Kubernetes Hands-on : Introduction

This hands-on session introduces participants to Kubernetes, the industry-standard platform for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. The workshop focuses on core concepts, architecture, and practical deployment methods suitable for engineers working with both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Instructors

Mohammed Ibrahim Oshari
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-ibrahim-448905115/

Omar Aladdin alhaj Ahmad
https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-aladdin/

Level:

Basic to Intermediate — open to anyone interested in Kubernetes.

Topics Covered

- What is Kubernetes?
An introduction to container orchestration, Kubernetes use cases, and why it has become essential for modern infrastructure management.

- Core Components of Kubernetes (k8s)
Understanding the architecture:

Nodes
Pods
Deployments
Services
etcd
Control Plane components (API server, scheduler, controller manager)
Add-ons and networking basics

- On-Premises vs Cloud Kubernetes
Comparison of running Kubernetes clusters on your own infrastructure versus managed services:

Operational complexity
Cost considerations
Scalability and availability
Popular cloud offerings (EKS, GKE, AKS)

- Deployment Methods
A practical look at how to deploy Kubernetes clusters:

Minikube / kind (local)
kubeadm
Managed cloud clusters
GitOps-based deployment workflows
Basic application deployment on k8s during the hands-on lab