OpenStack Training

OpenStack Administration & Deployment

A comprehensive course on deploying and administering an OpenStack private cloud: cloud and OpenStack fundamentals, deploying core services (Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Horizon, Heat), operational tooling, and designing resilient application architectures on top of OpenStack.

⏱️ 3 days

🎯 Level Intermediate

🌐 On-site or remote

📍 Across France

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Detailed program

Day 1

Cloud and OpenStack Fundamentals

Cloud computing overview and OpenStack positioning
OpenStack's general architecture and services
Keystone: identity, projects and permissions
Glance: image management
Nova: compute and instance lifecycle

Day 2

Networking, storage and interface

Neutron: virtual networks, routers, security groups
Cinder: persistent block storage
Swift: object storage
Horizon: web-based administration
Heat: orchestration and Infrastructure as Code on OpenStack

Day 3

Tooling and application architectures

Day-to-day operations and automation tooling
Designing resilient virtual infrastructure on OpenStack
Deploying a complete application (hands-on case study)
Consolidation, automation and operational best practices

Who is this for

System and network administrators
Infrastructure / cloud engineers
DevOps engineers looking to operate a private cloud

Prerequisites

Linux basics (administration, command line)
Networking basics (IP, routing, VLANs)
No prior OpenStack experience required

Delivery

On-site or remote delivery
Hands-on lab environment provided
Course materials provided at the end

Learning objectives

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Deploy OpenStack's core services (Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift)

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Administer a private OpenStack cloud day-to-day

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Design resilient application architectures on OpenStack

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Automate infrastructure deployment with Heat

Frequently asked questions

What level do I need before taking this course?

This course is for system administrators or cloud engineers comfortable with Linux and basic networking. No prior OpenStack experience is required.

Is remote delivery available?

Yes, on-site at our premises or yours anywhere in France, as well as remotely with a dedicated hands-on lab environment.

How many participants per session?

Sessions are capped at 8 participants for individualised support.