Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam, Video Edition

by Chad Crowell

Released September 2023

Publisher(s): Manning Publications

ISBN: None

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In Video Editions the narrator reads the book while the content, figures, code listings, diagrams, and text appear on the screen. Like an audiobook that you can also watch as a video.

Becoming a Kubernetes administrator is a big accomplishment—and passing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam can be a big boost to your career! Learn the hands on skills you need to ace the exam with clear teaching and hands-on exercises that match the unique CKA test environment.

In Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam you’ll learn how to:

Administer an application running on Kubernetes
Troubleshoot errors inside a Kubernetes cluster
Authenticate users and machines to the Kubernetes API
Create persistent storage in Kubernetes
Add additional functionality to an existing Kubernetes cluster

Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam is your fast-track to becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator! Your expert exam tutor is Chad Crowell, whose courses have helped thousands of developers to understand Kubernetes and earn the coveted CKA certification. If you’re familiar with Kubernetes, this book will ensure you’re ready to pass in just one month of study. If you’re brand new, this is the perfect primer to get started on your Kubernetes journey.

Go hands-on with all the exam objectives, including deploying containerized applications to Kubernetes, accessing an application from an ingress resource, and backup and restore. Plus, essential exam tips and exercises help you work out your mental muscle memory.

About the Technology
The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam proves to your next employer that you can set up and manage Kubernetes clusters. In this rigorous test offered by the Linux Foundation, you’ll configure and manage production-grade clusters hands-on as a proctor watches. Simply put, if you aren’t ready, you won’t pass.

About the Book
Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam teaches every skill you need to pass the CKA. You can’t “hack” this exam by learning a few test-taking tricks. Instead, you’ll master vital techniques like load balancing and networking with carefully designed exercises that you practice using the CKA’s command-line interface. With this book, you’ll be confident and ready for exam day.

What's Inside

Administer an application on Kubernetes
Troubleshoot errors in a Kubernetes cluster
Authenticate users and machines
Create persistent storage

About the Reader
For readers who know the basics of containers and Linux admin. No Kubernetes experience required.

About the Author
Chad M. Crowell is the author of dozens of courses on Kubernetes and DevOps with Pluralsight and INE. Chad is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Quotes
As someone who helped establish the CKA, I’m impressed! Great explanations, great visuals, and excellent hands-on exercises. That’s what counts to pass the CKA exam!
- Michael Hausenblas, AWS Solution Engineering Lead and CNCF Ambassador

An invaluable resource. All exam topics are covered in detail and clearly explained.
- Rob Pacheco, Forward Financing

I just passed CKA. Do you need a better recommendation?
- David Moravec, Y Soft

An absolute marvel. It’s clear, instructive, and hands-on. Highly recommended!
- Giang Châu, AppHub