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Advanced Kubernetes

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization

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2 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.1

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Intermediate level

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Recommended experience

Intermediate level

A good understanding of Linux and a comprehensive knowledge of Kubernetes and container concepts.

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

2 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.1

(18 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

A good understanding of Linux and a comprehensive knowledge of Kubernetes and container concepts.

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Launch and organize Kubernetes apps using namespaces like a pro

  • Streamline scheduling with powerful tools like labels, selectors, and DaemonSets

  • Handle configs, secrets, storage, and tasks with real-world Kubernetes tool

  • Scale with confidence using rollouts, rollbacks, and smart resource management

Skills you'll gain

  • Application Deployment
  • Containerization
  • Continuous Deployment
  • YAML
  • Application Lifecycle Management
  • Kubernetes
  • Scalability
  • Configuration Management

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Want to create production-grade Kubernetes applications that grow seamlessly and perform consistently? This Advanced Kubernetes course will help you grasp real-world deployment and cluster optimization.

This comprehensive course goes beyond the fundamentals, covering namespaces, labels, selectors, volumes, DaemonSets, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Jobs, and CronJobs. You will learn how to safely configure and scale applications with Advanced Kubernetes techniques such as autoscaling, resource reservation, rolling updates, and rollbacks. From engaging demos to real-world assignments, each module is intended to increase your confidence in orchestrating durable Kubernetes applications. You'll learn critical information about workload management, secure settings, and automation techniques that power modern, cloud-native infrastructures. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of Advanced Kubernetes principles and be able to deploy, optimize, and manage them in complex production situations with ease. Whether you're a Developer, DevOps engineer, or Cloud Practitioner looking to earn the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, or simply want to advance, this course is your ticket to Kubernetes success. Build smarter. Deploy better. Scale quicker with Kubernetes. Enroll now!

This module focuses on advanced Kubernetes deployment strategies, along with configuration management. By the end of this module, learners will be able to efficiently manage and operate Kubernetes environments for deploying and scaling applications.

What's included

15 videos2 readings4 assignments

15 videos•Total 89 minutes
  • Deploying Kubernetes Application•9 minutes
  • DEMO: Deployment•5 minutes
  • Kubernetes Namespace•6 minutes
  • DEMO: Namespace PodInNamespace•4 minutes
  • Kubernetes Labels and Selectors•8 minutes
  • DEMO: Labels and SELECTORS•6 minutes
  • Kubernetes DaemonSets•3 minutes
  • DEMO: DaemonSet•5 minutes
  • Kubernetes Volumes•6 minutes
  • Kubernetes Jobs and Cron Jobs•7 minutes
  • DEMO: Job•3 minutes
  • DEMO: CronJob•3 minutes
  • Kubernetes ConfigMaps and Secrets•7 minutes
  • DEMO: ConfigMap•3 minutes
  • DEMO: Secret•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
  • Introduction and Syllabus•2 minutes
  • Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Kubernetes Implementation and Its Cluster Optimization Techniques•24 minutes
  • Deploying and Managing Applications in Kubernetes•12 minutes
  • Orchestrating Apps with Kubernetes Controllers•12 minutes
  • Managing Configurations Securely•12 minutes

This module covers scaling applications manually and automatically, managing rolling updates, performing rollbacks, and configuring resource reservations. By end of the module, participants will scale applications and understand Kubernetes advanced features.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments

6 videos•Total 40 minutes
  • Kubernetes Scaling•5 minutes
  • Kubernetes Autoscaling•5 minutes
  • DEMO: Kubernetes Scaling and Kubernetes Cluster•17 minutes
  • Kubernetes Rolling Updates•4 minutes
  • Kubernetes RollBack•2 minutes
  • Kubernetes Pod CPU and Memory Reservations•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Synopsis•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 63 minutes
  • Advanced Kubernetes Management•30 minutes
  • Kubernetes Autoscaling and Resource Management•12 minutes
  • Analyzing Kubernetes Resource Utilization•21 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course requires a solid understanding of basic Kubernetes concepts. Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture, deployment, services, and basic troubleshooting is essential. Prior experience with Docker and command-line interface (CLI) usage, which is covered in the second course " Kubernetes Fundamentals " belonging to the CKAD Certification specialization.

By providing advanced skills that are in high demand, this course can make you more competitive in the job market. The course can help prepare you for advanced certifications, which are highly regarded by employers. Networking opportunities can lead to job referrals and professional connections.

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments present in the Advanced Kubernetes.

This Coursera Kubernetes course is appropriate for developers, software engineers, or DevOps professionals who are already familiar with Kubernetes and want to expand their knowledge of cluster configuration, security, performance tuning, and automation. 

You'll learn how to configure production-grade Kubernetes clusters, optimize speed and security, manage rolling updates and resources, and implement best practices for robust and scalable deployments.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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