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DO188 - Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman Beginner

Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) equips developers and Site Reliability Engineers with foundational container skills using Podman and OpenShift. It solves the challenge of deploying and managing cloud-native applications efficiently in hybrid cloud environments. With 80% of enterprises adopting containerization, mastering these skills addresses a critical industry demand.

This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188) exam, enhancing career opportunities as a cloud-native developer. Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware ensures up-to-date, hands-on training with 30-day lab access, empowering professionals to confidently deploy and manage containerized applications in real-world scenarios.

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Course Overview

Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) by Red Hat delivers a developer-focused introduction to building, running, and managing containers with Podman for deployment on Red Hat OpenShift. This course prepares participants for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers exam (EX188) and targets developers, site reliability engineers, and application architects new to container technology. It serves professionals seeking to modernize application development in environments where container adoption has become essential for scalable, reliable enterprise workloads across hybrid clouds.

Students gain hands-on experience with specific Red Hat technologies including the Podman CLI, Podman Desktop, container registries, custom image building, Compose for multi-container applications, and orchestration via Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills such as persisting data with containers, basic networking, remote debugging, and troubleshooting deployments. Labs take place in Red Hat's dedicated training environment based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Podman 5, and OpenShift 4.18, where learners build and configure containerized web applications from the ground up, including creating custom images and deploying multi-container setups that mirror production scenarios.

Completing DO188 positions professionals for the industry-recognized Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers credential, which validates core container expertise valued by employers worldwide. This training supports career advancement with potential salary uplifts in container and cloud-native roles often exceeding 15-20 percent for certified practitioners. Koenig Solutions delivers this official Red Hat courseware through guaranteed-to-run 1-on-1 instructor-led sessions, ensuring participants achieve proficiency that opens pathways to advanced OpenShift developer roles and digital transformation projects.

What You'll Learn

Run containers locally using Podman, the essential tool for Red Hat OpenShift developers
Build container images efficiently with Podman for Red Hat OpenShift deployment
Manage Red Hat Universal Base Images to streamline container creation
Deploy applications seamlessly on Red Hat OpenShift platform
Expose and secure OpenShift services to ensure reliable access and security
Troubleshoot containers and pods in OpenShift to minimize downtime and optimize performance

Skills You'll Gain

Podman CLI Podman Desktop Container Management Custom Container Images Container Image Building Red Hat OpenShift OpenShift Container Platform Red Hat Enterprise Linux Container Registries Container Networking Data Persistence Multi-Container Applications Docker Compose Container Troubleshooting Remote Debugging Kubernetes Orchestration OpenShift Orchestration

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification or equivalent RHEL knowledge, including experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions
  • Proficiency with Linux terminal commands, including the ability to use SSH, grep, and sed for efficient CLI navigation and container management
  • Ability to create and run simple shell scripts within a Linux environment to automate tasks
  • Understanding of TCP/IP ports, DNS resolution, and core networking principles relevant to deploying containerized applications
  • Familiarity with software development workflows and managing application lifecycles using container tools
  • Working knowledge of web application architectures such as client-server models, HTTP, and REST APIs, essential for container deployment
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the DO188 certification exam

Exam Details
Exam Name
DO188
Exam Cost
$500
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
Questions
Duration
Passing Score
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Retake Policy
One free retake is provided after an initial failed attempt with no mandatory waiting period; subsequent attempts require paid registration; exams cannot be retaken more than once per calendar day
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Mastering Container Fundamentals
Define core container technology Analyze key container benefits Evaluate container use cases Execute Podman CLI commands Operate Podman Desktop tools Control container lifecycle stages Audit container image metadata Purge inactive container instances
2
Day 2– Building Container Images
Explore secure container registries Transfer images via push/pull Apply custom image tagging Construct optimized container images Author efficient Dockerfile scripts Streamline image layer performance Administer local image storage Validate image security signatures
3
Day 3– Data Persistence and Networking
Implement robust container volumes Ensure persistent container storage Map secure host directories Deploy scalable database containers Expose essential container ports Configure container network stacks Establish secure container links Enforce strict network isolation
4
Day 4– Multi-Container App Orchestration
Draft modular Compose files Launch complex multi-container apps Orchestrate Compose service workflows Scale services using Compose Manage inter-service dependencies Debug remote container environments Review detailed container logs Resolve container deployment issues
5
Day 5– Red Hat OpenShift Orchestration
Apply Kubernetes orchestration patterns Deploy apps to OpenShift Govern containerized application lifecycles Scale applications on OpenShift Track container health metrics Diagnose production deployment failures Master OpenShift CLI operations Adopt Red Hat best practices

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Hands-On Lab

Live Lab Sandbox

Real Environment

Practice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.

30+ Guided Labs

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Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.

Lab Manual Included

Full Guide

Comprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.

Post-Training Access

30 Days

30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.

Career Outcomes

85%

of DO188 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DO188 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Container Developer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • OpenShift Administrator
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Linux System Administrator
  • Platform Engineer

Companies Hiring

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