Resilient Architecture: Microservices, Containers, and CI/CD Training Course

Upon completion of this instructional module, participants will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Construct custom Docker container images.
• Deploy and manage high volumes of Docker-based applications.
• Assess various container orchestration platforms to select the most appropriate solution for organizational needs.
• Establish continuous integration workflows tailored for Docker environments.
• Integrate Docker applications with existing CI/CD toolchains.
• Implement security best practices for Docker workloads.
• Utilize Kubernetes to deploy and manage diverse environments within a single cluster.
• Secure, scale, and monitor Kubernetes clusters effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is intended for advanced-level platform engineers and DevOps professionals seeking to master the scaling of applications through microservices and Kubernetes. The curriculum is specifically designed for government agencies and public sector entities requiring robust technical expertise.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Architecting and implementing scalable microservices infrastructures.
• Deploying and managing applications within Kubernetes clusters.
• Leveraging Helm charts to streamline service deployment processes.
• Monitoring and sustaining the operational health of microservices in production environments.
• Implementing security and compliance best practices within Kubernetes ecosystems.

This practical, skills-based curriculum delivers foundational instruction on containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Tailored for developers, DevOps practitioners, and IT specialists, the program equips participants with the competencies required to develop containerized applications, orchestrate workloads, administer Kubernetes resources, and leverage OpenShift to optimize application delivery within cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments for government.

This comprehensive five-day instructional program provides federal personnel with the necessary expertise to construct, implement, and manage containerized infrastructure utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift technologies. The curriculum delivers rigorous, practical instruction on critical domains including container image management, Kubernetes workload orchestration, cluster networking configurations, persistent storage solutions, security protocols, monitoring frameworks, and operational administration of OpenShift environments. By completing this training for government professionals, attendees will acquire the competencies required to sustain contemporary container platforms and effectively diagnose application issues within both development and production workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Helm to streamline the process of installing and managing Kubernetes applications.

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

• Install and configure Helm.
• Create reproducible builds of Kubernetes applications.
• Share applications as Helm charts.
• Run third-party applications saved as Helm charts.
• Manage releases of Helm packages.

This instructor-led live training, available in US (online or onsite), is designed for engineers seeking to leverage Jenkins 2 to construct pipelines that automate the transition of applications from development to production environments. Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure the Jenkins 2 platform.
• Implement a scripted methodology to automate all stages of the software deployment lifecycle.
• Trigger application builds automatically upon code commits to version control systems.
• Initiate compilation, testing, and packaging processes without manual intervention.
• Rapidly address alerts and diagnostic reports generated during system anomalies.
• Expand Jenkins functionality through the installation of supplementary plugins.

This instructor-led, live training in US (delivered online or onsite) addresses the foundational principles and application of Jenkins. The curriculum is designed for software developers and DevOps engineers seeking to establish Jenkins infrastructure, configure jobs, and automate critical elements of the software development lifecycle. This content is provided for government.

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

• Articulate the core principles of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Install and configure Jenkins to facilitate software automation.
• Establish and administer Jenkins jobs for application building and testing.
• Deploy and tailor automated pipelines to streamline software deployment processes.

This instructor-led, live training session US (delivered online or in person) is designed for software developers and DevOps practitioners with beginner to intermediate proficiency who seek to establish and administer a local Kubernetes environment utilizing Minikube. This curriculum is specifically tailored for government agencies requiring secure and efficient container orchestration capabilities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring Minikube on local workstations.
• Comprehending the fundamental principles and architectural framework of Kubernetes.
• Deploying and managing containers through kubectl commands and the Minikube dashboard interface.
• Implementing persistent storage and networking configurations for Kubernetes clusters.
• Leveraging Minikube to facilitate application development, testing, and debugging processes.

This instructor-led, live training in US (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers seeking to incorporate Minikube into their development workflows. This course provides government agencies with essential skills for containerized application management.

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

• Establish and administer a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications within the Minikube platform.
• Incorporate Minikube into existing continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Enhance development efficiency by leveraging advanced Minikube capabilities.
• Implement industry-standard best practices for local Kubernetes development.

Red Hat OpenShift serves as a premier Kubernetes platform designed for the deployment and management of containerized applications across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures, providing robust support for federal IT modernization efforts.

This instructional course equips participants with the technical proficiency required to install, administer, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters, while adhering to established security, networking, and storage standards. Through practical exercises, attendees develop the competencies necessary to manage production-grade environments that meet the rigorous operational and accountability requirements for government.

This curriculum provides instruction on the development, deployment, and administration of containerized applications utilizing OpenShift, a prominent Kubernetes-based platform designed for cloud-native engineering. The comprehensive training addresses critical operational areas including application deployment, container management, networking infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies, equipping participants with the requisite competencies to construct and sustain modern applications within production settings tailored for government.

The US offering equips attendees with foundational knowledge of Rancher and facilitates practical experience in deploying and administering Kubernetes clusters. This program is designed specifically for government audiences seeking to implement robust infrastructure management solutions for government use cases.

This instructor-led, live training in US (delivered online or on-site) is designed for DevOps engineers and developers who intend to utilize SonarQube to conduct code reviews that are fully integrated into development tool chains, such as Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and other solutions suitable for government.

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

• Configure the required development environment to initiate automated code reviews.
• Integrate SonarQube with continuous integration platforms, including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and similar tools.
• Execute continuous code inspections to identify and resolve bugs and security vulnerabilities.
• Gather and analyze data to inform strategies for code refinement, maintenance, and enhanced security posture.

SonarQube provides a centralized platform for the ongoing evaluation of code quality and security posture through static application security testing (SAST) and comprehensive reporting mechanisms designed for development teams.

This guided instructional session, available via online or in-person delivery, targets intermediate-level software developers, DevOps engineers, and cybersecurity professionals seeking to implement static code analysis protocols, integrate SonarQube into Azure DevOps workflows, and enhance secure coding standards. The curriculum is tailored for government use cases where rigorous technical oversight is required for government.

Upon completion of this program, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

• Describe the architectural framework, primary functionalities, and security-centric rule sets of SonarQube.
• Deploy and configure SonarScanner alongside standard build utilities, including Maven, Gradle, and Ant.
• Incorporate SonarQube into Azure DevOps pipelines and synchronize with Azure Repos to facilitate continuous code analysis.
• Establish and refine analysis parameters, implement custom rules using the SonarQube API, and interpret resulting security assessments.
• Implement secure development lifecycle improvements and clarify accountability roles within the CI/CD framework.
• Execute practical analysis exercises on sample codebases (Java with Quarkus and Angular) to identify and remediate detected vulnerabilities.

Instructional Methodology

• Engaging lectures coupled with structured discussion.
• Supervised, practical laboratory exercises utilizing authentic repository data.
• Real-time configuration, validation, and troubleshooting within an integrated Azure DevOps and SonarQube environment.

Training Adaptation

• To request modifications to this training module (such as alternative technology stacks, advanced DevOps integration, or extended practical exercises), please contact our administrative staff to arrange these adjustments.