Using Tmux in Kubernetes Certification Exams

Tmux is a terminal multiplexer. It enables you to manage your terminal environment in a sophisticated way to boost productivity and efficiency when working at the command-line.

Learning how to use Tmux is beneficial for anyone working with terminals on a regular basis.

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how to use Tmux to manage multiple terminals and quickly switch between them.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to do the following in Tmux:

• Create a new Session
• Create a new Window
• Create and split Panes
• Rename Sessions

Intended Audience

• Candidates for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certifications
• DevOps Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Anyone who regularly works with terminals

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:

• The Bash shell
• Using a terminal

The following course and lab can be used to fulfill the prerequisite:

• Linux Command Line Byte Session
• First Steps Into the Linux Console