LABINTERMEDIATE

Working with CRDs

Learn to work with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) in Kubernetes, including creating, querying, and managing custom resources.

45 minutes
kubernetes/ckad
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Lab Overview

In this hands-on lab, you'll explore Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), which extend Kubernetes API capabilities. You'll learn how CRDs work, how to create custom resources, and how to interact with operator-managed resources.

Understanding CRDs is essential for the CKAD exam and for working with modern Kubernetes applications that rely on custom controllers and operators.

Skills Practiced:

  • Understanding CRD structure and purpose
  • Creating and managing custom resources
  • Querying custom resources with kubectl
  • Working with operator-managed applications
  • Understanding the Kubernetes extension model

Prerequisites

basic-kubernetes-knowledge

kubectl-experience

Technologies Covered

kubernetesckadcrdscustom-resourcesoperatorsapi-extensions

Part of a Course

This lab is part of the CKAD Certification Preparation course

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