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Raspberry Pi Projects

Discover how to build a Raspberry Pi supercomputer by leveraging Kubernetes (k3s) and Rancher. Through clustering, we'll create a robust server and teach you important skills like containerization, orchestration, load balancing, and redundancy that are transferable to enterprise environments.
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Raspberry Pi Projects

Discover how to build a Raspberry Pi supercomputer by leveraging Kubernetes (k3s) and Rancher. Through clustering, we'll create a robust server and teach you important skills like containerization, orchestration, load balancing, and redundancy that are transferable to enterprise environments.
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THE SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN:
• Build and customize a fully functional RetroPie gaming system from scratch
• Troubleshoot and fine-tune your Raspberry pi setup with ease 
• Gain practical hardware + software integration skills you can flex well beyond gaming
Skills

1

Videos

17

Quizzes

0

Hours

7+

Course description

Deploy and manage containerized applications 

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Transform Raspberry Pi hardware into a production-ready Kubernetes cluster that demonstrates real-world cloud-native architecture. This hands-on training takes learners beyond theory into practical distributed systems, where affordable hardware becomes a powerful learning platform for mastering enterprise container orchestration technologies.
This Raspberry Pi Kubernetes training guides learners through building a multi-node cluster from the ground up, installing lightweight k3s Kubernetes distribution, deploying Rancher management platform, and implementing the same patterns used in production environments. Students will work with actual hardware clusters, understanding how distributed systems achieve reliability through redundancy and intelligent workload distribution.

You'll assemble and network multiple Raspberry Pi nodes, install and configure k3s for resource-efficient Kubernetes operations, and deploy real-world applications that leverage cluster capabilities. You'll also explore high availability patterns, failover scenarios, and resource optimization techniques that mirror enterprise Kubernetes deployments.

By the end, learners gain hands-on experience with container orchestration, distributed computing, and cloud-native technologies—equipping them with transferable skills for managing production Kubernetes environments, DevOps roles, and modern infrastructure management in any enterprise setting.
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Sample Videos

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I built a Raspberry Pi NAS!!

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VMware on a RASPBERRY Pi!?!?! 

Trainer

NetworkChuck

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Chuck Keith built his successful IT career on self-study, experience, and certifications, bypassing a traditional four-year degree. His authentic story inspires many who face educational barriers to tech careers.

In 2014, he launched NetworkChuck on YouTube. Initially a technical resource, it became a global hit due to his unique, energetic, coffee-fueled teaching style, blending technical precision with humor and hands-on demonstrations using real equipment.

Chuck champions the democratization of IT education, proving certifications accelerate careers. His philosophy—that dedication and continuous learning surpass traditional credentials—empowers millions.

As a CBT Nuggets trainer, he brought his accessible energy to professional courses covering networking, system administration, and cybersecurity, structuring content with study plans.

Beyond education, his "coffee + hacking" brand includes NetworkChuck Coffee. He serves as a trusted mentor by genuinely connecting with and sharing his journey with his worldwide community.

Virtual LabS

Practice Real Skills in Real Environments

You’ve GOT to check out our CCNA virtual labs! They're designed to make networking feel alive and achievable, right from your screen. You’ll be stepping in as the network administrator of Castle Rysen Coffee, deploying Cisco network environments for the future of mankind! Here’s what to expect:

Real-World Feel:
We're using genuine Cisco software, giving you hands-on practice with routers, switches, and configs that really mirror what you'll encounter. No more wondering if it’s your problem or the simulator malfunctioning.
Course Integration:
We've spliced these labs directly into the course interface, so as soon as we demo a concept on video, you can immediately try it yourself!
Build Confidence Fast:
Break things, fix them, experiment freely in a safe space. It's all about turning "I get it" into "I can do this" while we're on this journey together. 

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Study planner

Learn on Your Time

  • Study Planners allow you to commit to times to learn so that you can stay on track!
    • Schedule training times
    • Set deadlines
    • Monitor your progress
    • Plan your future!
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