Kubernetes and Gitlab Training Course
Gitlab serves as a DevOps lifecycle platform, delivering CI/CD capabilities for comprehensive project planning and management. Kubernetes operates as an orchestration system designed to automate application deployment processes. By integrating Gitlab with Kubernetes, users can streamline builds and facilitate deployments within containerized cloud environments.
This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for DevOps engineers looking to leverage Kubernetes and Gitlab to automate their DevOps workflows.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:
- Automating application builds, testing, and deployment processes.
- Establishing an automated build infrastructure.
- Deploying applications into containerized cloud environments.
Course Format
- Engaging lectures and interactive discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical activities.
- Practical implementation within a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- For organizations requiring tailored training, please reach out to us to arrange custom solutions.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Understanding CI
- Understanding CD
Gitlab Overview
- What is Gitlab?
- Key Gitlab features
- Gitlab CI
Setting Up the DevOps Environment
- Installation and configuration of Auto DevOps in Gitlab
Kubernetes
- Integrating Kubernetes
- Establishing Kubernetes clusters
- Creating Kubernetes instances
- Utilizing Gitlab SSH keys
Stages, Artifacts, and Dependencies
- Assigning jobs to stages
- Leveraging cache mechanisms
- Defining and utilizing Artifacts
Gitlab Auto DevOps
- Working with Helm
- Implementing Auto DevOps
- Configuring Gitlab runner
- Adding repositories
Automated Deployment
- Deploying to Kubernetes
Debugging
- Resolving errors
Testing
- Integration and functional testing
Monitoring
- Utilizing Prometheus
- Collecting metrics
Security
- Hardening pipelines and pipeline infrastructure
Troubleshooting
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with DevOps principles
Target Audience
- DevOps Engineers
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