Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Practical Mock Exam

Overview: This course provides hands-on experience in a simulated Kubernetes environment, closely mirroring the conditions of the official CKA exam. Candidates will navigate a series of practical exercises to demonstrate their proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Cluster Architecture, Installation & Configuration:

   • Configure Kubernetes master and worker nodes.
   • Implement secure communication between components.
   • Deploy a highly available Kubernetes cluster.

2. Workload & Resource Management:

   • Create and manage Pods, Deployments, and StatefulSets.
   • Implement and configure resource quotas and limits.
   • Scale applications horizontally and vertically.

3. Cluster Maintenance:

   • Upgrade Kubernetes clusters.
   • Backup and restore etcd.
   • Troubleshoot cluster components.

4. Networking:

   • Configure and troubleshoot network policies.
   • Implement and manage Services.
   • Troubleshoot networking issues.

5. Security:

   • Implement role-based access control (RBAC).
   • Configure and manage Kubernetes secrets.
   • Apply security best practices.

6. Storage:

   • Configure and manage storage resources.
   • Implement and troubleshoot persistent volumes and persistent volume claims.
   • Understand storage classes.

7. Observability:

   • Use kubectl to troubleshoot applications.
   • Implement logging and monitoring.
   • Analyze cluster resource utilization.

8. Exam Simulation:

   • Complete a series of timed, practical exercises.
   • Mimic the format and structure of the official CKA exam.
   • Receive feedback on performance and areas for improvement.