Installing Kubernetes 1.30

2024-08-09 7 min read Tutorial Kubernetes Certification

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series) Installing VMware Fusion Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04 Installing Kubernetes 1.30 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. Continue reading

Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04

2024-08-08 6 min read Tutorial Kubernetes Certification

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series) Installing VMware Fusion Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04 Installing Kubernetes 1.30 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: Continue reading

Installing VMware Fusion

2024-08-07 3 min read Tutorial Kubernetes Certification

Kubernetes on your Laptop (3 part series) Installing VMware Fusion Installing Ubuntu Server 22.04 Installing Kubernetes 1.30 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. Continue reading

Study Guide: Kubernetes Certified Security Associate (KCSA)

2024-07-23 22 min read Certification

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. Continue reading