Introduction to Karpenter with EKS


Course Number: CLD-126WA
Duration: 3 days (19.5 hours)
Format: Live, hands-on

Karpenter EKS Training Overview

This Karpenter with EKS course introduces Karpenter, an open-source Kubernetes cluster autoscaler. Participants learn how Karpenter works, compare it to other cluster autoscaling mechanisms, and deploy and configure it to optimize Kubernetes workloads.

Location and Pricing

Accelebrate offers instructor-led enterprise training for groups of 3 or more online or at your site. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for private corporate training on-site or online, please contact us.

In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.

Objectives

  • Understand the role of Karpenter in Kubernetes cluster management
  • Deploy Karpenter in a Kubernetes cluster
  • Configure Karpenter to manage and optimize node provisioning based on workload demands
  • Use Karpenter with real-world workloads to scale infrastructure efficiently
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting common issues when using Karpenter

Prerequisites

All participants must have taken our Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes course or have equivalent knowledge.

Outline

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Introduction
What is Karpenter?
  • Key features
  • Node provisioning
  • Cost optimization and efficient resource usage
How Karpenter Works
  • Scheduling and provisioning workflows
  • Integration with Kubernetes and cloud providers
Comparison with Cluster Autoscaler
Prerequisites for Karpenter
  • Kubernetes version requirements
  • Supported cloud environments (AWS focus)
Creating and Managing Provisioners
  • Spot instance configurations
  • Scheduling constraints
Scaling Applications with Karpenter
  • Deploying sample applications to trigger scaling
  • Understanding logs and scaling behavior
Monitoring and Logging with Karpenter
  • Metrics and monitoring tools integration
Troubleshooting
  • Addressing node scheduling issues
Threat Model
  • Threats and mitigations
Conclusion

Training Materials

All Karpenter with EKS training attendees receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

Attendees will not need to install any software on their computers for this class. The class will be conducted in a remote environment that Accelebrate will provide; students will only need a local computer with a web browser and a stable Internet connection. Any recent version of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome will work well.



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