The Helm course offers a comprehensive introduction to Helm, the package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the deployment and management of applications. Participants will explore Helm’s architecture, including charts, values, and releases, and understand the benefits of using Helm in Kubernetes environments. The course covers the installation process, configuration settings, and verification of the Helm installation.

Learners will dive into Helm charts, creating custom charts, and utilizing pre-built charts from the Helm Hub. They will also explore Helm values for customization, installing and upgrading charts, and managing releases. Advanced topics such as Helm hooks, subcharts, templates, plugins, and security will be addressed. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will gain hands-on experience deploying applications, managing Kubernetes environments, and integrating Helm into CI/CD pipelines.

What You’ll Learn

• Helm Fundamentals: Understand what Helm is, its architecture, and how it compares to other package managers.
• Installation and Configuration: Learn how to install Helm on various systems and configure its settings.
• Helm Charts: Explore Helm charts, including how to create custom charts and use pre-built ones from the Helm Hub.
• Customizing Charts with Values: Learn to customize Helm charts using values, pass values during installation, and use value templates.
• Installing and Upgrading Charts: Understand how to install charts into Kubernetes clusters, upgrade them, and roll back installations.
• Managing Releases: Learn about Helm releases, how to manage them, and delete releases when necessary.
• Using Helm Hooks: Discover how to utilize Helm hooks for various installation and update actions, and create custom hooks.
• Advanced Helm Features: Explore advanced topics such as subcharts, templates, plugins, and security practices in Helm.
• Practical Applications: Gain experience deploying applications with Helm, managing Kubernetes environments, creating custom Helm charts, and integrating Helm into CI/CD pipelines.