Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Exam Guide

"Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Associate (KCNA) Exam Guide" is a comprehensive introductory guide for anyone looking to prepare for the KCNA exam or to simply get started with Kubernetes and cloud-native. It will provide readers with the necessary fundamental knowledge to understand the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, especially Kubernetes. The book covers all the exam objectives and much more. 

The book includes prerequisite chapters for a better understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native, core chapters based on the domains and competencies of the exam, and a couple of hands-on chapters. Readers will learn about containers, microservices, container orchestration, the internals of Kubernetes, container orchestration in Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, observability, application delivery, and much more. Each chapter also includes practice questions at the end. Additionally, through hands-on exercises, readers will gain practical experience on Dockers and Kubernetes. Throughout the book, readers will learn about various cloud-native tools and technologies. 

The concepts and topics covered in this book will empower readers to come up to speed with the cloud-native world and bolster confidence for taking up the KCNA exam. This book serves as an important resource for the KCNA exam, providing complete coverage of all the exam objectives.  

KEY FEATURES  
● Explains core Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration in detail.
● Prepares you for the KCNA exam with comprehensive coverage, practice questions, and exam tips.
● Covers all five exam domains and competencies i.e., Kubernetes fundamentals, container orchestration, cloud-native architecture, cloud-native observability, and Cloud-Native Application Delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Basics of Kubernetes and cloud-native, including related concepts such as microservices.
● Container fundamentals and the need for container orchestration. 
● Hands-on container management with Docker and containers.
● Kubernetes architecture, resources, and API insights.
● Key cloud-native principles, tools, and roles.
● CI/CD, GitOps, and app delivery strategies.
● Exam preparation and practical Kubernetes setup.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
If you want to build a strong foundation on Kubernetes either to prepare for the KCNA exam or simply to get started in the cloud-native world, then this book is for you. The book is a great fit for a broad range of personas, such as recent technology graduates, developers, system administrators, aspiring DevOps engineers and SREs, cloud consultants, platform engineers, solutions architects, etc., regardless of their experience.

1. Stepping up to Kubernetes and Cloud-Native
2. Understanding Containers and the Need for Container Orchestration
3. Hands-on Docker and Containerd
4. Kubernetes Basics
5. Container Orchestration with Kubernetes
6. Cloud-Native Architecture
7. Cloud-Native Observability
8. Cloud Native Application Delivery
9. Hands-on Kubernetes
10. About the Exam

Sangram Rath is an independent Cloud Architect and Technology Advisor specializing in virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud-native platforms with a focus on open-source technologies and a growing interest in security and AI. He also has an extensive training background, delivering sessions on these technologies to individuals and corporates, including fortune 500 ones.

He is the author of Hybrid Cloud Management using RedHat CloudForms (Packt, 2015), has reviewed courses such as Automation Solutions with Chef Automate (Packt, 2020), Google Cloud Platform All-In-One Guide (BPB, 2022), and has authored several proprietary courses on cloud technologies for training companies. He also ghostwrites technical articles and blogs.

He advocates open source, cloud, and cloud-native technologies through speaking opportunities and has spoken at various colleges and conferences such as Open Source Summit NA & Europe, Google DevFest, IIIT Bhubaneswar (TensorFlow UG), Open Source India, GlobalAzure, DigitalOcean to name a few.

Sangram has certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Google, Linux Foundation, and more across cloud, non-cloud, and cloud-native technologies.