Online OpenStack Training in Kenya

This course is designed to help participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the OpenStack environment, covering both operational and administrative perspectives. Following a concise introduction to cloud computing fundamentals, learners will set up their own OpenStack instance and engage in practical exercises involving operational and administrative tasks. The curriculum spans all core components of OpenStack, ranging from architectural concepts to full-scale cloud administration. With approximately 75% of the course dedicated to hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack environment, participants will develop practical skills essential for effective management and deployment.

This course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that impart practical knowledge for managing private clouds based on OpenStack. The curriculum also covers troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary goal is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while establishing a strong foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The course includes all necessary topics to prepare for the OpenStack Administrator certification exam. Notably, 75% of the course is dedicated to hands-on workshops in a real OpenStack training environment.

This intensive OpenStack training provides practical, hands-on experience in deploying, managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing private cloud environments based on OpenStack. Designed as an extended bootcamp, the course covers core administration topics, real-world troubleshooting scenarios, and advanced architectural concepts aligned with the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam objectives. With seventy-five percent workshop-based learning in a live OpenStack lab, participants build the skills needed to confidently administer and further develop enterprise OpenStack infrastructures.

This comprehensive training programme delves into OpenStack networking. It begins by introducing OpenStack and its architectural framework, followed by a detailed examination of key OpenStack projects: Identity (Keystone), Image (Glance), Compute (Nova), and Block Storage (Cinder). These are discussed to contextualize the network environment within OpenStack, with a primary emphasis on the Networking project (Neutron). The course explores virtual network infrastructure, leveraging the Open Virtual Network initiative, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. By the end of the course, participants will understand the fundamental operations and architecture of OpenStack and become proficient with the networking technologies that underpin it, including advanced insights into OVN, underlying flows, resources, and management tools.

Customization options

The training can be condensed into a 2-day format, focusing on core aspects most relevant to the client. Alternatively, it can be expanded to cover administrative, design, networking, and troubleshooting topics related to OpenStack deployments. Other software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, such as Linux Bridge or OvS, can also be incorporated into the curriculum.

This course serves as comprehensive training for OpenStack. It commences with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that impart practical skills for managing private clouds built on OpenStack. The training also covers troubleshooting and advanced architectural concepts. The primary objective is to familiarize learners with the OpenStack ecosystem and establish a robust foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The course content encompasses all topics required to successfully complete the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam.

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

By the conclusion 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.