What is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)?
A Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is a verified Kubernetes expert by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and the Linux Foundation. The certification ensures that professionals have the necessary knowledge and practical skills to professionally plan, operate, and manage Kubernetes clusters.
CKAs are proficient in installing and configuring production-quality Kubernetes environments.
They have in-depth know-how in key areas such as
- Network and storage architectures,
- Security concepts,
- Cluster maintenance,
- Logging and monitoring
- as well as troubleshooting complex container environments.
In addition, they can securely apply Kubernetes API objects and reliably implement typical use cases for end users.
CKAs can be, for example, Kubernetes administrators, cloud administrators, or other IT professionals who operate and further develop Kubernetes instances.
For companies, working with CKAs means that their Kubernetes infrastructures are managed by proven specialists, i.e., professionals who use modern cloud-native technologies efficiently, securely, and according to best practices.
