Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations: Preparation and Prerequisites
Prepare for the Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (TKO) learning path with a review of some key components used by TKO — cert-manager, Kubernetes operators, and the Cluster API.
Instructors

Nigel Brown
Senior Open Source Community Manager at VMware
Based in Austin, Texas and focused on Cloud Native Technologies like containers and Kubernetes.

Scott Lowe
Principal Field Engineer at Kong, Inc.
Focused on Kubernetes and related cloud-native technologies. Helps customers deploy and deliver applications with cloud-native and open source technologies.

Nicholas Seemiller
Software Engineer at BetterUp
Helped to bring VMware’s flavor of Kubernetes to the Open Source community.
Neil Winton
Staff Solution Architect at VMware Tanzu
Loves helping other people to learn, grow and develop
This is the first course of the Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (TKO) learning path.
This course will help you prepare for the TKO learning path. It provides an overview of some key components used by TKO — cert-manager, Kubernetes operators, and the Cluster API. Understanding these concepts will be helpful in the rest of your TKO learning journey.
Introduction to the Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (TKO) Learning Path
Certificate Management
Managing and using TLS certificates with cert-manager.
Operators
An introduction to Kubernetes operators, which offer a powerful method for managing workloads.
Overview of Cluster API
An introduction to the Cluster API for managing Kubernetes clusters declaratively.