Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd

BY
The Linux Foundation via Edx

Join the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd online course and gain hands-on training on the applications of the open-source service mesh - Linkerd.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

10 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3-5 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Any cloud-native ecosystem requires a functional service mesh, and it is one of the most critical components. The Linux Foundation offers the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd course on edX, to impart knowledge of the usage of an open-source, ultralight CNCF mesh service for Kubernetes, Linkerd. 

In a Kubernetes ecosystem, you can add reliability, observability, and security to an application, using the right service mesh. Through this introductory course on edX Service Mesh with Linkerd online training, candidates will be able to gain invaluable practical knowledge of one of the most popular and in-demand cloud-native technologies. Mr. Charles Pretzer will be your program instructor.

Further, during this ten-week-long program, candidates will get instructions on downloading the required software and performing practicals simultaneously with the lessons. The Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd training program is self-paced, and candidates can complete it on their own by dedicating three to five hours per week. There are 2 tracks namely audit and verified tracks which need to be chosen by the candidates for learning the course. The verified track offers unlimited access with a certificate whereas the audit track offers limited period access to the course materials with no certificate.

The highlights

  • Free enrolment
  • Course by The Linux Foundation
  • Ten weeks of training duration
  • Verified certification available 
  • Hands-on training 
  • Expert faculty 
  • Self-led course 
  • Three to five hours of study per week 
  • 100 percent online course

Program offerings

  • Shareable certificate
  • Verified certificate
  • Online training
  • Self-paced modules
  • The linux foundation course
  • Entirely free of cost
  • Introductory-level programme
  • Computer science domain
  • Video transcripts
  • Industry-expert educators
  • English transcripts

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • The Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd program offers free enrollment for all. 
  • However, those who wish to obtain the verified certification need to pay the requisite fee.

Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd  fee structure

Course option

Fee

Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd

Free

Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd certificate

Rs. 15,770

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

The Linux Foundation

certificate fees

₹15,770

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd online program must be familiar with Kubernetes and running a Kubernetes cluster. They should also be comfortable working on a Linux terminal. Additionally, candidates should be able to build container images and run them in Kubernetes with Kubectl.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computing

Candidates who complete the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd online certification will become well-versed with the following concepts and practices: 

  • An understanding of what a service mesh is and how it is better than other technologies
  • Use Linkerd to install a service mesh on Kubernetes 
  • Deploy a service mesh to productions and understand its considerations
  • Add mutual TLS (mTLS) using a service mesh
  • Add blue-green deploys and golden metrics to any Kubernetes application

The syllabus

Welcome

Chapter 1: What Is a Service Mesh?

Chapter 2: Linkerd and the Service Mesh Ecosystem

Chapter 3: Linkerd Architecture

Chapter 4: The Data Plane Starring Linkerd2-proxy

Chapter 5: The Linkerd Control Plane

Chapter 6: Linkerd Extensions

Chapter 7: Deploying Linkerd to a Kubernetes Cluster

Chapter 8: Getting "Golden Metrics" for Your Applications

Chapter 9: Using Service Profiles for Per-Route Metrics

Chapter 10: Retries and Timeouts

Chapter 11: Securing your Application Communication with mTLS

Chapter 12: Canary and Blue-Green Deployments

Chapter 13: Using Linkerd in Production

Chapter 14: Course Summary and Next Steps

Final Exam

Admission details

  • Open the official webpage for the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd Certification by clicking on this link: https://www.edx.org/learn/kubernetes/the-linux-foundation-introduction-to-service-mesh-with-linkerd
  • Locate the options to “Sign In/Register” at the top right corner of the page, or click on “Enroll now.”
  • Once you click on either one of these options, the registration page will open. 
  • You can register by using your existing account on Apple, Google, Facebook, or Microsoft. You can also create a new edX account by entering the details asked. 
  • After registration, your course enrollment will be complete.

Filling the form

There is no separate application form for the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd Training. Candidates can directly enrol for the online course by following the procedure to sign-up on edX. You have to provide your name and contact details to start the registration process.

How it helps

The Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd Certification Course will introduce candidates to service mesh and its fundamental concepts. Moreover, there will be a final exam at the end of the course, and candidates who pass the exam and pay for the verified certification by The Linux Foundation can add it to their belt. The Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd certification will boost their career. 

Instructors

Mr Charles Pretzer

Mr Charles Pretzer
Instructor
Freelancer

FAQs

What is the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd course length?

This online program is ten weeks long and requires around three to five hours of study per week.

I have never worked with Kubernetes. Can I enrol for this Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd online programme?

Familiarity and an intermediate understanding of Kubernetes is one of the prerequisites for this program.

What is the structure of this program?

The Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd online course is divided into ten weeks, and the curriculum consists of thirteen chapters. Candidates will follow a self-paced schedule and complete the syllabus on their own. 

Can I get financial aid for this edX course?

edX does not offer financial aid, as it is a non-profit organization and does not charge any fee for the course. 

What information will the Introduction to Service Mesh with Linkerd course certificate display?

The certificate will display the candidate’s name and the institution’s logo, The Linux Foundation in this case. It will also hold the instructor’s signature. 

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