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Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)

Information Technology > Cloud-based management

Description

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) is a managed service that simplifies running Kubernetes on AWS without needing to install and operate your own Kubernetes control plane. EKS automates key tasks such as patching, node provisioning, and updates, allowing you to focus on deploying and managing applications. It integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, providing robust security, scalability, and high availability. EKS supports both standard Kubernetes tools and AWS-specific features, making it easier to manage containerized applications. Whether you're deploying microservices or large-scale enterprise applications, EKS offers a reliable and efficient platform for orchestrating containers in the cloud.

Stack

AWS

Expected Behaviors

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

At the fundamental awareness level, individuals are expected to have a basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts and Amazon EKS. They should be able to navigate the AWS Management Console, set up an AWS account for EKS, and understand the pricing and cost management aspects of EKS.

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices should be capable of creating EKS clusters using the AWS Management Console, deploying simple applications, and performing basic troubleshooting. They should also understand EKS node groups and configure kubectl for EKS.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Intermediate users should manage EKS clusters using AWS CLI, implement IAM roles and policies, configure VPC and networking, use Helm for managing applications, and monitor and log with CloudWatch in EKS. They should be comfortable with more complex tasks and configurations.

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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced practitioners are expected to implement CI/CD pipelines, perform advanced networking configurations, scale applications, follow security best practices, and optimize costs for EKS. They should handle more sophisticated and large-scale deployments with confidence.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts should design highly available and resilient EKS architectures, conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning, implement service mesh, integrate EKS with other AWS services, and perform security audits and compliance checks. They are the go-to professionals for complex and mission-critical EKS implementations.

Micro Skills

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Defining Kubernetes and its purpose
Explaining the architecture of Kubernetes
Understanding Kubernetes components (e.g., pods, nodes, clusters)
Describing the Kubernetes control plane
Explaining the role of etcd in Kubernetes
Defining Amazon EKS and its benefits
Understanding the relationship between EKS and Kubernetes
Explaining the managed nature of EKS
Identifying use cases for Amazon EKS
Overview of EKS features and capabilities
Creating a new AWS account
Setting up billing and cost management
Configuring IAM users and roles
Enabling necessary services for EKS
Understanding AWS regions and availability zones
Logging into the AWS Management Console
Navigating the AWS Management Console interface
Locating the EKS service in the console
Understanding the dashboard and key metrics
Accessing documentation and support resources
Explaining the pricing model for EKS
Identifying cost components (e.g., cluster, node, data transfer)
Using the AWS Pricing Calculator for EKS
Monitoring costs using AWS Cost Explorer
Implementing cost-saving strategies for EKS
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Navigating to the EKS service in the AWS Management Console
Choosing the appropriate Kubernetes version for the cluster
Configuring cluster settings such as name and role
Setting up networking options including VPC, subnets, and security groups
Reviewing and creating the EKS cluster
Creating a Kubernetes deployment YAML file
Using kubectl to apply the deployment to the EKS cluster
Exposing the application using a Kubernetes service
Verifying the deployment and service status
Accessing the deployed application
Defining what a node group is in EKS
Creating a managed node group via the AWS Management Console
Configuring instance types and scaling options for the node group
Associating the node group with an existing EKS cluster
Monitoring and managing node group health and performance
Installing kubectl on your local machine
Setting up AWS CLI and configuring credentials
Generating kubeconfig file for EKS cluster access
Verifying kubectl configuration and connectivity to the EKS cluster
Basic kubectl commands for interacting with the EKS cluster
Identifying common issues in EKS clusters
Using kubectl to check pod and node statuses
Reviewing logs for pods and nodes
Diagnosing network connectivity issues
Using AWS CloudWatch for additional diagnostics
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Installing and configuring AWS CLI
Creating an EKS cluster using AWS CLI
Updating EKS cluster configurations via AWS CLI
Deleting an EKS cluster using AWS CLI
Managing node groups with AWS CLI
Understanding IAM roles and policies
Creating IAM roles for EKS service accounts
Attaching IAM policies to EKS roles
Configuring IAM roles for worker nodes
Using IAM roles for service accounts (IRSA)
Creating a VPC for EKS
Setting up subnets and route tables
Configuring security groups for EKS
Implementing network policies in EKS
Integrating EKS with AWS PrivateLink
Installing Helm on local machine
Adding Helm repositories
Deploying applications using Helm charts
Upgrading and rolling back Helm releases
Creating custom Helm charts
Setting up CloudWatch for EKS
Configuring CloudWatch Logs for EKS
Creating CloudWatch Alarms for EKS metrics
Using CloudWatch Container Insights
Integrating CloudWatch with Prometheus and Grafana
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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Setting up a CI/CD toolchain with AWS CodePipeline
Integrating Git repositories with CodePipeline
Configuring build and deploy stages in CodePipeline
Automating application deployments to EKS
Monitoring and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines
Configuring custom VPCs for EKS clusters
Implementing network policies in Kubernetes
Setting up AWS PrivateLink for EKS
Using AWS Transit Gateway with EKS
Configuring multi-cluster networking
Configuring horizontal pod autoscaling
Implementing cluster autoscaler for EKS
Using AWS Fargate for serverless scaling
Managing resource quotas and limits
Monitoring and optimizing application performance
Implementing RBAC in Kubernetes
Configuring network policies for security
Using AWS IAM roles for service accounts
Encrypting secrets and sensitive data
Conducting regular security audits
Monitoring EKS costs with AWS Cost Explorer
Using spot instances for cost savings
Implementing resource tagging for cost management
Optimizing node group configurations
Analyzing and reducing unused resources
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Understanding multi-AZ deployments in EKS
Implementing auto-scaling for EKS clusters
Configuring cluster autoscaler for EKS
Designing disaster recovery strategies for EKS
Implementing backup and restore solutions for EKS
Identifying and resolving common EKS issues
Using Kubernetes debugging tools
Analyzing and optimizing EKS cluster performance
Monitoring resource usage in EKS
Implementing custom metrics for performance monitoring
Introduction to service mesh concepts
Deploying Istio on EKS
Configuring traffic management with Istio
Implementing security policies with Istio
Monitoring and tracing with Istio
Connecting EKS with Amazon RDS
Using Amazon S3 with EKS
Integrating EKS with AWS Lambda
Implementing AWS App Mesh with EKS
Using AWS Secrets Manager with EKS
Performing security assessments on EKS clusters
Implementing CIS benchmarks for EKS
Using AWS Security Hub for EKS compliance
Configuring network policies for EKS
Auditing IAM roles and permissions in EKS

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills125
  • Roles requiring skill0

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