Intermediate Kubernetes

Course Summary

This course builds on foundational Kubernetes knowledge by exploring cluster networking, storage, observability, and security in more depth. Learners will gain hands-on experience with managing workloads, troubleshooting issues, and working with modern Kubernetes add-ons such as CNI plugins, Helm, and GitOps tools. The course emphasizes real-world practices used in production clusters.

Prerequisites

In order to succeed in this course, you will need:

Experience with Kubernetes fundamentals (Pods, Deployments, Services)
Familiarity with kubectl and YAML manifests
Basic understanding of containerized applications and Docker

Purpose	Learn a deeper dive into Kubernetes architecture, concepts, and container management
Audience	Developers, DevOps engineers, and IT operations teams managing production Kubernetes clusters
Role	DevOps Engineers \| SREs \| Cloud Engineers \| Software Developers
Skill Level	Intermediate
Style	Targeted Topic - Workshops
Duration	3 Days
Related Technologies	Kubernetes \| Helm \| GitOps \| CNI \| CSI \| Prometheus

Course Objectives

Configure networking with Kubernetes Services, Ingress, and CNI plugins
Implement persistent storage with dynamic provisioning and CSI drivers
Use Helm to package and manage applications
Apply RBAC and Pod Security Standards effectively
Automate deployments using GitOps workflows

What You'll Learn:

In the Intermediate Kubernetes training course, you'll learn:

Cluster Networking
- Kubernetes networking model
- Service types (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, ExternalName)
- Ingress controllers and Ingress resources
- CNI plugins: Calico, Cilium, and eBPF-powered networking
- Deploying an application with Ingress routing
Kubernetes Storage
- PersistentVolumes (PVs) and PersistentVolumeClaims (PVCs)
- StorageClasses and dynamic provisioning
- Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers
- StatefulSets for stateful applications
- Deploying an app with persistent storage
Application Packaging and Deployment
- Helm basics: charts, values, and releases
- Managing app lifecycles with Helm
- GitOps workflows with ArgoCD or Flux
- Deploying an application with Helm and GitOps
Security and Access Control
- RBAC roles and bindings in practice
- Pod Security Standards (baseline, restricted, privileged)
- Seccomp, capabilities, and runtimeClass basics
- Applying least-privilege RBAC policies
Observability and Troubleshooting
- Collecting logs with Loki and Fluent Bit
- Metrics with Prometheus and Grafana
- Distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry
- Debugging Pods and nodes with kubectl and events
- Monitoring and troubleshooting a failing workload
Cluster Operations
- Upgrades and maintenance considerations
- Node autoscaling and Cluster Autoscaler
- Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)
- Backup and disaster recovery basics

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.

Tailored Outlines

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Intermediate Kubernetes

Course Summary

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Audience

Role

Skill Level

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Related Technologies