Course Description

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with this comprehensive introductory course. Designed for aspiring cloud professionals, this course offers a hands-on approach to understanding and mastering the fundamentals of container orchestration using Google Cloud's powerful tools and services.

Through a series of engaging modules, you'll explore the intricacies of Google Cloud services, container creation, and deployment strategies. You'll gain practical experience with Cloud Build, Container Registry, and GKE, while developing a deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and its core components.

What Students Will Learn

• Understanding of Google Cloud services and features
• Creating and managing containers using Cloud Build
• Storing container images in Container Registry
• Comparing Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters using GKE
• Working with Kubernetes objects and Pod networking
• Implementing Kubernetes workloads and deployments
• Utilizing various Kubernetes storage abstractions

Prerequisites

While there are no specific prerequisite courses, students will benefit from:

• Basic proficiency with command-line tools
• Familiarity with Linux operating system environments
• Knowledge of web server technologies (e.g., Nginx)
• Experience in systems operations, including deploying and managing applications (on-premises or in public cloud environments)

Course Coverage

• Introduction to Google Cloud and its global infrastructure
• Fundamentals of cloud computing and resource management
• Container technology and its benefits for application deployment
• Kubernetes architecture and components
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) deployment and management
• Pod deployment and Kubernetes object management
• Kubernetes networking services and storage abstractions
• Kubectl command usage and creating Kubernetes deployments

Who This Course Is For

• IT professionals looking to expand their cloud computing skills
• Developers interested in container orchestration and management
• Cloud enthusiasts seeking to understand Google Cloud's container solutions
• Systems administrators aiming to improve their application deployment strategies
• Aspiring Google Cloud Architects or Engineers

Real-World Application of Skills

The skills acquired in this course are highly valuable in today's cloud-centric business environment. Learners can apply their knowledge to:

• Design and implement scalable, containerized applications
• Optimize application deployment and management processes
• Improve resource utilization and cost-efficiency in cloud environments
• Enhance application portability and flexibility across different platforms
• Contribute to DevOps practices and streamline development workflows
• Prepare for Google Cloud certification exams and career advancement opportunities

Syllabus

1. Course Introduction

   • Overview of course structure and interaction

2. Introduction to Google Cloud

   • Cloud computing fundamentals
   • Google Cloud's global infrastructure (regions and zones)
   • Resource organization and management
   • Google Cloud connectivity and resource allocation tools

3. Introduction to Containers and Kubernetes

   • Software containers and their benefits
   • Container configuration and building
   • Kubernetes functionality and advantages
   • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) benefits

4. Kubernetes Architecture

   • Kubernetes cluster components
   • Deploying a GKE cluster
   • Pod deployment to GKE
   • Managing Kubernetes objects

5. Introduction to Kubernetes Workloads

   • Kubectl command usage
   • Creating Kubernetes deployments
   • Kubernetes networking services
   • Kubernetes storage abstractions

6. Course Resources

   • PDF links to all modules