Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of VMware PKS Features and Architecture
- Integration with Kubernetes (K8S).
- Details on the PKS API, deployment, monitoring, and self-service features.
Installing PKS Components and Tools
- Creating a centralized management VM.
- Utilizing command-line tools.
Configuring NSX-T Networking
- Network deployment topologies supported by PKS.
- Setting up NSX-T components.
Deploying with Ops Manager and BOSH
- Configuration of vSphere Datastores.
- Defining networks to deploy PKS Management VMs.
Setting up the PKS Control Plane
- Provisioning and managing K8S clusters via the frontend API.
- Applying NSX-T configurations.
Using K8S Cluster as an Operator
- PKS/K8S cluster deployment.
- Application deployment strategies.
- Decommissioning K8S clusters.
Integrating with VMware Harbor
- Harbor configurations.
- Harbor VM deployment.
Maintaining and Monitoring PKS for Operators
- Logging components.
- Infrastructure monitoring using vROps.
- Application monitoring using Wavefront.
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of Kubernetes.
- Experience with cloud computing concepts.
Audience
- System administrators.
- System engineers.
- Developers.
Testimonials (1)
The training session was highly intensive and exceptionally well-structured. Eric provided us with comprehensive materials and practical labs featuring real-world examples, greatly enhancing our learning experience. We adhered closely to the planned schedule and efficiently skipped sections irrelevant to our interests. Eric demonstrated a high level of professionalism and extensive expertise, addressing all our questions thoroughly and effectively. Thank you very much for organizing this valuable training.
