Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) course introduces foundational concepts in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. It covers container orchestration, microservices architecture, observability, and security. Designed for beginners, KCNA validates entry-level skills, preparing learners for advanced certifications like CKA or CKS while building confidence in managing cloud-native environments. Target Group Entry-level IT professionals Developers DevOps engineers starting with Kubernetes cloud-native ecosystem Concepts Covered 1. Kubernetes Fundamentals Core Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, namespaces). Cluster architecture and components (API server, etcd, kubelet, scheduler, controller manager). Basic kubectl commands and YAML manifests. Understanding workloads, scaling, and rolling updates. 2. Cloud Native Architecture Principles of cloud-native computing (microservices, scalability, resilience). CNCF ecosystem projects and their roles. Service meshes, serverless, and container runtimes. Benefits of cloud-native vs. traditional monolithic applications. 3. Container Orchestration (16%) How Kubernetes orchestrates containers. Scheduling, resource requests/limits, and affinity rules. Networking basics: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer. Storage concepts: Persistent Volumes (PV) and Persistent Volume Claims (PVC). 4. Observability Monitoring and logging in Kubernetes. Tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentd, and OpenTelemetry. Health checks, probes, and metrics. Tracing distributed applications. 5. Security Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Secrets management and ConfigMaps. Pod security policies and admission controllers. Image scanning and supply chain security basics. Exam and Prerequisite Exam Name: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification Valid: for 2 Years

Format: Multiple-choice

Duration: 90 minutes There are no prerequisites for this exam.