1.1 Overview
The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification is designed to provide a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts in Kubernetes, cloud native architecture, and the tools used in modern container orchestration, application delivery, and observability. This certification serves as an entry point for individuals who wish to demonstrate their knowledge of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem without requiring deep technical experience.
This tutorial is crafted to help you grasp the core topics covered in the KCNA exam. It outlines key concepts such as Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, cloud native architecture, observability, and application delivery. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the foundational components of Kubernetes and cloud native technologies, and how they fit into the modern development lifecycle.
- Understand the basics of Kubernetes and its role in container orchestration.
- Learn about Kubernetes resources and its core architectural components.
- Gain an overview of the Kubernetes API and how it interacts with resources.
- Understand the role of containers within Kubernetes and their importance.
- Explore the concept of scheduling in Kubernetes and how workloads are efficiently managed.