Kubernetes on AWS EKS - Dev | DevOps | Cloud Engineering

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

1. Master Kubernetes Cluster Setup: Learn to create and manage a Kubernetes cluster on AWS EKS using Terraform. Understand the essential components and configurations required for a reliable and scalable cluster.

2. Efficient Microservices Deployment: Gain proficiency in deploying microservices as containers onto the Kubernetes cluster. Learn how to effectively use the kubectl tool to streamline the deployment process.

3. Database Integration and Management: Acquire the skills to set up a MySQL database on Amazon RDS using Terraform. Learn how to integrate and manage databases within the Kubernetes environment, ensuring smooth data storage and retrieval.

4. Routing and Load Balancing Expertise: Explore the setup and configuration of an Ingress controller in Kubernetes, allowing for efficient routing and load balancing of microservices. Understand how to manage traffic to various applications effectively.

5. Comprehensive Cloud Infrastructure Skills: Develop a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure principles by working with AWS services like EKS and RDS. Learn how to use Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning, enhancing your DevOps capabilities.

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

In order to get the best out of this course, you will need one or more the following,

• Basic DevOps background
• Basic Cloud or Platform engineering background 
• If you're not a DevOps or Cloud Engineer, must have a few years of experience as a Web Developer
• Knowledge of AWS is a plus but not mandatory 
• Basic Knowledge of Docker containers is necessary. Experience building Docker Images will be a plus