preloader

Cloud Computing
OpenStack Overview

Master OpenStack cloud deployment: identity, compute, networking, storage, orchestration, and telemetry services through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

4
Training Modules
12
Topics Covered
3
Days of Training
COA
Certification Prep

Learning Objectives

Master cloud computing concepts and the OpenStack ecosystem

Understand the architecture and core components of OpenStack

Deploy, configure, and manage a functional OpenStack-based cloud

Operate OpenStack services: Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Horizon

Implement telemetry, monitoring, and orchestration with Ceilometer and Heat

Apply best practices for cloud optimization and production readiness

Introduction & Core Identity

Day 1 — Cloud computing fundamentals and OpenStack identity services

What is Cloud Computing?

NIST definition, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models (public, private, hybrid), cloud benefits

OpenStack Overview

Project history, architecture overview, services landscape, release cycle, community governance

Identity Management — Keystone

Authentication & authorization, projects & domains, service catalog, token management, LDAP integration

Image Management — Glance

Image formats (qcow2, raw, vmdk), image lifecycle, metadata properties, image sharing between projects

Core Infrastructure Services

Day 2 — Networking, compute, storage, and the web dashboard

Network Management — Neutron

Virtual networks, subnets, routers, floating IPs, security groups, provider networks, DHCP agents

Compute Management — Nova

Instance lifecycle, flavors, availability zones, host aggregates, live migration, rescue mode

Block Storage — Cinder

Volume types, snapshots, backups, multi-backend configuration, QoS policies, volume encryption

Object Storage — Swift

Containers & objects, replication rings, access control lists, large object support, S3 compatibility

Web Dashboard — Horizon

Dashboard navigation, project & admin panels, instance management, network topology visualization

Advanced Services

Day 3 — Telemetry, orchestration, and cloud optimization

Telemetry & Metrics — Ceilometer

Metrics collection pipelines, alarm definitions, resource usage monitoring, Gnocchi time-series database

Orchestration — Heat

HOT template syntax, stack creation & management, auto-scaling policies, nested stacks, resource dependencies

Tools & Best Practices

Deployment tools (Kolla, TripleO), performance tuning, security hardening, operational best practices

Hands-on Labs

Practical exercises across all three days

Lab: Keystone & Glance

Create projects, users, roles — upload and manage images for instance deployment

⚡ Hands-on Lab

Lab: Neutron & Nova

Build virtual networks, launch instances, configure security groups and floating IPs

⚡ Hands-on Lab

Lab: Cinder, Heat & Horizon

Create and attach volumes, deploy stacks with Heat templates, manage resources via Horizon

⚡ Hands-on Lab

Target Certifications

COA

Certified OpenStack Administrator — validates your skills in deploying and managing OpenStack cloud infrastructure

HCAP

Hybrid Cloud Architecture Professional — validates multi-cloud design and architecture skills

Interested in this training?

Get in touch with our team to discuss scheduling, pricing, and custom options for your organization.

Contact Us