The Linux Foundation

CNCF CKA

CKA · Status not verified

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Exam cost
$445 USD (historical estimate)
Questions · time · passing score
Approximately 17 performance-based tasks, 2-hour time limit, passing score of 66%.
Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites for the CKA exam, candidates are strongly advised to possess a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, fundamental networking concepts, and general cloud computing principles. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and familiarity with the Kubernetes architecture are highly recommended to succeed in the performance-based examination 3.
Estimated salary premium
25–25% (historical estimate)
Renewal requirements
2-year cycle · CPE/CEU requirement not verified
Difficulty
Not rated

Domains covered

  • ** Cluster Architecture
  • Installation & Configuration (25% of exam weight)
  • Workloads & Scheduling (15% of exam weight)
  • Services & Networking (20% of exam weight)
  • Storage (10% of exam weight)
  • Troubleshooting (30% of exam weight)
  • Deployment and management of Kubernetes applications
  • Scaling and updating Kubernetes clusters
  • Monitoring and logging within Kubernetes environments
  • Implementing security best practices for Kubernetes
  • Performing routine maintenance tasks on Kubernetes clusters
  • Understanding core Kubernetes concepts and components

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