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Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157)

A free Linux Foundation course on running serverless functions on Kubernetes with OpenFaaS.

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About this course

This course introduces serverless computing and the state of serverless projects in the CNCF ecosystem, then gets practical with OpenFaaS. You set up Kubernetes and OpenFaaS, write a first function in Python, configure it and learn how to operate serverless workloads.

Best for: Developers exploring event-driven, serverless architectures on Kubernetes.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain serverless concepts and where they fit
  • Install OpenFaaS on a Kubernetes cluster
  • Write and deploy a Python function
  • Configure and operate serverless functions

Syllabus and your progress

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Before you start: Basic Kubernetes and command-line familiarity

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Is Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157) really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Linux Foundation Training & Certification. Free course from the Linux Foundation; completion includes a free digital badge.
How long does Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157) take?
Plan for about 13 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 12-14 hours of course material). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157)?
It helps to have: Basic Kubernetes and command-line familiarity.

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