Advanced Kubernetes course from Ænix. Engineers learn the same stack that powers Cozystack and the Ænix platforms — Talos Linux, LINSTOR, Cilium, KubeVirt, Cluster API, Flux. Hands-on, production-grade, taught by the engineers who maintain Cozystack.
Quick facts
- Format: Multi-week intensive (online or hybrid options)
- Audience: Platform engineers, Kubernetes operators, DevOps engineers, OSS contributors
- Topics: Containerization, networking, storage, security, GitOps with the Cozystack stack
- Stack covered: Talos, Kubernetes, LINSTOR, Cilium, KubeVirt, Cluster API, Flux
- Outcome: Engineers ready to operate Cozystack-class platforms in production
- Taught by: Cozystack maintainers and Ænix delivery engineers
- Pricing: per seat or per team, quoted on request. One full course per year is included in the Plus and Enterprise support tiers, with further courses at 30% off
- Certification: pairs with the Ænix Certification for Cozystack — Fundamentals exam
Why this course
Most Kubernetes courses cover the basics. This course covers what comes after — the stack that runs production multi-tenant cloud platforms:
- Talos Linux as the base OS — minimal, immutable, API-driven (Cozystack also runs on general-purpose Linux distributions via the generic-Kubernetes install path)
- KubeVirt for VM workloads on Kubernetes
- Cilium for eBPF-based networking, security, observability
- LINSTOR / DRBD for distributed replicated block storage
- Cluster API for multi-cluster lifecycle
- Flux for GitOps
- Multi-tenant architecture with Tenant CRD-style isolation
This is the same stack Ænix engineers use to build platforms for regulated enterprises and hosting providers.
Who should take this course
- Platform engineers building or operating internal cloud platforms
- Senior DevOps engineers who want to go beyond basic Kubernetes
- OSS contributors who want to contribute to Cozystack and adjacent CNCF projects
- Engineering teams preparing for an Ænix platform engagement (option to combine with the platform build)
Course outcomes
After completing the course, engineers can:
- Deploy and operate production Kubernetes clusters on Talos Linux
- Configure Cilium networking for multi-tenant scenarios with NetworkPolicy and security
- Operate KubeVirt for VM workloads alongside containers
- Configure LINSTOR-based distributed storage with replication and backup
- Set up GitOps workflows with Flux for multi-tenant developer self-service
- Apply Tenant CRD-style isolation for multi-customer or multi-team scenarios
- Reason about Cozystack architecture in production scenarios
How it relates to the Ænix platforms
The course is independent of Ænix platform engagements — engineers can take it without their organization buying anything else from Ænix.
Organizations building an Ænix platform often send engineers to this course either before, during, or after platform builds. Course completion accelerates handoff and operational maturity.
If you’re considering both:
- Course only: train your engineers; decide later whether to engage Ænix on platform build
- Course + platform build: combined training and production platform engagement
Frequently asked questions
Is this for beginners?
No. This is an advanced course. Prerequisites: production Kubernetes experience, comfort with Linux administration, experience with containerization and orchestration. Engineers without this background should start with foundational Kubernetes courses first.
Can my company sponsor cohort enrollment?
Yes. The course is priced per seat or per team and quoted on request; tell us how many engineers you want to send. Customers on the Plus and Enterprise support tiers get one full course per year included.
How does this differ from CKA / CKAD certification courses?
CKA / CKAD covers core Kubernetes operations and developer skills. This course goes deeper into the production stack — multi-tenant architecture, VM-on-Kubernetes (KubeVirt), distributed storage (LINSTOR), eBPF networking (Cilium). It’s complementary to CKA / CKAD; we recommend CKA-level familiarity before this course.
Is Cozystack required for the course?
The course teaches the Cozystack stack technologies, but engineers learn each component independently. After the course, engineers can operate Cozystack — but the same skills apply to other deployments using these technologies.
Will I learn the Ænix platforms specifically?
The course covers the open-source Cozystack stack, which is the foundation of the Ænix platforms. Platform-specific operational details (productized installer, commercial modules, support workflows) are covered separately during platform engagements with customer teams.
Is there a certification?
Yes. The Ænix Certification for Cozystack — Fundamentals exam is taken separately. The exam and the preparation materials are in English; a Russian version of the materials is available.
What if I’m already a Cozystack contributor?
This course is excellent for active contributors who want production-operations depth. Active contributors get priority cohort access and discount.
How to enroll
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Kubernetes Deep Dive Course is from Ænix, which created Cozystack (CNCF project) and co-maintains it.