Deploying Containerized Workloads Using Google Cloud Kubernetes Engine

Dev & DevOps colleagues, the Deploying Containerized Workloads Using Google Cloud Kubernetes Engine program teaches you where GKE fits relative to other GCP compute options such as GCE VMs, App Engine, and Cloud Functions. You will understand fundamental building blocks in Kubernetes, such as pods, nodes and node pools, and how these relate to the fundamental building blocks of Docker, namely containers. Pods, ReplicaSets, and Deployments are core Kubernetes concepts, and you will understand each of these in detail. Next, you will discover how to create, manage, and scale clusters using the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA). You will also learn about StatefulSets and DaemonSets on the GKE. Finally, you will explore how to share states using volume abstractions, and field user requests using service and ingress objects. You will see how custom Docker images are built and placed in the Google Container Registry, and learn a new and advanced feature, binary authorization. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of the Google Kubernetes Engine needed to construct scalable clusters running Docker containers on the GCP. Gain high demand, marketable skills including: 1) Introducing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) -  Introducing Containers & Kubernetes, Clusters, Nodes, Node Pools, and Node Images, Pods, Kubernetes as an Orchestrator, Replication and Deployment, Services, Volume Abstractions, Load Balancers,  Ingress, StatefulSets and DaemonSets, Horizontal Pod Autoscaler, Pricing; 2) Creating and Administering GKE Clusters - Web Console: Creating a GKE Cluster, Deployments, Exposing a Service, Behind the Scenes Firewall Rules and the Load Balancer, Deleting the Service Deployment and the Cluster, gcloud: Creating a Regional Cluster, Creating and Updating Zonal Clusters, Configuring Custom Node Pools and Resizing Clusters, Using kubectl to Manage Deployments and Expose Services and Update Clusters Delete Services and Deployments, Configure a Horizontal Pod Autoscaler Using kubect, Scaling Clusters Using the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler 3m; 3) Deploying Containerized Workloads to GKE Clusters - Creating a Custom Docker Image, Registering a Custom Image with the Google Container Registry, Deploying a Custom Image and Exposing a Service, Creating and Configuring Ingress Objects, Working with Ingress Objects, Persistent Volume Claims, Deploying and Exposing Multiple Services, Exploring Services Pods Using kubectl, Binary Authorization, Create and Deploy a Custom Test Container, Enable Binary Authorization and Secure Cluster with a Policy,  Create a Note and Associate It with an Attestor, Generate and Associate a Public Key with the Attestor 4m and Deploy Signed Containers; and 4) Monitoring GKE Clusters Using Stackdriver - Monitoring Clusters Using Stackdriver and Prometheus, Enabling Stackdriver Kubernetes Monitoring, Stackdriver Kubernetes Monitoring, Configuring and Viewing Alerts and Prometheus Metrics on Stackdriver.

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Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA)

Colleagues,  the average salary for LFCAs is $103,077 according to ZipRecruiter. The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam demonstrates a user’s expertise and skills in fundamental information technology functions, especially in cloud computing. It is ideal for those getting started in an IT career as an administrator/engineer.The LFCA is a pre-professional certification intended for those new to the industry or considering starting an IT career as an administrator or engineer. This certification is ideal for users interested in advancing to the professional level through a demonstrated understanding of critical concepts for modern IT systems including cloud computing. LFCA will test candidates' knowledge of fundamental IT concepts including operating systems, software application installation and management, hardware installation, use of the command line and basic programming, basic networking functions, security best practices, and other related topics to validate their capability and preparedness for an entry-level IT position. Domains and Competencies address: 1) Linux Fundamentals (20%) , 2) System Administration Fundamentals (20%), 3) Cloud Computing Fundamentals (20%), 4) Security Fundamentals (16%), 5) DevOps Fundamentals (16%), and 6) Supporting Applications and Developers (8%). This program includes LFCA Certification Valid for 3 Years, 12 Month Exam Eligibility, Free Retake and Multiple Choice Certification Exam. 

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Top 3 JavaScript Developer programs for career growth

Colleagues, according to Indeed.com The average salary for a javascript developer is $113,323 per year in the United States based upon 367 salaries reported. Here are our training program recommendations. First, JavaScript Core Language - JavaScript is an interpreted programming language that conforms to the ECMAScript specification. JavaScript is high-level, often just-in-time compiled, and multi-paradigm. It has curly-bracket syntax, dynamic typing, prototype-based object-orientation, and first-class functions. In this path you will learn the basics of JavaScript as well as more advanced topics such as promises, asynchronous programming, proxies and reflection. Next, JavaScript Unit Testing - Why Test? - Manual Testing,,Automated Testing, The Test Suite, Tests As Documentation, Regression; Write Good Tests With Mocha - learn to use the Mocha framework and the Node.js assert library to write, automate, and organize tests in Javascript - install Mocha I, Install Mocha II, describe and it blocks, assert, Setup, Exercise, and Verify, Teardown, Hooks; Learn Test-Driven Development With Mocha - learners will practice test driven development to create their own JavaScript testing suite using Mocha.js. - Getting Into The Red I, Red To Green I, Refactor I, Getting into the Red II, Red to Green II, Refactor II and Edge Case.  And third, Expert JavaScript - learn to write elegant JS code with ES6 syntax for use in web apps, node backend, or lambdas. Get a deeper understanding of advanced concepts such as Promises, Async/Await, Apply/Call/Bind, and frequently used design patterns for writing performant, bug-free, and maintainable code. 

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Google Cloud Certification Training - Cloud Architect

Colleagues, Google Certified Professional Cloud Architects have an average salary of $169,029 based on the Global Knowledge IT Salary and Skills Report 2021. The Google Cloud Certification Training - Cloud Architect training is curated by top industry experts. It gives you a solid foundation to appear for the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam. Google Cloud training will enable you to design, develop, and manage a robust, secure, and highly available cloud-based solution for your organization's needs. This GCP certification course consists of demonstrations, assignments, MCQs, and certification projects to help you master the concepts. Gain knowledge of Cloud Platform and GCP, and working with GCP Services and Products. Acquire hands-on expertise creating a Free Google Cloud Platform Account and navigating to Google Cloud Platform: Services and Products. Training topics equip you with skills: 1) Cloud Computing, 2) Overview of Google Cloud Platform, 3) Useful Links and Documentation, 4) Google Cloud Platform Resource Overview : Compute, 5) Google Cloud Platform Resource Overview : Networking, 6) Google Cloud Platform Resource Overview : Storage, 7) Google Cloud Platform Resource Overview : Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, and 8) Google Cloud Platform Resource Overview: Tools and Operations.

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Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer (training)

Colleagues, according to ZipRecruiter, the 2022 average salary for a Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer is $114,166. Prepare for the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam through hands-on labs and lessons designed to build sought-after skills, including how to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud projects on Google Cloud Platform. Setting up a cloud solution environment, including projects and accounts, Managing billing configuration, Installing and configuring Command Line Interface, Planning and configuring a cloud solution (e.g., compute and storage, Deploying and implementing compute (including Google Kubernetes Engine), database, storage, and networking services, Using GCP Deployment Manager, Monitoring and logging to maximize the success of a cloud solution, and Managing Identity and Access Management (IAM). Build high-demand and marketable skills, including how to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud projects on Google Cloud Platform.

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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (prep training)

Colleagues, the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) program provides a full introduction to containers and Kubernetes; it then moves through the process of creating, managing, and storing applications. The title provides labs for working with the API using curl, as well as using NameSpace and managing pods. Learn how to manage deployments, services, ingress, and setting up storage; and you will get a full walkthrough of key troubleshooting scenarios. The course ends with a sample exam so you can practice before taking the real test. Topics include: 1) Getting Started," explains all you need to know before starting the real CKAD topics: 1) Containers - describing what Kubernetes is, and last, Kubernetes Deployment options and setting up a lab environment are discussed, 2) Kubernetes Essentials," teaches concepts that are extremely important for passing the CKAD exam including the Kubernetes API, 3) Building and Exposing Scalable Applications with ConfigMaps and troubleshooting, and 4) Finally, sample certification exams. 

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Full Stack JavaScript Developer

Colleagues, the Full Stack JavaScript Developer program will equip you with backend development and Node.js. There are quite a few technologies involved to build the backend of an application that’s enterprise ready - go through working with Node.js and the core modules available, writing TypeScript for developer error reduction, testing with Jasmine to introduce unit testing in a Test Driven Development environment, and working with Express as a framework for building APIs (Project: Image Processing API); Creating an API with PostgreSQL and Express This course covers the primary skills required for API development. Students will build a RESTful JSON API with Node and Postgres. Along the way, you will cover essential topics like databases and querying, API architecture, database migrations, REST, CRUD (Project: Build a Storefront Backend); Angular Fundamentals - In Angular Fundamentals, students will learn the most important and foundational skills for building Single Page Applications (SPAs); 4) Deployment Process - Being able to deploy your own application is a skill that is often overlooked by developers, thus making it a rare and valuable skill to have! By building an automated pipeline and scripts students will gain insights into the world of automated deployments that has been revolutionizing how fast companies are able to deliver features to their customers. 

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Linux and Open Source - Career Transformation Guide [2022 v2]

OSS Developers & SysAdmins, the new Linux and Open Source - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The Certification and Training programs are categorized by Linux Software Development, Linux Networking and Systems Administration, Linux Security, Containers and Git-GitHub. According to ZipRecruiter the average salary for a Linux Software Developer in 2022 is $135,949 (view below). And the average salary for Linux System Administrators in the US is $99,471 with a typical range of $79,204 and $112,193. in 2022 as reported by Salary.com. 

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Virtualization, Containers and Networking - Career Transformation Guide [2022 v2]

Colleagues, the new Virtualization, Containers and Networking - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential. - Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The Certification and Training programs are categorized by Virtualization, Containers and Networking. Leading vendors include Cisco, Citrix, Docker, Kubernetes (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), Oracle and IBM-Red Hat. The Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report includes three positions from the virtualization, containerization and networking domains among its Top 15 Certification list: Rank #10 - VCP-DVC - VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization ($132,947), Rank #13 - CCNP Enterprise - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise ($118,911), and Rank #14 - CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization  ($115,308).

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Software Development & Administration - Career Transformation Guide [2022 v2]

Developers, the new Software Development - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The guide covers C, Containers, Git and GitHub, Java, Mobile (iOS & Android), SQL and Web Development (front-end). There are separate guides for: 1) Python, R, TensorFlow and PyTorch and 2) Linux and Open Source. Glassdoor reports the average Software Developer salary across the US at $97,763. According to ZipRecruiter there are currently 779,726 Software Developer positions open in the US alone. In addition to “language and toolset-specific” demand and corresponding salaries there is a widespread demand for “Fullstack” Developers (front-end/back-end) in the Web Development, Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning and Blockchain-Ethereum arenas. This guide focuses on C, Containers (Docker & Kubernetes), Java, GitHub, SQL and front-end Full Stack (including JavaScript, Angular, React, Node.js, HTML and XML.) and Mobile (iOS & Android).

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Cloud Computing - Career Transformation Guide [2022 v2]

Colleagues, the new  Cloud Computing - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Community and Networking resources. This guide focuses on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and other major cloud providers and technologies. ZipRecruiter currently lists 402,175 cloud-related positions across the United States. Whereas Indeed reports 140,489 alone US-wide. Cloud Engineer openingSalaries tend to rank highest in the greater New York City and San Francisco Bay Area (including Silicon Valley).  Moreover, Indeed estimates the average US salary for Cloud Engineers at $128,837. According to the Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report four cloud professional certifications rank among the 15 most highly paid positions, including: Rank #2: Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect  ($169,029), Rank #3: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate  ($159,033), Rank #8: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multi Cloud ($142,810), and Rank #12: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate ($121,420). 

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