Certified Kubernetes Administrator Study Companion

Piyush Sachdeva

ISBN 13: 9798868815126

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH and Co. KG, DE, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Certified Kubernetes Administrator Study Companion
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH and Co. KG, DE
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798868815126
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.6W x 1.52H x 23.39D centimeters 15.6 centimeters width by 1.52 centimeters height by 23.39 centimeters depth
• Weight: 399 grams

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Synopsis

The Kubernetes landscape is constantly evolving, making it crucial to stay updated on the latest best practices and technologies. Using a structured approach and practical applications, this comprehensive study companion is designed to help individuals prepare for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. 

You’ll start by reviewing a range of essential topics that serve as prerequisites for certification, such as what Kubernetes is, its architecture, and key components like the Control Plane, ApiServer, and ETCD. The book then addresses workloads and scheduling, providing insights into pods, deployments, and various resource management techniques. Additionally, you’ll explore storage management in Kubernetes, detailing persistent volumes, access modes, and storage classes. Networking topics, including pod connectivity, CoreDNS, and network policies are covered as well.

Throughout the book, troubleshooting techniques are emphasized, focusing on monitoring cluster components and application performance. Most importantly, the book offers guidance on exam preparation, including patterns, prerequisites, and last-minute tips, along with sample questions to aid your study process. Whether you're new to Kubernetes or actively studying for the CKA certification, this book will serve as your essential resource.

What You Will Learn

• Kubernetes fundamentals, including architecture, components, and installation.
• In-depth knowledge on workloads and scheduling, covering pods, deployments, and services.
• Essential insights into storage management, networking, and cluster architecture.
• Troubleshooting techniques for monitoring and resolving issues in Kubernetes environments.
• Exam preparation tips, including sample questions and strategies for success.

Who This Book Is For

College students, recent graduates, IT professionals in the Cloud/DevOps domain, individuals transitioning into Cloud/DevOps roles, Kubernetes administrators, and DevOps engineers. 

About the Author

Piyush Sachdeva is a Technical Solutions Developer at Google in Canada and has over 12 years of experience as an IT professional specializing in Cloud and DevOps. He is a 4th-year AWS Community Builder, a 2024 HashiCorp Ambassador, and the founder of The CloudOps Community. Piyush also runs the YouTube channel "Tech Tutorials With Piyush" and holds 18+ Cloud and DevOps certifications.