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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Specialization

Instructors: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure Kubernetes services, ingress controllers, and the Gateway API to manage application access.
Understand and manage cluster-level networking with CNI and CoreDNS.
Implement network policies to control traffic between pods and namespaces.
Gain hands-on experience with practical labs for real-world networking scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Kubernetes

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Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

This course gives you the practical skills and knowledge to manage application access and network configurations in Kubernetes. You’ll learn how to expose and secure your applications using services, ingress controllers, and the Gateway API. The course covers port forwarding, the basics of Kubernetes networking, and the latest tools and approaches. You’ll also work with cluster networking by using the Container Network Interface (CNI), CoreDNS for service discovery, and network policies to control traffic between pods and namespaces. Each lesson includes hands-on labs so you can practice what you learn right away.

In this module, you’ll focus on services and networking. You’ll learn how to manage application access and configure network settings to support your applications.

What's included

22 videos2 assignments

22 videos Total 101 minutes

Module Introduction 0 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Exploring Kubernetes Networking 7 minutes
Understanding Network Plugins 3 minutes
Using Services to Access Applications 4 minutes
Running an Ingress Controller 11 minutes
Configuring Ingress 7 minutes
Using Port Forwarding for Direct Application Access 2 minutes
Understanding Gateway API 4 minutes
Configuring Gateway API 4 minutes
Using Gateway API to Provide Access to Applications 10 minutes
Configuring Gateway API for TLS Access 10 minutes
Lesson 9 Lab: Managing Networking 0 minutes
Lesson 9 Lab Solution: Managing Networking 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Managing the CNI and Network Plugins 4 minutes
Understanding Service Auto Registration and Kubernetes DNS 6 minutes
Using NetworkPolicies to Manage Traffic Between Pods 6 minutes
Configuring NetworkPolicies to Manage Traffic Between Namespaces 10 minutes
Managing CoreDNS 1 minute
Lesson 10 Lab: Using NetworkPolicies 1 minute
Lesson 10 Lab Solution: Using NetworkPolicies 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Managing Application Access Quiz 30 minutes
Networking Quiz 30 minutes

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