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Course Outline
Introduction to Kubernetes for Government
- Overview of Kubernetes and its architecture, tailored for government use cases
- Core components: API server, Controller Manager, Scheduler, etcd, and Kubelet, aligned with public sector workflows
- Understanding Pods, Nodes, and Clusters in the context of government operations
Resource Management for Government
- Isolating resources using Namespaces to ensure compliance with governance requirements
- Defining Requests and Limits for computational resources to optimize resource allocation
- Scaling applications with Kubernetes to meet varying government demands
Managing Workloads for Government
- Deploying applications using Deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets to support mission-critical operations
- Using Jobs and CronJobs for task scheduling to automate routine tasks
- Handling updates and rollbacks to maintain system reliability and accountability
Networking and Service Discovery for Government
- Understanding Kubernetes Services: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, ExternalName, designed for secure government networks
- Configuring DNS and Service Discovery to enhance service availability and performance
- Exposing applications via Ingress to facilitate external access while maintaining security
Data Persistence for Government
- Persisting data with Persistent Volumes and Persistent Volume Claims to ensure data integrity and compliance
- Using Static and Dynamic Volumes to manage storage resources efficiently
- Understanding Access Modes, Reclaim Policies, and Projected Volumes to optimize data management practices
Configuration Management for Government
- Deploying ConfigMaps and Secrets to securely store and manage configuration data
- Using environment variables and volumes for configuration to enhance flexibility and security
Cluster Management for Government
- Kubernetes cluster upgrades using kubeadm to ensure system reliability and compliance with government standards
- Configuring authentication with TLS certificates to secure communications within the cluster
- Managing permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to enforce strict access controls
Advanced Scaling Strategies for Government
- NodeSelector, NodeAffinity, and PodAffinity to optimize resource allocation based on specific government requirements
- Understanding and applying Taints and Tolerations to manage node availability and application placement
Provisioning with Helm for Government
- Introduction to Helm and Helm Charts, tailored for government deployment needs
- Creating and deploying Helm Charts to streamline application deployment processes
- Managing dependencies with Helm to ensure seamless integration of components
Troubleshooting Kubernetes for Government
- Analyzing BackOff and CrashLoopBackOff issues to identify and resolve common problems
- Troubleshooting Nodes in NotReady status to maintain cluster health and availability
- Using kubectl and logs for debugging to quickly address operational issues
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Linux commands
- Familiarity with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker)
- Experience with networking fundamentals is recommended but not required
Audience
- System administrators for government agencies
- DevOps engineers working in the public sector
- Developers aiming to deploy and manage containerized applications for government use
35 Hours
Testimonials (1)
I liked the one-on-one format of this course, which allowed far more flexibility in Q&A. The Instructor covered the material that was relevant to my training needs, and additional knowledge that will certainly benefit me going forward.
