Kasten by Veeam Names Inaugural Partners for Kubernetes Learning Platform

Kubernetes backup and disaster recovery player Kasten by Veeam has announced that its KubeCampus.io platform for studying Kubernetes currently has more than 20,000 registered users and is growing to include its initial partners Scality and StormForge. The platform will gain from these new content providers’ invaluable, in-depth knowledge in storage and automated Kubernetes resource management, two crucial supporting technologies that customers must master to properly implement Kubernetes installations.

The demand for better container deployment and administration capabilities is rising dramatically along with Kubernetes’ growth. The lack of Kubernetes training, however, is still a problem. Lack of training is cited as the biggest operational obstacle by nearly half of the survey participants in 2022 who have not yet deployed containers in production by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.

By providing free training opportunities and hands-on labs covering the most in-demand Kubernetes skills based on realistic, real-world deployments, use cases, and experience with market-leading technologies, Kasten by Veeam is assisting in closing the skills gap. KubeCampus.io offers a community platform for studying cloud native and Kubernetes concepts and skills that are becoming more and more in demand. It was created to be a neutral meeting place for the open-source learning community rather than a vendor-based resource. In-person training and further possibilities for certification are also available to visitors.

In 2022, KubeCampus.io’s user base expanded by 50 percent, and it now boasts that approximately 12,500 courses have been completed and thousands of educational resources have been downloaded.

The natural next step is to add resources that will continue to enhance the learning experience, according to Tom Leyden, Vice President – Marketing, Kasten by Veeam. “Building on the tremendous success of KubeCampus, the logical next step is to add resources that will continue to enrich the learning experience,” he added. “Working together with our partners to increase material and instruction will provide users with more options for learning, more access to industry experts, and more chances to achieve certifications in cutting-edge technologies. Partners can also gain by seizing chances to promote thought leadership and present their technologies to potential clients.”