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CKAD, CKA, and CKS - New PSI Exam Environment

Kubernetes exam

CKAD, CKA, and CKS - New PSI Exam Environment

Introduction The Linux Foundation introduced significant updates in June 2022 with regard to the platform where we take the certification exams for Kubernetes including CKA, CKS, and CKAD. In Kubernetes certification exams, preparation is key and can be the deciding factor between a pass or a fail. In this article,

LFCS Contest winners

Success stories

LFCS Contest Winners - Part 5

Congratulations to all the Winners!! We are back with the Next Winners for the LFCS Contest. Below are the top performers of the LFCS contest for the Mid-June submissions. 🏆 Paul Jay Sison 🏆 Piotr Flisowski 🏆 Abhijeet Pandey 🏆 Fredrick Mulwa Mbilo 🏆 Yohan Lee Our students are very excited about our new LFCS

LFCS Contest Winners

LFCS Contest Winners - Part 4

Linux is the most widely used and best-known open-source operating system and can be found in embedded systems, smartphones, web servers, and supercomputers. Over the decades, Linux has become a key component in the infrastructure of nearly every major enterprise. Linux is also part of the backbone of the DevOps

Reasons To Learn DevOps

Top 10 Reasons To Learn DevOps

The history of DevOps can be traced back to the early 2000s when the software development and IT operations communities started to realize the need for a more collaborative and efficient approach to software delivery. This realization was driven by the increasing complexity of software systems and the challenges of

Top Skills Required in DevOps

DevOps Essential Skills

14 Top Skills Required for DevOps in 2024

In rich countries, the average salary of a skilled DevOps engineer is well over $100.000/year. Why are companies willing to pay so much? First of all, these employees bring a lot of value to these companies - they help them deliver higher quality software faster and sometimes at

Understanding Essential DevOps Concepts

6 DevOps Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know

Ever heard terms like CI/CD, pipelines, compiling, version control, containers and orchestration, and so on? They're pretty alien, right? Or, at least, abstract. For example, we keep hearing about Kubernetes orchestrating containers. We can figure out that it probably automates something, but how and why? And what

What Is DevOps?

What Is DevOps?

To remain competitive in today’s dynamic world, companies expect developers to deliver high-quality software quickly and efficiently while also ensuring that it is secure and reliable. To achieve this, developers have embraced DevOps practices such as collaboration and automation. In this article, we'll discuss what DevOps is,

LFCS Contest Winners

Success stories

LFCS Contest Winners - Part 3

Congratulations to the next winners of the LFCS Contest. 🏆 Shivam Mishra 🏆 Peter Dada 🏆 Aliaksandr Trapeznikau 🏆 Bruno Domingues 🏆 Sergei Arhipov KodeKloud recently launched an LFCS course and it’s been great seeing how excited our students are about our new course. This course was specially designed to prepare you for the

Kubernetes Questions and Answers

21 Popular Kubernetes Interview Questions and Answers

The article focuses on answering some of the frequently asked Kubernetes questions in interviews. These questions will help you prepare for your interview by polishing your understanding of Kubernetes concepts. Q. What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is an open-source container orchestration platform that performs different tasks like

Create A Simple Python Web Application

Create A Simple Python Web Application That Interacts With Your Kubernetes Cluster

This article will create a simple web application that will interact with your Kubernetes cluster using the Python-based web framework Django. A good use case for this application is when you want to give certain users within your organization an easy and effortless way to access and view cluster resources.

Container Runtime Interfaces In K8s

Container Runtime Interfaces In Kubernetes

Containers provide an efficient way to package and deploy applications. They are lightweight, portable, and can be easily moved between different environments without any changes to the application code. With Kubernetes, developers can easily manage and orchestrate containerized applications at scale, ensuring that they are always available and running smoothly.

Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as code

Configuration Management vs. Orchestration

Modern software development puts a lot of emphasis on automation, collaboration, repeatability, and rapid iteration. Two important concepts that make these objectives attainable are configuration management and orchestration. While they are related, they are not the same thing. In this article, we’ll look at what these two concepts entail

Automate CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins

How to Automate CI/CD Pipeline Using Jenkins

Traditional software development processes were often slow and inflexible, making it difficult for companies to keep up with the pace of innovation and stay competitive. Agile software development was necessitated by the need to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs. It prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback,

Monitor using Grafana-Prometheus Stack

What Is Grafana & How to Use Grafana-Prometheus Stack for Monitoring?

Once the applications have been deployed in the production environment, managing and maintaining them is crucial. Properly monitoring these applications ensures they run as expected and helps prevent downtime. Grafana-Prometheus stack is one of the most commonly used monitoring stacks. It can be deployed over the cloud or as an

Tips and Tricks to Pass the CKA and CKAD

Tips and Tricks to Pass the CKA and CKAD Exam

If you do a quick search online, you'll quickly notice that many people claim that they have taken and passed the CKA and CKAD examinations. In case you are wondering what that means, the CKAD is the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam, while the CKA is the Certified

Roadmap to Become a DevOps Engineer

How to Get into DevOps

DevOps engineering is a dynamic and rapidly growing field that combines software development and IT operations. DevOps engineers are responsible for streamlining the development process and ensuring software is delivered quickly and reliably. It's a challenging but rewarding career path that requires a strong understanding of both development

Role of Docker in DevOps

What Is Docker in DevOps & How Does It Work?

One of the core technologies that has transformed application development is Containerization. It involves packaging software applications and all their dependencies into a single, self-contained unit known as a container. This makes managing, testing, deploying, and scaling an application easier. The most commonly used containerization tool is Docker. This article

LFCS Contest Winners

Success stories

See if you’ve won the LFCS Contest - Part 2

This month KodeKloud has announced all of our top performers who proactively participated in the LFCS contest and came out to be the winners. A shout out to these students who completed our course and excelled in the mock exams. Here are some of the winners of last month. If

LFCS Contest Winners

Success stories

LFCS Contest Winners - Part 1

We have our first winner but the contest is Not Over Yet. KodeKloud recently launched an LFCS course and it’s been great seeing how excited our students are about our new course. This course was specially designed to prepare you for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Exam and

Win exciting prizes with CKS Challenges

We have launched a special series to help you prepare for the Kubernetes CKS certifications. Check out the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Challenge Series, where you can put all your hardcore Kubernetes skills to the test. This series consists of complex challenges that will assist you in mastering Kubernetes Security

KodeKloud Hackathon winners

Success stories

Our long-awaited KodeKloud Hackathon winners are here!

This year, we organized the first ever KodeKloud Hackathon challenge to test your DevOps skills and win amazing prizes along with eternal glory. The focus was on giving the participants a challenging environment with hands-on experience to the real work concepts. The Hackathon consisted of 3 sets of challenges that