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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

The CKA certification was developed by the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) to train administrators at the highest level in the Kubernetes ecosystem. The exam is a performance-based online test, where practical tasks must be completed directly in the Kubernetes environment via the command line.

This certification is intended for:

• Kubernetes administrators
• Cloud administrators
• IT professionals who manage Kubernetes instances

Prerequisites

The exam requires knowledge of container runtimes, microservices architecture, and the Linux CLI. We recommend taking the Kubernetes Administration (LFS458) training or our special KubeOps Kubernetes Bundle beforehand.

Certification Content

The CKA certification tests in-depth knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Cluster Architecture, Installation, and Configuration

  • Building and configuring a Kubernetes cluster
  • Setting up high availability and configuring etcd
  • Performing upgrades and basic troubleshooting

• Workloads and Scheduling

  • Managing pods and deployments
  • Deploying and managing Kubernetes jobs and cron jobs
  • Controlling scheduling and resource distribution within the cluster

• Cluster Maintenance

  • Creating backups and restoring etcd
  • Performing cluster updates and maintenance tasks
  • Managing resources and configurations for cluster operations

• Networking

  • Setting up and configuring cluster networks
  • Managing network policies
  • Implementing service networking and DNS within the cluster

• Storage

  • Configuring and using persistent storage in Kubernetes
  • Managing volume types and storage classes
  • Setting up and using persistent volumes (PVs) and persistent volume claims (PVCs)

• Security

  • Implementing role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Securing cluster communication and configuring security mechanisms
  • Managing network access and security policies

These exam contents are designed to validate candidates' practical skills and knowledge for managing and maintaining Kubernetes environments in practice.

Benefits of Certification

A certified Kubernetes administrator has proven their ability to:

• Perform basic installations
• Configure and manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters

The administrator possesses an understanding of key concepts, including:

• Kubernetes networking
• Storage
• Security
• Maintenance
• Logging and monitoring
• Application lifecycle
• Troubleshooting
• API object primitives

Additionally, the administrator has the ability to create basic use cases for end users.

Become a Certified Kubernetes Administrator!

Book your CKA certification now and lay the foundation for your career as a Kubernetes expert in the cloud-native field.

Exam Details

• Exam format: Performance-based test
• Exam language: English

Exam Voucher and Customer Benefits

KubeOps Academy offers official vouchers for the CKA exam by the Linux Foundation.
Special benefit: The voucher purchase includes a German invoice with German VAT, making it easier for both businesses and individuals in Germany to manage.