Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Operating a Production Cluster (DO180) Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for sysadmins, DevOps professionals, and developers who wish to use CloudForms to manage virtual infrastructures through a centralized interface.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CloudForms on different virtual machine and cloud platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, and VMware).
• Create a centralized management interface for monitoring multiple clusters.
• Enhance the security control and configuration policies of an entire infrastructure.
• Transform a distributed virtual infrastructure into a unified hybrid environment.
• Optimize workload performance and efficiency by automating orchestration and workflows.

This course provides a foundational understanding of containers, core Kubernetes principles, and Red Hat OpenShift concepts, with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning.

Delivered as an instructor-led, live training session (available online or in person), this program is designed for technical professionals ranging from beginner to intermediate skill levels who aim to master container workflows, Kubernetes building blocks, and the deployment and operation of applications within the OpenShift environment.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Create and manage container images and registries, adhering to best practices for reproducibility and security.
• Deploy and administer Kubernetes resources, including pods, deployments, and services, within OpenShift.
• Leverage OpenShift capabilities such as routes, build configurations, and the web console to enhance application delivery processes.
• Configure persistent storage, manage configurations, and handle secrets for stateful applications.
• Apply fundamental security measures, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and monitoring techniques to ensure cluster stability and application health.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Practical labs conducted daily in a live OpenShift environment.
• Real-world scenario exercises and troubleshooting workshops.

Customization Options

• For tailored training solutions, please reach out to us to discuss your specific needs.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters.
• Deploy containerised applications on-premise, in public cloud or on a hosted cloud.
• Secure OpenShift Container Platform.
• Monitor and gather metrics.
• Manage storage.

In this instructor-led, live training in Greece, participants will learn how to utilize OpenShift Container Platform to deploy containerized applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and configure an OpenShift setup.
• Quickly deploy applications on-premise, in a public cloud, or on a hosted cloud.

In this instructor-led live training in Greece (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to install, configure, and manage OKD, whether on-premise or in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot an OKD cluster.
• Secure OKD.
• Deploy containerized applications on OKD.
• Monitor the performance of applications running in OKD.
• Manage data storage.
• Quickly deploy applications on-premise or on a public cloud such as AWS.

OpenShift Container Platform v4 is an enterprise-grade Kubernetes solution created by Red Hat, designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators and DevOps engineers who wish to deploy, manage, and operate OpenShift clusters in production environments.

The course provides a hands-on approach to installing and managing OpenShift 4 clusters, working with Operators, securing workloads, and operating applications at scale.

In this instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite), participants will learn how to create, update, and maintain applications using OpenShift Container Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand OCI (Open Containers Initiative) and its implications for using container engines such as Docker in OpenShift.
• Understand the relationship between the different versions of OpenShift (OKP, OpenShift Container Platform, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.)
• Automate the software delivery pipeline.
• Apply DevOps principles to deliver software continuously.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators, cloud administrators, and DevOps professionals aiming to effectively install, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters while preparing for the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280) exam.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and implement core concepts of OpenShift architecture and administration.
• Effectively manage OpenShift clusters, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Gain practical experience with the tasks assessed in the EX280 exam.
• Build confidence in administering OpenShift clusters through hands-on exercises.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner IT professionals and users who wish to confidently work with Linux systems in both graphical and command-line environments. It introduces core Linux concepts and practical skills for individuals with little or no prior UNIX/Linux experience.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install and configure a basic Linux environment and access systems locally or remotely, navigate the Linux file system and manage files and directories, manage users, file permissions, and software packages, and use essential Linux commands for basic networking and system checks.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level Linux system administrators who intend to take the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam to demonstrate their capability in managing multiple systems using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and use Ansible.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible.
• Managing Linux network configurations and automating the deployment of network services.
• Learn the basics of shell scripting for automation.
• Automate security patching and compliance checks.
• Take the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure systems are up-to-date and running efficiently.
• Master user and group management along with file permissions and security.
• Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations.
• Develop the ability to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management.
• Take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and SREs who wish to build, manage, and deploy containerized applications using Podman and OpenShift.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand container technology and its applications.
• Build and manage containers using Podman.
• Deploy containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Troubleshoot container deployments.

Red Hat: DevOps Culture and Practice Enablement (TL500) is a practical, hands-on course designed to assist teams in adopting DevOps principles and practices through a real-world, end-to-end project utilising open-source tools and agile methodologies.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to implement DevOps practices in a collaborative, practical environment while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply DevOps principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and team collaboration techniques.
• Effectively work with containerisation, version control, and automation tools.
• Cultivate a DevOps mindset and facilitate cultural change within teams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical work.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at developers or anyone who wishes to learn how to use Skupper to create secure communication within a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn and understand the fundamentals of Skupper.
• Setup and configure Skupper in multiple namespaces.
• Configure Skupper security and allow multi-cloud communication for applications.