01-01. What is Cloud Native, the LinuxFoundation and the CNCF?

[spurin]

While this topic is not explicitly included in the KCNA exam syllabus, it encompasses fundamental concepts that have been encountered as base questions by some exam-takers.

If you're new to the term "Cloud Native," or want to learn more about what it is, this video is for you! We'll be discussing what Cloud Native is, what it means for the software industry, and the role the Linux Foundation and the CNCF play in all of this.

▶️ YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2q0gKL9nQg

This video is part of my Full KCNA course where it will receive updates and includes related Quiz questions. For all Kubernetes content there is also a multi-node lab that you can run locally or in the cloud for free.

[spurin]

From an exam perspective, you will need to have knowledge in particular on the CNCF and, historic awareness of Kubernetes prior to it being contributed to the CNCF.

[spurin]

A brief sound-byte video, only 48 seconds and although this is an old video, it's still highly relevant. It features Joe Beda (@jbeda) who if you're not aware, is part of the core team that created Kubernetes 😲 It nicely summarises why you should learn/adopt Cloud Native -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p8MIezKkE

[mercy299]

I am a newbie to cloud native and I find this video very Educative and Informative. I am definitely looking forward to learning!