GKE - Google Kubernetes Engine
Its a wrap
Whats Next
What’s Next
Congratulations—you’ve completed the GKE Deep Dive course! Give yourself a pat on the back. You now have a solid understanding of Google Kubernetes Engine and its core components.
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Ready to advance your GKE expertise? Below are recommended next steps with resources to guide your journey.
Recommended Learning Path
| Focus Area | Key Topics | Resource Links |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced GKE Features | Workload Identity, Pod Security Policies, Custom Resource Definitions | Workload Identity; Pod Security Policies; CRDs |
| Google Cloud Integrations | Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQuery | Cloud Functions; Cloud Storage; BigQuery |
| Kubernetes Ecosystem | Helm, Kubernetes Operators, Prometheus | Helm; Operators; Prometheus |
| Anthos & Hybrid Deployments | Anthos Service Mesh, Istio | Anthos Service Mesh; Istio |
| Cloud-Native Development | Serverless Architectures with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run | Cloud Run |
Deep Dive Sections
Advanced GKE Features
- Workload Identity: Securely map Kubernetes service accounts to IAM.
- Pod Security Policies: Enforce fine-grained security controls at the pod level.
- Custom Resource Definitions: Extend Kubernetes API with your own resources.
Integrate GKE with Google Cloud Services
- Cloud Functions: Trigger serverless functions from GKE events.
- Cloud Storage: Persist data and share files across services.
- BigQuery: Perform large-scale analytics on container logs and metrics.
Explore the Kubernetes Ecosystem
- Helm: Package, deploy, and manage Kubernetes applications.
- Kubernetes Operators: Automate complex application lifecycle management.
- Prometheus: Collect and query metrics for monitoring and alerting.
Learn Anthos & Hybrid-Cloud Deployments
- Anthos Service Mesh: Manage microservices with traffic control, security, and observability.
- Istio: Implement service-to-service communication and policy enforcement.
Embrace Cloud-Native Application Development
- Serverless: Build event-driven apps with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run.
Keep Practicing
Reinforce your GKE expertise by working on real-world projects. Explore the official Google Cloud documentation and hands-on tutorials to solidify your skills.
Thank you for joining us in this lesson, and we wish you continued success on your Google Cloud journey!
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