- Exam format and environment
- Time management strategies
- Practice scenarios
- Hands-on: Mock exam practice
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Kubernetes Fundamentals or equivalent experience
- Linux system administration experience
- Understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with YAML and command line
Delivery Formats
Section titled “Delivery Formats”| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Person | On-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction |
| Live Online | Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs |
| Hybrid | Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling |
All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, practice exams, and post-training support.