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Kubernetes the Hard Way – Learn Kubernetes by building it from the ground up, just like in the early days!

Peter Rossbach
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Learn Kubernetes from the ground up by building a cluster manually - no scripts, no shortcuts. Follow the path pioneered by Kelsey Hightower to gain a deep understanding of every core component.

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About This Course

Kelsey's goal wasn’t to make production clusters harder—it was to make Kubernetes knowledge more accessible and real.

“You can't operate what you don't understand.” – Kelsey Hightower

This project is about:

  • Demystifying Kubernetes: Exposing how all components communicate and operate
  • Empowering operators and developers: Building skills for real-world
  • Creating confidence: Understanding Kubernetes components basics
  • Add Core AddOns: Gain a solid understanding of essential Kubernetes core addons.
  • Begin Your Day 2 Operations Journey: Practice handling crashes and improvements to build your operational skills.

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