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

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

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

• Install and configure CloudForms on various virtual machine and cloud platforms, including OpenStack, OpenShift, and VMware.
• Establish a centralized management interface for monitoring multiple clusters.
• Strengthen security controls and configuration policies across the entire infrastructure.
• Convert a distributed virtual infrastructure into a unified hybrid environment.
• Enhance workload performance and efficiency through automated orchestration and workflows.

This training is tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government operations.

• Container and OpenShift Architecture for Government
• Developing Containerized Services
• Managing Containers and Container Images
• Creating Custom Container Images
• Deploying Containerized Applications on OpenShift
• Deploying Multi-Container Applications

DO180 is an introductory course on containers, Kubernetes fundamentals, and Red Hat OpenShift platform concepts, with a focus on practical, hands-on skills development.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate technical professionals who are interested in learning container workflows, Kubernetes basics, and how to deploy and operate applications on OpenShift.

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

• Build and manage container images and registries using best practices for reproducibility and security.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes objects such as pods, deployments, and services within OpenShift.
• Leverage OpenShift features like routes, build configurations, and the web console to enhance application delivery.
• Implement persistent storage, configuration management, and secrets handling for stateful workloads.
• Apply basic security measures, role-based access control (RBAC), and monitoring practices to ensure healthy clusters and applications.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on labs in a live OpenShift environment each day.
• Scenario-driven exercises and troubleshooting workshops.

Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training tailored to the specific needs of your agency, please contact us to arrange.

Discover how to automate Linux system administration tasks with the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for government

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible and exam (RH295) is tailored for Linux system administrators and developers who require efficient automation of provisioning, configuration, application deployment, and orchestration processes.

This course includes the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam (EX294). The training and certification are based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9 and the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.2.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators, cloud administrators, and DevOps professionals who aim to install, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters effectively and prepare for the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280) exam.

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

• Comprehend and apply the fundamental concepts of OpenShift architecture and administration.
• Efficiently manage OpenShift clusters, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Acquire practical experience with tasks relevant to the EX280 exam.
• Enhance their skills in administering OpenShift clusters through hands-on exercises, ensuring readiness for government and enterprise environments.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals and users who wish to gain confidence in working with Linux systems, both in graphical and command-line environments. The course introduces core Linux concepts and practical skills for users 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, 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 training is tailored to enhance skills specifically for government IT professionals.

Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) serves as the second component of the RHCSA training track for IT professionals who have completed Red Hat System Administration I (RH124). This course delves deeper into essential Linux system administration skills, including storage configuration and management, installation and deployment of Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, security feature management such as SELinux, control of recurring system tasks, boot process management and troubleshooting, basic system tuning, and command-line automation and productivity.

For experienced Linux administrators seeking rapid preparation for the RHCSA certification, it is recommended to begin with RHCSA Rapid Track (RH199).

This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0, ensuring that participants are well-prepared with the latest skills and knowledge for government IT environments.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level Linux system administrators who are preparing to take the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam. The course aims to enhance their skills in managing multiple systems using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

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

• Demonstrate proficiency in using Ansible for government applications.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage Linux network configurations and automate the deployment of network services effectively.
• Acquire foundational knowledge of shell scripting to support automation efforts.
• Automate security patching processes and ensure compliance checks are conducted efficiently.
• Approach the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam with confidence, equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Linux system administrators who are preparing to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

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

• Demonstrate proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure that systems remain current and operate efficiently for government operations.
• Master user and group management, along with file permissions and security protocols to enhance system integrity and compliance with public sector standards.
• Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Develop the skills necessary to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management to ensure continuous operation and reliability.
• Approach the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence and a comprehensive understanding of the required competencies.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and site reliability engineers who aim to build, manage, and deploy containerized applications using Podman and OpenShift for government environments.

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

• Comprehend the fundamentals of container technology and its practical applications.
• Create and manage containers with Podman.
• Deploy containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in container deployments.

Whether you are transitioning existing applications or developing new container-native applications, you will gain insights into enhancing developer productivity through the use of Red Hat® OpenShift Container Platform. This platform is designed to support government agencies in managing container deployments and scaling applications efficiently using Kubernetes, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance requirements for government.

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

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, is targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to implement DevOps practices in a collaborative environment while promoting a culture of continuous improvement for government operations.

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

• Apply DevOps principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and effective team collaboration techniques.
• Utilize containerization, version control, and automation tools proficiently.
• Cultivate a DevOps mindset and facilitate cultural transformation within teams.

Course Format

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

Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training for this course, tailored to specific government needs, please contact us to arrange.