This four-day course is the first step to learning Containers, Kubernetes Fundamentals, and Cluster Operations.
Through lectures and hands-on labs, you will move from the basic concepts of containers to deploying a two-tier application on Kubernetes.
Knowledge of Linux and command line proficiency
General networking proficiency
Anyone preparing to build and run Kubernetes clusters
DevOps engineers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Build, test, and publish Docker container images
Work with YAML files that define Kubernetes objects
Understand core Kubernetes concepts: Pods, Services, Deployments
Use kubectl CLI effectively
Understand Kubernetes architecture (Control plane, Worker nodes, kubelet)
Troubleshoot deployments on Kubernetes
Apply resource requests, limits, and probes
Manage dynamic application configs with ConfigMaps and Secrets
Deploy workloads including DaemonSets, Jobs, and CronJobs
Implement user-facing security with SecurityContext, RBAC, and NetworkPolicies
Course objectives and overview
What and why containers?
Building, running, and managing images
Registry & image management
Kubernetes project & architecture
Plugin interfaces
kubectl CLI usage
Kubernetes objects & YAML
Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments
Services and deployment management
Rolling updates and deployment control
Pod-to-pod networking
Service-to-pod communication
Service types: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer
Ingress controllers & DNS service discovery
Stateless vs Stateful workloads
Volumes & Persistent Volume Claims
StorageClasses & StatefulSets
Dynamic configuration with ConfigMaps & Secrets
Jobs & CronJobs
Network policies
SecurityContext (runAsUser/Group)
Service accounts
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Logging for different objects
Sidecar and audit logging
Monitoring architecture and solutions
Octant & VMware vRealize Operations Manager
Onboarding new applications
Backups and upgrades
Drain & cordon commands
Upgrade impact on running apps
Troubleshooting commands
VMware Tanzu portfolio overview
Join our public courses in our Saudi Arabia facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.
Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing one of the most significant digital transformations in modern history under the umbrella of Vision 2030. Riyadh, Jeddah, and the revolutionary smart-city project NEOM are at the forefront of this technological leap, focusing on non-oil economic growth through digital innovation. The Kingdom is investing billions into cloud infrastructure, AI research, and cybersecurity to protect its national interests and support a burgeoning private tech sector. Our educational frameworks in Saudi Arabia are aligned with this national transformation, providing the workforce with essential skills to manage mega-scale digital projects. We empower Saudi professionals to take the lead in building a tech-driven future that honors the Kingdom's heritage while embracing the possibilities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.