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Crossplane 101

Looking to simplify multi-cloud infrastructure management and boost your Platform Engineering skills? Our Crossplane 101 course offers hands-on learning to help you orchestrate cloud resources using Kubernetes. Join us to build practical skills that will advance your career.

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Unlock the Power of Crossplane: Your Path to Expertise in Infrastructure as Code!

You’ll build a Kubernetes-native internal developer platform
From the first Minikube installation to GitOps-driven operations with Crossplane v2.

Along the way, you gain ready-to-use YAML manifests, Helm values, and GitOps repo templates to accelerate your own platform work.

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What You’ll Master!

  • Designing Kubernetes clusters as universal control planes with Crossplane architecture best practices
  • Installing Crossplane v1.20, enforcing multi-tenant RBAC, and wiring Crossplane CLI tooling for day-two operations
  • Connecting secure AWS provider families and provisioning full VPC networking stacks through managed resources
  • Building Composite Resource Definitions, compositions, claims, and PatchSets that expose developer-friendly platform APIs
  • Packaging configuration bundles into OCI images and promoting them between environments with registry workflows
  • Automating operations with composition functions, ArgoCD GitOps pipelines, and Crossplane v2 Cron/Watch Operations
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Who Will Benefit

  • Platform/SRE teams enabling self-service infrastructure
  • DevOps engineers standardizing AWS delivery through Kubernetes APIs
  • Cloud architects building golden paths for multi-team environments
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Course Features

  • 6+ hours of HD lessons with transcripts and whiteboards
  • 7 production-grade labs (~14 hrs) that mirror real workflows
  • Fast knowledge checks after every section
  • Easy-to-follow English subtitles.
  • Downloadable manifests, Helm values, and GitOps repo templates
  • TeKanAid community access for ongoing support
  • Certificate of Completion
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Elevate Your Platform Engineering Skills with Crossplane

Welcome aboard, future infrastructure as code maestro! Crossplane extends beyond a mere tool; it’s a revolutionary approach to managing cloud services and infrastructure across multiple providers. Through this course, you’ll master how to define, deploy, and manage applications and their dependencies using Kubernetes. Upgrade your Platform Engineering toolkit and become an indispensable asset in your organization’s tech evolution.

This course goes beyond basic learning; it’s about achieving mastery in:

  • Understanding Crossplane’s role in the modern cloud-native landscape.
  • Deploying and managing cloud resources across different environments.
  • Creating and using Compositions and Composite Resources for custom infrastructure solutions.
  • Practical labs, real-case scenarios, and a ton more.
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Prerequisites

  • Basic Kubernetes knowledge (pods, deployments, services)
  • Understanding of YAML and Kubernetes manifests
  • Familiarity with AWS services and IAM
  • Basic command line experience
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By the End of This Course

You’ll possess a solid foundation in Crossplane, equipped with the skills to architect and manage multi-cloud infrastructure. You’ll be prepared to leverage Crossplane in your projects, ensuring efficient and scalable deployments.

Course Features

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Hands-on Labs

Lots of hands-on labs to learn by doing

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Join our Community

Community support to ask questions and collaborate

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Test Your Knowledge

Quizzes to help you grasp the material well

Course Mindmap

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Course Curriculum

SECTION 1 – PLATFORM ENGINEERING WITH CROSSPLANE
  • Course Introduction
  • Platform Engineering Fundamentals
  • What is Crossplane?
  • Crossplane Architecture Overview
  • Crossplane Architecture Whiteboard
SECTION 2 – CONFIGURING K8S FOR CROSSPLANE
  • K8s for Setup for Crossplane
  • Installing Crossplane
  • Crossplane CLI Tools and Debugging
  • LAB 1 – Setting Up Your Crossplane Platform
SECTION 3 – AWS PROVIDERS AND MANAGED RESOURCES
  • Understanding Crossplane Providers
  • Installing and Configuring AWS Providers
  • LAB 2 – Working with AWS Managed Resources
SECTION 4 – COMPOSITIONS AND PLATFORM ABSTRACTIONS
  • Understanding Compositions and Composite Resources
  • XRDs and Claims: Platform APIs and Multi-Tenancy
  • Building Compositions with Patch and Transform
  • Connection Details for Secure Credential Management
  • LAB 3 – Building Your First Composition
SECTION 5 – PACKAGING AND DEPLOYMENT
  • Introduction to Configuration Packages
  • Building and Deploying Configuration Packages
  • Image Configs for Package Management
  • LAB 4 -Package and Deploy Crossplane Compositions
SECTION 6 – Advanced Features
  • Introduction to Composition Functions
  • LAB 5 – Advanced Composition Functions
SECTION 7 – GITOPS OPERATIONS
  • GitOps Fundamentals and Setup
  • GitOps Operations and Management
  • LAB 6 – GitOps with Crossplane
SECTION 8 – CROSSPLANE V2.0 EVOLUTION AND MIGRATION
SECTION 9 – course completion and next steps
  • Congratulations and Next Steps

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Are you embarking on or navigating the expansive seas of DevOps and platform engineering? Do you aim to leverage the cutting-edge capabilities of Crossplane for managing and orchestrating cloud infrastructure seamlessly across providers? If so, this course is tailor-made for you! “Crossplane 101” is crafted for enthusiasts across the spectrum – from novices curious about Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to veterans aiming to elevate their cloud management game with Crossplane. Whether you’re a developer, an ops guru, or anyone passionate about modern, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructure, “Crossplane 101” promises to enhance your abilities and streamline your cloud strategy.

“Crossplane 101” delivers over 4 hours of engaging video content, with the instructor guiding you through each lesson to foster an interactive learning environment. It’s designed to mimic the feel of an in-person workshop but with the convenience and flexibility of a self-paced online course. Dive in whenever you’re ready and advance through the curriculum at your own speed, ensuring a learning experience that fits your lifestyle and commitments.

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