Mastering Kubernetes Pod Configuration: Security Contexts
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Description
Kubernetes provides a variety of features to get the most out of your containerized applications. This lab will train you on Pod configuration concepts that teach you how to configure security features to harden your Kubernetes application deployments.
This lab is valuable to anyone working with Kubernetes, but the content has been prepared considering topics described in the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Exam Curriculum. Completion of the lab will help you get hands-on experience, which is essential for passing the CKAD exam.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Pod and container security contexts
Intended Audience
- Application developers and DevOps engineers deploying applications in containers and using or considering Kubernetes
- This lab is recommended for Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) examinees
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of Kubernetes Pod Design (Pods, Deployments, Services, Jobs)
- Experience with
kubectl
You can complete the Kubernetes Pod Design for Application Developers lab series to satisfy the prerequisites.
Updates
September 6th, 2022 - Updated to run Kubernetes 1.24
Logan has been involved in software development and research since 2007 and has been in the cloud since 2012. He is an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA). He earned his Ph.D. studying design automation and enjoys all things tech.