Overview

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Mastering Amazon EKS equips you with the practical skills to design, deploy, and manage production-ready Kubernetes clusters on AWS. Through guided demonstrations, you will gain confidence in container orchestration, cluster architecture, compute selection, storage configuration, networking, scaling, and secure image management using real-world scenarios. You begin by understanding container orchestration fundamentals and the limitations of native Kubernetes before diving deep into Amazon EKS architecture. Step by step, you will configure IAM roles, install CLI tools, create clusters, upgrade versions, and manage access using kubectl and AWS CLI. Each concept is reinforced through hands-on walkthroughs inside the AWS Console. As you progress, you will explore worker nodes, managed node groups, and Fargate profiles. You will expose applications using load balancers, configure persistent storage with EBS and EFS, implement ingress with ALB, enable cluster autoscaling, and integrate ECR for container image deployment. The course mirrors real production workflows. This course is ideal for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, system administrators, and developers with basic AWS and Kubernetes knowledge. A foundational understanding of Linux, IAM, and containers is recommended. The difficulty level is Intermediate. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, deploy, secure, scale, and manage fully functional Amazon EKS clusters integrated with AWS services for production-grade container workloads.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce the course, outline its structure, and highlight what you will learn. You will get an overview of the practical, hands-on approach that will guide you through mastering Amazon EKS.

Introduction to Amazon EKS

In this module, we will explore the foundational principles of container orchestration and the limitations of Kubernetes. We’ll introduce Amazon EKS, emphasizing how it simplifies Kubernetes management and enhances cloud infrastructure.

Getting Started with Amazon EKS

In this module, we will cover the essential steps to start working with Amazon EKS. You’ll learn to set up your environment, configure IAM roles, and install the necessary tools to manage your EKS clusters.

Creating an EKS Cluster

In this module, we will guide you through creating and managing an EKS cluster. We will demonstrate the process of creating clusters, upgrading versions, and managing them with kubectl and AWS CLI tools.

Worker Nodes and Compute Options in EKS

In this module, we will dive into the worker nodes and compute options within EKS. You’ll learn how to manage node groups, configure Fargate profiles, and deploy pods in a serverless environment using Fargate.

Exposing Applications with Load Balancers in EKS

In this module, we will explore how to expose your applications with load balancers in EKS. You will learn how to use ServiceType LoadBalancer and network load balancers to manage external traffic effectively.

Storage Options

In this module, we will cover various storage options available in Amazon EKS. You will learn to configure and manage persistent storage using EBS and EFS, and explore how these solutions benefit multi-pod environments.

Managing Networking and Ingress

In this module, we will cover the concepts of networking and ingress in EKS. You’ll learn how to configure the ALB Ingress Controller and manage ingress traffic securely with IAM policies.

Scaling Node Groups

In this module, we will explain the process of scaling node groups in Amazon EKS. You’ll learn how to set up the Cluster Autoscaler to automatically adjust node groups and manage scaling efficiently.

ECR Integration

In this module, we will guide you through integrating Amazon ECR with EKS. You’ll learn how to create repositories, push Docker images, and deploy them seamlessly within your EKS environment.

Conclusion

In this final module, we will summarize the key concepts covered in the course. You will review the skills you’ve developed and explore further learning opportunities to enhance your expertise in Amazon EKS.