Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine

Overview Steps Author

Start Learning Path

DifficultyIntermediate

AVG Duration28h

Students173

Ratings

5/5

Content

222811

Description

This learning path is designed to teach you how to deploy and manage containerized applications using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Kubernetes was developed by Google and it allows you to deploy and manage containers at scale. Included are courses for teaching you the basic concepts, hands-on labs to provide real working experience, and exams to validate your knowledge along the way.

Learning Objectives

Overview of Google Cloud Platform
Introduction to Containers and Kubernetes
Deploy and maintain a Google Kubernetes Engine Cluster
Build and configure CI/CD pipelines
Implement service monitoring strategies

Intended Audience

Cloud Architects
Anyone interested in using Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform

Prerequisites

General knowledge of IT concepts (virtual machines, networking, etc)

Certificate

Your certificate for this learning path

Training Content

1

Course - Beginner - 46m

FREE

Overview of Google Cloud Platform

In this course, you'll learn about GCP services such as compute, storage, and networking, and how to create virtual machines and web apps using the Google Cloud Console and gcloud CLI.

2

Exam - 20m

Knowledge Check: Overview of Google Cloud Platform

Knowledge Check: Overview of Google Cloud Platform

3

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 45m

Starting a Linux Virtual Machine on Google Compute Engine

In this lab, you will create a new Compute Engine VM and then connect to it by using the browser-based SSH connection.

Go to hands-on lab

4

Course - Beginner - 34m

FREE

Setting up a Google Cloud Platform Environment

In this course, you will learn how to create and set up new GCP projects, assign roles to users, learn how to enable APIs, set up budgets, and monitor spending.

5

Exam - 20m

Knowledge Check: Setting up a Google Cloud Platform Environment

Knowledge Check: Setting up a Google Cloud Platform Environment

6

Course - Beginner - 13m

Introduction to Google Cloud SDK

In this course, we will cover how to install, set up, and use the main features of the Google Cloud SDK.

7

Exam - 20m

Knowledge Check: Introduction to Google Cloud SDK

Knowledge Check: Introduction to Google Cloud SDK

8

Course - Intermediate - 1h 48m

Google Cloud Platform: Systems Operations

This course covers Google Cloud systems operations, providing insight and practical information across the complete set of GCP features.

9

Exam - 25m

Knowledge Check: Google Cloud Platform - Systems Operations

Knowledge Check: Google Cloud Platform - Systems Operations

10

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 45m

Connect to Google Compute Engine (GCE) Linux VM Instances Using SSH

This lab will show you two methods for connecting to Linux VM instances over SSH.

Go to hands-on lab

11

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h

Scaling an Application Through a Google Cloud Managed Instance Group

In this lab, you will create an instance template, a managed instance group and you will load balance it by using an HTTP load balancer.

Go to hands-on lab

12

Hands-on Lab Challenge - Intermediate - 1h 30m

Google Cloud Scaling Applications Challenge

Demonstrate your Infrastructure skills for highly available and scalable applications by performing tasks required to set up a Compute Engine infrastructure in this lab challenge.

Go to hands-on lab challenge

13

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h 15m

Working with Google Cloud Storage from the Console

This Lab introduces you to all of the key concepts and trade-offs that you need to understand to work effectively with Google Cloud Storage.

Go to hands-on lab

14

Hands-on Lab - Intermediate - 1h

Working with Google Cloud Storage from the Command Line

Use gsutil from inside a Google Cloud Shell to work with Google Cloud Storage including using object versioning and Object Lifecycle Management in this lab.

Go to hands-on lab

15

Course - Intermediate - 1h 20m

Implementing a GCP Virtual Private Cloud

This Course explores how to implement virtual private clouds on the Google Cloud Platform.

16

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 30m

Create a Network Infrastructure with Google Virtual Private Cloud

In this Lab, you'll create a basic network infrastructure composed of a VPC, two Subnets in different regions, and two firewall rules that will filter the ingress traffic.

Go to hands-on lab

17

Hands-on Lab Challenge - Beginner - 1h

Google Cloud Networking Challenge

In this lab challenge, you'll be given a desired end state and be required to reach it using your knowledge of Google Cloud and networking.

Go to hands-on lab challenge

18

Course - Beginner - 21m

Introduction to Containers

This course will take you through what containers are, the benefits of using them, and how to containerize an app.

19

Course - Intermediate - 48m

Basics of Using Containers in Production

In this course, you'll learn about the major concepts surrounding containers.

20

Hands-on Lab - Intermediate - 40m

UPDATED

Build and Deploy a Container Application with Google Cloud Run

In this lab, you will build a Docker image using Cloud Build and then you will deploy the application using Cloud Run, monitoring it and getting audit logs.

Go to hands-on lab

21

Course - Intermediate - 1h 38m

Introduction to Docker

In this course, you'll learn how to use Docker containers to isolate your running processes.

22

Course - Intermediate - 55m

Deploying Applications on GCP - Compute

This course is intended to help prepare individuals seeking to pass the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer Certification Exam.

23

Hands-on Lab - Intermediate - 45m

Define and Deploy Resources with Google Cloud Deployment Manager

In this lab, you will use the GCP Cloud Deployment Manager service to create a template and then use it in the configuration you will deploy. You will also use Jinja for defining a template and YAML for the configuration.

Go to hands-on lab

24

Course - Intermediate - 1h 8m

Designing a Google Cloud Infrastructure

This course uses a case study to show how to apply the design principles of security, compliance, and disaster recovery to meet real-world requirements.

25

Exam - 25m

Knowledge Check: Designing a Google Cloud Infrastructure

Knowledge Check: Designing a Google Cloud Infrastructure

26

Course - Intermediate - 32m

Optimizing Resource Utilization on GCP

This course explores the various ways to optimize resource utilization on GCP.

27

Course - Beginner - 2h 30m

Introduction to Kubernetes

This course will teach you all about Kubernetes, including what it is and how to use it.

28

Course - Intermediate - 1h 8m

Administering Kubernetes Clusters

This Administering Kubernetes Clusters course covers the many networking and scheduling objectives of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam curriculum.

29

Course - Intermediate - 55m

Introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

In this course, we’ll explore some of the ways that GKE implements a Kubernetes cluster.

30

Course - Intermediate - 32m

GKE Services and Network Policies

This course will cover how to manage communication both inside and outside of your Kubernetes cluster.

31

Exam - 25m

Knowledge Check: GKE Services and Network Policies

Knowledge Check: GKE Services and Network Policies

32

Course - Intermediate - 22m

GKE Role-based Access Control

This course will demonstrate how to use Kubernetes role-based access control (RBAC) to create roles and bind them to both user and service accounts.

33

Exam - 25m

Knowledge Check: GKE Role-based Access Control

Knowledge Check: GKE Role-based Access Control

34

Course - Beginner - 55m

Deploying and Implementing Google Cloud Platform Solutions

In this course, you'll learn how to deploy and implement Google Cloud Platform solutions, helping you to prepare for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam.

35

Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h 15m

UPDATED

Deploying Containerized Applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Learn how to deploy containerized applications in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters from the Cloud Console, Cloud Shell, and Marketplace in this Lab.

Go to hands-on lab

36

Course - Intermediate - 49m

Building and Configuring CI/CD pipelines on GCP

This course explores how to build CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Google Cloud Build, Google Container Registry, and Source Repository.

37

Course - Intermediate - 36m

Securing the Deployment Pipeline on GCP

This course explores how to secure your deployment pipelines on GCP, covering the four main techniques to securely build and deploy containers.

38

Exam - 30m

Knowledge Check: Securing the Deployment Pipeline on GCP

Knowledge Check: Securing the Deployment Pipeline on GCP

39

Hands-on Lab - Intermediate - 40m

Setting up a Google Cloud Build Configuration to Build Docker Application

In this lab, you will clone a git repo that contains a simple docker application, you will set up a cloud build configuration, and you will run the cloud build configuration you defined.

Go to hands-on lab

40

Course - Advanced - 1h 13m

Managing Your Google Cloud Infrastructure

This hands-on tutorial teaches you monitoring, testing, managing, and troubleshooting your GCP app infrastructure.

41

Course - Intermediate - 19m

Logging and Monitoring Access Control on GCP

This course looks at how to control access to logging and monitoring on Google Cloud Platform through the use of permissions, roles, VPC Service Controls, and Logs Exporter.

42

Hands-on Lab - Intermediate - 1h

Monitor Compute Engine Resources Through Cloud Monitoring

In this lab, you will understand the best practices to monitor a compute engine instance by viewing the usage, creating alert policies and creating a chart.

Go to hands-on lab

43

Course - Intermediate - 37m

Managing and Investigating Service Incidents on GCP

This course focuses on the predominant parts of managing service incidents and utilizing Google Cloud Platform to aid in the endeavor.

About the Author

instructor-image

Daniel Mease

Google Cloud Content Creator

Students22399

Courses32

Learning paths13

Daniel began his career as a Software Engineer, focusing mostly on web and mobile development. After twenty years of dealing with insufficient training and fragmented documentation, he decided to use his extensive experience to help the next generation of engineers.

Daniel has spent his most recent years designing and running technical classes for both Amazon and Microsoft. Today at Cloud Academy, he is working on building out an extensive Google Cloud training library.

When he isn’t working or tinkering in his home lab, Daniel enjoys BBQing, target shooting, and watching classic movies.

Covered Topics

Google Cloud Platform Compute for Google Management for Google Google Kubernetes Engine Kubernetes Containers Management DevOps Deployment Compute