Who this book is for

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) is a pre-professional certification designed for candidates interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of Kubernetes foundational knowledge and skills.

A certified KCNA will confirm conceptual knowledge of the entire cloud native ecosystem, particularly focusing on Kubernetes. KCNA will demonstrate the candidate’s basic knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, including how to deploy an application using basic kubectl commands, the architecture of Kubernetes, understanding the cloud native landscape and projects, and understanding the basics of cloud-native security.

Whether a fresh IT graduate, a developer, a system administrator, or a DevOps engineer, regardless of experience, anyone interested in learning about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies will find this book practical and easy to follow. Familiarity with IT fundamentals (Git), operating systems, and command-line interfaces is required, but no prior knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud-native technologies is needed to get started.