Summary


In this module, you learned:

Volumes and Data

Introducing Volumes:
Introduction to volumes in Kubernetes, providing a mechanism for data persistence beyond the lifespan of individual containers.

Volume Spec:
Detailed examination of the specifications for volumes, outlining the parameters and configurations available.

Volume Types:
Exploration of different volume types available in Kubernetes, catering to various storage and data management requirements.

Config Maps:
Understanding Config Maps, a Kubernetes resource for storing configuration data in key-value pairs.

Persistent Volumes and Claims:
Introduction to persistent volumes and claims, enabling the persistent storage of data across pod restarts and rescheduling.

Persistent Volume:
In-depth exploration of persistent volumes, representing a piece of networked storage in the cluster.

Persistent Volume Claim:
Understanding persistent volume claims, which act as requests for storage resources in the cluster.

Dynamic Provisioning:
Overview of dynamic provisioning, allowing for on-demand creation of storage resources in response to persistent volume claims.

Secrets:
Introduction to Secrets in Kubernetes, providing a secure way to store sensitive information.

Using Secrets via Environment Variables:
Practical implementation of using secrets via environment variables, ensuring secure access to sensitive data.

Mounting Secrets as Volumes:
Exploration of the process of mounting secrets as volumes, enabling secure storage and retrieval within pods.

Lab - Create a ConfigMap:
Hands-on lab guiding you through the creation of a ConfigMap, reinforcing understanding through practical exercises.

Lab - Sensitive Data with Secret:
Practical exercises in managing sensitive data using Secrets, enhancing hands-on experience in Kubernetes.

Lab - Creating a Persistent NFS Volume (PV):
Hands-on lab providing step-by-step instructions for creating a persistent NFS volume, ensuring data persistence.

Lab - Creating a Persistent Volume Claim (PVC):
Practical exercises in creating a persistent volume claim, demonstrating the process of requesting storage resources.

Lab - Deploy Storage Class type NFS:
Hands-on lab guiding you through the deployment of a storage class of type NFS, contributing to dynamic provisioning.

Quiz - Quiz:
Evaluation quizzes covering key concepts learned in the module, reinforcing understanding through assessment.