Topics Discussed:
- Use of CKA Exam
- How to prepare
- Tips And Tricks
- Support For CKA Exam Prepration or Learning Kubernetes.
Module 1: Prerequisites
● Learn K8s not just CKA
● If you are absolute begineer:
● Start with official Kubernetes-basics docs: https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/
● Kubernetes Course For Absolute Begineer – Course from Mumshad/KodeKloud
● Sessions from Katakoda including: https//www.katacoda.com/courses/kubernetes
● Make sure you have good hands-on experience and this is very important in clearing CKA Exam.
● Make sure you are comfortable with Kubernetes theoretically as well.
Module 2: How to prepare (Theoretical and Hands-on is must have)
CKA exam is especially for SREs or Devops Engineers, who want to build,run and operate the Kubernetes infrastructure and platforms but not limited to anyone in IT.
● Start with official curriculam: https://github.com/cncf/curriculum/blob/master/CKA_Curriculum_v1.21.pdf
● Read Offical Candidate Requirements: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/lf-candidate-handbook/candidate-requirements
● Deploy Kubernetes from scratch – Use Kelsey Hightower doc- (Kubeadm on GCP) or using VirtualBox/Vagrant method from KodeKloud:
https://github.com/kelseyhightower/kubernetes-the-hard-way
https://github.com/mmumshad/kubernetes-the-hard-way
● Read Kubernetes Up and Running – (Higly Recommended if you are not having hands-on. https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/kubernetes-up-and/9781491935668/
● Higly recommended CKA course from KodeKloud or in Udemy
https://kodekloud.com/courses/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka/
https://www.udemy.com/course/certified-kubernetes-administrator-with-practice-tests/
● Practice, Practice and Practice.
● High Recommended practice environment https://killer.sh/
● If you want Linux foundation itself is providing
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka/
Module 3: Tips And Tricks (Conclusion)
● Bookmarks every topics with respective documents relative link when you learn Kubernetes.
● Be familiar with Kubernetes documentation portal and make sure you know what to check and where: https://kubernetes.io/docs/home/
● Use kubectl conventions heavily(run, dry-run, generators), refer: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/conventions/
●Configure vim editor for yaml – for editing yaml files easily with proper indentation, spacing etc. (Read How to Setup Vim Editor for YAML)
● Read Kubernetes Up and Running – (Higly Recommended if you are not having hands-on. https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/kubernetes-up-and/9781491935668/
# add inside ~/.vimrc file
autocmd FileType yaml setlocal et ts=2 ai sw=2 nu sts=0
● Familiarize with k8s official Cheatsheets: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl/cheatsheet/
● Search for learning resources NOT for Exam Dumps !
● Practice with your personal lab as much as possible.
References
● 10 Tips for your Kubernetes Exam – CKA & CKAD (techbeatly)
● How to Prepare for CKAD and CKA Certification? (InfraCloud)
● Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Official Doc)
● kubernetes-the-hard-way (using GCP)
● kubernetes-the-hard-way (using VirtualBox/Vagrant)
● Workshop Laps: https://training.play-with-kubernetes.com/kubernetes-workshop/
● How to register and portal details including exam details. https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/tc-docs/certification/tips-cka-and-ckad
Support For CKA Exam Prepration or Learning Kubernetes
■ If someone wants support for learning Kubernetes from us please follow the steps
■ Create a Github repository.
■ Add [email protected] or [email protected] as collaborators.
■ Raise an issue with details of a topic which you want to explore.
■ We will try to support and create POC for you to explore further.
■ After completing the POC, please raise the review request so as we can support you to complete the project.
■ Cheap
