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This four-day course is the first step in learning about Containers and Kubernetes Fundamentals and Cluster Operations. Through a series of lectures and lab exercises, the fundamental concepts of containers and Kubernetes are presented and put to practice by containerizing and deploying a two-tier application into Kubernetes.
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What You'll Learn

  • By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
  • Build, test, and publish Docker container images 
  • Become familiar with YAML files that define Kubernetes objects 
  • Understand Kubernetes core user-facing concepts, including pods, services, and deployments 
  • Use kubectl, the Kubernetes CLI, and become familiar with its commands and options 
  • Understand the architecture of Kubernetes (Control plane and its components, worker nodes, and kubelet) 
  • Learn how to troubleshoot issues with deployments on Kubernetes 
  • Apply resource requests, limits, and probes to deployments 
  • Manage dynamic application configuration using ConfigMaps and Secrets 
  • Deploy other workloads, including DaemonSets, Jobs, and CronJobs 
  • Learn about user-facing security using SecurityContext, RBAC, and NetworkPolicies

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is preparing to build and run Kubernetes clusters
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Prerequisites

  • Linux concepts and command line proficiency 
  • General networking proficiency

Learning Journey

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1 Course Introduction
  • Introductions and objectives

2 Containers
  • What and Why containers 
  • Building images 
  • Running containers 
  • Registry and image management

3 Kubernetes Overview
  • Kubernetes project 
  • Plugin interfaces 
  • Building Kubernetes 
  • Kubectl CLI

4 Beyond Kubernetes Basics
  • Kubernetes objects
  • YAML 
  • Pods, replicas, and deployments 
  • Services 
  • Deployment management 
  • Rolling updates 
  • Controlling deployments 
  • Pod and container configurations

5 Kubernetes Networking
  • Networking within a pod 
  • Pod-to-Pod Networking 
  • Services to Pods 
  • ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer 
  • Ingress controllers 
  • Service Discovery via DNS

6 Stateful Applications in Kubernetes
  • Stateless versus Stateful 
  • Volumes 
  • Persistent volumes claims 
  • StorageClasses 
  • StatefulSets

7 Additional Kubernetes Considerations
  • Dynamic configuration 
  • ConfigMaps 
  • Secrets 
  • Jobs, CronJobs

8 Security
  • Network policy 
  • Applying a NetworkPolicy 
  • SecurityContext 
  • runAsUser/Group 
  • Service accounts 
  • Role-based access control

9 Logging and Monitoring
  • Logging for various objects 
  • Sidecar logging 
  • Node logging 
  • Audit logging 
  • Monitoring architecture 
  • Monitoring solutions 
  • Octant 
  • VMware vRealize® Operations Managerâ„¢

10 Cluster Operations
  • Onboarding new applications 
  • Backups 
  • Upgrading
  • Drain and cordon commands 
  • Impact of an upgrade to running applications 
  • Troubleshooting commands 
  • VMware Tanzuâ„¢ portfolio overview

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get VMware certified?

    VMware certifications validate your skills and expertise in virtualization and cloud technologies, making you a valuable asset in the IT industry.

    These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex VMware environments, enhancing your career prospects and earning potential.

    VMware-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers worldwide, as they possess the knowledge and skills to drive digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    VMware offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX) and across various technology tracks (Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, etc.).

    Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is VMware certification valid for?

    As of April 2019, VMware has removed the mandatory recertification requirement for VCP certifications.

    This means your VCP certification will not expire, and you are not required to recertify at any specific interval.

    However, VMware encourages individuals to recertify and upgrade their certifications to validate their continued expertise and stay current with the latest technologies.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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