CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation] Courses

You're Overpaying for CI - Transitioning from Cloud to Local Workstation Compute

Discover how to optimize CI costs by transitioning from cloud-based compute to local workstation resources, leveraging existing hardware and open-source tools for efficient build processes.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mastering Cell-Based Architecture: Practical Solutions and Best Practices

Discover practical solutions for implementing cell-based architecture, from defining enterprise-wide boundaries to managing greenfield and brownfield implementations, with real-world examples and comprehensive best practices.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bring the Joy Back to Deployments - A Guide to Kubernetes CI/CD Tools

Explore modern Kubernetes deployment tools and CI/CD practices, from basic manual deployments to advanced automation with Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD, and more. Learn to choose and implement the right deployment strategy.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Solving the Kubernetes Networking API Rubik's Cube - Understanding DRA and KNI

Uncover how AI/ML drives Kubernetes networking evolution, exploring DRA and KNI implementations, hardware allocation for networking, and standardized API developments in this comprehensive technical overview.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Move from Ingress to Gateway API with Minimal Hassle

Learn how to safely migrate from Kubernetes Ingress to Gateway API using best practices, community tools, and step-by-step implementation strategies for secure cluster-external traffic management.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harnessing the Power of Envoy Proxy for Building an LLM Gateway

Discover how to build a secure LLM gateway using Envoy Proxy's architecture, exploring credential management, prompt guarding, content safety, and usage controls for efficient AI model deployment.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pod Power: Liberating Kubernetes Users from Container Resource Micromanagement

Discover how to optimize Kubernetes resource management through pod-level specifications, moving beyond container-level controls for better flexibility and resource utilization in complex applications.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Navigating Failures in Pods with Devices: Challenges and Solutions

Explore common challenges and solutions for managing device-enabled pods in Kubernetes, focusing on GPU allocation, network cards, and memory placement for AI/ML workloads.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How the Tables Have Turned: Kubernetes Says Goodbye to Iptables

Discover how nftables is replacing iptables in Kubernetes networking, exploring its implementation in kube-proxy, network policies, and why it's becoming the preferred choice over eBPF for packet filtering.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Orchestrating Quasi-Real Time Data Processing in the Computing Farm of the ATLAS Experiment at CERN

Discover how CERN's ATLAS experiment leverages Kubernetes to orchestrate massive data processing, managing 25,000 pods across 2,500 nodes for real-time physics event filtering at 5 TB/s.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Powering Applications with High-Volume Data and APIs in Kubernetes

Discover how Kubernetes SIG Apps has evolved to support diverse workloads, from stateless to stateful applications, while exploring its milestones, sub-projects, and future developments in cloud-native application management.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How We Made OpenTelemetry a Fitness Tracker for CI/CD Pipelines

Discover how to leverage OpenTelemetry to monitor, optimize, and maintain healthy CI/CD pipelines for efficient cloud-native software delivery on Kubernetes with GitLab.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Chaos to Calm - Building a Unified and Scalable CI/CD Pipeline

Discover how to build a unified CI/CD pipeline using cloud-native tools like Argo Rollouts and Backstage, improving development efficiency and reducing operational workload by 40% through streamlined workflows.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Multi-Zone Clusters Inside and Out - Understanding Topology Aware Routing and Cost Management

Dive into the mechanics of multi-zone Kubernetes clusters, exploring topology-aware routing, cost management strategies, and practical implementation techniques through live demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mish-Mesh: Abusing the Service Mesh to Compromise Kubernetes Environments

Discover critical security vulnerabilities in Kubernetes service mesh deployments and learn defensive strategies against unauthorized access, system compromises, and secret exposure.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video