Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Domain Operators (CL110)

Introduction to Red Hat OpenStack Platform core services, cloud concepts and architectures, and the deployment of virtual cloud servers and applications

Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Cloud Operators (CL110) is designed for system administrators who are intending to implement a cloud computing environment using OpenStack. You will learn how to configure, use, and maintain Red Hat® OpenStack Platform.

This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 and Red Hat OpenStack Platform 13.0.

Course overview

The focus of Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Cloud Operators (CL110) will be managing OpenStack using both the web-based dashboard and the command-line interface, in addition to managing instances and installing a proof-of-concept environment using Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) director. Essential skills covered in the course include configuring Red Hat OpenStack Platform (using the director UI); managing users, projects, flavors, roles, images, networking, and block storage; setting quotas; and configuring images at instantiation.

Course content summary 

• Launch an instance.
• Manage projects, quotas, and users.
• Manage networks, subnets, routers, and floating IP addresses.
• Create and manage block and object storage in the OpenStack framework.
• Customize instances with cloud-init.
• Deploy scalable stacks.
• Deploy Red Hat OpenStack Platform using RHOSP director.

Course introduction
Introduce and review the course.

Launch an instance
Launch an instance and describe the OpenStack architecture and use cases.

Organize people and resources
Manage projects,users, roles, and quotas.

Describe cloud computing
Describe the changes in technology and processes for cloud computing

Manage Linux Networks
Manage Linux networks and bridges.

Prepare and deploy an internal instance
Manage images, flavors, and private networks in preparation for launching an internal instance and launch and verify an internal instance.

Manage block storage
Manage ephemeral and persistent block storage.

Manage object storage
Manage object storage.

Prepare and deploy an external instance
Manage external networks and security in preparation for launching an external instance and launch and verify an external instance.

Customize instances
Customize an instance with cloud-init.

Deploying scalable stacks
Deploy a stack and configure autoscaling.

Install OpenStack
Install an OpenStack proof of concept using Packstack.

Comprehensive review of Red Hat OpenStack Administration I
Review tasks in the Red Hat OpenStack Administration I course.

Note: Course outline is subject to change with technology advances and as the nature of the underlying job evolves. For questions or confirmation on a specific objective or topic, contact Lexher AB.

Audience for this course
Linux system administrators and cloud administrators interested in, or responsible for, maintaining a private cloud.

Prerequisites for this course
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux® certification or equivalent experience

For candidates that have not earned their RHCSA, confirmation of the correct skill set knowledge can be obtained by passing the online skills assessment.