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GitOps—Modern Operations for Cloud Native Applications
Become a cloud pro with GitOps! Get hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Learn to use Flux and Flagger for efficient, hassle-free cloud-native operations. No setup, no cleanup, no hassle.
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41 Lessons
2 Projects
9h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- An in-depth understanding of GitOps and its application to operations of cloud-native systems
- A working knowledge of GitOps and an understanding of its underlying concepts
- Familiarity with the core components of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- An in-depth understanding of Flux for managing cloud-native applications
- Hands-on experience with Flagger for executing progressive delivery strategies
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction to GitOps
Introduction to GitOps
Get familiar with GitOps principles, benefits, and practical applications in cloud-native environments.
2.
GitOps Principles
GitOps Principles
Walk through the essential principles, configurations, tools, and automation for mastering GitOps.
3.
Architecting GitOps-based Systems
Architecting GitOps-based Systems
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Break apart the essential processes for architecting and managing GitOps-based containerized applications on Kubernetes.
4.
GitOps in Practice
GitOps in Practice
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of setting up and utilizing Flux for GitOps in Kubernetes.
5.
Using Flux with Helm
Using Flux with Helm
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Deliver applications efficiently by integrating Helm with Flux for streamlined Kubernetes management.
6.
Advanced Deployment Models with Flagger
Advanced Deployment Models with Flagger
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
See how Flagger enhances deployment strategies like canary deployments and traffic management in Kubernetes.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
GitOps is an operational model that allows developers to accelerate the delivery of cloud-native applications that run on Kubernetes.
In this course, you’ll learn the essential principles behind GitOps and how to apply the operational model to modern cloud-native systems. The course provides a detailed description of the relationship between GitOps and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing containerized workloads that run on Kubernetes using Flux. Additionally, you’ll explore how GitOps is used to execute progressive delivery strategies with Flagger.
After completing this course, you’ll be prepared to manage the operations of systems using GitOps. You’ll be able to establish and manage the GitOps operational model for systems that run on Kubernetes. You’ll also understand how to install and configure tools like Flux and Flagger that improve your systems' stability and rate of change.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kevin Bowersox
Senior software engineer and instructor with over a decade of experience building systems in the defense, finance, and technology industries.
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