Summary

This chapter covers the very first job for most Kubernetes administrators who are setting up a Kubernetes cluster with a single worker node or with multiple worker nodes. The various tools introduced in this chapter will help your daily routine at work beyond the exam. Nevertheless, this is also one of the most time-consuming tasks in the CKA exam. Practice, practice, and more practice will help you get the hang of it. Knowing the HA topology for a Kubernetes cluster will also help you address the requirements of the organization that you’ll be working for as a Kubernetes administrator. As you master the setup process for a basic Kubernetes cluster, it will become easier to apply your skills to different typologies.

In the next chapter, we’ll talk about Kubernetes cluster maintenance, including some important topics such as upgrades to Kubernetes components, which is quite an essential task in the daily work of a Kubernetes administrator. Touching on external...