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OpenStack for Cloud Computing

Explore OpenStack, the premier open-source cloud computing platform, through this comprehensive course.

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Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. Explore OpenStack, the premier open-source cloud computing platform, through this comprehensive course.
  2. Acquire essential skills for deploying, managing, and scaling cloud environments with a focus on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  3. Engage in practical exercises to create private and hybrid clouds tailored to contemporary business requirements.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Earn a Certified OpenStack Cloud Practitioner credential to demonstrate your expertise in OpenStack-based cloud computing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Grasp the essential principles of OpenStack architecture and its key services, including Nova, Swift, Neutron, Keystone, Glance, and Cinder.

  2. Set up and configure OpenStack for private or hybrid cloud infrastructures. 

  3. Oversee virtualized resources such as compute, storage, and networking, while ensuring secure operations through OpenStack’s identity and access management (IAM).

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to OpenStack
  1. What is OpenStack?
    • Overview of OpenStack as an open-source cloud computing platform.
    • Key features: scalability, modular architecture, and community support.
  2. Understanding Cloud Computing
    • IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
    • OpenStack’s role in private and hybrid cloud environments.
  3. OpenStack Architecture
    • Core components: Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Keystone, and Glance.
    • Interactions between OpenStack services.
Setting Up OpenStack
    • Installation Options
      • All-in-one setup vs. multi-node deployment.
      • Using DevStack for quick setup.
    • Configuration
      • Configuring OpenStack services and components.
      • Networking setup and storage configuration.
    • Managing OpenStack
      • Using the Horizon Dashboard for management.
      • CLI tools for advanced operations.
Core OpenStack Components
  1. Neutron (Networking)
    • Virtual networking: networks, subnets, and routers.
    • Configuring security groups and floating IPs.
  2. Cinder (Block Storage)
    • Managing block storage volumes.
    • Attaching volumes to instances.
  3. Swift (Object Storage)
    • Storing and retrieving unstructured data.
    • Configuring replication and consistency.
  4. Keystone (Identity Service)
    • User authentication and service authorization.
    • Managing projects, roles, and users.
  5. Glance (Image Service)
    • Uploading and managing disk images.
    • Using custom images for instances.
Advanced OpenStack Features
  1. Heat (Orchestration)
    • Automating resource provisioning with templates.
    • Managing stacks and scaling resources.
  2. Horizon (Dashboard)
    • Customizing the web interface.
    • Monitoring resources and managing quotas.
  3. Ceilometer (Telemetry)
    • Collecting and analyzing usage data.
    • Setting up alarms and notifications.
  4. Manila (Shared File System)
    • Configuring and managing shared storage.
Networking and Security in OpenStack
  1. Networking Basics
    • Understanding VLANs, VXLANs, and GRE tunnels.
    • Configuring provider and tenant networks.
  2. Security
    • Implementing role-based access control (RBAC).
    • Configuring firewalls and access controls.
OpenStack for DevOps
  1. Integration with DevOps Tools
    • Using OpenStack with Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
    • Automating deployments and resource management.
  2. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
    • Setting up CI/CD pipelines using OpenStack resources.
OpenStack in Practice
  1. Building a Private Cloud
    • Designing and deploying a secure private cloud using OpenStack.
  2. Hybrid Cloud Solutions
    • Integrating OpenStack with public cloud providers.
    • Managing hybrid workloads with OpenStack and Kubernetes.
  3. Disaster Recovery and High Availability
    • Backup and restore strategies.
    • Ensuring high availability of OpenStack services.
Capstone Project
  1. Deploying an End-to-End OpenStack Solution
    • Install and configure OpenStack on a multi-node setup.
    • Deploy virtual machines, networks, and storage.
    • Set up monitoring, logging, and a disaster recovery plan.

Training Features

Hands-On Labs

Practical exercises for installing, configuring, and managing OpenStack components.

Comprehensive Content

Covers all core and advanced OpenStack services.

Industry Use Cases

Learn real-world applications like private cloud deployment, hybrid cloud integration, and disaster recovery.

DevOps Integration

Explore OpenStack's role in automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Scalable Solutions

Design scalable and secure cloud architectures.

Certification

Earn a certificate showcasing your expertise in OpenStack for cloud computing.

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