Learn all skills needed to be a Certified Kubernetes professional KEY FEATURES Prepares you for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam. Learn Tips andTricks you should be aware to pass CKAD exam like a Pro. Lots of hands-on examples including two full length mock exams. Learn core kubernetes concepts like Pods, deployment, services, volume. Learn advanced kubernetes concepts like Network policy, probes, service. Learn how to deploy Kubernetes applications using the kubectl command. DESCRIPTION Want to become a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)? If you're looking to take your Kubernetes skills to the next level, then you need this book. This comprehensive and easy-to-read guide is perfect for aspiring Kubernetes developers and seasoned professionals alike. It covers everything you need to know to confidently prepare for and pass the CKAD certification exam. It starts with the basics of Kubernetes, Docker, and Minikube, and then progresses to more advanced topics such as deployment strategies, pod design, networking, security, monitoring, volume, probes and more. It even includes two full scale mock exams to help you practice for the real CKAD exam. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to excel in deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes environments and should feel confident to appear for the CKAD exam. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Prepare you for Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKAD exam. Dive deep into Kubernetes and its core and advanced concepts. Explore the various kubectl commands that are essential for passing the CKAD exam. Learn Tips and tricks and best practices to pass the CKAD exam. Learn how to deploy, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes applications. Lots of real CKAD exam-like questions including mock exam for you to practice and to assess your knowledge and identify areas where you need to improve. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for anyone who is interested in taking the Certified Kubernetes application developer (CKAD) exam. The book covers core and advance Kubernetes concepts and thus is a valuable resource for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to learn how to develop, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Kubernetes, Docker, and Minikube 2. What, Why, and How of CKAD Exam 3. Exploring Pod, Deployment, ReplicaSet, and Namespace 4. Deployment Strategies and Helm Packages 5. Pod Design and Concepts 6. Multi-container Pods and Design Patterns 7. Kubernetes Volumes and Persistence 8. Configuring Volume, Environment Variables, ConfigMap, and Secrets 9. Service Accounts Resource Quota and Security Contexts 10. Liveness and Readiness 11. Monitoring and Debugging of Kubernetes Cluster 12. Kubernetes Networking and Services 13. Mock Exam 1 14. Mock Exam 2
