OpenStack Extended Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Turkey (online or onsite) is tailored for DevOps engineers and developers who aim 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 operational tasks (backup, restore, etc.).
• Upgrade OpenStack deployments.

This course is designed to help participants become familiar with the OpenStack environment from both the operator and administrator perspectives. After a brief introduction to cloud computing, learners will set up their own OpenStack instance and perform hands-on operational and administrative tasks. The curriculum covers all fundamental components of OpenStack, ranging from general architecture to cloud administration. The course format includes approximately 90% practical workshops conducted in a real OpenStack environment.

The course addresses all topics covered in the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam, preparing participants both theoretically and practically. Additionally, the program is expanded to include subjects that help participants better understand the nuances required to pass the exam. At the end of the course, every participant will have the opportunity to test their knowledge during a mock COA exam.

This instructor-led live training in Turkey (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 course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the OpenStack environment, addressing both operational and administrative perspectives. Following a concise introduction to cloud computing principles, participants will deploy their own OpenStack instance and engage in practical operational and administrative tasks. The curriculum encompasses all fundamental OpenStack components, ranging from general architectural concepts to cloud administration techniques. The course structure is heavily practice-oriented, with approximately 75% dedicated to hands-on workshops conducted within a real OpenStack environment.

This course is designed with a dual objective: to provide comprehensive insights into OpenStack architecture and to develop advanced troubleshooting expertise. In the architecture module, participants will learn to design hardware for both public and private clouds, configure a high-availability control plane, select appropriate flavor sizes, and safely manage resource overcommitment. A critical component of the architectural training involves understanding the internals of Neutron (the Networking Service). The course then transitions to troubleshooting methodologies for OpenStack clusters, covering general tips, network diagnostics, and specific challenges associated with core OpenStack services. Approximately 75% of the instruction is delivered through hands-on workshops within a real-world OpenStack training environment.

This course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, progresses through hands-on workshops that impart practical knowledge for managing OpenStack-based private clouds, and concludes with troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective is to familiarize participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while providing a robust foundation for the subsequent expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The curriculum covers all necessary topics to prepare for the OpenStack Administrator Certification exam. Notably, 75% of the course consists of hands-on workshops conducted 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 75% workshop-based learning in a live OpenStack lab, participants build the skills needed to confidently administer and further develop enterprise OpenStack infrastructures.

This course delivers in-depth training on OpenStack networking. It begins with an overview of OpenStack and its architecture, then explores core OpenStack projects—Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder)—to contextualize the network environment within OpenStack, with a primary focus on the Networking project (Neutron). The curriculum covers virtual network infrastructure based on the Open Virtual Network (OVN) project, utilizing Open vSwitch and OpenFlow. The objective is to help participants understand the fundamental operations and architecture of OpenStack while gaining familiarity with the various networking technologies underpinning it, including detailed insights into OVN, underlying flows, resources, and tools.

Customization options

The training can be condensed into a 2-day session focusing on the core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be expanded 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 included in the discussion.

This course is tailored for IT engineers and architects seeking solutions to host private or public IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) clouds using OpenStack.
It also offers IT managers a valuable opportunity to gain a high-level understanding of the capabilities that OpenStack can enable.

Before committing to self-implementing OpenStack, conducting further independent research, or hiring a third-party provider, you can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages by attending our course.
This topic is also available as individual consultancy.

Course Objectives:

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

Acquire foundational knowledge of OpenStack

This course delivers hands-on expertise in OpenStack and private cloud security. Beginning with a system introduction, participants gain practical insights into securing private cloud environments and hardening OpenStack installations. Throughout the training, each core OpenStack module is explored in depth; learners construct virtual identities, images, networks, compute, and storage resources while addressing critical security considerations. Every participant receives a dedicated training environment featuring a full OpenStack deployment tailored to specific cloud architectures (e.g., storage, networking). The curriculum can be highly customized to align with client-specific requirements.

Customization options
The training duration can be condensed to 2 days, concentrating on the core areas most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be expanded to cover administrative, design, networking, and troubleshooting topics related to OpenStack deployments.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets system administrators and infrastructure engineers looking to design, deploy, and manage private OpenStack cloud infrastructure for enterprise environments.

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