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Cloud Native Platform Engineer (CNPE) Exam Study Guide

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, I took and passed the Cloud Native Platform Engineer (CNPE) exam and earned this shiny new badge. It was the last exam I needed to complete the Golden Kubestronaut program which essentially means you are crazy enough to sit through all 16 CNCF certification exams 😅 Kidding aside, the CNPE exam is a comprehensive and great way to test your knowledge and skills in platform engineering and tests your ability to operate some of the most popular platform engineering tools within the CNCF ecosystem. No easy feat.

Study Guide: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

My KCNA certification is up for renewal, and as I'm preparing to retake the exam, it dawned on me that I wrote up a study guide for it never actually published it. Doh! 🫣

So here it is 🤗

The KCNA is a great entry point for anyone looking to validate their foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem. I thought it would be helpful to document my study notes and share them with others who are also preparing for the exam.

Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) Exam Study Guide

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

I recently passed the Certified Argo Project Associate (CAPA) exam and wanted to share a study guide to help you prepare for the exam. If you are not already aware, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) offers a suite of certifications that validate your knowledge and expertise in cloud-native technologies, with Argo being one of them.

The CAPA exam is designed for beginners who are new to Argo and its suite of tools which includes Argo Workflows, Argo CD, Argo Rollouts, and Argo Events.

Installing Kubernetes 1.30

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series)

This is the third and final post in my "Kubernetes on your Laptop" series. In this post, I will show you how to install Kubernetes on Ubuntu server. If you haven't read the previous posts, I recommend you go back and ensure you have an Ubuntu server running on your laptop before proceeding.

Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series)

This is the second post in my "Kubernetes on your Laptop" series. In this post, I'll show you how to install Ubuntu Server on a virtual machine using VMware Fusion. If you need help installing VMware Fusion, check out my previous post.

Download Ubuntu Server Image

First thing we need to do is download the Ubuntu Server image based on your machine's architecture:

Installing VMware Fusion

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series)

I'm preparing to renew my CKA and CKS certifications, and to practice, I've decided to set up a local Kubernetes cluster as a lab environment on my laptop to work with control plane components which isn't be possible in a managed Kubernetes environment like GKE, EKS, or AKS. There are other local Kubernetes options like Minikube, Kind, Docker Desktop, or Rancher Desktop but you may run into some limitations especially as you try to prepare for the CKA and CKS exams. I wanted to have a full-blown Kubernetes cluster running locally without any restrictions.

Study Guide: Kubernetes Certified Security Associate (KCSA)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

I've been studying for the Kubernetes Certified Security Associate (KCSA) exam, and I thought it would be helpful to document my study notes and share them with others who are also preparing for the exam.

This article is a bit long but it will cover everything you need to know to pass the KCSA exam. I'll be updating this article as I find additional content to share, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often.