Dive Into Kubernetes Introduction
Launch your cloud-native journey with a fast-paced, hands-on primer to Kubernetes essentials.
- Kubernetes
- Beginner Friendly
- Hands-On Labs
- DevOps
- Cloud Native
CNCF Ambassador • Kubestronaut • Docker Captain
Launch your cloud-native journey with a fast-paced, hands-on primer to Kubernetes essentials.
What You'll Learn
Master the core Kubernetes objects – Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets and Services
Bootstrap a single-node cluster with kubeadm and navigate it confidently using kubectl
Deploy, expose, scale and troubleshoot real applications
Pull apart and rebuild the control-plane to understand how each component ticks
Understand how container runtimes and the CNI power workloads and networking
Reinforce every concept through interactive, browser-based labs
Course Description
Forged from my own frustrating start in the cloud-native world, this course is the on-ramp I wish I'd had when I first tried to learn Kubernetes. After following poor advice and feeling completely lost at my first KubeCon, I rebuilt my knowledge from scratch and designed a beginner-friendly path so you don't have to make the same mistakes.
Need to learn Kubernetes fast! Whether to seize a career opportunity, stand out in a new role or squeeze maximum value from your first KubeCon? This streamlined programme gets you productive in record time.
We'll begin by demystifying core concepts before diving straight into hands-on work with Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, Services and more. Bite-sized lessons and interactive labs rapidly build confidence in the objects you'll use every day.
Next we'll dissect container runtimes, starting with containerd. We'll demystify the Container Networking Interface (CNI) so you understand how workloads and networking are powered. After that, we'll roll up our sleeves to bootstrap a single-node cluster with kubeadm.
Once the fundamentals click, we'll flip the cluster on its head, tearing down each control-plane component and bringing them back online one by one. You'll witness how the kube-scheduler, kube-proxy and the rest orchestrate workloads behind the scenes, cementing your understanding of how Kubernetes actually works.
By the end you won't just recognise Kubernetes terminology - you'll understand how it fits together and know exactly where to head next on your cloud-native journey.
Inside the Course
Experience our carefully designed lessons featuring professional production quality, clear explanations, and practical examples that make Kubernetes concepts accessible to beginners.
Why This Course Excels
Professional Production Quality
Every lesson is recorded in crystal-clear high definition with professional-grade audio engineering, meticulously crafted animated slides, and precise closed captions. Our broadcast-quality production standards eliminate distractions and ensure optimal comprehension.
Practical Learning Approach
Our hands-on methodology combines video instruction with browser-based lab environments, quizzes, and real-world scenarios. This ensures you don't just understand concepts theoretically, but can apply them confidently in practice.
Systematic Curriculum Design
The course follows a carefully structured progression, beginning with Docker fundamentals and systematically building towards Kubernetes mastery. Each lesson builds upon previously established knowledge, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
Optimized for Busy Professionals
Recognizing the demands of professional life, every lesson is concise yet comprehensive. Learn Kubernetes fundamentals efficiently without sacrificing depth or practical application.
Professional Skills Developed
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
- Understand and navigate Kubernetes architecture and core components
- Configure services, networking, and storage for real-world workloads
- Troubleshoot common issues and debug Kubernetes deployments
Hands-On Lab Environments
Get hands-on experience with our interactive web-based lab environments, allowing you to practice every concept covered in the course using the same setup demonstrated in lessons.
Reinforce Learning with Interactive Quizzes
Short, focused quizzes after each lesson help cement your understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals.
Each lesson includes targeted quizzes designed to reinforce key concepts and identify areas needing review.
Questions feature detailed explanations that help you understand not just the correct answer, but the underlying principles and reasoning behind Kubernetes design decisions.
🎯 Experience our interactive learning approach with this sample question:
What is a deployment in Kubernetes?
Kubestronaut Certified
James Spurin, your instructor for this Kubernetes Introduction course, is a certified Kubestronaut, meaning he holds all current Kubernetes certifications from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
This course provides the perfect foundation for your Kubernetes journey, establishing the core knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like CKA, CKAD, and CKS as you progress in your cloud-native career.
Meet Your Instructor
James Spurin is a distinguished expert in cloud-native technologies, backed by over 25 years of professional industry experience spanning infrastructure engineering, DevOps, and modern container orchestration. As a CNCF Ambassador and Docker Captain, he regularly contributes to the community through speaking engagements, workshops, and technical content.
Course Content
- Introduction to your Instructor and Course Syllabus (5:59)Preview
- Ensuring Credibility: Verifying Your Instructor's Kubernetes Certification
- Help and Support (2:36)
- Course Update Notice, Embracing Change in Technology (1:00)
- Docker and Kubernetes Primer (5:00)Preview
- Docker and Kubernetes Primer - Quiz
- Introduction to Containers (14:58)Preview
- Introduction to Containers - Quiz
- Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration (13:24)
- Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration - Quiz
- Docker Desktop Installation and Configuration - Challenge
- Container Images (12:16)
- Container Images - Optional Challenges
- Container Images - Optional Challenges Solutions
- Container Images - Quiz
- Running Containers (7:14)
- Running Containers - Quiz
- Running Containers - Optional Challenges
- Running Containers - Optional Challenges Solutions
- Container Network Services and Volumes (7:30)
- Container Networking Services and Volumes - Quiz
- Container Networking Services and Volumes - Optional Challenges
- Container Networking Services and Volumes - Optional Challenges Solutions
- Building Container Images - Part 1 (11:13)
- Building Container Images - Part 2 (15:43)
- Building Container Images - Part 3 (4:25)
- Building Container Images - Quiz
- Building Container Images - Optional Challenges
- Building Container Images - Optional Challenges Solutions
- Kubernetes Lab Setup - Docker Desktop and Lab Guide (5:20)
- Kubernetes Lab Setup - Google Cloud Shell (2:35)
- Kubernetes Lab Setup - Docker Compose (2:02)
- Container Runtimes (7:07)Preview
- Container Runtimes - Quiz
- Container Runtimes - Optional Study
- Hands on with Container Runtimes (15:03)
- Hands on with Container Runtimes - Lab
- Hands on with Container Runtimes - Quiz
- Installing Kubernetes (9:16)Preview
- Installing Kubernetes - Lab
- Installing Kubernetes - Quiz
- Installing Kubernetes - Optional Study
- Kubernetes Pods (3:39)
- Kubernetes Pods - Lab
- Kubernetes Pods - Quiz
- Kubernetes Pods - Optional Challenges
- Kubernetes Pods - Optional Challenges Solutions
- The Pause Container (9:31)Preview
- The Pause Container - Quiz
- The Pause Container - Optional Study
- Kubernetes Pod Networking (4:39)
- Kubernetes Pod Networking - Lab
- Kubernetes Pod Networking - Quiz
- Kubernetes Pod Networking - Optional Challenges
- Kubernetes Pod Networking - Optional Challenges Solutions
- Kubernetes YAML (6:17)
- Kubernetes YAML - Lab
- Kubernetes YAML - Quiz
- Kubernetes YAML - Optional Study
- Kubernetes Deployments (5:27)
- Kubernetes Deployments - Lab
- Kubernetes Deployments - Quiz
- Kubernetes Services (4:49)
- Kubernetes Services - Lab
- Kubernetes Services - Quiz
- Kubernetes Services - Optional Study
- Kubernetes DNS (9:38)Preview
- Kubernetes DNS - Lab
- Kubernetes DNS - Quiz
- Kubernetes Architecture Dissection (5:54)
- Kubernetes Architecture Dissection - Lab
- Kubernetes Architecture Dissection - Quiz
- Kubelet and Static Pods (4:19)
- Kubelet and Static Pods - Lab
- Kubelet and Static Pods - Quiz
- etcd (4:11)
- etcd - Lab
- etcd - Quiz
- Kube-Apiserver (1:56)
- Kube-Apiserver - Lab
- Kube-Apiserver - Quiz
- Kube-Scheduler (2:12)
- Kube-Scheduler - Lab
- Kube-Scheduler - Quiz
- Controller-Manager (2:18)
- Controller-Manager - Lab
- Controller-Manager - Quiz
- Kube-Proxy (2:51)
- Kube-Proxy - Lab
- Kube-Proxy - Quiz
- CoreDNS and KubeDNS (3:52)
- CoreDNS and KubeDNS - Lab
- CoreDNS and KubeDNS - Quiz
- Conclusion and Architectural Diagrams (3:08)
- Credits and Thanks - Article