Kubernetes for Jobseekers


Book Description

Get Tips to Answer the Most Frequently Asked Kubernetes Interview Questions to Ace Your Interview KEY FEATURES ● Gain hands-on experience working with both basic and advanced concepts of Kubernetes, the industry-leading container orchestration system, to proficiently deploy and manage your containers. ● Demystifies the complexities of Kubernetes making it accessible to anyone who is interested in IT. ● Learn how to handle challenges and overcome them while implementing Kubernetes. DESCRIPTION Looking to land a job as a Kubernetes administrator, developer, or maintainer? Our book has got you covered! With clear explanations and practical examples, you'll learn everything you need to know about Kubernetes and ace your interview with confidence. Kubernetes has become the de facto for container orchestration. The explosion in the use of Kubernetes has created a massive demand for Kubernetes administrators, developers, and maintainers. The purpose of this book is to explain the concepts of Kubernetes along with practical examples so that a job seeker can answer interview questions about Kubernetes with confidence. The book starts with the importance of DevOps culture and showing you with examples of how you can incorporate it at the work. Next we cover all the essential Kubernetes components, including Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, Services, Ingress Controllers, and PersistentVolumes. The book then deep dives into Docker containers and explains how Kubernetes orchestration helps to scale your containers. It explores multiple ways of launching your Kubernetes cluster and deploying Kubernetes services. To wards the end, the book will help you to review Kubernetes’ capabilities and implementation differences in public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Plus, we'll show you the best tips and tools for optimizing performance. And, finally, you'll discover various tools for managing apps at scale. By the end of the book, you will be able to answer the most commonly asked questions in a Kubernetes interview. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Work with Kubernetes services in networking, storage, application /node management, and GitOps. ● Explore tools for monitoring and tuning Kubernetes performance. ● Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot issues in Pods, Services, and Ingress. ● Use tools to create multi-environment Kubernetes deployments. ● Work with various Kubernetes tools, extensions, and plug-ins. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone who wants to be a DevOps/SRE/Kubernetes engineer should buy this book. It is also for professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how Kubernetes works. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Kubernetes/SRE/DevOps Career Map 2. Kubernetes Adoption in the Industry 3. Introduction to DevOps/SRE Culture 4. Operating System Fundamentals 5. Containers/Docker 6. Kubernetes Basics 7. Kubernetes Deployment 8. Kubernetes Services 9. Section Summary and Interview Questions and Answers 10. Kubernetes on Various Platforms 11. Kubernetes Performance Optimizations 12. Kubernetes Troubleshooting Tips 13. Kubernetes Tools and Extensions 14. Kubernetes Plugins 15. Kubernetes Questions




PostgreSQL for Jobseekers


Book Description

A practical guide that will help you learn and leverage PostgreSQL's core features KEY FEATURES ● Acquire in-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL's key capabilities and gain a comprehensive understanding of its inner workings. ● Discover the art of extending PostgreSQL's core features and effectively troubleshooting any challenges that may arise. ● Explore the vibrant community and open-source ecosystem that forms the foundation of PostgreSQL's development and innovation. DESCRIPTION PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used in the industry. If you are seeking to acquire knowledge about PostgreSQL, this book is for you. This comprehensive book provides you with a solid foundation in working with PostgreSQL, a popular open-source database management system. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, allowing you to successfully install and configure PostgreSQL across various platforms and methods. By delving into the internal components that constitute a PostgreSQL service and their interplay, you will gain a deep understanding of how these elements collaborate to deliver a robust and dependable solution. From comprehending the process model and shared memory to mastering query execution and optimization, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge of PostgreSQL's internal workings. Furthermore, the book explores essential tasks performed by a database administrator (DBA), including backup and restore operations, security measures, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques. Lastly, it explores widely used extensions and compatible tools that can enhance the functionality of PostgreSQL. Upon completing this book, you will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the internal components that comprise a PostgreSQL service and their collaborative dynamics, resulting in a reliable and robust solution. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Gain proficiency in installing and preparing PostgreSQL for various methods and platforms. ● Develop a solid understanding of the internal components of a PostgreSQL service and their collaborative dynamics to deliver a comprehensive solution. ● Acquire knowledge about essential tasks performed by PostgreSQL DBAs, including backup/restore operations, security measures, tuning, and troubleshooting. ● Explore popular extensions and compatible tools that can expand and enhance the capabilities of PostgreSQL. ● Discover the PostgreSQL Community and learn how to actively contribute to the project's development and growth. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is highly recommended for Entry Level Database Administrators, as it provides a suitable starting point for their journey. It assumes some prior knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS) to ensure a smooth learning experience. Additionally, senior or experienced developers will find value in this book, particularly in gaining insights into the latest features incorporated in the most recent version of the DB, enhancing their understanding and proficiency in its use. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Opensource Database - PostgreSQL 2. Getting PostgreSQL to work 3. Modern Options to get PostgreSQL 4. Global Objects in PostgreSQL 5. Architecture of PostgreSQL 6. PostgreSQL Internals 7. Backup and Restore in PostgreSQL 8. Replicating Data 9. Security and Access Control 10. Most used Extensions/Tools 11. Basic Database Objects 12. Advance Database Objects 13. Performance Tuning 14. Troubleshooting 15. Contributing to PostgreSQL Community




Golang for Jobseekers


Book Description

A comprehensive guide to mastering Golang and boosting your career prospects KEY FEATURES ● Gain a solid foundation in Golang application development, covering essential concepts and techniques. ● Explore the complete lifecycle of Golang applications, from development to successful deployment in production environments. ● Get a roadmap for further learning and skill enhancement after mastering the concepts in the book. DESCRIPTION Golang holds significance because of its emphasis on simplicity, readability, impressive performance, and built-in support for concurrency. If you want to elevate your Golang programming skills and become a more proficient developer, then this book is for you. “Golang for Jobseekers” starts by providing a comprehensive introduction to Go, covering its syntax, fundamental concepts, and unique features that make it an efficient language for development. It delves deeply into data structures and algorithms, equipping you with techniques to optimize your code and solve complex problems with elegance and speed. Furthermore, the book explores the art of building robust RESTful API applications in Go. It teaches you industry best practices and architectural patterns for creating scalable, secure, and maintainable APIs. The book then takes you through a step-by-step journey from development to production, demonstrating how to deploy Go applications in different environments, ranging from virtual machines to containers on Kubernetes. Lastly, it helps you understand essential concepts like monitoring and logging, enabling you to ensure the performance and health of your applications in real-world scenarios. By the end of the book, you will be equipped to confidently showcase your expertise during interviews, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Gain proficiency in data structures and algorithms using Golang. ● Learn how to develop a RESTful API application using Golang. ● Acquire the knowledge and skills required to deploy an application to a virtual machine. ● Explore the process of deploying an application in a containerized environment. ● Understand the essential concepts and practices for making applications "production ready”. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Ideal for newcomers to the industry, this book explores the entire journey of application development, from concept to production-ready deployment. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Understanding Golang and its Potential 2. Golang Fundamentals 3. Exploring Data Structures 4. Understanding Algorithms 5. Getting Comfortable with Go Proverbs 6. Building REST APIs 7. Testing in Golang 8. Deploying a Golang Application in a Virtual Machine 9. Deploying a Containerized Golang Application 10. Microservices with Golang Applications 11. Introduction to Monitoring and Logging 12. Adding Concurrency in Golang Application 13. What is Next?




ASP.NET Core for Jobseekers


Book Description

Learn to develop secure, optimized, well-designed web applications in ASP.NET Core and get ready for job interviews. KEY FEATURES ● Simplified demonstration of ASP.NET Core UI and service development, with expert-led implementation. ● In-depth coverage on async programming, application security, and performance optimization. ● Interview guide with extensive questions based on concepts and techniques around application development. DESCRIPTION ASP.NET Core for JobSeekers is a practical resource for application developers and web developers who want to advance their careers. This book teaches you how to use ASP.NET Core to create web applications without a prior understanding of web application development. We develop our first web application and demonstrate how to execute, debug, and deploy them using ASP.NET Core. We'll start by creating our first web pages with the Razor and then create a simple phonebook application. Next, you will be exposed to the MVC design pattern and explore the simplicity of developing web pages using Razor. Moving on, you learn to construct and consume restful services with ASP.NET Core. Concepts and techniques include async/await pattern, middlewares, programming a pipeline, redirecting requests, and intercepting requests and responses. This book also houses dependency injection techniques, action filters, accessing data using Entity Framework Core, and proven approaches for creating databases. Toward the end, you'll learn about some of the most important components, such as improving performance, choosing the right architecture for an application program, and answering a slew of interview questions about ASP.NET Core and application development. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn to set up the application development environment around ASP.NET Core and other frameworks. ● Expert tips for debugging and deploying ASP.NET Core projects. ● Create UI applications with Razor and service APIs. ● Workaround middleware and filters for programming the ASP.NET Core pipeline. ● Create asynchronous programming code and configure dependency injection services. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR If you're interested in building cross-platform, web, and cloud-native apps, you must learn ASP.NET Core and start building your programs. Readers should have basic knowledge of HTML and C#. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core 2. Setting Up the Development Environment 3. Running, Debugging, and Deploying ASP.NET Core Applications 4. Introduction to HTTP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 5. Developing ASP.NET Core web applications with Razor 6. Developing Restful services with ASP.NET Core 7. Async/await pattern and middleware in ASP.NET Core 8. Dependency injection and action filters in ASP.NET Core 9. State Management in ASP.NET Core 10. Introducing Accessing Data with ASP.NET Core 11. Optimizing ASP.NET Core Applications 12. Securing ASP.NET Core Applications 13. Introducing Software Architectures 14. Landing a job




Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Study Guide


Book Description

The ability to administer and monitor a Kubernetes cluster is in high demand today. To meet this need, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation developed a certification exam to establish an administrator's credibility and value in the job market to confidently work in a Kubernetes environment. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification exam is different from the typical multiple-choice format of other professional certifications. Instead, the CKA is a performance-based exam that requires deep knowledge of the tasks under immense time pressure. This study guide walks you through all the topics covered to fully prepare you for the exam. Author Benjamin Muschko also shares his personal experience with preparing for all aspects of the exam. Learn when and how to apply Kubernetes concepts to administer and troubleshoot a production-grade cluster Understand the objectives, abilities, and tips and tricks needed to pass the CKA exam Explore the ins and outs of the kubectl command-line tool Demonstrate competency to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator Solve real-world Kubernetes problems in a hands-on command-line environment Effectively navigate and solve questions during the CKA exam




Docker: Up and Running


Book Description

A hands-on guide that will help you compose, package, deploy, and manage applications with ease KEY FEATURES ● Get familiar and work with key components of Docker. ● Learn how to automate CI/CD pipeline using Docker and Jenkins. ● Uncover the top Docker interview questions to crack your next interview. DESCRIPTION Containers are one of the disruptive technologies in IT that have fundamentally changed how software is build, shipped, and run today. If you want to pursue a career as a Software engineer or a DevOps professional, then this book is for you. The book starts by introducing Docker and teaches you how to write and run commands in Docker. The book then explains how to create Docker files, images, and containers, and while doing so, you get a stronghold of Docker tools like Docker Images, Dockerfiles, and Docker Compose. The book will also help you learn how to work with existing container images and how to build, test, and ship your containers containing your applications. Furthermore, the book will help you to deploy and run your containerized applications on Kubernetes and in the cloud. By the end of the book, you will be able to build and deploy enterprise applications with ease. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn how to test and debug containerized applications. ● Understand how container orchestration works in Kubernetes. ● Monitor your Docker container's log using Prometheus and Grafana. ● Deploy, update, and scale applications into a Kubernetes cluster using different strategies. ● Learn how to use Snyk to scan vulnerabilities in Docker. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for System administrators, Software engineers, DevOps aspirants, Application engineers, and Application developers. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Explaining Containers and their Benefits 2. Setting Up Your Environment 3. Getting Familiar with Containers 4. Using Existing Docker Images 5. Creating Your Own Docker Image 6. Demystifying Container Networking 7. Managing Complex Apps with Docker Compose 8. Testing and Debugging Containerized Applications 9. Establishing an Automated Build Pipeline 10. Orchestrating Containers 11. Leveraging Docker Logs to Provide Insight into Your Apps 12. Enabling Zero Downtime Deployments 13. Securing Containers




Machine Learning Interviews


Book Description

As tech products become more prevalent today, the demand for machine learning professionals continues to grow. But the responsibilities and skill sets required of ML professionals still vary drastically from company to company, making the interview process difficult to predict. In this guide, data science leader Susan Shu Chang shows you how to tackle the ML hiring process. Having served as principal data scientist in several companies, Chang has considerable experience as both ML interviewer and interviewee. She'll take you through the highly selective recruitment process by sharing hard-won lessons she learned along the way. You'll quickly understand how to successfully navigate your way through typical ML interviews. This guide shows you how to: Explore various machine learning roles, including ML engineer, applied scientist, data scientist, and other positions Assess your interests and skills before deciding which ML role(s) to pursue Evaluate your current skills and close any gaps that may prevent you from succeeding in the interview process Acquire the skill set necessary for each machine learning role Ace ML interview topics, including coding assessments, statistics and machine learning theory, and behavioral questions Prepare for interviews in statistics and machine learning theory by studying common interview questions




Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Study Guide


Book Description

Developers with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and monitor applications in Kubernetes are in high demand today. To meet this need, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation created a certification exam to establish a developer's credibility and value in the job market to work in a Kubernetes environment. The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam is different from the typical multiple-choice format of other certifications. Instead, the CKAD is a performance-based exam that requires deep knowledge of the tasks under immense time pressure. This study guide walks you through all the topics you need to fully prepare for the exam. Author Benjamin Muschko also shares his personal experience with preparing for all aspects of the exam. Learn when and how to apply Kubernetes concepts to manage an application Understand the objectives, abilities, tips, and tricks needed to pass the CKAD exam Explore the ins and outs of the kubectl command-line tool Demonstrate competency for performing the responsibilities of a Kubernetes application developer Solve real-world Kubernetes problems in a hands-on command-line environment Navigate and solve questions during the CKAD exam




CyberSecurity 101 - Fundamentals for Junior Engineers and Job Seekers


Book Description

Fundamentals, Networking, Threats, Attacks, Systems and many more - How to Prepare and Succeed. This book is a comprehensive guide to answering core cybersecurity questions that may arise during job interviews for a cybersecurity engineer or consultant position. It covers essential concepts and terminology expected to be known and understood by candidates, helping them become more confident in describing and demonstrating their knowledge during interviews. With this book, readers can verify their knowledge before their interview, identify areas they need to strengthen, and gain a solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including networking, security systems, operating systems, attacks, threats, and certifications, among others. If you are aspiring to enter the field of cybersecurity, I encourage you to explore the book and gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals. Refresh your knowledge, practice with labs, and equip yourself with the necessary skills to secure a job in this field or become a better engineer. For companies, this book can serve as a valuable guide to provide to newly hired employees, helping them get started in their roles with a solid foundation of knowledge.




Kubernetes Patterns


Book Description

The way developers design, build, and run software has changed significantly with the evolution of microservices and containers. These modern architectures use new primitives that require a different set of practices than most developers, tech leads, and architects are accustomed to. With this focused guide, Bilgin Ibryam and Roland Huß from Red Hat provide common reusable elements, patterns, principles, and practices for designing and implementing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. Each pattern includes a description of the problem and a proposed solution with Kubernetes specifics. Many patterns are also backed by concrete code examples. This book is ideal for developers already familiar with basic Kubernetes concepts who want to learn common cloud native patterns. You’ll learn about the following pattern categories: Foundational patterns cover the core principles and practices for building container-based cloud-native applications. Behavioral patterns explore finer-grained concepts for managing various types of container and platform interactions. Structural patterns help you organize containers within a pod, the atom of the Kubernetes platform. Configuration patterns provide insight into how application configurations can be handled in Kubernetes. Advanced patterns covers more advanced topics such as extending the platform with operators.