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Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training

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K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution designed for edge computing, IoT, and resource-constrained environments. It simplifies deployment and management while maintaining full Kubernetes compatibility for running containerized applications at the edge.

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What is Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training about?

This course introduces Kubernetes on the edge using K3s, a lightweight version of Kubernetes designed for edge computing and resource-constrained environments. Participants will learn how K3s makes it easier to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications on edge devices, IoT devices, and remote locations. The course covers the benefits, setup, and management of K3s clusters on edge environments, along with practical use cases for running Kubernetes on edge nodes

What are the objectives of Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training ?

  • Understand the architecture and use cases of Kubernetes on edge with K3s.
  • Set up and configure a K3s cluster on edge devices.
  • Deploy containerized applications on K3s clusters.
  • Manage and scale applications on resource-constrained edge devices.
  • Implement security, monitoring, and networking solutions on K3s clusters.
  • Understand the integration of K3s with IoT devices and edge computing environments.

Who is Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training for?

  • Developers and DevOps engineers interested in edge computing and IoT deployments.
  • System administrators and engineers who want to manage Kubernetes clusters on edge devices.
  • IT professionals exploring lightweight Kubernetes deployments for remote or resourcelimited environments.
  • Anyone looking to use Kubernetes for container orchestration at the edge. 

What are the prerequisites for Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training?

Basic understanding of Kubernetes and containerization (preferably with knowledge of standard Kubernetes setup).

Available Training Modes

Live Online Training

3 Days

Self-Paced Training

30 Hours

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  • Understanding edge computing and its importance.
  • Overview of Kubernetes in edge environments.
  • What is K3s and how is it different from standard Kubernetes?
  • Benefits of using K3s in IoT and edge devices: Low resource requirements, easy setup, and high scalability.
  • Preparing your edge devices for K3s installation.
  • Installing K3s on edge devices and remote nodes.
  • Setting up a K3s multi-node cluster (Master and Worker nodes).
  • Using K3s for resource-constrained environments (IoT devices, Raspberry Pi, ARM-based devices).
  • Verifying the installation and checking cluster health.
  • Understanding K3s components: K3s server, agent, and lightweight nature.
  • K3s architecture: How it scales on edge devices.
  • Working with kubectl in K3s and managing cluster resources.
  • Managing pods, deployments, and services in K3s.
  • Creating and managing Kubernetes deployments and services on K3s.
  • Handling containerized applications on edge clusters.
  • Deploying multi-container applications and scaling them on K3s.
  • Using Helm to manage applications and charts on K3s clusters.
  • Configuring networking for K3s clusters on edge devices.
  • Network policies and service discovery in K3s.
  • Securing communication in a K3s cluster: TLS, RBAC, and secrets management.
  • Handling security at the edge with Kubernetes network policies.
  • Setting up monitoring tools in a K3s environment: Prometheus, Grafana.
  • Collecting logs from edge devices using the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or Fluentd.
  • Monitoring resource usage (CPU, memory, disk) on edge devices with K3s.
  • Troubleshooting common issues in K3s edge environments.
  • Handling persistent storage in K3s with edge devices.
  • Configuring persistent volumes and storage classes in a K3s cluster.
  • Deploying stateful applications on edge devices with K3s.
  • Integration with edge storage solutions (NFS, block storage).

Who is the instructor for this training?

The trainer for this Introduction to Kubernetes on edge with K3s Training has extensive experience in this domain, including years of experience training & mentoring professionals.

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