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Running Containers with Kubernetes

The primary focus of Kubernetes is running containers. This lab will allow you get hands-on with the core functionality of Kubernetes. You will use Kubernetes Pods to run containers in an existing Kubernetes cluster. This will allow you to practice your basic Kubernetes skills.

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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 03, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Create an Nginx Pod to Function as a Simple Web Server

    • Create a Pod running a container with the nginx image
    • Expose port 80 in order to communicate with Nginx once it is running
  2. Challenge

    Run a Redis Instance Using a Kubernetes Pod

    • Create a Pod running a container with the redis image
  3. Challenge

    Check Nginx Container Logs

    • View the logs from the Nginx container

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