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Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps

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Ultimate EKS Bootcamp by School of DevOps

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master EKS cluster setup, configuration, and management on AWS.

  • Deploy microservices and troubleshoot networking and scaling issues.

  • Implement persistent storage solutions with Elastic Block Store (EBS)

  • Utilize monitoring and autoscaling techniques for efficient Kubernetes management

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February 2026

Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), covering its core features and architecture. You will explore key components like the control plane and data plane, and see how top companies utilize EKS in real-world scenarios. This foundational knowledge will set the stage for building and managing Kubernetes clusters on AWS.

What's included

8 videos1 reading

In this module, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up an EKS cluster using eksctl. You’ll prepare the necessary environment by configuring tools and IAM roles, and then launch your cluster with full validation. By the end of this module, you'll have the skills to deploy and manage a fully functional EKS cluster.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into deploying microservices applications to your EKS cluster. You'll learn how to manage deployments using Kubernetes, address common deployment challenges, and ensure your applications scale efficiently. This hands-on experience will prepare you to deploy and troubleshoot microservices with confidence.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on configuring ingress within your EKS cluster using Application Load Balancers (ALB) and the Load Balancer Controller. You will learn how to define and validate ingress rules to manage traffic routing effectively. By the end of this module, you will be proficient in managing ingress for microservices on EKS.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to manage persistent storage in EKS using Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS). You will learn key concepts like PVs, PVCs, and the EBS CSI driver to provision and manage storage. Additionally, we will address common storage issues, ensuring your applications maintain high availability and reliability.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA) and how they integrate with Kubernetes for secure access to AWS services. You’ll learn to deploy applications that need AWS resource access and manage security using IRSA. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to implement secure access controls for your applications in EKS.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on monitoring and autoscaling in EKS. You will learn to implement robust monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana, and automate scaling of your EKS nodes and applications using Cluster Autoscaler, HPA, and VPA. This module ensures your EKS environment is efficient, responsive, and resilient under varying workloads.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

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