Workload and Container Image Fundamentals

Designing efficient container images and selecting the right Kubernetes workloads are foundational skills for any Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).In this course, learn how to craft optimized, secure, OCI-compliant images using Dockerfile best practices and multistage builds. Next, discover how to publish images to registries, perform vulnerability scans, and choose appropriate workload controllers such as Deployments, Jobs, and CronJobs. Finally, explore rolling update strategies, multicontainer Pod design patterns, including sidecar and init containers, and how to manage both persistent and ephemeral storage. This course is part of a series designed to prepare learners for the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.