Course Prerequisites
Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview course:
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with general IT concepts such as networking, compute, and storage
- No prior experience with OpenStack is required
- Basic Linux command line skills are helpful but not mandatory
- An eagerness to learn about the Red Hat OpenStack Platform and its use cases
These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners have a foundational knowledge base from which to build their understanding of Red Hat OpenStack. The course is introductory and aims to accommodate individuals who may be new to cloud computing or OpenStack.
Target Audience for Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview
The Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview course offers insights into cloud infrastructure and services, tailored for IT professionals seeking to leverage Red Hat OpenStack.
Target Audience for the Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview course:
- System Administrators
- Cloud Administrators
- Cloud Engineers
- IT Architects
- Operations Engineers
- Technical IT Managers
- Network Engineers
- Storage Administrators
- Technical Support Personnel
- Infrastructure Automation Engineers
- Developers seeking infrastructure knowledge
- IT Professionals interested in understanding OpenStack features and capabilities
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview?
Introduction to the Red Hat OpenStack Technical Overview Course Learning Outcomes:
Gain insights into the essentials of Red Hat OpenStack Platform, including its architecture, cloud concepts, and how it can be used for IaaS solutions and private cloud infrastructure.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamentals of cloud computing and how Red Hat OpenStack Platform fits into the cloud ecosystem.
- Recognize the architecture and components of Red Hat OpenStack Platform, providing a foundation for further OpenStack exploration.
- Explore real-world use cases of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) to appreciate the practical applications of Red Hat OpenStack in private clouds.
- Gain knowledge of OpenStack Compute (Nova) services and how they contribute to managing virtual machine instances within a cloud environment.
- Learn about various storage options in Red Hat OpenStack, including block storage (Cinder) and object storage (Swift), and their use cases.
- Examine a specific use case involving object storage and streaming video to understand performance and scalability in media delivery.
- Delve into OpenStack networking (Neutron) and its role in managing networks, subnets, and routers for a versatile and scalable cloud network infrastructure.
- Assess a case study focusing on networking solutions for telecommunication organizations, highlighting the adaptability of OpenStack for specialized industry needs.
- Explore the high-availability features of Red Hat OpenStack Platform and how they ensure enterprise-level uptime and reliability for critical applications.
- Learn the initial steps and considerations for deploying Red Hat OpenStack Platform, setting the stage for further learning on installation and configuration.
