Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking (Coursera)

This first course focuses on Advanced Kubernetes deployment strategies and networking concepts, providing learners with practical experience in designing and implementing complex Kubernetes deployments. Topics include rolling updates, canary deployments, blue-green deployments, ingress, and network policies.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

- Explain the core concepts of Kubernetes deployment strategies

- Compare and contrast rolling updates, canary deployments, and blue-green deployments

- Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different deployment strategies

- Describe the role of Kubernetes Services and Ingress in cluster networking

- Implement a custom Ingress configuration to manage traffic routing

- Integrate advanced deployment strategies with Kubernetes networking

- Troubleshoot common issues related to deployments and networking

- Optimize deployment and networking configurations for performance and resilience

This course is part of the Advanced Kubernetes Specialization.

What you'll learn

- Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different deployment strategies

- Troubleshoot common issues related to deployments and networking.

Syllabus

Welcome & Module 1: Kubernetes Deployment Strategies: Fundamentals and Best Practices

Welcome to Module 1 of the Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking course! In this module, we'll explore the core concepts and advanced strategies that make Kubernetes such a powerful container orchestration platform. By the end of this module, you'll have a solid understanding of Kubernetes deployment strategies, be able to compare and contrast various deployment techniques, design deployment strategies tailored to specific application requirements, and analyze the pros and cons of different approaches. This module is your gateway to becoming a Kubernetes expert, ready to tackle real-world deployment and networking challenges. Let's get started!

Module 2: Kubernetes Networking Essentials: Services, Ingress, and Network Policies

In this module, we will cover Kubernetes networking and security concepts, building upon the foundation laid in Module 1. Whether it's ensuring secure communication, optimizing traffic routing, or evaluating policy effectiveness, you'll be ready to tackle complex networking and security challenges head-on.

Module 3: Advanced Deployment and Networking Techniques in Practice

Welcome to Module 3 of Advanced Kubernetes Deployment Strategies and Networking. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to not only deploy and network applications but to do so with advanced strategies, meticulous planning, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize for peak performance and resilience.