Podman and OKD Administration 1
The Podman and OKD Administration 1 course equips platform engineers, system administrators, and cloud administrators with skills to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Podman and OKD. It solves the critical operational challenge of maintaining reliable, scalable cloud-native workloads, addressing a market where 85% of enterprises now run containerized applications in production. Learners gain hands-on expertise in managing Kubernetes workloads, configuring high availability, and ensuring application resilience.
This course prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Technologist in OpenShift (EX180) exam, featuring performance-based tasks on OpenShift 4.18. Koenig provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling learners to master real-world deployment scenarios. Graduates emerge ready to manage enterprise-grade OKD environments with confidence.
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Course Overview
The Podman and OKD Administration 1 course by OKD is designed to equip IT professionals with foundational skills in containerization and Kubernetes-based orchestration using open-source tools. This training specifically prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications exam (EX188), aligning with industry demand for cloud-native expertise as over 80% of enterprises now adopt containerized workloads. Targeted at System Administrators, Cloud Engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers, this program addresses the growing need for professionals who can manage scalable, secure container environments across hybrid clouds. With OKD serving as the upstream community distribution of Red Hat OpenShift, this course offers insight into enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms while leveraging freely available, community-supported technology.
Participants engage with core technologies including Podman CLI, Podman Desktop, Fedora CoreOS, Red Hat Quay Container Registry, Kubernetes, and the OKD web console. The hands-on lab environment uses real terminal access and browser-based console interfaces where students build custom container images, run multi-container applications using Compose, configure persistent storage for database containers, and troubleshoot deployments through log analysis. A key project involves orchestrating a full-stack application on an OKD cluster, managing image registries, securing access via role-based controls, and implementing trusted TLS certificates. These labs simulate real-world scenarios such as deploying scalable microservices and maintaining long-term system stability in production-like environments.
By completing the Podman and OKD Administration 1 course, learners gain the practical expertise needed to pursue the Red Hat Certified Developer in Cloud-native Applications certification, which is recognized globally for validating container and Kubernetes proficiency. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 20–30%, with cloud-native roles commanding median salaries above $120,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances learning outcomes with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official courseware, ensuring structured, instructor-led training that aligns with current exam objectives. Graduates are positioned to advance into senior DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud architecture roles, driving innovation in organizations adopting modern containerized infrastructure.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in Linux terminal and Bash shell operations
- Understanding of Linux container fundamentals including images, layers, namespaces, and cgroups
- Familiarity with container concepts such as image registries, runtimes, and lifecycle management
- Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture including pods, nodes, and control plane components
- Experience with command-line tools for managing containerized workloads
- Completion of Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift Technical Overview (DO080) or equivalent training
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Podman and OKD Administration 1
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Day 2– Image Engineering and Data Persistence
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Day 3– Application Orchestration and Debugging
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Day 4– OKD Cluster Administration Essentials
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Day 5– Advanced OKD Operations and Security
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Podman and OKD Administration 1 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Podman and OKD Administration 1 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- OKD Administrator
- Podman and Container Platform Engineer
- OpenShift Platform Operator
- Cloud-Native Systems Administrator
- DevOps Engineer (Container Orchestration)
- Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - OKD
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