Hey everyone! I'm about to dive into my Kubernetes certification journey but I'm feeling a bit lost on where to start. I have some solid experience with Docker and deploying services, but managing clusters is still new to me. I'm wondering if I should kick things off with any specific training or resources. Also, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the best platforms out there, like Udemy, KodeKloud, or others, and how long it typically takes to prepare and successfully pass the exam. Any shared experiences, tips, or resources that have helped you would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Sander van Vugt offers great prep for exams, even the older versions, and gives a good introduction to Kubernetes. If you're aiming for CKAD, I still suggest going through his CKA course as well!
I found Udemy really helpful, especially the courses by KodeKloud. They give you access to great labs. Check out the 'Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with Practice Tests' by Mumshad Mannambeth—it helped me a lot!
I cleared my CKAD last month without buying any courses! Just followed some YouTube tutorials and the official documentation. I was ready in about a month!
I studied a ton for CKA, and it turned out to be quite easy. I took CKAD just three days later without much prep and passed! It gets easier once you know what to expect.
Could you share the names of those YouTube channels or links, if you don’t mind?
I just used KodeKloud via Udemy and did the practice exercises—it really helped!
I keep it simple with KodeKloud and YouTube for my studies!
Can you share the names of the channels?
Hey OP, I'm also just starting out with Kubernetes and prepping for the CKA!
Okay, we could study together if you're free!
Do you know if there are any free resources for certification?