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Kubernetes

Master container orchestration at scale

Learn Kubernetes through practical, step-by-step lessons. From basic pods to advanced patterns, build production-ready skills by running actual kubectl commands in your terminal.

15 lessons
4 modules
150 steps
415 min total
Start with Lesson 1
Setup Checklist

You'll run kubectl commands locally against a real cluster. Get these basics ready before diving in.

  • ✔kubectl installed and on your PATH
  • ✔A Kubernetes cluster (Minikube, Kind, Docker Desktop, or cloud)
  • ✔kubeconfig properly configured to access your cluster
Time & Flow
  • Expect 15–35 minutes per lesson (longer if you experiment)
  • Follow kubectl commands carefully, then try variations
  • Use kubectl describe and logs to verify expected outcomes
Ideal Fit
  • Developers moving to containerized deployments
  • DevOps engineers managing production K8s clusters
  • Teams standardizing on Kubernetes for orchestration

Learning Path

Progress through these modules to master Kubernetes. Click any module to expand and view lessons.

4 modules • 1 open

1

101 — Getting Started with kubectl

Learn Kubernetes fundamentals by installing kubectl, connecting to a cluster, and exploring basic commands to interact with Kubernetes resources.

Beginner20 minutes10 steps
Required
Docker installed (for local Kubernetes)Basic command line knowledgeUnderstanding of containers (Docker lesson 101 recommended)
2

102 — Your First Pod

Learn to create, inspect, and manage Pods - the smallest deployable units in Kubernetes. Understand the pod lifecycle and basic troubleshooting.

Beginner25 minutes10 steps
Required
Lesson 101 completekubectl installed and configuredAccess to a Kubernetes cluster
3

103 — Working with Namespaces

Master Kubernetes namespaces to organize resources, isolate environments, and manage resource quotas across teams and applications.

Beginner20 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-102 completeUnderstanding of pods and kubectl basics
4

104 — Debugging Pods and Troubleshooting

Master essential debugging techniques for Kubernetes pods including logs, events, exec, and troubleshooting common issues.

Beginner25 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-103 completeUnderstanding of pods and namespaces
1

201 — Deployments and ReplicaSets

Master Deployments to manage application replicas, perform rolling updates, and ensure high availability in Kubernetes.

Intermediate30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-104 completeUnderstanding of pods and basic kubectl commands
2

202 — Services and Networking

Master Kubernetes Services to expose applications, enable pod-to-pod communication, and provide stable networking endpoints.

Intermediate30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-201 completeUnderstanding of Deployments and Pods
3

203 — ConfigMaps and Secrets

Learn to manage application configuration and sensitive data using ConfigMaps and Secrets in Kubernetes.

Intermediate25 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-202 completeUnderstanding of Deployments and Pods
4

204 — Persistent Volumes and Storage

Master persistent storage in Kubernetes using Persistent Volumes, Persistent Volume Claims, and Storage Classes for stateful applications.

Intermediate30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-203 completeUnderstanding of Pods and Deployments
1

301 — StatefulSets and DaemonSets

Master StatefulSets for stateful applications and DaemonSets for node-level services in Kubernetes.

Advanced30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-204 completeUnderstanding of Deployments and Persistent Volumes
2

302 — Ingress and Load Balancing

Master Kubernetes Ingress for HTTP/HTTPS routing, host and path-based routing, and TLS termination.

Advanced30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-301 completeUnderstanding of Services
3

303 — Resource Limits and Autoscaling

Master resource management with requests and limits, implement horizontal and vertical pod autoscaling for efficient cluster utilization.

Advanced30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-302 completeUnderstanding of Deployments
4

304 — Jobs and CronJobs

Master batch processing and scheduled tasks using Kubernetes Jobs and CronJobs for one-time and recurring workloads.

Advanced25 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-303 completeUnderstanding of Pods and Deployments
1

401 — Helm Package Manager

Master Helm for packaging, deploying, and managing Kubernetes applications with templates, values, and releases.

Advanced30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-304 completeUnderstanding of Kubernetes resources and YAML
2

402 — RBAC and Security

Master Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), service accounts, and security best practices for production Kubernetes clusters.

Advanced30 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-401 completeUnderstanding of Kubernetes resources
3

403 — Monitoring and Observability

Master Kubernetes monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana, implement logging, and establish observability for production clusters.

Advanced35 minutes10 steps
Required
Lessons 101-402 completeUnderstanding of Kubernetes architecture

Ready to Master Kubernetes?

Work through these lessons at your own pace. Each step includes commands, explanations, and expected outcomes.

Install kubectlKubernetes Docs