Google Kubernetes Engine: Basic to Advanced on Google Cloud

Learn to deploy, manage, and secure applications on GKE, from basic concepts to advanced Kubernetes techniques on GCP.

What you'll learn
How Should a Kubernetes Cluster Be Managed?
Making a Kubernetes Cluster from Scratch "The Hard Way"
Setup of Kubernetes Cluster in GCP Environment
Components of Control Plane - API Server, Etcd, Scheduler, Controller Manager
You will be able to understand the architecture of the Kubernetes cluster
You will be able to set up a Kubernetes cluster in GCP
You will be able to understand the concepts of Kubernetes in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
You will be able to implement the Pod Restart Policy
You will be able to implement Labels and Selectors in Kubernetes
You will be able to create GKE Standard and Autopilot clusters
You will learn to implement Kubernetes Storage with Google Persistent Disks
You will be able to implement to upgrade the application using deployment object
You will practically learn Kubernetes Services: ClusterIP, Nodeport and LoadBalancer
RBAC Policies for Securing Kubernetes Cluster
Set Up a Minikube Kubernetes Cluster on Google Cloud
Client Authentication using SSL/TLS Certificate
RBAC: Role and RoleBinding
Set Up and Verify Network Policies for Pods
Lab: Restrict Pod Communication Using Network Policies
Implement HTTPS for Nginx in a K8s Cluster Using TLS Certificates

Requirements
PC or Laptop with internet Connection
Must have an account on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
You don't need to have any basic knowledge of Kubernetes. Course will get started from very very basics of Kubernetes and take you to very advanced levels
Motivation to Learn Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps required

Description
Welcome to this amazing course on Google Kubernetes Engine: Basic to Advanced on Google Cloud, featuring various real-time lab sessions.Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is the simplest and most common way to set up a Kubernetes cluster on GCP.Below is the list of assignments covered in this course.1. Assignment: Create the First Pod Using YAML in Kubernetes GKE2. Assignment: Kubernetes Pod Restart Policy - GKE3. Assignment: Working with Labels and Selectors in Kubernetes GKE4. Assignment: Scaling & Replication in Kubernetes GKE5. Assignment: Deployment and Rollback in Kubernetes GKE6. Assignment - Containers within a Pod Communicate via localhost in GKE7. Assignment - Containers Communicate via localhost using a Specific Port in Kubernetes GKE8. Assignment - Pod-to-Pod Communication via POD IP in Kubernetes GKE9. Assignment - Kubernetes Services: ClusterIP in GKE10. Assignment - Kubernetes Services: NodePort in Kubernetes GKE11. Assignment - Kubernetes Services: LoadBalancer in Kubernetes GKE12. Assignment - Create a POD with attached emptyDir volume in Kubernetes GKE13. Assignment - Create a POD with attached hostpath volume GKE14. Assignment - Persistent Volumes for Storage in Kubernetes Cluster GKECourse OutlineSection 1: Kubernetes IntroductionWhat is KubernetesWhy do we use Kubernetes?Kubernetes Implementations - GCP, AWS, Azure, Minikube etcMonolithic approach for developing applications.Microservices Vs. MonolithicKubernetes Gateway APIEvolution of Containers, Dockers & VMsMicroservices running as containersKubernetes - Orchestration or container management toolFeatures of KubernetesSection2: Architecture of the Kubernetes ClusterThe architecture of the Kubernetes ClusterUnderstand architecture with various examplesWorking with KubernetesRoles of Master NodeComponents of Control Plane (Master Node)API ServerEtcdSchedulerController ManagerKubeletService ProxyPODContainer Engine - Docker, Containerd, or RocketSection 3: Setup of Kubernetes Cluster in GCPSet up a Kubernetes Cluster in GCP EnvironmentCluster basics, Node Pools, Networking etc.Activate cloud shell to access Kubernetes ClusterConfigure KubectlSection 4: Kubernetes Concepts in GCPCreate the first POD using manifest file written in YAML LanguageHow to deploy ubuntu pod in Kubernetes?Check logs for pods and containers in KubernetesCreate multiple containers in a PODRetrieve information from running containersGet a Shell to a Running ContainerMultiple Containers in a Pod (Ubuntu, Nginx Web Sever)Download image for containers like Curl, Ubuntu, Nginx etc.Image Pull Policy of containersKubernetes AnnotationsDefine Environment variablesPod-to-pod communicationLogin to Cluster nodes using cloud shell or control planeSection 5: Kubernetes Pod Restart PolicyOverview of Pod Restart PoliciesThree restart policies: Always, OnFailure & NeverLab - Restart Policy: AlwaysLab - Restart Policy: OnFailureLab - Restart Policy: NeverSection 6: Labels and Selectors in KubernetesLabels & SelectorsLab - Labels and SelectorsCommands for managing labels & selectorsDeclarative vs. Imperative Kubernetes commandsLab - Search the pod using labelsTwo types SelectorsEquality BasedSet basedLab - Search the pod using set-basedOverview of Node SelectorLab - Create a pod on a specific nodeSection 7: Scaling & ReplicationWhat is ReplicationController - RC?Features of RCLab - Create Replicas of POD using RCLab - Deleting a pod of ReplicationControllerLab - Scale-up & scale-down the pod: ReplicationControllerWhat is ReplicaSet - RS?Lab - Create Replicas of POD using ReplicaSetLab - Scale-up & scale-down the pod: ReplicaSetDifference between ReplicationController & ReplicaSetSection 8: Deployment and RollbackOverview of Deployment and RollbackLab: Launch two PODs using deployment objectLab: upgrade the application v1 to v2 using deployment objectLab: Roll back the application to previous versionLab: Roll back to any specific versionSection 9: Kubernetes NetworkingOverview of Kubernetes NetworkingContainers within a POD communicate via localhostContainers communicate via localhost using a specific portPod-to-pod communication via Pod IPPractice Lab - Pod-to-pod communicationSection 10: Kubernetes Services: ClusterIP, Nodeport and LoadBalancerObject - ServiceWhy service is required?Service type - Cluster IP, NodePort & LoadBalancerLab 1 - Access the Web appl using Cluster IPLab 2 - Access the Web appl using Cluster IPLab 1 - Access the Web appl using NodePortLab 2 - Access the Web appl using NodePortLab 3 - Access the Web appl using specific NodePortAbout LoadBalancerLab 1 - Kubernetes Services: LoadBalancerLab 2 - Kubernetes Services: LoadBalancerSection 11: Volumes in Kubernetes ClusterOverview of Volumes in Kubernetes Cluster.Volume types – EmptyDir, hostpathLab1: Create a POD with attached emptyDir volumeLab2: Create a POD with attached emptyDir volumeLab1: Create a POD with attached hostpath volumeLab2: Create a POD with attached hostpath volumeSection 12: Persistent VolumesOverview of Persistent volumesCreate a storage class for GKECreate a Persistent Volume using PVCGKE Pod With Persistent VolumeSection 13: RBAC Policies for Securing Kubernetes ClusterIntroductionKey components of RBACHow RBAC works?How Role and RoleBinding Work TogetherKubernetes Roles: Defining Permissions and AccessPermissions Granted by Kubernetes RolesCreate a roleBind the Role to a User or Service AccountSection 14: Set Up a Minikube Kubernetes Cluster on Google CloudProject OverviewLaunch VM for Minikube ClusterActivate Cloud Shell and Connect to VMMinikube Kubernetes Cluster Setup – Practical Lab 1Minikube Kubernetes Cluster Setup – Practical Lab 2Minikube Kubernetes Cluster Setup – Practical Lab 3Start Minikube and Deploy Nginx PodSection 15: Client Authentication using SSL/TLS CertificateSet Up New Namespace & Launch PodOverview of Client Certificate GenerationGenerate a Private KeyGenerate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)Sign a CSR with Minikube's CA to Generate a User CertificateSet and Verify Client Credentials in Kubernetes ConfigSection 16: RBAC: Role and RoleBindingCreate a RoleCreate RoleBinding to Assign Role to UserTest RBAC PermissionsSection 17: Access the K8s Minikube Cluster as a UserList and Manage Kubernetes ContextsSet Up a New Context for a UserVerify RBAC Permissions with New ContextModify and Test RBAC Role PermissionsSection 18: Set Up and Verify Network Policies for PodsIntroduction to Kubernetes Network PoliciesWhy Restrict Pod-To-Pod Communication?Understanding K8s Network Policies and CNI PluginsExample Use Case ScenariosSection 19: Lab: Restrict Pod Communication Using Network PoliciesStart Minikube with Cilium CNICreate Two Pods with LabelsVerify Pod Connectivity Using CurlCreate Ingress Network Policy to Restrict Pod AccessCheck if Pod-to-Pod Access is BlockedRestrict Ingress/Egress Traffic with Network PolicySection 20: Securely Access Minikube Cluster Using MobaXterm or PuTTYDeploy a Virtual MachineAdd User and Setup SSH AuthenticationCreate SSH Key PairConvert Private Key to .ppk FormatVM Access TroubleshootingDeploy Minikube on Virtual MachineInitialize Minikube ClusterSection 21: Secure Deployment and Access of Nginx on KubernetesOverview of Securing Nginx with HTTPSDeploy and Expose a Nginx Pod to External TrafficAccess Nginx Web Server Through HTTPSet Up Nginx on Host Machine for Accessing Nginx PodAccess Nginx Web Server via Web Browser (HTTP Only)Section 22: Implement HTTPS for Nginx in a K8s Cluster Using TLS CertificatesDeploy and Expose a Nginx Pod to External TrafficGenerate a self-signed TLS CertificateStore the TLS Certificate as a SecretCheck Minikube’s Ingress Controller StatusCreate Ingress Resource for HTTPSLast Lecture

Who this course is for:
If you are a beginner and interested in learning Kubernetes with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Developers who want to deploy their applications in to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), DevOps engineers who want to move into Kubernetes from their traditional infrastructure