About This Course

Kubernetes is a prominent open-source system for managing containerized applications across a cluster of machines. It is designed to help automate the deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts. This course, provided by IBM and taught in English, is intended for application developers and DevOps professionals who wish to gain practical experience with Kubernetes. By the end of this project, participants will be able to deploy container pods, manage load balancing, and utilize Kubernetes for database and application management.

Course Objectives

  • Deploy container pods using Kubernetes.
  • Understand the principles of Kubernetes container management.
  • Implement load balancing in application deployment.
  • Get familiar with Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) management using Kubernetes.
  • Use Kubernetes tools such as kubectl command-line interface and imperative object configuration.

Prerequisites

This course assumes basic familiarity with web browsers and optional knowledge of command line interface (CLI) usage and containers.

  • Access to a modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari).
  • Understanding of command line interface (CLI) and containers (beneficial but not mandatory).

Course Coverage

  • Introduction to Kubernetes: Learn the basics of Kubernetes and its importance in the modern development ecosystem.
  • Deploying Applications: Gain hands-on experience in deploying applications using Kubernetes pods and managing these using the kubectl CLI.
  • Management and Orchestration: Understand how Kubernetes can be used for application management and orchestration.
  • Load Balancing Concepts: Discover how Kubernetes handles load balancing among multiple container instances.
  • Database Management: Introduction to managing databases in a Kubernetes environment, focusing on the use of DBaaS solutions.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is tailored for both new and experienced developers and DevOps professionals who are looking to integrate Kubernetes into their workflow.

Real-World Applications

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in multiple aspects of cloud computing and container management:

  • Enhancing production environments through effective deployment and scaling of applications.
  • Building and maintaining robust systems that manage seasonal traffic spikes without manual intervention.
  • Improving system security and efficiency through containerization strategies.