--- title: "#cka-exam articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 10 articles tagged #cka-exam on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/cka-exam" --- Tag # #cka-exam 10 posts · 1 followers [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes/6a377a7fb04aa9318bb9a6f1) ### [The Life of a Request Inside Kubernetes](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) One of the most common questions developers ask when they start working with Kubernetes is: “What actually happens when a user sends a request to my application?” We deploy Pods, create Services, co 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-life-of-a-request-inside-kubernetes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes/6a3749f907780baa3a0ca103) ### [What Happens When a Pod Crashes?](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Most developers know that Kubernetes can automatically restart failed applications. But have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes when a Pod crashes? When I first started learning 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/what-happens-when-a-pod-crashes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes/6a3741acfdfd9f1802f54db8) ### [Kubernetes Health Checks Explained: Liveness, Readiness, and Startup Probes](https://shahzadahmad.dev/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When I first started learning Kubernetes, I thought that if a Pod showed a Running status, everything was working correctly. The application was running.The container hadn’t crashed.The deployment was 7 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/kubernetes-health-checks-explained-liveness-readiness-and-startup-probes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know/6a35f5c781929a9bccc3e6d4) ### [The Kubernetes Features Developers Should Know](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Moving Beyond “kubectl apply” and Understanding What Makes Applications Production-Ready When I first started working with Kubernetes, I thought my responsibility as a developer ended once my containe 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/the-kubernetes-features-developers-should-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first/6a35ebe3bc68ac72a44f18bf) ### [CKA vs CKAD: Which Kubernetes Certification Should You Take First?](https://shahzadahmad.dev/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) One of the most common questions I receive from Kubernetes learners is: “Should I start with CKA or CKAD?” It’s a fair question. Both certifications are highly respected within the Kubernetes ecosys 5 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/cka-vs-ckad-which-kubernetes-certification-should-you-take-first?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [Jun 19](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-would-prepare-for-cka-if-i-had-to-start-again/6a358266de3b546b3cf14b7f) ### [How I Would Prepare for CKA If I Had to Start Again](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-i-would-prepare-for-cka-if-i-had-to-start-again?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When I started preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, I did what most people do. I watched courses. I took notes. I practiced labs. I collected resources. And I constantly wo 6 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/how-i-would-prepare-for-cka-if-i-had-to-start-again?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [May 26](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-cka-cheat-sheet-commands-aliases-and-documentation-tricks-i-used-during-the-exam/6a1527c57d85e6a1af387a47) ### [My CKA Cheat Sheet: Commands, Aliases, and Documentation Tricks I Used During the Exam](https://shahzadahmad.dev/my-cka-cheat-sheet-commands-aliases-and-documentation-tricks-i-used-during-the-exam?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) After sharing my Kubernetes journey, preparation strategy, exam-day experience, and the mistakes I made along the way, I wanted to create something more practical. One of the biggest lessons I learned 4 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/my-cka-cheat-sheet-commands-aliases-and-documentation-tricks-i-used-during-the-exam?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [May 26](https://hashnode.com/posts/30-kubernetes-tasks-every-cka-candidate-should-practice-before-exam-day/6a152a2a7d85e6a1af39cbac) ### [30 Kubernetes Tasks Every CKA Candidate Should Practice Before Exam Day](https://shahzadahmad.dev/30-kubernetes-tasks-every-cka-candidate-should-practice-before-exam-day?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) One of the most common questions I receive from aspiring Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) candidates is: “What should I actually practice before the exam?” After completing the CKA and spendin 4 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/30-kubernetes-tasks-every-cka-candidate-should-practice-before-exam-day?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Shahzad Ali Ahmad](https://hashnode.com/@shahzadahmad) · [May 26](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-cka-exam-day-experience-what-went-right-what-went-wrong-and-lessons-learned/6a14f06b7d85e6a1af222035) ### [My CKA Exam-Day Experience: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and Lessons Learned](https://shahzadahmad.dev/my-cka-exam-day-experience-what-went-right-what-went-wrong-and-lessons-learned?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) After months of preparation, countless Kubernetes labs, and many late-night troubleshooting sessions, exam day had finally arrived. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam was unlike any cer 4 min read · [shahzadahmad.dev](https://shahzadahmad.dev/my-cka-exam-day-experience-what-went-right-what-went-wrong-and-lessons-learned?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [mehdi pasha](https://hashnode.com/@mehdipasha) · [Aug 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/upgrading-kubeadm-cluster-cka-exam/66b4a382a950c3ffdc643c0e) ### [Upgrading kubeadm cluster - CKA Exam](https://mehdipasha.hashnode.dev/upgrading-kubeadm-cluster-cka-exam?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) During my CKA exam one of the question was to upgrade the cluster only master node from 1.30.0 to 1.30.1 Below is the official doc link I used during my exam. https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/administer-cluster/kubeadm/kubeadm-upgrade/ Note:- While a... 8 min read · [mehdipasha.hashnode.dev](https://mehdipasha.hashnode.dev/upgrading-kubeadm-cluster-cka-exam?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)