Operating Kubernetes on IBM Cloud

Issued by IBM

The badge earner demonstrates commitment to the success of deploying and operating a Kubernetes Cluster on IBM Cloud by completing three interactive, browser-based labs. This individual has proven a dedication to the technology and also an understanding of the framework, and its goals, which go beyond that of the average developer. The badge holder has adhered to common development practices and has proven an understanding of what makes Kubernetes successful on IBM Cloud.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Cloud
Containers
Docker
IBM Cloud
Kubernetes
LogDNA
Logging
Monitoring
Orchestration
PWID-B0370700
Scaling Apps
Sisdig
VM

Earning Criteria

To get started a user will be prompted to click "Launch Lab" button which will direct them to create a free IBM Cloud account (no credit card required) in order to access the free Kubernetes Cluster which is required to complete the 3 interactive labs. Once user has an IBM Cloud account, they will continue to the first lab which requires them to build a Docker image and deploy an application on Kubernetes in the IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service.
Complete second lab which will cover how to scaffold a starter application, deploy the application to the Kubernetes cluster, bind a custom domain, monitor the logs and health of the cluster, and then scale Kubernetes pods.
Complete third lab which will require a user to use LogDNA to access and analyze different types of logs, and Sysdig to gain operational visibility into the performance and health of their app and the cluster running it.
Pass the 20 question quiz upon completing the 3 interactive labs.
If you have questions about this content, please contact Jason Goode: jason.goode@ibm.com
Note: This badge is retired and no longer available.