OpenStack Training in Billings

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the OpenStack environment, focusing on both operational and administrative perspectives. Following a concise overview of cloud computing principles, participants will be assigned their own OpenStack instance to conduct practical, hands-on activities. The curriculum encompasses all fundamental components of OpenStack, from its overarching architecture to the administration of the cloud infrastructure. Approximately 75% of the course is dedicated to interactive workshops in a real OpenStack environment, ensuring that learners gain practical skills relevant for government and other public sector applications.

The objective of this course is twofold: to provide a comprehensive understanding of OpenStack architecture and to equip participants with advanced troubleshooting skills. In the architectural segment, participants will learn how to design hardware for both public and private cloud environments, establish high-availability control planes, select appropriate instance sizes, and safely overcommit cloud resources. Understanding the internal workings of Neutron (Networking Service) is also a crucial component of OpenStack architecture. The course then transitions into methods for troubleshooting issues in OpenStack clusters, covering general tips, network diagnostics, and common pitfalls of key OpenStack services. Approximately 75% of the course content is dedicated to hands-on workshops conducted in a real OpenStack training environment, ensuring practical experience that aligns with public sector workflows and governance standards for government use.

The course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack, designed specifically for government agencies and professionals. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that offer practical knowledge on managing private clouds based on OpenStack. The curriculum also covers troubleshooting techniques and advanced architectural topics. The goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem and provide a robust foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds for government use. The course includes all topics necessary to prepare for the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam, with 75% of the content delivered through hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack training environment.

This comprehensive training course on OpenStack, an extended version of the OpenStack Bootcamp, includes additional exercises, troubleshooting sessions, and sample examination tasks. Extended content is highlighted in bold within the course outline. The course begins with an introduction to the system and progresses through hands-on workshops that provide practical knowledge on managing private clouds based on OpenStack. It also covers troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem and equip them with a strong foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The curriculum includes all necessary topics to prepare for the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam. Approximately 75% of the course is dedicated to hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack training environment. Upon completion, participants will receive all materials and access to the training environment for self-study and additional feature/troubleshooting exercises. Customization Options The full course is designed to span at least five days. It can be shortened if certain topics are not relevant to the specific needs of the participants. For beginners or those requiring a slower pace, it is recommended to extend the course to six days or remove some advanced topics. Additionally, the course can be extended by one more day to cover OVN topics, enhancing the training for government and organizational requirements.

The course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack networking. It begins with an introduction to OpenStack and its architecture, followed by a detailed overview of core OpenStack projects such as the Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder). This foundational knowledge sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Networking project (Neutron) within OpenStack. The course delves into virtual network infrastructure, with a focus on the Open Virtual Network project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of basic operations and architecture in OpenStack, as well as familiarity with various networking technologies, including OVN and its underlying flows, resources, and tools. **Customization Options** The training can be tailored to fit specific needs, such as a 2-day session focusing on core aspects relevant for government. The course can also be extended to cover additional topics, including administrative tasks, design considerations, networking challenges, and troubleshooting techniques related to OpenStack deployments. Other underlying SDN solutions, such as Linux Bridge or OvS, can be included upon request.

The objective of this course is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack environment from both the operator and administrator perspectives. After a brief introduction to cloud computing, each participant will receive their own OpenStack instance to perform hands-on operational and administrative tasks. The course covers all fundamental components of OpenStack, including its general architecture and cloud administration. Approximately 90% of the course is dedicated to hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack environment.

The course content aligns with all topics covered in the Certificate OpenStack Administrator (COA) exam, preparing participants both theoretically and practically for the exam. Additionally, the program has been extended to include topics that will help participants better understand the intricacies of OpenStack necessary to pass the exam. At the conclusion of the course, each participant will have the opportunity to test their knowledge during a mock COA exam, ensuring they are well-prepared for government and industry certification.

This instructor-led, live training in Billings (online or onsite) is designed for 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 for government applications. - Perform common OpenStack operations tasks, such as backup and restore. - Upgrade OpenStack deployments in a controlled and efficient manner.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers, architects, and managers who wish to deploy an OpenStack cloud to manage their telecom infrastructure for government operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Plan, deploy, and administer OpenStack as a private cloud for government. - Understand IaaS architecture and its implementation within OpenStack. - Replace physical routers and servers with virtual machines running in a private cloud environment. - Reduce infrastructure and maintenance costs through virtualization and cloud computing solutions. - Expedite the rollout of new services to government customers.

The course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack, designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required for government IT environments. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that offer practical experience in managing private clouds based on OpenStack. The curriculum also covers troubleshooting techniques and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective of this course is to familiarize attendees with the OpenStack ecosystem and provide a robust foundation for further development and enhancement of OpenStack clouds for government use. Additionally, the course includes all necessary topics to prepare participants for the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam.

The course is designed for IT engineers, architects, and managers who are interested in hosting private or public IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) clouds using OpenStack. This training also provides an excellent opportunity for IT managers to gain a comprehensive overview of the possibilities enabled by OpenStack. Before deciding to implement OpenStack independently, conducting further research on the topic, or hiring a third party for implementation, participants can consider all the pros and cons by attending this course. Additionally, this topic is available as individual consultancy for government agencies seeking tailored advice. **Course Goal:** - Understand how Public Cloud differs from Private Cloud in terms of offering and management. - Gain foundational knowledge regarding OpenStack.

The course provides practical knowledge on OpenStack and private cloud security, tailored specifically for government agencies. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by in-depth, hands-on training on security measures for private clouds and securing OpenStack installations. Throughout the course, each core OpenStack module is thoroughly covered, enabling participants to build virtual identity, image, network, compute, and storage resources while discussing pertinent security issues. Each participant receives their own training environment featuring a complete OpenStack installation based on selected cloud architecture (e.g., storage, networking). The training can be highly customized to meet the specific needs of government clients. ### Customization Options The course can be structured to fit within a 2-day timeframe, focusing on core aspects relevant to the client's requirements. Alternatively, it can be extended to include additional topics such as administrative tasks, design considerations, networking, and troubleshooting issues related to OpenStack deployments for government use.