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Dive Into Kubernetes - Containers, Docker & Kubernetes

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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: â–¸ Grasp the fundamentals of containers and their practical applications â–¸ Master Docker and learn how to run, manage, and even build multi-platform containers efficiently â–¸ 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.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction & Syllabus
    • 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
  • Containers with Docker Introduction
    • 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.
  • Kubernetes Lab Setup
    • 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.
  • Container Runtimes
    • 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.
  • Installing Kubernetes
    • Learn to install Kubernetes using kubeadm, configure a CNI network, and set up a single-node cluster for learning purposes.
  • Kubernetes Pods
    • Dive into Kubernetes Pods, learn to create and manage them, and explore the role of containerd and pause containers
  • The Pause Container
    • 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.
  • Kubernetes Pod Networking
    • Understand Kubernetes container behaviour during failures by manipulating the nginx and pause containers using nerdctl.
  • Kubernetes YAML
    • Explore Kubernetes YAML basics, learn to generate and apply YAML configurations, and understand the difference between 'kubectl apply' and 'kubectl create'.
  • Kubernetes Deployments
    • Learn about Kubernetes Deployments, how they differ from Pods, their usage with ReplicaSets, and scaling them.
  • Kubernetes Services
    • Explore Kubernetes Services, their types, and how they provide a stable endpoint for accessing applications, load balancing, and service discovery.
  • Kubernetes DNS
    • Learn about Kubernetes DNS service, its role in service discovery, and how it assigns DNS names to Services and Pods in the cluster.
  • Kubernetes Architecture Dissection
    • Dive into Kubernetes architecture, explore components, and learn how to rebuild a cluster.
  • Kubelet and Static Pods
    • Explore the Kubelet, its role in running containers, and how it manages static pods in a Kubernetes environment.
  • etcd
    • Learn about etcd, a vital Kubernetes component, and how to use etcdctl for cluster interaction.
  • Kube-Apiserver
    • 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.
  • Kube-Scheduler
    • Dive into Kube-Scheduler, understanding its role in assigning pods to nodes and managing Kubernetes clusters.
  • Controller-Manager
    • Explore complex Kubernetes deployment, understand the role of controller-manager and control loops, and learn to monitor deployments.
  • Kube-Proxy
    • Learn how to use Kube-Proxy for managing Kubernetes network traffic and ensuring service accessibility.
  • CoreDNS and Kube-DNS
    • Learn to debug DNS issues in Kubernetes using curl, and understand the roles of CoreDNS and kube-dns in the cluster.
  • Conclusion and Architectural Diagrams
    • Explore different Kubernetes setups, cloud offerings, and architectural diagrams to apply core components knowledge.

Taught by

James Spurin - Docker Captain - CNCF Ambassador - Kubestronaut

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