Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Study Guide

Welcome to the comprehensive study guide for the Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification exam. This guide is designed to help you prepare effectively for the KCNA exam, providing a structured learning path, hands-on practice, and curated resources.

About This Guide

This study guide covers all major topics in the KCNA curriculum. Each section includes:

• An overview of the topic
• Learning objectives
• Links to detailed resources (articles, official documentation, etc.)
• Hands-on practice exercises
• Sample questions to test your understanding

Exam Information

• Official KCNA Curriculum
• KCNA Exam Details
• Register for the KCNA Exam

Study Guide Outline

1. Introduction to Cloud Native and Containers

   • Introduction to Cloud Native Computing
   • Docker for Beginners: Introduction to Docker
   • Docker for Beginners: Understanding Docker Architecture
   • Docker for Beginners: Creating Your First Docker Image
   • Docker for Beginners: Networking Fundamentals for Containers
   • Docker for Beginners: Understanding Docker Storage and Volumes
   • Docker for Beginners: Beyond Docker - Understanding containerd and CRI-O

2. Kubernetes Fundamentals (Work in Progress)

   • Introduction to Kubernetes: Your Journey Begins Here
   • Understanding Kubernetes Pods: The Building Blocks of Your Cloud-Native Applications
   • Understanding Kubernetes ReplicaSets: Ensuring High Availability for Your Applications
   • Kubernetes networking basics (Coming Soon)
   • Configuration and Secrets management (Coming Soon)

3. Container Orchestration and Advanced Kubernetes (Coming Soon!)

   • Container orchestration principles
   • Advanced Kubernetes objects
   • Kubernetes scheduling and resource management
   • Introduction to Helm

4. Cloud Native Architecture (Coming Soon!)

   • Microservices architecture
   • Autoscaling and serverless concepts
   • Cloud Native design patterns
   • Community, governance, and open standards

5. Cloud Native Observability and Monitoring (Coming Soon!)

   • Observability principles
   • Introduction to Prometheus and Grafana
   • Basic cost management in Cloud Native environments

6. Cloud Native Application Delivery and DevOps (Coming Soon!)

• CI/CD in Cloud Native environments
• GitOps principles
• Basic security concepts in the CI/CD pipeline

7. Cloud Native Security Fundamentals (Coming Soon!)

   • The 4Cs of Cloud Native Security
   • Basic Kubernetes security concepts
   • Container and image security

8. Emerging Cloud Native Technologies (Coming Soon!)

   • Service Mesh introduction
   • Serverless and Function-as-a-Service (FaaS)
   • Edge computing in Cloud Native environments

How to Use This Guide

1. Start with the Introduction section and progress through each topic sequentially.
2. For each section, review the learning objectives to understand what you should learn.
3. Study the provided resources and complete the hands-on exercises.
4. Test your knowledge with the practice questions at the end of each section.
5. Use the links provided to dive deeper into topics as needed.

Contributing

This guide is open-source and community-driven. If you'd like to contribute, please see our CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines.

License

This study guide is released under the MIT License.