front matter
I started my Kubernetes journey in 2017 while working for a small fintech startup in Austin, Texas. I was asked to migrate servers from Amazon EC2 (Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing) to AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service). I had never heard of Kubernetes before, but the decision from management was firm, and so I was thrown into the fire. I feverishly scrolled through the documentation website, blogs, books, and anything I could find to try to absorb this new technology. I remember feeling afraid to attend standup, as I had only confused myself further and hadn’t made any substantial progress. I was stuck and needed some help. I needed someone who was just a little bit ahead of me—someone that knew enough about Kubernetes to get me unstuck.
Shortly after this experience, I made it my goal to help others succeed at learning Kubernetes. It just so happened that this coincided with the very first Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam, which provided a blueprint for the skills one must possess to properly administer Kubernetes. I created my first CKA preparation course in 2018 and have been sharing my knowledge about Kubernetes ever since. Today, I am happy to say that I’ve helped thousands of people through my courses and content. This book is another medium in which I am excited to share my knowledge and experience.