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Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators (CL210) equips cloud operators, service administrators, and automation engineers with advanced skills to manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and scale enterprise hybrid cloud infrastructure using Red Hat OpenStack Platform. Designed for professionals managing complex private clouds, it addresses the critical need for efficient day 2 operations, with 78% of enterprises now prioritizing hybrid cloud operational maturity according to Red Hat’s 2023 cloud survey.

This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenStack Administration exam, enhancing career pathways as cloud infrastructure leads or platform engineers. Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware ensures alignment with real-world scenarios, backed by 30-day lab access for hands-on mastery, leading to confident management of production-grade OpenStack environments.

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Course Overview

Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators (CL210) is designed for cloud operators, service administrators, and automation engineers responsible for managing enterprise-scale hybrid and private cloud environments using Red Hat OpenStack Platform. This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure (EX210) certification exam, a performance-based assessment validating real-world operational skills. Target roles include cloud infrastructure administrators, DevOps engineers, and systems architects managing large-scale OpenStack deployments. With over 75% of Fortune 100 companies relying on Red Hat technologies for cloud infrastructure, expertise in Red Hat OpenStack Platform is a high-demand skillset across financial services, telecommunications, and government sectors.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on proficiency with core Red Hat OpenStack Platform services, including Open Virtual Networking (OVN), Red Hat Ceph Storage, Keystone identity management, and Heat orchestration. Students configure and troubleshoot containerized overcloud services using the OpenStack Client CLI within a dedicated lab environment based on Red Hat OpenStack 16.1 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2. A key project involves implementing the Service Telemetry Framework to monitor system performance and automate responses to operational metrics. Labs are conducted in a virtualized environment simulating enterprise data centers, allowing students to manage compute node scaling, customize instance images, and secure infrastructure components in realistic scenarios.

Completing Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators (CL210) prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure credential, a prerequisite for the elite Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certification. Certified professionals are highly sought after, with average annual salaries ranging from $95,000 to $140,000 in the United States, reflecting the specialized nature of the role. Koenig Solutions supports learners with official Red Hat courseware and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring access to authorized training. Graduates gain the operational expertise to manage complex cloud environments, leading to career advancement as cloud infrastructure architects or senior DevOps engineers in organizations leveraging Red Hat's open hybrid cloud solutions.

What You'll Learn

Manage Red Hat OpenStack control plane services efficiently, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for cloud operations
Implement security best practices to protect Red Hat OpenStack infrastructure components from threats and vulnerabilities
Configure secure user privileges using domain-based identity to control access and enhance cloud security
Manage application resources within Red Hat OpenStack to optimize workload deployment and scalability
Monitor Red Hat OpenStack Platform operational metrics to maintain system health and prevent downtime
Troubleshoot Red Hat OpenStack networking and compute issues swiftly to minimize service disruptions

Skills You'll Gain

Red Hat OpenStack Platform OpenStack Containerization OVN Network Flow Red Hat Ceph Storage Pacemaker Control Plane Overcloud Services Management OpenStack Identity Service Red Hat IdM Integration Compute Node Tuning Hyperconverged Infrastructure Block Storage Management Object Storage Management Performance Metrics Tuning Cloud Governance Policies Virtual Network Troubleshooting OpenStack CLI Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification or equivalent experience in Linux system administration
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or similar automation skills for cloud environments
  • Completion of Red Hat OpenStack Administration I: Core Operations for Domain Operators (CL110) or comparable OpenStack management experience
  • Strong proficiency in Linux system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2, essential for OpenStack cloud operations
  • Hands-on experience managing OpenStack services with OpenStack Client (CLI) commands to ensure smooth cloud infrastructure management
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, vital for effective cloud network configuration and troubleshooting
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Certification Exam

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Exam Details
Exam Name
CL210
Exam Cost
$500
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Retake Policy
Candidates receive one free retake if the initial attempt fails; the retake must be scheduled within one year of purchase, with a limit of one exam attempt per day.
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Course Curriculum

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

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Day 1– Master Red Hat OpenStack Architecture and Control Plane
Navigate OpenStack cloud architecture Explain undercloud and overcloud roles Identify core service components Manage critical control plane services Start and stop overcloud instances Backup control plane data effectively Operate high-availability Pacemaker services Monitor cloud service health metrics
2
Day 2– Infrastructure and User Security Operations
Secure Red Hat service endpoints Protect sensitive configuration files Configure external IdM integration Manage secure domain-based identities Assign granular scoped user roles Organize projects using hierarchy Enforce strict role-based access Audit enterprise security policies
3
Day 3– Storage and Application Resource Management
Manage Ceph Storage back-end systems Configure scalable block storage Manage Swift object storage clusters Create optimized custom disk images Define standard instance flavors Manage cloud metadata services Implement robust storage policies Troubleshoot complex storage connectivity
4
Day 4– Networking and Compute Operations Mastery
Configure advanced OVN networking Create secure shared networks Manage virtual network infrastructure Troubleshoot virtual network flows Manage compute node scaling operations Tune hyperconverged compute nodes Monitor critical workload uptime Perform routine node maintenance
5
Day 5– Monitoring and Automation for Cloud Operators
Deploy Red Hat telemetry frameworks Collect vital performance metrics Analyze operational system logs Write efficient Heat templates Automate tasks with Ansible Deploy scalable load-balanced apps Trace complex stack events Troubleshoot deployment failures rapidly

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Hands-On Lab

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Real Environment

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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

78%

of CL210 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+28%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CL210 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
  • OpenStack Administrator
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
  • Hybrid Cloud Engineer
  • Platform Operations Engineer
  • Infrastructure Operations Engineer
  • Senior Linux System Administrator

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