CKA Exam Information and Guideline
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
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Exam Specification: CKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Exam Name: CKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Exam Code: CKA
Exam Duration: 2 hours
Passing Score: 74%
Exam Format: Performance-based tasks using a command-line interface
Exam Delivery: Online proctored exam
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Kubernetes
- Overview of Kubernetes and its role in container orchestration
- Understanding the key components and architecture of Kubernetes
- Exploring the benefits of using Kubernetes for containerized applications
2. Cluster Architecture and Setup
- Installing and configuring Kubernetes clusters
- Understanding the different cluster components (API server, etcd, controller manager, etc.)
- Configuring networking and storage for Kubernetes clusters
3. Application Lifecycle Management
- Deploying applications using Kubernetes manifests and YAML files
- Managing application updates and rollbacks
- Scaling and autoscaling applications in Kubernetes
4. Cluster Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Performing cluster maintenance tasks (upgrades, node maintenance, etc.)
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters
- Implementing best practices for cluster health and performance
5. Security and RBAC
- Configuring authentication and authorization in Kubernetes
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for cluster resources
- Securing cluster communication and container workloads
6. Storage and Networking
- Configuring persistent storage for applications in Kubernetes
- Implementing networking solutions for cluster communication
- Managing network policies and ingress/egress traffic
Exam Objectives:
1. Understand the architecture and components of Kubernetes.
2. Install and configure Kubernetes clusters.
3. Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes manifests and YAML files.
4. Perform cluster maintenance tasks and troubleshoot common issues.
5. Configure security measures and RBAC in Kubernetes.
6. Implement storage and networking solutions in Kubernetes.
Exam Syllabus:
Section 1: Introduction to Kubernetes (10%)
- Overview of Kubernetes and its role in container orchestration
- Key components and architecture of Kubernetes
- Benefits of using Kubernetes for containerized applications
Section 2: Cluster Architecture and Setup (20%)
- Installation and configuration of Kubernetes clusters
- Cluster components and their roles (API server, etcd, controller manager, etc.)
- Networking and storage configuration for Kubernetes clusters
Section 3: Application Lifecycle Management (25%)
- Deployment of applications using Kubernetes manifests and YAML files
- Application updates and rollbacks
- Scaling and autoscaling of applications in Kubernetes
Section 4: Cluster Maintenance and Troubleshooting (20%)
- Cluster maintenance tasks (upgrades, node maintenance, etc.)
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters
- Best practices for cluster health and performance
Section 5: Security and RBAC (15%)
- Authentication and authorization configuration in Kubernetes
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation for cluster resources
- Security measures for cluster communication and container workloads
Section 6: Storage and Networking (10%)
- Configuration of persistent storage for applications in Kubernetes
- Networking solutions for cluster communication
- Network policies and ingress/egress traffic management