Understanding how to observe, monitor, debug, and maintain Kubernetes is important to ensure a cluster is functioning properly. In this course, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer: Application Observability and Maintenance, you’ll learn about different monitoring and debugging techniques that can be applied when taking the CKAD exam. First, you’ll explore different Kubernetes APIs and understand how to identify and work with deprecations. Next, you’ll discover how to implement probes and health checks and leverage monitoring tools provided by Kubernetes. Finally, you’ll learn how to utilize container logs and debug issues that arise to find solutions quickly. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to pass the Application Observability and Maintenance sections of the CKAD exam and you’ll be ready to take the next courses in the CKAD learning path.
Author Name: Dan Wahlin
Author Description:
Dan Wahlin founded Wahlin Consulting, which provides consulting and training services on JavaScript, Angular, Node.js, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Docker, and Kubernetes. He is a Google GDE (and former Microsoft MVP and Regional Director), Docker Captain, and speaks at conferences and user groups around the world. Dan is active on Twitter (@DanWahlin), blogs at https://blog.codewithdan.com, and adds a lot of code to his Github repos at https://github.com/danwahlin.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  2mins
• Understanding API Deprecations
  52mins
• Implementing Probes and Health Checks
  30mins
• Using Provided Tools to Monitor Kubernetes Applications
  23mins
• Utilizing Container Logs
  21mins
• Debugging Kubernetes
  19mins
• Recap and What’s Next
  5mins