Lesson proof
Concept, demo, checklist, lab, and assignment evidence.
CNCF / Red Hat / Linux / Platform Engineer
Kubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Build the operating-system and platform foundation behind production cloud environments.
CKA directionAutomation skillsLinux operations
Start domain mock testPlatform-wide module outputs
Every module now feeds portfolio proof and CV readiness.
Portfolio pack
Requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story.
CV signal
Role-specific skill statement linked to a score or artifact.
Review queue
Submitted evidence can support dashboard, readiness, and career exports.
Open materials
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Lesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceLinux shellLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceSystemd and logsLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceDocker container foundationsLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceContainersLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceKubernetes workloadsLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceHelmLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidenceAnsible playbooksLesson + portfolio pack + CV evidence
Certification objective coverage
Every provider-aligned module is connected to a lesson, labs, mock questions, and implementation proof.
This is the track-level audit view for blueprint alignment. Exact exam wording should still be checked against the current official provider guide before public exam-code claims are made.
CKA-D1 / 10% weight
Storage
CKA / Kubernetes v1.34 exam environment
Official Linux Foundation domain and weighting.
Implementation proof
- Define Storage using the official CKA domain language and explain the related service families.
- Show how Storage is implemented through the mapped Daskerel module: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Capture evidence with screenshots, command output, logs, metrics, topology state, policy review, query result, or troubleshooting notes.
- Connect the evidence to a portfolio pack, CV-ready skill statement, and mock-test weak-domain recovery action.
Evidence requirements
- Mapped lesson explaining the official provider domain in learner-friendly language
- Hands-on implementation or simulator evidence connected to the official domain
- Mock-test practice tied to the mapped Daskerel module
- Portfolio pack with requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story
- Official provider source review date and blueprint/version note
CKA-D2 / 30% weight
Troubleshooting
CKA / Kubernetes v1.34 exam environment
Official Linux Foundation domain and weighting.
Implementation proof
- Define Troubleshooting using the official CKA domain language and explain the related service families.
- Show how Troubleshooting is implemented through the mapped Daskerel module: Systemd and logs.
- Capture evidence with screenshots, command output, logs, metrics, topology state, policy review, query result, or troubleshooting notes.
- Connect the evidence to a portfolio pack, CV-ready skill statement, and mock-test weak-domain recovery action.
Evidence requirements
- Mapped lesson explaining the official provider domain in learner-friendly language
- Hands-on implementation or simulator evidence connected to the official domain
- Mock-test practice tied to the mapped Daskerel module
- Portfolio pack with requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story
- Official provider source review date and blueprint/version note
CKA-D3 / 15% weight
Workloads and Scheduling
CKA / Kubernetes v1.34 exam environment
Official Linux Foundation domain and weighting.
Implementation proof
- Define Workloads and Scheduling using the official CKA domain language and explain the related service families.
- Show how Workloads and Scheduling is implemented through the mapped Daskerel module: Kubernetes workloads.
- Capture evidence with screenshots, command output, logs, metrics, topology state, policy review, query result, or troubleshooting notes.
- Connect the evidence to a portfolio pack, CV-ready skill statement, and mock-test weak-domain recovery action.
Evidence requirements
- Mapped lesson explaining the official provider domain in learner-friendly language
- Hands-on implementation or simulator evidence connected to the official domain
- Mock-test practice tied to the mapped Daskerel module
- Portfolio pack with requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story
- Official provider source review date and blueprint/version note
CKA-D4 / 25% weight
Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration
CKA / Kubernetes v1.34 exam environment
Official Linux Foundation domain and weighting.
Implementation proof
- Define Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration using the official CKA domain language and explain the related service families.
- Show how Cluster Architecture, Installation and Configuration is implemented through the mapped Daskerel module: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Capture evidence with screenshots, command output, logs, metrics, topology state, policy review, query result, or troubleshooting notes.
- Connect the evidence to a portfolio pack, CV-ready skill statement, and mock-test weak-domain recovery action.
Evidence requirements
- Mapped lesson explaining the official provider domain in learner-friendly language
- Hands-on implementation or simulator evidence connected to the official domain
- Mock-test practice tied to the mapped Daskerel module
- Portfolio pack with requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story
- Official provider source review date and blueprint/version note
CKA-D5 / 20% weight
Services and Networking
CKA / Kubernetes v1.34 exam environment
Official Linux Foundation domain and weighting.
Implementation proof
- Define Services and Networking using the official CKA domain language and explain the related service families.
- Show how Services and Networking is implemented through the mapped Daskerel module: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Capture evidence with screenshots, command output, logs, metrics, topology state, policy review, query result, or troubleshooting notes.
- Connect the evidence to a portfolio pack, CV-ready skill statement, and mock-test weak-domain recovery action.
Evidence requirements
- Mapped lesson explaining the official provider domain in learner-friendly language
- Hands-on implementation or simulator evidence connected to the official domain
- Mock-test practice tied to the mapped Daskerel module
- Portfolio pack with requirement, artifact, validation, risk note, and interview story
- Official provider source review date and blueprint/version note
Test readiness
Mock test by domain
Practice every domain in this track with exam-style questions, answer keys, and explanations.
Open mock testMost in-demand certification materials
High-value certificates connected to this track.
CNCF / Linux Foundation
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Needs reviewLast verified: 2026-06-14Next review: 2026-09-12
Platform engineers administering Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
CKA is past the 90-day review cadence.
- kubectl command practice
- Workload, service, config, storage, and troubleshooting labs
- Cluster operations checklist
CNCF / Linux Foundation
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Needs reviewLast verified: 2026-06-14Next review: 2026-09-12
Kubernetes engineers responsible for cluster, workload, and supply-chain security.
CKA is past the 90-day review cadence.
- Pod security and network policy checklist
- Image, secret, RBAC, and runtime security drills
- Audit and incident-response lab notes
Docker / CNCF
Docker to Kubernetes readiness
Needs reviewLast verified: 2026-06-14Next review: 2026-09-12
Learners who need to turn local container builds into Kubernetes-ready workloads with probes, resources, secrets, volumes, and operational evidence.
CKA is past the 90-day review cadence.
- Docker image to Kubernetes manifest mapping guide
- Container probes, ports, environment, secrets, volumes, and resource checklist
- Image scan, registry, rollout, rollback, and troubleshooting evidence pack
Red Hat
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Needs reviewLast verified: 2026-06-14Next review: 2026-09-12
Linux administrators and platform engineers managing production systems.
CKA is past the 90-day review cadence.
- Linux command and permissions checklist
- Service, log, storage, and process troubleshooting labs
- System administration practice tasks
Certification provider connections
Connect this learning path to the official exam provider.
Red Hat Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Use Linux, Ansible, OpenShift, containers, and hybrid cloud lab evidence before scheduling performance-based Red Hat exams.
Booking partner: Red Hat exam platform
- Create or confirm the Red Hat account.
- Review the official exam guide, ID policy, delivery options, and reschedule rules.
- Add target exam date, booking status, renewal date, and certificate proof to the learner record.
Red Hat Certification
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Use Linux, Ansible, OpenShift, containers, and hybrid cloud lab evidence before scheduling performance-based Red Hat exams.
Booking partner: Red Hat exam platform
- Create or confirm the Red Hat account.
- Review the official exam guide, ID policy, delivery options, and reschedule rules.
- Add target exam date, booking status, renewal date, and certificate proof to the learner record.
Red Hat Certification
Docker to Kubernetes readiness
Use Linux, Ansible, OpenShift, containers, and hybrid cloud lab evidence before scheduling performance-based Red Hat exams.
Booking partner: Red Hat exam platform
- Create or confirm the Red Hat account.
- Review the official exam guide, ID policy, delivery options, and reschedule rules.
- Add target exam date, booking status, renewal date, and certificate proof to the learner record.
Red Hat Certification
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Use Linux, Ansible, OpenShift, containers, and hybrid cloud lab evidence before scheduling performance-based Red Hat exams.
Booking partner: Red Hat exam platform
- Create or confirm the Red Hat account.
- Review the official exam guide, ID policy, delivery options, and reschedule rules.
- Add target exam date, booking status, renewal date, and certificate proof to the learner record.
01 Match
Map each Daskerel track to the official provider, exam code, registration page, and verification route.
02 Prepare
Use provider objectives with Daskerel lessons, mock exams, labs, and evidence packs before booking.
03 Book
Send learners to the official scheduling partner while keeping target dates and next actions in the dashboard.
04 Verify
Capture certificate URL, badge, expiry, renewal plan, and portfolio proof after the learner passes.
Study plan
Build Linux command-line confidence before container orchestration.
Learn Kubernetes objects by deploying and inspecting real workloads.
Use Ansible for repeatable server configuration and operational tasks.
Hands-on labs
Inspect Linux services with systemctl and journalctl.
Build and run a Docker image, then map it to a Kubernetes workload, service, and config map.
Write an Ansible playbook that installs and configures nginx.
Track learning assets
Templates and revision tools for this path.
Exam blueprint checklistKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Weekly study plannerKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Command and service cheat sheetKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Architecture pattern cardsKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Flashcard revision setKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Mock exam review sheetKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Lab evidence templateKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Interview story builderKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Portfolio project rubricKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Final readiness checklistKubernetes, Ansible, and Linux
Practice questions
Which Kubernetes object keeps a desired number of pods running?
A Deployment.
Which Linux command shows logs for a systemd service?
journalctl.