Posts Tagged ‘Training’
Learning Journey for Kubernetes Operators
(Feb. 27 2020) – How does someone go from a complete Kubernetes beginner to a Certified Kubernetes Administrator? We’ve put together an easy to navigate “subway map” to help prospective Kubernetes administrators build their skills. For beginners, we recommend getting a foundational look at Docker, which can be done in our three-day Docker Foundation class.…
Read MoreUsing Raw API calls to control Kubernetes
(Jan. 3 2020) – This quick video explains how you configure Kubernetes pods to control Kubernetes itself with raw API calls. Most users interact with Kubernetes using kubectl. kubectl itself is a sophisticated wrapper for “curl” and communicates with a Kubernetes cluster’s API server. Using the -v flag followed by a number tells kubectl to…
Read MoreNavigating network services and policy with Helm
(Dec. 19 2019) – Deploying an application on Kubernetes can require a number of related deployment artifacts or spec files: Deployment, Service, PVCs, ConfigMaps, Service Account — to name just a few. Managing all of these resources and relating them to deployed apps can be challenging, especially when it comes to tracking changes and updates…
Read MoreA big thank you to everyone at KubeCon 2019!
(Nov. 27 2019) – Last week at KubeCon 2019, we presented our deep Kubernetes and cloud native training catalog with a special dive themed booth. Our CNCF Ambassador, CKA, and CKAD certified experts were on hand in San Diego to answer questions and talk container strategy. The “deep dive” theme highlighted our extensive cloud native…
Read MoreOne-Way Pod Scaling with the Kubernetes HPA
(Jul. 30 2019) – Kubernetes has the ability to dynamically scale sets of pods based on resource usage. This is great for ensuring that applications always have the resources they need as loads vary. Autoscaling the number of pods in Kubernetes is most often accomplished using a Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA). HPAs dynamically adjust the…
Read MoreWhy a La Carte Education is Critical for Open Source Skill-Building
(Jul. 22 2019) – Randy Abernethy (Managing Partner of RX-M, LLC) takes a seat with Clyde Seepersad (General Manager of Training and Certification of The Linux Foundation) to discuss his work and role in the Linux Foundation. Their discussion covers topics such as the establishment of certifications, the success of CKA & CKAD exams, failed…
Read MoreNew Release: Kubernetes Foundation for EKS Training
(Jul. 15 2019) – It brings RX-M great pleasure to announce the addition of our Kubernetes Foundation for EKS course. This hands-on course offers technology professionals experience with Kubernetes concepts and operations in both stand-alone and EKS environments. Covering a wide range of Kubernetes controllers and details pod networking and service functions, students will be given a clear…
Read MoreNew Release: Fluentd Foundation Training
(July 8 2019) – RX-M would like to announce the recent release of the Fluentd Foundation course. This intensive two-day hands-on course will help working technology professionals master the essentials. The course covers key concepts necessary to deploy, use, and tailor a production solution. Attendees will learn how to collect data from multiple sources using data input…
Read MoreNew Release: C++ Foundation Training
New Release: C++ Foundation Training (Jun. 28 2019) – We are excited to announce the addition of our course: C++ Foundation. This hands-on course takes developers from the basic principals to practical program construction in C++. Attendees will use C++11 while also introducing features from C++14 and C++17 with clear attribution. The modules of this course provide…
Read MoreWebinar: Everything You Need to Know About the CKA and CKAD
(Feb. 14 2019) – RX-M’s Managing Partner, Randy Abernethy, presents “Everything You Need to Know About the CKA and CKAD” in a webinar for the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Their webinar series is free for registrants and help educate new and existing community members about trends and technologies in the cloud native space. This…
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