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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer: Application Design and Build

by Nigel Poulton

This course will teach you everything required to pass the Application Design and Build elements of the CKAD exam.

What you'll learn

At the core of developing and deploying applications on Kubernetes is a working knowledge of container images, Kubernetes Pods, and storage. In this course, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer: Application Design and Build, you’ll learn to how to pass the Application Design and Build objectives of the CKAD exam. First, you’ll learn how to define, build and modify container images that are used as part of the sample app. Next, you’ll explore Kubernetes Jobs and CronJobs. Then, you’ll discover multi-container Pod design patterns, such as sidecars and init containers. Finally, you’ll understand how to utilize persistent and ephemeral volumes. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the Application Design and Build sections of the CKAD exam and you’ll be ready to take the next courses in the CKAD learning path.

About the author

Nigel is a popular figure in the tech industry, best-known for his videos and books on container technologies. He is currently a Docker Captain and spends most of his time working with Docker and Kubernetes. Prior to working with container technologies, Nigel has done everything from changing backup tapes and resetting passwords all the way up to designing and managing large-scale solutions in some of the most demanding corporate environments in the world. Nigel is also passionate about his fami... more

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