Free, comprehensive study materials to help you pass the ICA certification exam. Master service mesh concepts with our detailed study guide and practice with 46 hands-on lab questions.
Everything you need to prepare for the Istio Certified Associate exam, organized by learning style.
Deep-dive into all four exam domains with detailed explanations, YAML examples, istioctl commands, and exam-focused tips. Perfect for building foundational knowledge and understanding the "why" behind each concept.
46 exam-realistic lab exercises covering all domains. Each question includes the scenario, step-by-step solution, verification commands, and official documentation references. Practice like you're in the real exam.
The ICA exam covers four key domains, weighted by importance.
istioctl installation, profiles, IstioOperator API, sidecar injection, ambient mode, canary upgrades, and mesh configuration.
Gateway, VirtualService, DestinationRule, ServiceEntry, traffic shifting, fault injection, timeouts, retries, and circuit breaking.
PeerAuthentication, mTLS modes, AuthorizationPolicy, RequestAuthentication, JWT validation, and Gateway TLS configuration.
istioctl analyze, proxy-status, proxy-config, access logs, response flags, control plane debugging, and observability tools.
Key details about the Istio Certified Associate certification exam.
Exam Duration
Passing Score
Exam Cost (1 Retake)
Certification Validity
Performance-Based Tasks
Start your preparation journey today. Use the study guide to build knowledge, then validate your skills with hands-on practice questions.