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Why Kubernetes is the Platform of Choice for Artificial Intelligence
This report explores Kubernetes' role in AI, analyzing its capabilities in managing AI workloads, its benefits over traditional infrastructure and its unique features that make it the platform of choice for AI.
A Working Kubevirt Tutorial
This post provides a step-by-step tutorial on manually adding KubeVirt to Kubernetes. It includes instructions on installing Kubernetes, KubeVirt base components, and creating and managing virtual machines. The tutorial also covers additional features such as console access, SSH login and VNC connection to the virtual machines.
Kubernetes Experience Lab with Spectro Cloud
Deploy a Kubernetes cluster on vSphere with SpectroCloud Palette in this hands-on lab. Learn to integrate, automate, and manage container orchestration in a virtualized environment, empowering IT professionals to modernize enterprise workloads with streamlined deployment techniques.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes, the industry-standard container orchestration platform, has transformed the landscape of application deployment and management. Embark on an immersive learning journey with this comprehensive Learning Path, unlocking the full potential of Kubernetes.
Kubernetes
The Kubernetes Learning Series offers a comprehensive exploration of Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The series guides participants through various aspects of Kubernetes, including architecture, key components, and deployment strategies.
It covers how to create, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters, along with understanding networking and storage within Kubernetes environments. Throughout the series, hands-on exercises and practical examples enable learners to gain proficiency in using Kubernetes effectively.
By the end of the series, participants acquire the skills necessary to deploy and maintain applications using Kubernetes, empowering them to build resilient, scalable, and easily managed containerized infrastructures for modern software development and deployment.
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Beyond the Booth: Transforming IT Infrastructure with WWT and Spectro Cloud Partnership
Join Steve Younger from WWT and Tommy Scherer from Spectro Cloud as they delve into the partnership between WWT and Spectro Cloud. Learn how Spectro Cloud's Kubernetes platform simplifies deployment and enhances operations across cloud infrastructures, data centers, and tactical edges. Additionally, discover the resources WWT offers to facilitate the transition to Kubernetes across various sectors.
Cilium Basics
The Cilium Basics Lab offers a hands-on introduction to Cilium, focusing on its integration with Kubernetes for enhanced networking, security, and observability. Participants will deploy and configure a Kubernetes cluster with OpenShift using Cilium as the CNI(Container Network Interface), across a multi-node cluster, gaining practical experience in managing network policies. Ideal for developers and IT professionals seeking foundational skills in container segmentation utilizing Cilium.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Protection of Kubernetes Containers with VEEAM
Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Protection of Kurbernetes Containers with VEEAM learning paths. This lab focuses on navigating the Veeam Kasten interface, creating a backup policy and restoring an application. Participants will also be introduced to blueprints and transform sets, providing a comprehensive understanding of protection strategies for Kubernetes environments. This lab aims to equip IT professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to manage and optimize Kubernetes container protection in real-world settings, emphasizing best practices and avoiding common pitfalls.
Part 4- Bridging Kubernetes, Cilium & eBPF to Networking Concepts for Network Engineers
As cloud-native technologies continue to converge with traditional networking in the data center and enterprise, understanding how Kubernetes, Cilium and eBPF work is crucial for network engineers. Hybrid mesh firewalls are the latest trend, and distributed firewalls (like Cisco's Hypershield) are emerging in the market.
Part 3- Bridging Kubernetes, Cilium & eBPF to Networking Concepts for Network Engineers
As cloud-native technologies continue to converge with traditional networking in the data center and enterprise, understanding how Kubernetes, Cilium and eBPF work is crucial for network engineers. Hybrid mesh firewalls are the latest trend, and distributed firewalls (like Cisco's Hypershield) are emerging in the market.
Part 2- Bridging Kubernetes, Cilium & eBPF to Networking Concepts for Network Engineers
As cloud-native technologies continue to converge with traditional networking in the data center and enterprise, understanding how Kubernetes, Cilium and eBPF works is crucial for network engineers. With hybrid mesh firewalls being the latest trend, and distributed firewalls (like Cisco's Hypershield) emerging in the market. Understanding how Kubernetes transforms traditional IP networking concepts into a dynamic, software-defined environment is crucial. This article demystifies Kubernetes security, making it accessible for network engineers familiar with ACLs and VLANs. You may think this doesn't apply to you, but if you're planning a firewall refresh anytime soon, then these concepts will need to be part of your vernacular going forward.
Part 1- Bridging Kubernetes, Cilium, & eBPF to Networking Concepts for Network Engineers
As cloud-native technologies continue to converge with traditional networking in the data center and enterprise, understanding how Kubernetes, Cilium and eBPF work is crucial for network engineers. Hybrid mesh firewalls are the latest trend, and distributed firewalls (like Cisco's Hypershield) are emerging in the market.
Kubernetes Experience Lab with Spectro Cloud
Deploy a Kubernetes cluster on vSphere with SpectroCloud Palette in this hands-on lab. Learn to integrate, automate, and manage container orchestration in a virtualized environment, empowering IT professionals to modernize enterprise workloads with streamlined deployment techniques.
Exploring Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes
This lab introduces Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes, guiding learners through its interface, backup policy creation, and application restoration. Additionally, it explores blueprints and transform sets, equipping users with essential skills for efficient Kubernetes data management.
Kubernetes Configuration Fundamentals
Welcome to the Kubernetes Configuration Fundamentals Lab. This is the third lab that is part of a series of labs presented through the Kubernetes Fundamentals Learning Path. This lab will focus on the configuration fundamentals of Kubernetes as it relates to engineers deploying workloads onto an existing Kubernetes cluster.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes, the industry-standard container orchestration platform, has transformed the landscape of application deployment and management. Embark on an immersive learning journey with this comprehensive Learning Path, unlocking the full potential of Kubernetes.
Kubernetes
The Kubernetes Learning Series offers a comprehensive exploration of Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The series guides participants through various aspects of Kubernetes, including architecture, key components, and deployment strategies.
It covers how to create, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters, along with understanding networking and storage within Kubernetes environments. Throughout the series, hands-on exercises and practical examples enable learners to gain proficiency in using Kubernetes effectively.
By the end of the series, participants acquire the skills necessary to deploy and maintain applications using Kubernetes, empowering them to build resilient, scalable, and easily managed containerized infrastructures for modern software development and deployment.
Kubernetes Helm Introduction
Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, making it easy to install, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.
Helm offers a number of advantages over traditional methods of installing and deploying applications on Kubernetes, including:
Speed and simplicity: Helm charts can be used to install and deploy applications to Kubernetes with a single command. This on-demand lab will teach you how to use Kubernetes Helm to install and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters. You will learn about Helm charts, repositories, releases, upgrades, and rollbacks. By the end of the lab, you will be able to use Helm to install and deploy any application to Kubernetes with ease.
Why should you launch this on-demand lab?
High demand: There is a high demand for skills in Kubernetes Helm, as it is becoming increasingly popular for installing and managing applications on Kubernetes clusters.
Relevance: This lab is relevant to a wide range of professionals, including DevOps engineers, software engineers, and system administrators.
Flexibility: The lab is on-demand, so learners can complete it at their own pace and convenience.
Comprehensive: The lab covers all aspects of using Kubernetes Helm, from installing charts to managing releases.
Practical: The lab is hands-on, so learners will gain practical experience in using Kubernetes Helm.
Launching this on-demand lab will provide learners with the skills they need to use Kubernetes Helm to install and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters. This will make them more valuable to their employers and give them a competitive advantage in the job market.
Kubernetes Helm Chart Development
Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, making it easy to install, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters. Helm charts are packages of Kubernetes resources that can be used to install and manage complex applications with a single command.
Helm offers a number of advantages over traditional methods of installing and deploying applications on Kubernetes, including:
Speed and simplicity: Helm charts can be used to install and deploy applications to Kubernetes with a single command. This can save a significant amount of time and effort, especially for complex applications.
Consistency: Helm charts ensure that applications are installed and deployed in a consistent manner, reducing the risk of errors.
Version control: Helm charts can be version controlled, making it easy to track changes to applications and roll back to previous versions if necessary.
Launching this on-demand lab will provide learners with the skills they need to develop their own Helm packages in order to provide their teams with self-service functionality.
Kubernetes Compute Fundamentals
Welcome to the Kubernetes Compute Fundamentals Lab. This is the first lab that is part of a series of labs presented through the Kubernetes Fundamentals Learning Path. This lab will focus on the compute fundamentals of Kubernetes as it relates to engineers deploying workloads onto an existing Kubernetes cluster.
Kubernetes Network Fundamentals
Welcome to the Kubernetes Network Fundamentals Lab. This is the second lab that is part of a series of labs presented through the Kubernetes Fundamentals Learning Path. This lab will focus on the network fundamentals of Kubernetes as it relates to engineers deploying workloads onto an existing Kubernetes cluster.
Kubernetes Storage Fundamentals
Welcome to the Kubernetes Storage Fundamentals Lab. This is the fourth lab that is part of a series of labs presented through the Kubernetes Fundamentals Learning Path. This lab will focus on the storage fundamentals of Kubernetes as it relates to engineers deploying workloads onto an existing Kubernetes cluster.
Simplifying Kubernetes with Spectro Cloud's Palette
This article explores how Palette transforms the Kubernetes experience by offering streamlined deployments, profile-based customization and seamless support across multicloud, hybrid and edge environments. This makes it the perfect solution for enterprises looking to modernize their infrastructure.
The NetApp and NVIDIA Infrastructure Stack
Welcome to part 1 of the videos series about the RAG Lab Infrastructure built in collaboration with NetApp, NVIDIA, and World Wide Technology. This video series will take you behind the scenes of this state-of-the-art lab environment inside the AI Proving Ground from WWT, powered by the Advanced Technology Center.
A Working Kubevirt Tutorial
This post provides a step-by-step tutorial on manually adding KubeVirt to Kubernetes. It includes instructions on installing Kubernetes, KubeVirt base components, and creating and managing virtual machines. The tutorial also covers additional features such as console access, SSH login and VNC connection to the virtual machines.