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Becoming KCNA Certified

By : Dmitry Galkin
Book Image

Becoming KCNA Certified

By: Dmitry Galkin

Overview of this book

The job market related to the cloud and cloud-native technologies is both growing and becoming increasingly competitive, making certifications like KCNA a great way to stand out from the crowd and learn about the latest advancements in cloud technologies. Becoming KCNA Certified doesn't just give you the practical skills needed to deploy and connect applications in Kubernetes, but it also prepares you to pass the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exam on your first attempt. The book starts by introducing you to cloud-native computing, containers, and Kubernetes through practical examples, allowing you to test the theory out for yourself. You'll learn how to configure and provide storage for your Kubernetes-managed applications and explore the principles of modern cloud-native architecture and application delivery, giving you a well-rounded view of the subject. Once you've been through the theoretical and practical aspects of the book, you'll get the chance to test what you’ve learnt with two mock exams, with explanations of the answers, so you'll be well-prepared to appear for the KCNA exam. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you'll have everything you need to pass the KCNA exam and forge a career in Kubernetes and cloud-native computing.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Part 1: The Cloud Era
4
Part 2: Performing Container Orchestration
7
Part 3: Learning Kubernetes Fundamentals
12
Part 4: Exploring Cloud Native
16
Part 5: KCNA Exam and Next Steps

Advancing a cloud-native career

Let’s assume you’ve taken the exam and hopefully passed it. What’s next?

First, take a moment to celebrate and be celebrated. Upload your certificate to LinkedIn and share a post about your achievement. Get connected and tag me; I’m always happy to give a thumbs-up and hear about your experience!

You’ll find my LinkedIn profile at the following URL:

https://linkedin.com/in/dmitry-galkin

Note

If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile yet, that is something to be addressed immediately. Go ahead and create one, and connect with your past and present colleagues. LinkedIn is the number one professional network, and it can help you to keep in touch, stay up to date with industry trends, and maybe even land your next dream job.

Wherever you are in your career, whether you’re just starting in IT after graduating from college or maybe coming from a completely different field, remember that practice...