Red Hat OpenShift Essentials & Advanced DevOps Automation Training

"Master containerized deployments and orchestration with hands-on OpenShift skills for DevOps professionals seeking to automate enterprise workflows"

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Course Overview:

"Red Hat OpenShift Fundamentals & Advanced DevOps Automation" is an intensive 5-day training program that empowers IT professionals, DevOps engineers, and developers to master OpenShift from the ground up. This course blends foundational theory with hands-on practice. Participants will explore the OpenShift Kubernetes platform, learn OpenShift administration and development, deploy containerized applications, integrate CI/CD pipelines with Tekton, configure security using RBAC and SCCs, and manage services like Service Mesh, Knative, and GitOps. From understanding BuildConfigs to debugging with Prometheus and deploying via Devfiles, the course offers a complete pathway for OpenShift mastery.

Target Audience:

DevOps Engineers
Kubernetes Administrators
Application Developers
Platform Engineers
Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
IT Infrastructure Specialists

Targeted Organizational Departments:

IT Operations
Software Development
DevOps & Automation
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure Teams
Quality Assurance and Testing

Targeted Industries:

Technology & Software
Banking & Finance
Government & Public Sector
Telecommunications
Energy & Utilities
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the architecture and core components of OpenShift Kubernetes platform
Deploy and manage applications using DeploymentConfig, BuildConfig, and templates
Use the OpenShift oc CLI and odo CLI for automation and app management
Implement CI/CD pipelines with Tekton for continuous deployment with OpenShift
Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Security Context Constraints (SCCs)
Monitor, log, and debug applications using Prometheus, Elasticsearch, and Kibana
Leverage Red Hat Developer Sandbox and OpenShift Local for development and testing
Deploy microservices and serverless applications using Service Mesh and Knative

Training Methodology:

This course combines instructor-led training with practical labs, real-world case studies, and guided walkthroughs. Participants will execute live exercises involving BuildConfig creation, RBAC configuration, and CI/CD deployment. Activities simulate collaborative DevOps workflows, while reflection sessions solidify learning. Discussions around OpenShift CRDs, GitOps, Helm templates, and the Twelve-Factor App methodology provide both strategic and technical insights.

Course Toolbox:

Red Hat OpenShift Developer Sandbox (Free Tier)
OpenShift Local (CRC Setup)
oc CLI and odo CLI tools
Tekton CI/CD Pipelines and tkn CLI
Devfile and Dev Spaces
Sample GitHub/GitLab repositories for deployment
YAML/Helm Templates and Operators (Examples only)
Example logs, dashboards (Prometheus, Kibana), and alerts
Guided practice scripts (installation, scaling, debugging)

Note: The course gives insights and examples of these tools, but does not include any commercial licenses or paid software.

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to OpenShift & Architecture Essentials

Topic 1: What is Red Hat OpenShift and how it extends Kubernetes
Topic 2: Understanding OpenShift Projects vs Namespaces
Topic 3: Custom Resource Definitions: DeploymentConfig vs Deployment
Topic 4: Using oc and odo CLI tools effectively
Topic 5: Setting up OpenShift Local (CRC) and Red Hat Sandbox
Topic 6: Accessing the web console and CLI simultaneously
Reflection & Review: OpenShift concepts recap and practical exercises discussion

Day 2: Application Deployment, BuildConfig, and Registry

Topic 1: Creating and managing BuildConfigs
Topic 2: Using OpenShift Source-to-Image (S2I) build system
Topic 3: Deploying from Git and managing container image registry
Topic 4: Debugging deployments with odo CLI and Devfile
Topic 5: OpenShift application templates and automated provisioning
Topic 6: Role of OpenShift image streams and automated rebuilds
Reflection & Review: Build and deployment workflows overview

Day 3: CI/CD Automation with Tekton Pipelines

Topic 1: Understanding Tekton and installing OpenShift Pipelines
Topic 2: Creating pipelines, tasks, workspaces, triggers
Topic 3: Using EventListeners and Webhooks for continuous deployment
Topic 4: Deploying CI/CD pipelines via YAML and Web Console
Topic 5: GitOps and version-controlled deployments
Topic 6: Using tkn CLI and Visual Studio Code extensions
Reflection & Review: Pipeline design feedback and use case review

Day 4: OpenShift Security and Access Management

Topic 1: Configuring users, roles, and service accounts (RBAC)
Topic 2: Understanding and applying Security Context Constraints (SCCs)
Topic 3: Secure container deployment best practices
Topic 4: OpenShift compliance, image validation, and UBI images
Topic 5: Managing application secrets and config maps securely
Topic 6: OpenShift policy and audit log usage
Reflection & Review: Role-based access simulation and audit logs

Day 5: Monitoring, Serverless, and Advanced OpenShift

Topic 1: Application logging with Kibana and Elasticsearch
Topic 2: Monitoring containers using Prometheus and Grafana
Topic 3: Scaling applications manually, horizontally, and vertically
Topic 4: Deploying serverless apps using Knative
Topic 5: Service Mesh integration with Istio for microservices
Topic 6: Advanced automation using OpenShift Operators and Helm
Reflection & Review: Final project showcase and course wrap-up

FAQ:

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

Participants should have basic knowledge of containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session is generally structured to last around 4-5 hours, with breaks and interactive activities included. The total course duration spans five days, approximately 20-25 hours of instruction.

How is OpenShift different from vanilla Kubernetes and why is it relevant for enterprise use?

OpenShift builds on Kubernetes by offering enhanced security, integrated DevOps tools, visual management consoles, and enterprise-ready CRDs, making it ideal for secure, scalable, and compliant environments.

How This Course is Different from Other Red Hat OpenShift Training Courses:

This course delivers an end-to-end DevOps experience based on real-world needs. It combines beginner and advanced modules, practical CLI usage (oc/odo), free access to Red Hat Developer Sandbox, and advanced topics like Service Mesh, Tekton CI/CD, GitOps, and Knative. Security and monitoring are not optional add-ons but integral to the training, ensuring participants walk away with a holistic understanding. Whether you're deploying microservices, securing clusters with RBAC, or scaling apps with Prometheus, this course transforms OpenShift theory into enterprise-grade action.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center