Cks

Abstract

1. Introduction

The SRE Learning Platform is an open-source hub designed to help IT engineers effectively prepare for the CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), and LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator) exams. Additionally, this platform offers invaluable hands-on experience with AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), equipping users with practical insights for real-world applications. Whether you're aiming to validate your skills, boost your career prospects in Kubernetes administration, security, application development, or delve into AWS EKS, this platform provides hands-on labs, practice tests, and expert guidance to ensure certification success.

Master Kubernetes concepts, gain practical experience, and excel in the CKA, CKS, and CKAD exams with the SRE Learning Platform.

2. Objective

Open-source Platform for learning kubernetes and aws eks and preparation for for Certified Kubernetes exams (CKA ,CKS , CKAD, ICA)

This project demonstrates how HCL, AWS, Terraform can be applied to a real-world Blockchain & Cloud Computing problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Terraform CLI
• Cloud provider account (e.g. AWS) with CLI configured
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/ViktorUJ/cks.git
cd cks

1. GNU Make >= 4.2.1
2. terrafrom >= v1.6.6
3. terragrunt >= v0.54.8
4. jq >= 1.6
5. aws IAM user + Access key (or IAM role ) with Admin privilege for VPC, EC2, IAM, EKS
6. AWS CLI > 2.2.30
7. aws profile
8. Makefile - File contains scenarios for launching hands-on labs and mock exams.

k8s version  : [ 1.21 , 1.34 ]   https://kubernetes.io/releases/
Rintime :
    docker                   [1.21 , 1.23]
    cri-o                    [1.21 , 1.29]
    containerd               [1.21 , 1.33]   # cks, cka  default 1.33
    containerd_gvizor        [1.21 , 1.33]
OS for nodes  :
   ubuntu  :  20.04 LTS  ,  22.04 LTS   # cks default  22.04 LTS
CNI :  calico ,culium

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
• Deploy to a public test network or cloud free tier
• Add monitoring and cost alerts

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Why does this problem need a blockchain or cloud-native design?
2. Explain the smart contract / infrastructure components and how they interact.
3. How are gas costs or cloud costs kept under control?
4. How is the system secured (keys, IAM, access control)?
5. How would the solution scale to many more users?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by ViktorUJ and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.