Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Intermediate
Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 equips storage administrators and cloud operators with skills to deploy and manage scalable, hybrid storage solutions using Red Hat Ceph Storage, addressing the growing demand for unified storage in cloud environments—critical as 80% of enterprises now adopt hybrid cloud infrastructures. This course enables professionals to integrate Ceph with OpenStack and OpenShift, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications.
Preparation for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage exam (EX260) is built into the curriculum, enhancing career advancement toward RHCA certification. Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run training ensures flexibility and uninterrupted learning, empowering learners to master enterprise-grade storage management with confidence and real-world applicability.
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Course Overview
Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 is a specialized course by Red Hat designed for storage administrators, cloud operators, and infrastructure engineers responsible for deploying and managing scalable storage solutions in enterprise environments. This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage exam (EX260), a key credential for professionals working with Red Hat OpenStack Platform or OpenShift Container Platform. Target roles include cloud storage administrators, DevOps engineers, and system architects who require deep expertise in software-defined storage. With over 70% of enterprise OpenStack deployments relying on Ceph for backend storage, mastering Red Hat Ceph Storage has become critical for organizations adopting hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across distributed systems.
The Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 course provides hands-on experience with core technologies including Red Hat Ceph Storage 5.0, RADOS Block Devices (RBD), RADOS Gateway (RGW), Ceph File System (CephFS), Red Hat OpenStack Platform, and the web-based management interface. Students build a fully functional Ceph storage cluster from scratch in a virtual lab environment, configuring monitors (MONs), object storage devices (OSDs), and storage pools. They perform real-world tasks such as integrating Ceph with OpenStack services like Glance and Cinder for image and block storage, tuning cluster performance, managing CRUSH maps, and troubleshooting common issues. One major lab project involves deploying a multi-node Ceph cluster and configuring it to serve as the unified storage backend for OpenStack, enabling persistent block storage, object storage via S3-compatible APIs, and shared file systems—all within a containerized environment.
By completing Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260, participants are well-prepared for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage (EX260) exam, a respected certification that contributes directly to achieving the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) credential. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 20-25%, with senior cloud storage engineers earning upwards of $130,000 annually in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and official Red Hat courseware, ensuring consistent access to training and authentic lab environments. Graduates gain the expertise to lead storage modernization initiatives, support cloud-native applications, and drive digital transformation in enterprise IT—positioning themselves for advanced roles in cloud architecture and infrastructure leadership.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience managing Linux systems, including user and package administration, is essential for mastering this course
- Familiarity with storage types such as block, file, and object storage enhances your understanding of Ceph architecture
- Understanding of network bonding, VLANs, and MTU configuration, as well as TCP/IP, DNS, and firewall setup (e.g., iptables), are crucial for deploying Ceph in OpenStack environments
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.x and command-line tools prepares you for effective system configuration
- Knowledge of cluster architecture, high-availability strategies, familiarity with Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) architecture, and a basic understanding of JSON or YAML for configuration file management are vital for building resilient, scalable OpenStack storage solutions
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the CL260 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Architecture
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Day 2– Deploying Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Clusters
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Day 3– Managing Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Objects
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Day 4– Delivering Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Services
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Day 5– Integrating Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack - CL260 Systems
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 (45 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
45 Days45 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of CL260 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CL260 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Storage Engineer
- Cloud Storage Administrator
- Ceph Storage Architect
- OpenStack Cloud Engineer
- DevOps Engineer (Storage Integration)
- Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking CL260 certified professionals
Meet Your Instructor
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