Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Study Guide: In Depth Exam Prep and Practice

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Adrian Sanchez Jorge Valenzuela

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Study Guide

In Depth Exam Prep and Practice

Adrian Sanchez, Jorge Valenzuela

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O'Reilly Media
29 April 2025

Web services; Computer certification; Systems analysis & design

Learn how to prepare for and pass the KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate) certification exam. This practical guide serves as both a study guide and point of entry for practitioners looking to explore and adopt cloud native technologies. Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez teaches you not only the core technology fundamentals, but also the community and industry that KCNA serves.

With the meteoric rise in cloud adoption, cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes have become the de facto industry standard. Other Kubernetes certifications CKAD, CKA, and CKS--are all geared towards higher level technical proficiency. The KCNA certification exam covers the cloud native environment generally as well as the fundamental Kubernetes skills and knowledge.

This guide helps you learn:

How to best and most efficiently prepare for the KCNA exam

The latest cloud native developments and their importance

The fundamentals of Kubernetes, cloud native development, and related CNCF projects

The core elements of Kubernetes applications

The crucial elements of modern cloud native development

How to differentiate and choose cloud native technologies

The market value of passing the KCNA exam

About the Author

Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez is a cloud, data and AI specialist at Microsoft, and the Industrial AI Lead for the Spanish Observatory of Ethical AI (OdiseIA).

By: Adrian Sanchez, Jorge Valenzuela
Imprint: O'Reilly Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781098138943
ISBN 10: 1098138945
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 29 April 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jorge Valenzuela Jiménez is a dedicated professional and passionate educator in the field of technology. With a Telecommunications Engineering degree from UC3M and a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from UNIR, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his roles.He has a deep passion for the Open Source community and its transformative influence on software development. Since 2013, Jorge has been at the forefront of cloud native technologies, actively working with cutting-edge solutions. Jorge continues to actively contribute to the industry as the director of the Cloud Solution Architects team at Microsoft Spain, driving innovation and enabling organizations to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. Through his diverse roles, Jorge embodies the essence of a true thought leader, combining expertise, teaching, and a relentless passion for advancing technology. Adrian Gonzalez Sanchez is a lecturer at Executive Education HEC Montréal and Concordia University Continuing Education. He also collaborates with Udacity and GetSmarter for MIT's Sloan School of Management as a tutor and learning facilitator for executive AI and blockchain executive programs. A former practitioner with data-driven product companies in Europe and Latin America, his areas of expertise include management of complex technology projects, Big Data systems, data & AI corporate strategy, business-oriented Blockchain applications, cloud computing, telecommunications (4G/5G), and the internet of things. Mindful of the ethical and legal impact of technological innovation, Adrian's a member of the Spanish Observatory for Social and Ethical Impact of Artificial Intelligence and is part of the end user community of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).