Hands-On K8s: Automate Postgres Backups with Bash & CronJobs

Hands-On K8s: Automate Postgres Backups with Bash & CronJobs free download

Learn to Deploy PostgreSQL on Kubernetes & Master Automated Backup/Restore using CronJobs & Bash Scripts

Deploy a Postgres database server on a local Kubernetes instance and automate the database backups using Kubernetes cronjobs. Docker Desktop will be used to provision the local Kubernetes environment.

Technical details:

• Set Up a Local Kubernetes Environment: Use Docker Desktop to provision a Kubernetes cluster, making cloud-native development simpler and more accessible for hands-on practice.

• Hands-On DevOps for Modern Applications: Build, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes with GitHub, Helm, Docker, and bash scripting.

• Backup and Restore Automation with Bash Scripts: Write and implement scripts to back up and restore PostgreSQL data, leveraging Kubernetes CronJobs for seamless automation.

• Building & Publishing Docker Images: Learn to create custom Docker images and publish them on Docker Hub, preparing you for robust deployment processes.

• Master Version Control with GitHub: Use GitHub to host application code, manage versions, and collaborate effectively across deployments.

• Efficient Application Management with Helm: Manage Kubernetes applications using Helm—install, delete, and roll back versions for streamlined operations.

• Introduction to PostgreSQL Essentials: Gain hands-on experience with PostgreSQL by creating tables, managing data, and navigating a PostgreSQL instance.

• Using Architectural Diagrams for Technical Communication: Understand and use architectural diagrams to communicate your deployment architecture effectively.

• Automate Backups with Kubernetes CronJobs: Configure a Kubernetes CronJob to automate PostgreSQL backups, simplifying maintenance and ensuring data integrity.

• Essential Kubernetes Commands for Troubleshooting: Learn to view logs, identify and resolve deployment issues, and execute key commands for effective Kubernetes management.

• Manual Backup Restoration: Restore PostgreSQL backups manually with a bash script, gaining a full-cycle understanding of backup and recovery.

• Interactive Quizzes for Concept Reinforcement: Test your knowledge with quizzes at the end of each section to reinforce your learning.

At the end of each section you will be quizzed on the concepts which were introduced to reinforce what you learned. Ultimately, after completing this course, you would be able to architect and deploy modern applications on Kubernetes and automate various workflows.