How to get Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Professional · CNCF
The CKA exam tests your ability to set up, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in a real environment. In a 2-hour hands-on exam you complete tasks on a real cluster — this prep path simulates exactly that.
About the exam
CKA · Hands-on exam · 2 hours · 66% passing score · Open documentation
What topics are covered?
Cluster Architecture
- • etcd backup and restore
- • Control plane components
- • Worker node setup
Workload Management
- • Deployment strategies
- • StatefulSet and DaemonSet
- • Job and CronJob
Services & Networking
- • Service types and DNS
- • Ingress controller setup
- • NetworkPolicy
Storage
- • PersistentVolume and PVC
- • StorageClass and dynamic provisioning
- • Volume mount modes
Cluster Hardening
- • RBAC and ServiceAccount
- • Node and Pod security
- • Audit log configuration
How to prepare with Cloudpuz
Prepare for Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with 20 hands-on labs, realistic mock exams and a step-by-step path. Learn by doing and pass on the first try.
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What is the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification for?
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): The CKA exam tests your ability to set up, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in a real environment. In a 2-hour hands-on exam you complete tasks on a real cluster — this prep path simulates exactly that. This Professional certification is verified proof of skill for job applications and promotions.
What is the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam like?
CKA · Hands-on exam · 2 hours · 66% passing score · Open documentation
How long does prep take?
With Cloudpuz's hands-on content, about 8 weeks and 20 hands-on labs.
Which topics are covered?
Cluster Architecture, Workload Management, Services & Networking, Storage, Cluster Hardening.