Google Kubernetes Engine Administrator Training

Course Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and cloud computing concepts.
• Familiarity with containers and containerization concepts, especially Docker.
• Understanding of Kubernetes basics or experience with container orchestration (prior knowledge is helpful but not required).
• Comfort with using command-line interfaces (CLI) and basic Linux commands.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and virtual machines is beneficial.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Google Kubernetes Engine Administrator Training, you will be able to:

1. Understand the core concepts of Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including nodes, pods, deployments, services, and namespaces.
2. Set up and configure GKE clusters on Google Cloud, and understand cluster architecture and components.
3. Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) using kubectl and other Kubernetes tools.
4. Implement load balancing and auto-scaling for applications running in Kubernetes, ensuring they scale effectively based on traffic and resource utilization.
5. Use Google Cloud Storage and other GCP services in conjunction with GKE to manage persistent data and integrate with containerized applications.
6. Apply security best practices for GKE, including managing RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), setting up service accounts, and using network policies.
7. Automate deployment processes using Helm charts, CI/CD pipelines, and other Kubernetes deployment strategies.
8. Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and applications using Google Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Trace.
9. Manage application configurations using ConfigMaps and Secrets, and implement resource quotas for efficient cluster management.
10. Learn how to manage Kubernetes networking, including ingress controllers, service discovery, and DNS in GKE.
11. Prepare for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Google Kubernetes Administrator certification exam with the core skills needed for each.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• DevOps engineers and cloud administrators who want to gain expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• System administrators and cloud architects responsible for configuring, scaling, and securing containerized applications on Google Cloud.
• Developers interested in automating container deployments and managing cloud-native applications using Kubernetes on GCP.
• IT professionals looking to transition into a Kubernetes administration role and get hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Individuals preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Google Kubernetes Administrator certification exams.