The Linux Foundation CCA exam preparation guide is designed to provide candidates with necessary information about the Cilium Associate exam. It includes exam summary, sample questions, practice test, objectives and ways to interpret the exam objectives to enable candidates to assess the types of questions-answers that may be asked during the Cilium Certified Associate (CCA) exam.
It is recommended for all the candidates to refer the CCA objectives and sample questions provided in this preparation guide. The Linux Foundation Cilium Associate certification is mainly targeted to the candidates who want to build their career in Cloud & Containers domain and demonstrate their expertise. We suggest you to use practice exam listed in this cert guide to get used to with exam environment and identify the knowledge areas where you need more work prior to taking the actual Linux Foundation Cilium Certified Associate exam.
Linux Foundation CCA Exam Summary:
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Exam Name
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Linux Foundation Cilium Certified Associate (Cilium Associate) |
| Exam Code | CCA |
| Exam Price | $250 USD |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Schedule Exam | The Linux Foundation Training & Certification |
| Sample Questions | Linux Foundation CCA Sample Questions |
| Recommended Practice | Cilium Certified Associate (CCA) Practice Test |
Linux Foundation Cilium Associate Syllabus:
| Section | Objectives | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture |
- Understand the Role of Cilium in Kubernetes Environments - Cilium Architecture - IP Address Management (IPAM) with Cilium - Cilium Component Roles - Datapath Models |
20% |
| Network Policy |
- Interpret Cilium Network Polices and Intent - Understand Cilium's Identity-based Network Security Model - Policy Enforcement Modes - Policy Rule Structure - Kubernetes Network Policies versus Cilium Network Policies |
18% |
| Service Mesh |
- Know How to use Ingress or Gateway API for Ingress Routing - Service Mesh Use Cases - Understand the Benefits of Gateway API over Ingress - Encrypting Traffic in Transit with Cilium - Sidecar-based versus Sidecarless Architectures |
16% |
| Network Observability |
- Understand the Observability Capabilities of Hubble - Enabling Layer 7 Protocol Visibility - Know How to Use Hubble from the Command Line or the Hubble UI |
10% |
| Installation and Configuration |
- Know How to Use Cilium CLI to Query and Modify the Configuration - Using Cilium CLI to Install Cilium, Run Connectivity Tests, and Monitor its Status |
10% |
| Cluster Mesh |
- Understand the Benefits of Cluster Mesh for Multi-cluster Connectivity - Achieve Service Discovery and Load Balancing Across Clusters with Cluster Mesh |
10% |
| eBPF |
- Understand the Role of eBPF in Cilium - eBPF Key Benefits - eBPF-based Platforms versus IPtables-based Platforms |
10% |
| BGP and External Networking |
- Egress Connectivity Requirements - Understand Options to Connect Cilium-managed Clusters with External Networks |
6% |