{"id":26735,"date":"2020-12-04T20:01:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T04:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=26735"},"modified":"2020-12-04T20:01:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-05T04:01:50","slug":"kubernetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/kubernetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Kubernetes: Courses, Resources and Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Kubernetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kubernetes is an open-source platform for managing containers and services. Kubernetes,  often abbreviated k8s (due to the number of letters in between \u2018k\u2019 and \u2018s\u2019), eliminates the need for manual Linux container operations when deploying or scaling applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Kubernetes Used for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The basic idea behind Kubernetes is to move away from physical machines that run applications and onto containers in the cloud.
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Kubernetes is a container management system for clusters of containers on virtual machines. It assists companies by helping them to scale their applications efficiently.
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Kubernetes is used in major companies with many developers working on large-scale applications. Using the platform for small, personal applications, like hosting a resume or a blog, is overkill but it can still be used. You just won\u2019t need as many containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Kubernetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learning how Kubernetes works may seem foreign if you\u2019re coming from a web development world but there\u2019s value in knowing the platform. Go in with the mindset that you are learning to work with a cloud infrastructure and its administration and you\u2019ll pass any hurdle.
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Let\u2019s take a look at what you can expect when learning Kubernetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does It Take to Learn Kubernetes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kubernetes basics can be learned in a couple of hours.
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However, going in depth and learning enough to earn a certification will take more than 40 hours, which should include studying for the exam.
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If you need to use it professionally because your team is switching to it, expect to spend anywhere from a few hours to a few days to get used to the new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Learn Kubernetes: Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two steps you must take before you start learning Kubernetes.
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The first thing to do when learning Kubernetes is to be familiar with a container system first. There are plenty available, but the most popular is Docker<\/a>.
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It is helpful to learn about the ins and outs of Docker or another system first so you can learn about container quirks. Kubernetes is built on top of Docker to facilitate container management. So being familiar with Docker will help you in learning Kubernetes.
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The next thing to do before getting started with coursework or self-study is to learn basic Linux system administration.
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Once these two prerequisites are fulfilled, you are ready to start learning Kubernetes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Kubernetes Courses and Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Online courses and training guide your path to becoming a Kubernetes expert! When choosing courses, always pay attention to when the courses were released so you know if you will be receiving the latest information.
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If there are no courses that offer the latest information, make sure to have the documentation open so you can still follow during lessons and make code changes as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Kubernetes Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the best courses available online that teach Kubernetes or prepare you for Kubernetes certification exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn k8s Academy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n