Intro to Istio-Service Mesh for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Apps

🌟 Course Headline:

Mastering Microservices Management with Istio - Your Gateway to Cloud-Native Mastery on Kubernetes!

🚀 Course Instructor: Kumulus Technologies - CTO, Robert Starmer

📘 Course Title: Intro to Istio: Service Mesh for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Applications

✨ Course Description: Are you ready to dive into the world of cloud-native applications and master the art of microservices management? Kumulus Technologies presents an online course that demystifies the complexity often associated with managing polyglot, microservices-based applications in the cloud. Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to efficiency with Istio on Kubernetes!

Why Take This Course? Istio is a powerful service mesh designed to facilitate and secure communication between services in a distributed system, like those running on Kubernetes. Understanding Istio is essential for anyone looking to implement robust, scalable, and resilient microservices architectures.

What You'll Learn:

• Istio Fundamentals: Gain insights into the core concepts of Istio and how it integrates with Kubernetes.
• Architecture Overview: Understand the architecture of both Kubernetes and Istio, and how they complement each other.
• Practical Application: Learn how to deploy Istio on Kubernetes, whether it's locally on your laptop or at scale using Google Cloud Platform's GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine).
• Operational Skills: Deploy a microservices application and manage its behavior using Istio's extensive feature set.
• Real-World Scenarios: Engage with hands-on labs that bring the learning to life, reinforcing your understanding of Istio in a practical setting.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Service Mesh and Istio

   • The rise of microservices and service meshes
   • What is Istio and why it's a game-changer for Kubernetes?

2. Istio on Kubernetes: Core Concepts and Architecture

   • Understanding the components and architecture of Istio
   • How Istio integrates with Kubernetes to manage services

3. Deploying Istio

   • Step-by-step instructions for deploying Istio in different environments (local, GKE)
   • Configuring Istio for your application's needs

4. Managing Microservices with Istio

   • Traffic management and routing
   • Security policies and service authentication
   • Observability, logging, and monitoring

5. Labs: Bringing It All Together

   • Hands-on labs to reinforce key concepts
   • Deploy a real application with Istio
   • Experiment with managing and observing your application's behavior

Who Should Take This Course?

• Cloud Architects looking to understand the benefits of a service mesh like Istio.
• Developers aiming to deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes effectively.
• DevOps Engineers seeking to implement best practices in continuous delivery, monitoring, and security.
• Anyone interested in mastering cloud-native technologies, especially Istio and Kubernetes.

No prior knowledge of Kubernetes or Istio is required! This course will equip you with the fundamental understanding and operational skills necessary for deploying both Kubernetes and Istio, setting a solid foundation to continue your exploration into Istio's powerful capabilities.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• A comprehensive grasp of Istio's role in managing microservices on Kubernetes.
• Practical experience with deploying and managing Istio in various environments.
• Enhanced ability to design, implement, and observe cloud-native applications with confidence.
• A community of peers and an extensive resource library at your fingertips for continued learning.

🎓 Join the ranks of cloud-native professionals and take control of your microservices architecture with Istio! Enroll in this course today and start your journey towards mastering cloud-native applications.