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CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators with Exam equips cloud operators, service administrators, and infrastructure architects with advanced skills to manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and scale Red Hat OpenStack Platform environments. It solves the critical pain point of maintaining high-availability hybrid clouds by teaching containerized overcloud management, security hardening, and performance tuning—skills in demand as 80% of Fortune 500 companies now run OpenStack in production.

This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure (EX210) exam, a key step toward RHCA certification. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Graduates gain the expertise to automate complex cloud operations and lead enterprise-scale OpenStack deployments.

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The CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators with Exam is a specialized training program by Red Hat designed for IT professionals managing enterprise-grade cloud environments. This course prepares candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure exam (EX210) and is tailored for cloud operators, infrastructure architects, and automation engineers responsible for the ongoing operation and optimization of private and hybrid cloud infrastructures. As more than 70% of Fortune 500 companies adopt hybrid cloud strategies, the demand for professionals skilled in Red Hat OpenStack Platform has surged, making this certification highly relevant for modern cloud operations.

Participants in the CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators with Exam engage in extensive hands-on labs using the Red Hat OpenStack Platform, based on version 16.1 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2. The curriculum covers critical tools and technologies including Open Virtual Networking (OVN), Pacemaker for high availability, Red Hat Ceph Storage, and containerized overcloud services. Students work in a lab environment that simulates real-world enterprise conditions, where they configure identity management using Red Hat IdM, customize virtual machine images, manage compute node scaling, and troubleshoot network flows. A key project involves implementing automated cloud applications using Ansible, ensuring participants gain practical experience in real-time infrastructure automation and governance.

Successfully completing the CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators with Exam prepares individuals for the industry-recognized Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud Infrastructure credential, a key differentiator in the competitive cloud engineering job market. Certified professionals report average salaries between $95,000 and $120,000, depending on region and experience. At Koenig Solutions, learners benefit from Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official Red Hat courseware, ensuring consistent, high-quality training. Graduates are equipped to take on advanced roles in cloud infrastructure management, driving scalability, security, and operational efficiency in enterprise environments.

What You'll Learn

Manage Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 control plane services to ensure high availability and minimize downtime.
Integrate Red Hat Identity Management with OpenStack to enforce security policies and compliance standards.
Customize and manage Red Hat OpenStack image lifecycles to streamline deployment and version updates.
Configure and optimize Red Hat Ceph Storage back-end operations for improved performance and scalability.
Analyze Red Hat OpenStack Platform metrics and logs to proactively identify system health issues.
Troubleshoot OVN networking components in Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 to resolve connectivity problems and maintain network stability.

Skills You'll Gain

Red Hat OpenStack OpenStack Containerization OVN Networking Red Hat Ceph Storage Pacemaker Clustering Control Plane Management Overcloud Services Compute Node Tuning Hyperconverged Infrastructure Block Storage Management Object Storage Management Identity Service Configuration Red Hat IdM Integration Performance Metrics Governance Policies Cloud Troubleshooting Automation Engineering

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification or equivalent experience: Provides the necessary foundation in Linux system management for CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Administration II: Day 2 Operations for Cloud Operators with Exam.
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or equivalent experience: Enables efficient automation and scaling of cloud operations within the OpenStack environment.
  • Red Hat OpenStack Administration I (CL110) or equivalent experience: Essential for mastering the advanced Day 2 operational tasks covered in this course.
  • OpenStack Client (OSC) command-line proficiency: Required for performing resource management tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 experience: Ensures the ability to manage and troubleshoot the underlying infrastructure supporting current Red Hat OpenStack Platform deployments.
  • Cloud infrastructure monitoring knowledge: Necessary for analyzing metrics, policies, and architectures to maintain optimal performance and high availability.
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Course Curriculum

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

1
Day 1– Master CL211 Red Hat OpenStack Architecture Fundamentals
Analyze undercloud and overcloud architecture Map core OpenStack service components Evaluate containerized service deployment models Navigate OpenStack CLI and dashboard Monitor critical overcloud deployment status Validate essential OpenStack service health Execute advanced OpenStack client commands Audit service endpoints and REST APIs
2
Day 2– Secure Red Hat OpenStack Control Plane Operations
Orchestrate vital control plane services Harden sensitive service component files Deploy AIDE for rigorous file integrity Execute control plane backup and restore Manage lifecycle of overcloud services Implement secure service endpoint configurations Administer high-availability Pacemaker clusters Optimize control plane performance metrics
3
Day 3– Advanced Red Hat OpenStack Identity Security
Configure robust domain-based identity services Integrate enterprise external IdM stores Enforce granular scoped roles and policies Architect scalable organizational domains Customize complex user access roles Streamline multi-tenant project organization Maintain secure token key repositories Resolve critical identity service bottlenecks
4
Day 4– Optimize OpenStack Resources and Storage Performance
Develop and optimize custom images Manage advanced image properties and metadata Define and scale custom compute flavors Configure high-performance metadata services Administer enterprise block storage back-ends Integrate scalable object storage solutions Troubleshoot complex Ceph Storage back-ends Analyze granular storage performance metrics
5
Day 5– Scale Networking and Compute with Red Hat
Provision virtual networks and subnets Diagnose OVN network traffic flows Manage large-scale compute node operations Configure efficient hyperconverged infrastructure nodes Tune compute node performance parameters Automate deployments using Heat templates Deploy scalable applications via Ansible Resolve core system operational issues

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Hands-On Lab

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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

78%

of CL211 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+28%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the CL211 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 Operator
  • OpenStack Engineer
  • Red Hat OpenStack Administrator
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
  • Systems Administrator - OpenStack

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