IBM Cloud Pak for Applications syllabus

1. Introduction to Cloud Native Development

• Understanding the Principles of Cloud-Native Development
• Introduction to Microservices Architecture
• Containerization and Orchestration Concepts (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

2. Overview of IBM Cloud Pak for Applications

• Understanding the Features and Components of IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
• Exploring the Value Proposition of IBM Cloud Pak for Applications in Modern Application Development

3. Installation and Configuration

• Installing and Configuring IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
• Setting Up Development Environments

4. Application Modernization

• Strategies for Modernizing Existing Applications for Cloud-Native Environments
• Refactoring Monolithic Applications into Microservices
• Implementing Cloud-Native Design Patterns

5. Containerization and Orchestration

• Deep Dive into Containerization Technologies like Docker
• Introduction to Kubernetes and Its Role in Container Orchestration
• Hands-On Experience with Deploying and Managing Applications Using Kubernetes

6. DevOps Practices

• Introduction to DevOps Principles and Practices
• Implementing CI/CD Pipelines for Cloud-Native Applications
• Automated Testing, Deployment, and Monitoring

7. Integration and APIs

• Overview of API Management and Integration Capabilities in IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
• Designing, Developing, and Managing APIs
• Integration with External Systems and Services

8. Security and Governance

• Understanding Security Challenges in Cloud-Native Environments
• Implementing Security Best Practices in Application Development and Deployment
• Governance and Compliance Considerations

9. Monitoring and Management

• Monitoring Application Performance and Health in a Cloud-Native Environment
• Implementing Logging, Tracing, and Metrics Collection
• Troubleshooting Common Issues

10. Advanced Microservices Architecture

• Advanced Concepts and Principles of Microservices Architecture
• Service Mesh Architecture and Implementation (e.g., Istio)
• Microservices Communication Patterns (e.g., Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication)

11. Advanced Containerization and Orchestration

• Advanced Docker Concepts (e.g., Multi-Stage Builds, Docker Networking)
• Kubernetes Advanced Features (e.g., StatefulSets, DaemonSets)
• Advanced Deployment Strategies (e.g., Canary Deployments, Blue-Green Deployments)

12. Cloud-Native Data Management

• Introduction to Cloud-Native Databases (e.g., CockroachDB, TiDB)
• Data Consistency and Durability in Distributed Systems
• Implementing Data Caching and Replication Strategies

13. Advanced DevOps Practices

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Tools like Terraform
• GitOps Principles and Practices
• Advanced CI/CD Pipeline Configurations and Optimizations

14. Advanced Integration and APIs

• Event-Driven Architecture and Messaging Systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Implementing Asynchronous Communication Using Messaging Queues
• Advanced API Security and Authorization Mechanisms

15. Advanced Security and Governance

• Zero-Trust Security Model for Cloud-Native Applications
• Implementing Security Policies and Controls Using Kubernetes RBAC
• Compliance Automation and Auditing

16. Advanced Monitoring and Observability

• Distributed Tracing for Microservices Architectures (e.g., Jaeger, Zipkin)
• Log Aggregation and Analysis with Tools like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Advanced Metrics Collection and Analysis for Performance Optimization

17. Advanced Application Lifecycle Management

• Canary Analysis and Automated Canary Deployments
• Progressive Delivery Techniques (e.g., Feature Flags, A/B Testing)
• Continuous Testing Strategies for Cloud-Native Applications

18. Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Deployments

• Strategies for Deploying Applications Across Multiple Cloud Providers
• Implementing Hybrid Cloud Architectures with IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
• Challenges and Best Practices for Managing Multi-Cloud Environments

19. Advanced Case Studies and Workshops

• In-Depth Case Studies of Complex Cloud-Native Application Deployments
• Hands-On Workshops Covering Advanced Topics and Scenarios
• Group Projects to Apply Advanced Concepts in Real-World Scenarios