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VMWARE CERTIFIED VCP-TK

The VMware Certified Professional - Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations VCP-TKO Certification isn't just another qualification—it's your gateway to mastering one of the most sought-after skills in the evo

VMware Certified Professional - Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations VCP-TKO Training and Certification

Enhance your skills in deploying, managing, and optimizing Kubernetes-based applications using VMware Tanzu. Master container orchestration, networking, and security while gaining hands-on expertise in modern cloud-native environments. Elevate your career by achieving the VMware Certified Professional - Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (VCP-TKO 2024) certification.

Course Overview

The VMware Certified Professional - Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations 2024 (VCP-TKO 2024) Certification isn't just another qualification—it's your gateway to mastering one of the most sought-after skills in the evolving field of cloud-native technologies. At EMIGO NETWORKS, we've designed an interactive and comprehensive training program aimed at simplifying the complexities of managing Kubernetes operations with VMware Tanzu.

Our expert instructors, with years of experience in the field, are dedicated to providing a hands-on, immersive learning experience. We encourage active participation, and our trainers foster an environment where students can freely engage, ask questions, and dive deep into discussions about real-world challenges.

This course will equip you with the practical skills necessary to excel in Kubernetes management and cloud-native operations, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle complex projects and advance your career.

The VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional (2V0-71.23) course offered by Emigo Networks prepares IT professionals to manage and operate Kubernetes clusters using VMware Tanzu. Participants gain practical skills in deploying and managing Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters, handling lifecycle operations, workload mobility, networking, security policies, observability, and integration with VMware tools such as Mission Control and Aria Operations. This hands-on training equips learners with expertise to effectively administer Tanzu-based Kubernetes environments in enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Learn

  • Kubernetes lifecycle management using Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) and Tanzu Mission Control (TMC)—provisioning, attaching, scaling, upgrading, and governance of management & workload clusters 
  • Application modernization architecture: explore cluster API, service mesh, package management, cert-manager, Contour ingress controller, Fluent Bit, External DNS, Prometheus, Grafana, Velero, Harbor, and Multus CNI
  • vSphere with Tanzu operations, including Supervisor cluster configuration, network policies, VM Classes, namespaces, storage policies, and integration with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid service 
  • Observability and monitoring using Aria Operations for Applications and tools like Prometheus and Grafana for metrics, logging, and cluster health visibility 
  • Networking and load balancing by working with NSX Advanced Load Balancer and configuring network policies for ingress, traffic control, and connectivity 
  • Security and governance including registry scanning, CVE detection in images, policies for RBAC, access control, and cluster backup/restore functions

Syllabus Summary

Section 1 – Architecture and Technologies
  • Describe Kubernetes Lifecycle Management Concepts 
  • Describe Application Modernization Concepts 
  • Describe Kubernetes logical objects 
  • Describe Kubernetes Platform and Service Administration Concepts 
  • Describe Kubernetes Cluster and Application Security Concepts 
  • Describe Kubernetes Application Deployment and Lifecycle Management Concepts 
  • Describe Kubernetes networking and storage concepts 
  • Describe the concepts of service mesh 
  • Describe the concept of observability for Kubernetes 
  • Describe the concept of application package management for Kubernetes 
  • Describe the concept of Cluster API 
Section 2 – VMware Products and Solutions
  • Understand and Explain Common Administration Requirements for Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 
  • Understand and Explain Common Administration Requirements for vSphere with Tanzu 
  • Understand and Explain Common Administration Requirements for Tanzu Mission Control 
  • Describe the features and benefits of Aria Operations for Applications 
  • Describe the features and benefits of Tanzu Service Mesh 
Section 3 – VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Common
  • Describe the role of cert-manager 
  • Describe the role of Harbor image registry 
  • Describe the role of Fluent Bit 
  • Describe the role of Contour ingress controller 
  • Describe the role of External DNS 
  • Describe the role of Prometheus and Grafana 
  • Describe the role of Velero 
  • Describe the role of Multus Container Network Interface (CNI) Tanzu Mission Control (TMC) 
  • Describe the steps to attach a management or supervisor cluster 
  • Deploy a workload cluster 
  • Attach a Kubernetes cluster 
  • Describe the steps to upgrade the Kubernetes version on a workload cluster 
  • Understand the role of the policies 
  • Define Cluster Groups and Workspaces 
  • Describe access policies and roles 
  • Describe network policies 
  • Describe image registry policies 
  • Backup and restore a cluster 
  • Deploy an application to a workload cluster using the TMC Catalog Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) 
  • Describe the benefits of Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 
  • Describe the components that run in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 
  • Describe cluster lifecycle management in Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 
  • Describe the steps to scale a cluster up/down 
  • Describe package management 
  • Describe authentication and authorization methods for Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters 
  • Describe Container Network Interface (CNI) options 
  • Describe Container Storage Interface (CSI) vSphere with Tanzu 
  • Describe the Supervisor Cluster 
  • Describe the steps to provision a Supervisor Cluster 
  • Describe vSphere Namespaces 
  • Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Service 
  • Describe Tanzu Kubernetes Grid workload clusters 
  • Describe Virtual Machine (VM) Class in vSphere with Tanzu 
  • Describe Storage Policies in vSphere with Tanzu 
  • Describe vSphere with Tanzu shared datastores types Tanzu Service Mesh Advanced 
  • Describe the purpose of Global Namespaces 
  • Describe application connectivity services and traffic control benefits 
  • Describe applications autoscaling functionality 
  • Describe the benefits of Tanzu Service Mesh user interface Aria Operations for Applications (Observability) 
  • Describe Aria Operations for Applications capabilities and features 
  • Describe the components of Aria Operations for Applications 
  • Describe Aria Operations for Applications integration with Tanzu Mission Control NSX Advanced Load Balancer 
  • Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer capabilities and features 
  • Describe the components of NSX Advanced Load Balancer 
  • Explain how Tanzu Kubernetes Grid integrates with NSX Advanced Load Balancer 
Section 4 – VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Security
  • Describe registry Policies for deploying images 
  • Explain registry scanning policies for identifying CVE's in images & blocking critical CVE's 

Prerequisites

The VMware Certified Professional - Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (VCP-TKO 2024) certification is designed for professionals who work with Kubernetes clusters in VMware Tanzu environments, providing them with the skills to deploy, manage, and operate Kubernetes-based containerized applications.

1. Prior VMware Certification (Recommended):

  • It is beneficial, though not mandatory, to have existing VMware certifications like VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization) or VCP-NV (Network Virtualization). These provide a solid foundation in VMware’s ecosystem and virtualization technologies.

2. Knowledge of Kubernetes:

  • A solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, clusters, services, networking, and persistent storage.
  • Familiarity with container technologies like Docker is recommended.

3. Tanzu-Specific Knowledge:

  • Understanding of VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) and how it integrates with vSphere for managing containerized workloads.
  • Experience working with VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, and Tanzu Mission Control can be advantageous.

4. Hands-on Experience:

  • It's recommended to have at least 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Tanzu-related technologies in a production environment.

5. Training Course:

  • Completion of a VMware-recommended training course is highly encouraged to ensure success in the certification exam. Suggested courses include:
  • VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid: Install, Configure, Manage [V1.x]
  • Kubernetes Fundamentals

6. System Administration Experience:

  • Prior experience as a system administrator working with Linux-based operating systems, networking, and storage solutions.

7. Recommended Background:

  • Familiarity with VMware Cloud on AWS or other public cloud environments is helpful.
  • Experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and knowledge of DevOps practices is an advantage.

Required Exams

  • Exam Code: VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations Professional (2V0-71.23)
  • Duration: 130 minutes
  • Pricing: $250.00 USD

Who Should Attend

  • Platform Operators and DevOps Engineers responsible for managing Kubernetes infrastructure in enterprise environments.
  • System Administrators and Cloud Engineers who work with VMware Tanzu, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud platforms.
  • IT Professionals aiming to modernize application delivery through containerized workloads and automated deployment strategies.
  • Infrastructure Architects involved in designing resilient, scalable Kubernetes solutions using Tanzu components like TKG, TMC, and vSphere with Tanzu.
  • Anyone preparing for the VMware Certified Professional – Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations 2024 (VCP-TKO) certification.

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