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Becoming KCNA Certified

By : Dmitry Galkin
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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

Who this book is for

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is a pre-professional certification designed for candidates interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of Kubernetes foundational knowledge and skills.

A certified KCNA will confirm conceptual knowledge of the entire cloud native ecosystem, particularly focusing on Kubernetes. KCNA will demonstrate the candidate’s basic knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, including how to deploy an application using basic kubectl commands, the architecture of Kubernetes, understanding the cloud native landscape and projects, and understanding the basics of cloud-native security.

Whether a fresh IT graduate, a developer, a system administrator, or a DevOps engineer, regardless of experience, anyone interested in learning about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies will find this book practical and easy to follow. Familiarity with IT fundamentals (Git), operating systems, and command-line interfaces is required, but no prior knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native technologies is needed to get started.