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K8S100

Kubernetes Fundamentals Training - Get Started with Kubernetes in 1 Day

Discover Kubernetes in one day: Docker containers, cluster architecture, kubectl usage, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and RBAC basics. Hands-on training with labs to deploy your first applications.

✓ Official training SFEIR InstituteLevel Fundamentals⏱️ 1 day (7h)

What you will learn

  • Understand how containers work
  • Understand the architecture of Kubernetes
  • Manage a Kubernetes cluster using the kubectl command
  • Understand the main resources offered by Kubernetes
  • Manage access control and isolate sensitive information using Secrets and RBAC

Target audience

  • Consultants, Developers, Cloud architects, Administrators and SysOps/DevOps personnel, IT managers, All participants wishing to discover Kubernetes

Training Program

7 modules to master the fundamentals

Topics covered
  • →Why use containers?
  • →What is an Image and a container?
  • →Build your own image
Topics covered
  • →Understand the components of the Kubernetes control-plane
  • →Understand Kubernetes architecture: pods, namespaces, labels
  • →Integrate that Kubernetes is a large API
Topics covered
  • →Work with the kubectl command
  • →Inspect the cluster and pods
  • →Display Pod console output
  • →Connect to a pod interactively
Activities

Manipulate the kubectl command line

Topics covered
  • →Create and use Deployments
  • →Scale your workload using the scheduler and ReplicaSets
Activities

Deploy an Nginx proxy

Downscale and upscale our proxy

Topics covered
  • →Learn to expose applications within the cluster
Activities

Expose an Nginx using a service

Topics covered
  • →Reserve storage space using PersistentVolumes
  • →Use ConfigMaps to centralize configuration artifacts
  • →Use Secrets to isolate sensitive data
Activities

Use ConfigMaps to configure a Spring application

Topics covered
  • →Understand authentication and authorization to the Kubernetes cluster
  • →Define Kubernetes RBAC roles and role bindings to access resources in namespaces
Activities

Forbid access to sensitive data

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Quality Process

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Teaching Methods Used
  • Lectures / Theoretical Slides — Presentation of concepts using visual aids (PowerPoint, PDF).
  • Technical Demonstration (Demos) — The instructor performs a task or procedure while students observe.
  • Guided Labs — Guided practical exercises on software, hardware, or technical environments.
Evaluation and Monitoring System

The achievement of training objectives is evaluated at multiple levels to ensure quality:

  • Continuous Knowledge Assessment : Verification of knowledge throughout the training via participatory methods (quizzes, practical exercises, case studies) under instructor supervision.
  • Progress Measurement : Comparative self-assessment system including an initial diagnostic to determine the starting level, followed by a final evaluation to validate skills development.
  • Quality Evaluation : End-of-session satisfaction questionnaire to measure the relevance and effectiveness of the training as perceived by participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

This training is designed for developers, architects, system administrators, and IT managers who want to discover Kubernetes. No prior Kubernetes experience is required. Basic knowledge of Docker containers is recommended but not mandatory.
In one day, you'll discover Kubernetes architecture, learn to use kubectl to manage a cluster, and understand essential resources: Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets. Hands-on labs will guide you through deploying your first applications.
K8S100 is a one-day introductory training to discover Kubernetes and its fundamental concepts. LFS458 (4 days) and LFD459 (3 days) are in-depth Linux Foundation trainings that prepare for CKA and CKAD certifications. K8S100 is ideal as a first step before these advanced trainings.
K8S100 is not a certification preparation course. It gives you the foundation to understand Kubernetes. To prepare for CKA or CKAD certifications, we recommend following up with LFS458 (Administration) or LFD459 (Developers) based on your profile.
Prerequisites are minimal: familiarity with the Linux command line and basic container concepts are helpful. This training is designed to be accessible to Kubernetes beginners.
Our training organizations SFEIR SAS and SFEIR-Est are Qualiopi certified for training activities, which enables funding through various European professional development schemes. Funding acceptance depends on your organization's policies. Contact us for a quote.

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