Cilium
Develop the skills to apply and troubleshoot Cilium network policy through a learning path centred on Cilium. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Cilium skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Cilium architecture
- Endpoint connectivity
- Policy design
- Hubble visibility
- Cluster operations
- Cilium lab
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Cilium. Its course-specific content covers Cilium architecture, Endpoint connectivity, Policy design, Hubble visibility, followed by an applied project focused on apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Cilium or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of gitops & cloud native. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Apply and troubleshoot Cilium network policy
Deliver apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Cilium architecture
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- eBPF dataplane and agent responsibilities
- CNI integration and identity model
Practical exerciseApply cilium architecture to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
02Endpoint connectivity
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- IP allocation and service handling
- Node-to-node and endpoint traffic paths
Practical exerciseApply endpoint connectivity to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
03Policy design
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- Endpoint selectors and ingress-egress rules
- DNS-aware and application-layer policy concepts
Practical exerciseApply policy design to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
04Hubble visibility
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- Flow records and drop reasons
- Service dependency and traffic inspection
Practical exerciseApply hubble visibility to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
05Cluster operations
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- Agent health and connectivity tests
- Upgrade planning and failure diagnosis
Practical exerciseApply cluster operations to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
06Cilium lab
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- Implement a segmented application policy
- Explain allowed and dropped traffic with evidence
Practical exerciseApply cilium lab to the apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy and capture the validation evidence.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Cilium architecture · Endpoint connectivity
Establish the Cilium scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Policy design · Hubble visibility
Apply the core Cilium techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete apply and troubleshoot cilium network policy, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Native Engineer | ₹7–13 LPA | ₹16–30 LPA | ₹32–55 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗