Certified Kubernetes Administrator – Kubernetes Mastery: From Cluster Setup to Troubleshooting

Are you ready to unlock the full power of Kubernetes and become a confident cluster administrator? Whether you’re starting your journey into cloud-native applications or preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, this course has got you covered!

In Certified Kubernetes Administrator – Kubernetes Mastery: From Cluster Setup to Troubleshooting, you’ll learn how to:

  • Build and configure your own Kubernetes clusters from scratch
  • Manage workloads, Deployments, Pods, and essential configurations
  • Master scheduling rules, node affinities, and cluster automation tools
  • Expose applications and set up robust networking with Services and Ingress
  • Configure storage, persistent volumes, and manage data like a pro
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and fix real-world Kubernetes issues

Through hands-on labs, practical examples, and clear explanations, you’ll go from zero to Kubernetes hero, gaining the skills you need to run production-ready clusters with confidence.

By the end of this course, you won’t just understand Kubernetes—you’ll own it. Dive in, have fun, and let’s make clusters your playground!

Course Content

Lab Instruction Manual
Lesson 2: Installing & Configuring a Kubernetes Cluster
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Cluster Installation with kubeadm
Cluster Maintenance and Lifecycle : Upgrading Cluster With Kubeadm
Cluster Maintenance and Lifecycle : etcd Disaster Recovery
Lesson 2: Installing & Configuring a Kubernetes Cluster
Lesson 3: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) & Security Fundamentals
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Core RBAC Concepts: User and ServiceAccount
Core RBAC Concepts: Role, ClusterRole and binding
Lesson 3: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) & Security Fundamentals
Lesson 4: Managing Workloads & Core Kubernetes Objects
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Understanding Modern Workloads
Scaling Workloads
Managing Application Configuration
Lesson 4: Managing Workloads & Core Kubernetes Objects
Lesson 5: Scheduling, Node Affinity & Kubernetes Tooling
4 Topics
1 Quiz
Pod Scheduling with Resource Boundaries
Declarative Manifest Management with kubectl
Advanced Manifest Tooling: Kustomize
Advanced Manifest Tooling: Helm
Lesson 5: Scheduling, Node Affinity & Kubernetes Tooling
Lesson 6: Services, Networking & Ingress
4 Topics
1 Quiz
Fundamental Kubernetes Network Concepts
The Service Object: A Stable Network Endpoint
Exposing HTTP/S Traffic with Ingress
Cluster DNS and Service Discovery (CoreDNS)
Lesson 6: Services, Networking & Ingress
Lesson 7: Storage & Persistent Volumes
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to Kubernetes Storage
Workflow 1: Static Provisioning
Workflow 2: Dynamic Provisioning
Lesson 7: Storage & Persistent Volumes
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Mastery
3 Topics
1 Quiz
The Foundation: Monitoring and Logging
A Systematic Approach to Application Failures
A Systematic Approach to Cluster Infrastructure Failures
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Mastery