Introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

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