Course Description:

OpenStack is a free and open source cloud computing software platform. The technology consists of a series of interrelated projects that controls pools of Processing, storage, and networking resources throughout a data center.

The Foundation Certificate in OpenStack Software Course provides fundamental concepts and understanding of the architecture, design, and deployment of OpenStack. Participants will build the necessary skills to handle OpenStack projects like Compute, Storage, Identity Management, Networking, and Support Services. The Course is designed to accelerate an individual’s understanding of the OpenStack environment. During this Course, participants will learn everything from the history and components of OpenStack to building and maintaining an OpenStack environment.

Course Outline:

Module1: Course Introduction

• Let’s Get to Know Each Other
• Course Learning Objectives
• Course Agenda
• Exam
• Course Book Structure
• Day-End Assignment
• Questions and Answers
• Module Summary

Module2: Introduction to OpenStack

• Module Learning Objectives
• OpenStack Overview
• OpenStack Architecture
• OpenStack Configuration
• Accessing OpenStack
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module3: Nova: OpenStack Compute Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Nova Overview
• Nova Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Nova
• Common Nova Management Tasks
• Nova Scheduler
• Troubleshooting Nova
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module4: Glance: OpenStack Image Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Glance Overview
• Glance Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Glance
• Common Glance Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Glance
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module5: Keystone: OpenStack Identity Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Keystone Overview
• Keystone Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Keystone
• Common Keystone Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Keystone
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module6: Horizon: OpenStack Dashboard Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Horizon Overview
• Horizon Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Horizon
• Common Horizon Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Horizon
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module7: Neutron: OpenStack Networking Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Neutron Overview
• Neutron Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Neutron
• Common Neutron Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Neutron
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module8: Cinder: OpenStack Block Storage

• Module Learning Objectives
• Cinder Overview
• Cinder Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Cinder
• Common Cinder Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Cinder
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module9: Swift: OpenStack Object Storage

• Module Learning Objectives
• Swift Overview
• Swift Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Swift
• Common Swift Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Swift
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module10: Ceilometer: OpenStack Telemetry Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Ceilometer Overview
• Ceilometer Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Ceilometer
• Common Ceilometer Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Ceilometer
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module11: Trove: OpenStack Database Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Trove Overview
• Trove Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Trove
• Common Trove Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Trove
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module12: Heat: OpenStack Orchestration Service

• Module Learning Objectives
• Heat Overview
• Heat Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Heat
• Common Heat Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Heat
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module13: Emerging OpenStack Technologies

• Module Learning Objectives
• Bare Metal Provisioning (Ironic)
• Multi-Tenant Cloud Messaging (Zaqar)
• Shared File System (Manila)
• DNS-as-a-Service (Designate)
• Key Management (Barbican)
• Elastic Map Reduce (Sahara)
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Module14: Planning OpenStack Deployment

• Module Learning Objectives
• OpenStack Deployment Overview
• OpenStack High Availability Options
• Scalability Options with OpenStack
• Compute-Focused OpenStack Cloud
• Selecting Storage for OpenStack
• Networking Choices with OpenStack
• OpenStack Deployment Tools
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions

Learning Objectives:

Explain the purpose, benefits, and key terms of OpenStack.

• Comprehend the concept of cloud computing, various important characteristics of OpenStack, and the high level architecture of OpenStack.
• Explain the role of the Nova service, the operation of Nova, and the networking options available to Nova.
• Explain the role of the Glance service and working with images, the role of the Cinder service and working with volumes, and working with Object Storage and Swift.
• Explain the role of the Keystone service for user authentication and user authorization and the service oriented operation with Nova.
• Explain the role of the Neutron service, the Layer 3 services provided by Neutron, and the implementation of network security by Neutron.
• Explain the purpose of metering using Ceilometer, the Dashboard service provided by Horizon, and the Orchestration service using Heat.

Course Agenda:

Day 1

• Course Introduction
• Introduction to OpenStack
• Nova: OpenStack Compute Service
• Glance: OpenStack Image Service
• Keystone: OpenStack Identity Service
• Horizon: OpenStack Dashboard Service
• Day-End Assignment

Day 2

• Recap and Discussion
• Neutron: OpenStack Networking Service
• Cinder: OpenStack Block Storage
• Swift: OpenStack Object Storage
• Ceilometer: OpenStack Telemetry Service
• Trove: OpenStack Database Service
• Day-End Assignment

Day 3

• Recap and Discussion
• Heat: OpenStack Orchestration Service
• Emerging OpenStack Technologies
• Planning OpenStack Deployment
• Exam Preparation Guide
• Mock Exam

Who can Attend?

This Course is suitable for both beginners in OpenStack technology and those already designing or building OpenStack infrastructures. Specifically:

• Architects
• Solution Designers
• Technical Consultants
• Technical pre-sales
• Solution Consultants