Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Study Guide
In Depth Exam Prep and Practice
Published on 29. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-0981-3894-3 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to prepare for and pass the KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) certification exam. This practical guide serves as both a study guide and point of entry for practitioners looking to explore and adopt cloud native technologies. Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez teaches you not only the core technology fundamentals, but also the community and industry that KCNA serves.
With the meteoric rise in cloud adoption, cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes have become the de facto industry standard. Other Kubernetes certifications CKAD, CKA, and CKS--are all geared towards higher level technical proficiency. The KCNA certification exam covers the cloud native environment generally as well as the fundamental Kubernetes skills and knowledge.
This guide helps you learn:
How to best and most efficiently prepare for the KCNA exam
The latest cloud native developments and their importance
The fundamentals of Kubernetes, cloud native development, and related CNCF projects
The core elements of Kubernetes applications
The crucial elements of modern cloud native development
How to differentiate and choose cloud native technologies
The market value of passing the KCNA exam
About the Author
Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez is a cloud, data and AI specialist at Microsoft, and the Industrial AI Lead for the Spanish Observatory of Ethical AI (OdiseIA).
With the meteoric rise in cloud adoption, cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes have become the de facto industry standard. Other Kubernetes certifications CKAD, CKA, and CKS--are all geared towards higher level technical proficiency. The KCNA certification exam covers the cloud native environment generally as well as the fundamental Kubernetes skills and knowledge.
This guide helps you learn:
How to best and most efficiently prepare for the KCNA exam
The latest cloud native developments and their importance
The fundamentals of Kubernetes, cloud native development, and related CNCF projects
The core elements of Kubernetes applications
The crucial elements of modern cloud native development
How to differentiate and choose cloud native technologies
The market value of passing the KCNA exam
About the Author
Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez is a cloud, data and AI specialist at Microsoft, and the Industrial AI Lead for the Spanish Observatory of Ethical AI (OdiseIA).
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sebastopol
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0981-3894-3 (9781098138943)
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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Study Guide
In-Depth Exam Prep and Practice
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05/2024
O'Reilly
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Persons
Jorge Valenzuela Jiménez is a dedicated professional and passionate educator in the field of technology. With a Telecommunications Engineering degree from UC3M and a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from UNIR, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his roles.He has a deep passion for the Open Source community and its transformative influence on software development. Since 2013, Jorge has been at the forefront of cloud native technologies, actively working with cutting-edge solutions.
Jorge continues to actively contribute to the industry as the director of the Cloud Solution Architects team at Microsoft Spain, driving innovation and enabling organizations to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. Through his diverse roles, Jorge embodies the essence of a true thought leader, combining expertise, teaching, and a relentless passion for advancing technology.