Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On - Kubernetes on AWS (EKS)

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on setting up and managing an Amazon EKS cluster. It begins with an overview of prerequisites, including AWS account setup and necessary utilities. The tutorial then walks through creating an EKS cluster, adding node groups, and configuring kubectl for cluster access. Finally, it covers deploying applications on the cluster, ensuring all components are active and accessible. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of cleaning up resources post-deployment to avoid unnecessary costs.

What is a prerequisite for setting up an Amazon EKS cluster?

• Setting up a local server

• Having a Google Cloud account

• Installing the AWS CLI

• Creating a Docker container

What is the first step in creating an Amazon EKS cluster?

• Naming the cluster

• Setting up a load balancer

• Configuring the VPC

• Creating a node group

Which AWS region is used in the tutorial for creating the EKS cluster?

• US East 1

• US West 2

• EU Central 1

• AP Southeast 1

What is the purpose of adding a node group to the EKS cluster?

• To configure the VPC

• To group worker nodes

• To manage the master nodes

• To set up the load balancer

Which command is used to verify the kubectl configuration with the EKS cluster?

• kubectl get services

• kubectl get nodes

• kubectl get config

• kubectl get pods

What is the final step in deploying the sample application on EKS?

• Accessing the application via the load balancer

• Configuring the worker nodes

• Setting up the Postgres deployment

• Creating the Redis service

What should be done after completing the deployment to save costs?

• Add more services

• Delete the EKS cluster and applications

• Upgrade the Kubernetes version

• Increase the number of nodes