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