Kubernetes101 - Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Student Solutions

Welcome to my repository of solutions for coding exercises from the "Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-on" course. This repository contains my personal implementations of the exercises, organized by section and task, with explanations of my approach and what I learned.

Introduction

This course is designed for those who are new to Kubernetes and DevOps, aiming to provide a simple, easy, and hands-on learning experience. By the end of this course, students will have the confidence to deploy applications on a Kubernetes platform and thrive in DevOps roles.

Course Content Overview

1. Introduction & Setup

   • Overview of container orchestration and Kubernetes architecture
   • Getting started with the lab environment
   • Course resources and community engagement

2. Understanding Pods & YAML

   • Introduction to YAML and Kubernetes pods
   • Hands-on exercises with pods and their YAML configurations

3. Replication Controllers & ReplicaSets

   • Learn the importance of replication controllers and ReplicaSets
   • Create and manage ReplicaSets through practical exercises

4. Deployments & Rollbacks

   • Deploy applications and manage rolling updates and rollbacks
   • Explore various deployment strategies through hands-on practice

5. Networking & Services

   • Dive into Kubernetes networking concepts like NodePort, ClusterIP, and Load Balancer
   • Build services to connect your application components

6. Advanced Topics

   • Microservices application deployment
   • Kubernetes on Cloud platforms (GKE, EKS, AKS)

7. Labs & Solutions

   • Step-by-step solutions for each lab exercise
   • An opportunity to refine your skills with more challenging projects

How to Use This Repository

1. Navigate to the appropriate section folder for the exercise.
2. Review the solution code to understand the approach.
3. Use these solutions as a reference for your own coding exercises, but remember to try implementing them yourself first!

Final Thoughts

This repository is a reflection of my journey in learning Kubernetes. I hope it provides helpful guidance for others taking this course. Feel free to contribute by opening issues or submitting pull requests if you have improvements or different approaches!

Happy Learning!