Introduction to Kubernetes

• Overview of containerization and Kubernetes
• Understanding the key concepts and architecture of Kubernetes
• Comparison of Kubernetes with other container orchestration systems

Setting up a Kubernetes Cluster

• Installing and configuring Kubernetes on different platforms
• Setting up a single-node or multi-node cluster
• Understanding the roles of master and worker nodes

Kubernetes Objects and API

• Overview of Kubernetes objects (Pods, Services, Deployments, etc.)
• Creating and managing Kubernetes objects using the Kubernetes API
• Understanding labels, selectors, and annotations

Deploying Applications in Kubernetes

• Packaging applications in containers
• Creating and deploying Pods and Deployments
• Configuring environment variables, secrets, and ConfigMaps

Scaling and Load Balancing

• Scaling applications using Kubernetes controllers
• Configuring horizontal and vertical scaling
• Implementing load balancing for services

Service Discovery and Networking

• Managing networking within a Kubernetes cluster
• Understanding service discovery and service types
• Configuring and working with Kubernetes DNS

Kubernetes Storage and Volumes

• Understanding Kubernetes storage options
• Configuring persistent volumes and persistent volume claims
• Working with different storage providers and volume types

Configuration and Secrets Management

• Managing application configurations in Kubernetes
• Using ConfigMaps and Secrets to store sensitive information
• Updating configurations without downtime

Monitoring and Logging

• Monitoring Kubernetes cluster health and performance
• Implementing logging and log aggregation in Kubernetes
• Using monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK stack, etc.)

Application Lifecycle Management

• Deploying, updating, and rolling back application versions
• Managing application upgrades and rollouts
• Implementing canary deployments and blue-green deployments

Security and Access Control

• Securing Kubernetes cluster and components
• Configuring role-based access control (RBAC)
• Implementing network policies for pod-level security

Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resources

• Introduction to Kubernetes Operators
• Building and deploying custom controllers
• Extending Kubernetes with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)

High Availability and Fault Tolerance

• Configuring high availability for Kubernetes control plane
• Implementing fault tolerance and disaster recovery
• Handling node failures and pod rescheduling

Advanced Topics in Kubernetes

• Exploring advanced Kubernetes features and add-ons
• Integrating Kubernetes with other systems (CI/CD, logging, monitoring, etc.)
• Kubernetes best practices and troubleshooting techniques