Kubernetes is an open-source software platform used to manage, scale and deploy containerized applications. Learning how to use Kubernetes is imperative for any DevOps specialist, who are in high demand. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation and the Linux Foundation collaborated to produce the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam that ensures that software engineers can design, develop and deploy Kubernetes-based cloud applications.

This course explores the main domains covered in the official CKAD exam and shows you how to prepare for it. We begin with an introduction to Kubernetes and its fundamentals before laying out the details of the CKAD exam. We explain why it is critical to get a certification in Kubernetes and have some hands-on familiarity with the platform before you attempt the exam. We then outline the main areas you will be tested on. These sections cover core concepts, configuration, multi-container, observability, pod design, services and network and state persistence.

This software development course walks you through the Kubernetes command console while you answer practice questions. We provide demos, whiteboard discussions, documentation links and flashcards to improve your understanding of Kubernetes and prepare for the CKAD exam. Stone River eLearning, the publisher of this course, offers reliable on-demand training for aspiring DevOps experts and over 1.3 million learners have participated in their programme. Sign up to learn how to use Kubernetes and approach the CKAD exam with confidence.