CL261 Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack and Exam Intermediate
The CL261 Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack and Exam trains storage administrators and cloud operators to deploy, manage, and scale fault-tolerant, hybrid storage clusters using Red Hat Ceph Storage, solving the critical challenge of integrating scalable, software-defined storage into OpenStack and OpenShift environments. With demand for certified cloud storage specialists growing alongside hybrid cloud adoption, this course delivers hands-on expertise in configuring object, block, and file storage on commodity hardware.
This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage (EX260) exam, featuring a 3-hour performance-based assessment. Koenig provides 30-day lab access to reinforce skills, helping professionals validate expertise that counts toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) and advance into cloud infrastructure leadership roles.
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Course Overview
The CL261 Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack and Exam is a comprehensive training program by Red Hat designed for storage administrators, cloud operators, and system administrators responsible for deploying and managing scalable storage solutions in enterprise environments. This course prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage Exam (EX260), a key credential for professionals integrating software-defined storage with cloud platforms. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies adopting Red Hat OpenStack Platform, expertise in Ceph storage integration is in high demand. The curriculum is ideal for roles such as cloud infrastructure engineers, storage architects, and DevOps specialists seeking to master hybrid storage deployment across physical, virtual, and cloud data centers.
Participants gain hands-on experience with core technologies including Red Hat Ceph Storage 5.0, RADOS Block Devices (RBD), RADOS Gateway (RGW), CephFS, and integration with Red Hat OpenStack Platform and OpenShift Container Platform. The lab environment, conducted on commodity server infrastructure, enables students to deploy a full Ceph storage cluster, configure CRUSH and OSD maps, and provide block, object, and file storage. A key real-world project involves integrating Ceph with OpenStack services like Glance and Cinder, allowing trainees to configure image and volume storage backends using RBD while tuning cluster performance for optimal I/O operations and data redundancy.
By completing the CL261 Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack and Exam, learners earn the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage (EX260) certification, a stepping stone toward the prestigious Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) credential. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 25%, with cloud storage specialists commanding annual salaries exceeding $110,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule and access to official Red Hat courseware, ensuring consistent, instructor-led training. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-grade Ceph storage clusters that support scalable cloud applications and hybrid infrastructure environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- "Required": [
- "Completion of CL260 Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack or equivalent hands-on experience with Ceph",
- "Practical knowledge of integrating storage with Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1 or later"
- ] "Recommended": [
- "RHCSA certification or equivalent Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience",
- "RHCE certification or equivalent advanced system administration skills"
- ]
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the CL261 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Architecture and Deployment
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Day 2– Cluster Management
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Day 3– Storage Provisioning
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Day 4– Optimization and Customization
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Day 5– Performance and Review
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of CL261 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CL261 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Cloud Storage Engineer
- OpenStack Cloud Administrator
- Ceph Storage Administrator
- Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
- Red Hat OpenStack Integration Engineer
- Software-Defined Storage Architect
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking CL261 certified professionals
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