Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 5

This course offers a deep dive into Kubernetes, starting with mastering the use of ConfigMaps and Secrets to decouple site-specific information from application code, ensuring secure and efficient configuration management. You’ll also be introduced to DevOps strategies, including Blue-Green and Canary Deployments, empowering you to achieve zero downtime application upgrades. Explore the Kubernetes API, learning to interact with API objects and extend functionality using custom resource definitions and operators.

Finally, focus on Kubernetes security options, covering authentication, authorization, and role-based access control, along with additional security contexts and resource management. Each lesson includes practical labs, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.