Getting started with Google kubernetes engine Training in New Zealand

To get the most of out of this course, participants should have:

• Basic proficiency with command-line tools and Linux operating system environments, as well as Web server
• Systems Operations experience including deploying and managing applications, either on-premises or in a public cloud environment.

• Understand container basics.
• Containerize an existing application.
• Understand Kubernetes concepts and principles.
• Deploy applications to Kubernetes using the CLI.
• Create continuous delivery pipelines using Spinnaker and/or Jenkins.

Module 1: Introduction to Containers and Docker

Acquaint yourself with containers, Docker, and the Google Container Registry.

• Create a container.
• Package a container using Docker.
• Store a container image in Google Container Registry.
• Launch a Docker container.

Module 2: Kubernetes Basics

Deploy an application with microservices in a Kubernetes cluster.

• Provision a complete Kubernetes cluster using Kubernetes Engine.
• Deploy and manage Docker containers using kubectl.
• Break an application into microservices using Kubernetes’ Deployments and Services.

Module 3: Deploying to Kubernetes

Create and manage Kubernetes deployments.

• Create a Kubernetes deployment.
• Trigger, pause, resume, and rollback updates.
• Understand and build canary deployments.

Module 4: Creating a Continuous Delivery Pipeline

Build continuous delivery pipelines using Spinnaker and/or Jenkins.

• Provision Spinnaker or Jenkins in your Kubernetes cluster.
• Manage application code in a source repository that can trigger code changes to a continuous delivery pipeline.
• Create a continuous delivery pipeline and start it manually or automatically with a code change.
• Implement a canary deployment that hosts two versions of your application in production for release testing.