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Maintain, Monitor, and Troubleshoot Kubernetes
In this lab, you’ll practice monitoring Kubernetes. When you’re finished, you’ll know how to maintain and troubleshoot using command-line tools.

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Get Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Manage etcd Configuration
You'll manage etcd configurations, perform backups, and restore data in Kubernetes, enhancing system integrity and availability.
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Upgrade Kubernetes
You'll upgrade the control plane node of a Kubernetes cluster, which is crucial for security, performance, and new features.
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Explore Logs
You'll explore Kubernetes logging architecture by setting up and managing logs across pods, nodes, and control plane components for improved troubleshooting and maintenance.
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Monitor Events
You will learn about Kubernetes events, and how to monitor them.
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Troubleshoot Kubernetes Clusters
Test your troubleshooting capabilities on a Kubernetes worker node.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.