Preparation for Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) exam Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or on-site) is aimed at DevOps engineers and developers who wish to deploy and manage OpenStack services on cloud infrastructures using Kubernetes.

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

• Deploy, configure, and manage MOS and its components.
• Access OpenStack APIs.
• Perform common OpenStack operations tasks (backup, restore, etc.).
• Upgrade OpenStack deployments.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers, architects and managers who wish to deploy an OpenStack cloud to manage their Telecom infrastructure.

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

• Plan, deploy, and administer OpenStack as a private cloud.
• Understand IaaS architecture and its implementation under OpenStack.
• Replace physical routers and servers with virtual machines running in a private cloud.
• Reduce infrastructure and maintenance costs through virtualization and cloud computing.
• Expedite the rollout of new services to customers.

This training provides a comprehensive overview of OpenStack, beginning with an introduction to the system's fundamentals. Through interactive workshops, participants gain practical expertise in managing private cloud environments built on OpenStack. The course further covers troubleshooting techniques and advanced architectural principles. Its primary objective is to familiarize learners with the OpenStack ecosystem while establishing a robust foundation for further professional development and optimization of OpenStack deployments. This program encompasses all essential topics required to prepare for the OpenStack Administrator Certification exam.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the OpenStack ecosystem, covering both operational and administrative perspectives. Following a concise overview of cloud computing fundamentals, participants will work with a dedicated OpenStack instance to perform practical operational and administrative tasks. The curriculum spans all essential OpenStack components, progressing from high-level architecture to in-depth cloud management. The course format emphasizes experiential learning, with approximately 75% of the content delivered as hands-on workshops within a real-world OpenStack environment.

This course serves a dual purpose: to build a robust understanding of OpenStack architecture and to develop expert-level troubleshooting capabilities. Regarding the architectural component, you will master the design of hardware for both public and private clouds, configure a high-availability control plane, determine appropriate flavor sizes, and implement safe resource overcommitment strategies. A critical focus is placed on the internal workings of Neutron, OpenStack’s Networking Service. On the troubleshooting front, participants will learn diagnostic methodologies for OpenStack clusters, ranging from foundational tips and network-specific fixes to addressing complex issues within core OpenStack services. The curriculum is heavily practical, with approximately 75% of the time dedicated to hands-on workshops in a real-world OpenStack training environment.

This course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, proceeds through hands-on workshops that offer practical knowledge for managing private clouds based on OpenStack, and concludes with troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective of this course is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while establishing a strong foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The curriculum covers all essential topics required to achieve the OpenStack Administrator certification. Approximately 75% of the course involves hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack training environment.

This course offers comprehensive training on OpenStack. The extended version of the OpenStack Bootcamp course includes additional exercises, troubleshooting scenarios, and sample examination tasks. Extended content is highlighted in bold within the course outline. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that provide practical knowledge for managing private clouds based on OpenStack. Finally, it covers troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem and provide a strong foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The course covers all topics necessary to achieve the OpenStack Administrator Certificate. Seventy-five percent of the course is based on hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack training environment. After the course, participants receive all materials and access to the training environment for self-study and further troubleshooting exercises.

Customization options

The full course is designed to last at least five days. It can be shortened if certain topics are not relevant to the customer. If participants are beginners to OpenStack (requiring a slower pace), it is recommended to extend the course to six days or remove some advanced topics. The course can also be extended by one additional day to present OVN topics.

This course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack networking. It begins by introducing OpenStack and its architecture, then details core OpenStack projects such as the Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder). This establishes the context for OpenStack networks, with a primary focus on the Networking project (Neutron). The course explains virtual network infrastructure based on the Open Virtual Network project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The objective is to help participants understand the fundamental operations and architecture of OpenStack while gaining familiarity with the networking technologies that support it. Additional information covers OVN, underlying flows, resources, and tools.

Customization options

The training can be contracted for 2 days, concentrating on core aspects relevant to the customer. The training can also be extended to cover administrative, design, networking, and/or troubleshooting topics related to OpenStack deployments. Other underlying SDN solutions, such as Linux Bridge or OvS, can also be described.

This course is designed for IT engineers and architects seeking a robust solution to host private or public IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) clouds using OpenStack. It also offers IT managers a valuable opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the capabilities enabled by OpenStack.

Before deciding on a self-directed OpenStack implementation, conducting further independent research, or hiring a third-party vendor, attending this course allows you to thoroughly evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of OpenStack. This topic is also available through individual consultancy services.

Course Objectives:

Understand the distinctions between Public Cloud and Private Cloud in terms of offerings and management.

Acquire foundational knowledge of OpenStack.

This course delivers practical expertise in OpenStack and private cloud security. It begins with a system introduction, followed by hands-on training on securing private clouds and hardening OpenStack installations. Throughout the session, participants explore each core OpenStack module, gaining experience in provisioning virtual identity, image, network, compute, and storage resources while addressing key security considerations. Each participant receives a dedicated training environment featuring a complete OpenStack deployment tailored to a specific cloud architecture (e.g., storage or networking configurations). The training can be highly customized to align with the client's specific requirements.

Customization options
The course can be condensed into a 2-day format focusing on the core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be extended to cover administrative, design, networking, and troubleshooting topics related to OpenStack deployments.

This instructor-led live training (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators and infrastructure engineers who wish to design, deploy, and manage private OpenStack cloud infrastructure for enterprise environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand OpenStack architecture, deploy private cloud infrastructure, manage compute and storage resources, implement security with Keystone, and apply enterprise best practices.