I'm trying to get my head around Kubernetes, but it feels like an ocean of information and I'm lost. I'm looking for a structured approach to learn how to use and apply Kubernetes, especially as I aim for a cloud engineering role here in India with no prior work experience. If anyone has recommendations for tutorials, courses, or projects that can help me organize my learning without being overwhelmed, I'd really appreciate it!
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Here’s a suggested plan:
1. Set up a simple cluster without tools like kubeadm.
2. Tear it down and do it all over again.
3. Try deploying a basic app that you find useful.
4. Self-host a registry in your cluster to experiment with containers.
5. Try building an operator or deploying a database to gain experience with persistent storage.
6. Learn about Helm for managing applications in your cluster.
This might be ambitious for 65 days, but if you stick to it, you’ll cover a lot of ground!
While becoming a total expert in just 65 days is unrealistic, you can definitely get a working knowledge of Kubernetes. Start by building your own cluster—don't worry about making it perfect; just tinker with it. Break things and fix them—that's a great way to learn!
If you're just starting, make sure you get familiar with the basics first: install Docker, set up kubectl, and create a deployment with a simple app. Getting a project like that running will help you understand the core concepts without overwhelming yourself.
Honestly, becoming an expert takes years of experience. Over 65 days, the goal should be to deploy and troubleshoot basic setups, not to master everything. Your aim for a job is good, but focus on understanding the basics first, and dive deeper as you go along. Don't get caught up in shortcuts—they usually lead to more confusion.
I hear you—it can be misleading trying to find an easy road. I'm looking to just outline a clear learning path.
Totally agree! Just try hands-on experience, and you'll learn faster that way.