You will perform several cluster management tasks including upgrading Kubernetes Cluster including both control plane and worker nodes in this Lab. You will also learn how to perform tests to verify that everything works as you expect. Even if you intend to use fully-managed Kubernetes clusters, this lab provides you with a deeper understanding of Kubernetes clusters, and helps you decide on the cluster configuration that is best for your requirements.
This lab is valuable to anyone working with Kubernetes, and has been prepared with the topics described in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Curriculum. Completion of the lab will help you get hands-on experience, which is essential for passing the CKA exam.
Lab Objectives
Upon completion of this lab, you will be able to:
- Perform Kubernetes cluster upgrades
- Test Kubernetes clusters
Lab Prerequisites
You should be familiar with:
- Working with Kubernetes to deploy applications
- Working at the command line in Linux
The following labs can be used to fulfill the prerequisites for this lab:
- Deploy a Stateless Application in a Kubernetes Cluster
- Deploy a Stateful Application in a Kubernetes Cluster
Updates
January 23rd, 2024 - Added instructions to ensure the control plane node has the required annotations before upgrading
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.