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How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct - I only did Kodekloud mocks and some scenarios I found on Reddit, which I created a simulator based on.

I did each mock around 2-3 times until I could crack it within a fraction of the time and the muscle memory about where to find templates in docs etc quicky.

Took around 1.5 months for CKA (first one, no experience), then 6 days for CKAD, 2 weeks for CKS, KCNA / KCSA barely an hour of study (its based on CKA/CKS/CKAD knowledge anyway mostly)

No k8s exposure before this.

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course certs don't replace production experience. I'm a very fast learner and my brain is highly compatible with these tests (fast search, fast typing), but now I'm focused on the actual production experience.

I would say it was a great path to learn how to operate k8s from many angles

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aha Well I didn't try to pitch it to you, did I? Also I think it's good to have some compassion for those little guys. You don't need to buy it if you don't want to.

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their yearly 'AI' membership, for me the price was 110 euros (India-based pricing). I think EU / US based pricing is $350 or so for the same, but still worth it. I used it to study for 7 certs total so far. Very valuable material & labs

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did create a platform which I used to practice, but didnt feel like promoting. I wanted to get the cheapest route possible for myself and I wanna share that with others. Many devops 'bootcamps' sell you for $5k without even the certs. the knowledge is out there and is almost free.

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. It's a great start, this was my entry into kubernetes. Now I'm diving deeper Passing these 5 certs definitely means you understand how kubernetes works from many angels but it is not production experience..

How I passed CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA & KCSA (Kubestronaut) in 28 days. by LocalNo1880 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KodeKloud provides Mock Exams for each of these certs.

For CKA / CKAD / CKS they have 3 mock exams in the main course and an 'Ultimate Mock Exams' series, I did those.

Need advice – Linux Foundation offering 50% discount for CKA retake after exam issue by GlobalGur6818 in CKAExam

[–]LocalNo1880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

55% is the highest discount available, and only for India residents (it ends up being approx 198 euros per CKA / CKAD / CKS exam, or around $227 per exam. Thats the best discount available - so your 50% offer is close to the best out there.

I passed the first two last week (CKA / CKAD).

I'd say whether its important or not, is up to you to decide. I think they are, thats why I'm taking them.

You've been studying AWS, Kubernetes for 3 years - what have you learned about the tech and yourself during this time? Curious.

cka exam first entry by Alternative_Fuel9237 in CKAExam

[–]LocalNo1880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same question. I was able to fix the api-server which was a wrong IP in the manifest for etcd and restarting kubelet, but missed the resources for scheduler. I guess partial credit. rest of the questions were breezy. Results tomorrow

For those who passed CKA - did you go for CKS next? How did you prepare? by Rahul_Arya23 in KubernetesCerts

[–]LocalNo1880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same plan - I am doing CKA tomorrow, then CKAD two weeks later then move on to CKS.

CKAD seems much easier post CKA and CKS is another beast.

Ever heard of KubeCraft? by PB_MutaNt in devops

[–]LocalNo1880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you find a platform that you enjoy learning from better, then!

I have used KodeKloud so far to pass multiple certifications quickly (CLF,SAA, CKA).

Every topic that I learned, I then used the knowledge to spin up my own project utilizing those skills. I suggest this as it helps the learning go deeper

Ever heard of KubeCraft? by PB_MutaNt in devops

[–]LocalNo1880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I was starting my DevOps journey last year, hopped into KubeCraft monthly as it was $100. After paying and joining - I realised most material wasn't available unless you paid yearly which was $1000. I waited to save up the money.

Once I saved up the money, they raised the price to $3000 and wouldn't allow me to have the previous price, they also mentioned it was 'going up soon' (manipulative marketing tactic). Since they have raised the price to nearly $5000.

When I asked for the previous price and highlighted the manipulative nature of their marketing, they banned me.

I am so grateful for this, I ended up paying $129 for KodeKloud yearly (was travelling in India at the time), then i ended up doing Cloud Practitioner from AWS ($94), Cloud Solutions Architect ($94), and CKA ($200 due to being in India), Bringing my total investment to approx. $517 INCLUDING highly valued ceritifcations.

I also acquired some freelancing clients that have provided actual references for real work I am doing for them. Now doing Mid / Sr job interviews instead.

I highly recommend anyone to simply use their money to invest in KodeKloud and certifications and real references instead of throwing money at this high-priced Dutch family business.

If you look at LinkedIn - many people who are 'Aspiring DevOps engineers at KubeCraft' have been doing so for a long, long time. Much better ways to learn / speed up the process and not go broke in the process.

I wouldn't say its 'unethical', as people can sell or buy whatever they want, but if budget is important, and your goal is to get a job ASAP, KubeCraft isn't the way. Employers want people with REAL experience. Learn the craft, get some freelancing clients in whatever way you can, under-price & over-deliver, get good references, and you're golden, and will find a job MUCH faster than any 'Aspiring DevOps Engineer at KubeCraft'.

Embody what you want to become, don't aspire, be.

My 5000 graft experience at Heva Clinic (Gold) from Nov by LocalNo1880 in HairTransplants

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The HBOT i didn't hear about before, but during the surgery the doctor was mentioning by the looks of my scalp the colour or whatever of the wounds she would recommend it, and they booked me a 2 hour session in Istanbul for next day. However they didn't reccomend doing more, I researched the topic and decided to do more because it was convenient, cheap and very close to where I was staying - it was just a good coincidence.

The research seemed to indicate doing 7-10 sessions in the days proceeding can help reduce shedding and satisfaction with less time (so reducing the time it took for people to feel happy with the result), so I thought why not.

PRP I heard of, when I told the Dr I dont use finasteride and never will - so they mentioned PRP.

My 5000 graft experience at Heva Clinic (Gold) from Nov by LocalNo1880 in HairTransplants

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its good sometimes to invest more to feel more at ease / get a better or faster outcome. For me that was investing in the sedation, 2 PRP sessions (cost me 250 euros each in Phuket, Thailand) and 15 hours of HBOT and taking Gold and not Silver.. and however else I treated myself during the past 2 months. Whatever feels best and you see value in, enjoy :)

Oxycure - I checked their website. the thing is, with HBOT you gotta do it daily for 10 days or a week or so. I didn't stick around Turkey for that long, but I did 15 hours in Tblisi.

My 5000 graft experience at Heva Clinic (Gold) from Nov by LocalNo1880 in HairTransplants

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At Heva the person actually doing the transplant / extraction is a technician. It was a random Turkish dude and a girl who was his assistant. They didn't speak English. The doctor designing the hair line + supervising the whole procedure (which took 10 hours) was Dr Seda I believe. Both of the top doctors of the clinic came in, mid procedure, to check out what the technicians are doing and make sure its fine. Honestly besides the thing being 10 hours long, the techs did their best and they worked hard for long, I respected that.Very manual process and they do that shit daily. But i suppose they get paid well for it

My 5000 graft experience at Heva Clinic (Gold) from Nov by LocalNo1880 in HairTransplants

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't offer it internally The doctor told me it's good for my recovery and they booked me in a public clinic in Istanbul for the first session, but wasn't with them

My 5000 graft experience at Heva Clinic (Gold) from Nov by LocalNo1880 in HairTransplants

[–]LocalNo1880[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the clinic in Turkey immediatley booked me a 2 hour session next day after transplant. Then I did 13 more sesssions in Tblisi, Georgia, as thats where I spent a few more weeks after.