Docker Certified Associate Exam Course
Kubernetes
Section Introduction
Welcome to our Kubernetes orchestration deep dive! This article merges core material from the Kubernetes for Beginners and CKAD courses, tailored to the DCA (Docker Certified Associate) exam. We focus exclusively on Kubernetes orchestration—installation and cluster setup (covered in CKA) are not included here.
Note
If you’ve already completed a Kubernetes for Beginners or CKAD course and feel comfortable with the basics, start with the research questions and practice tests below. Then revisit any topics that need more review.
What You’ll Learn
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Kubernetes Architecture | Control plane components, node structure, and key objects |
| Pods, ReplicaSets & Deployments | Workload primitives and rolling updates |
| Services | ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, and DNS routing |
| Configuration Patterns | Command arguments, env vars, ConfigMaps, and Secrets |
| Probes | Liveness and readiness checks |
| Network Policies | Pod-to-pod network segmentation |
| Storage Concepts | Volume types, PersistentVolumes (PVs), PVCs, and StorageClasses |
With this roadmap, let’s get started on mastering Kubernetes orchestration!
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