Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift
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Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift
Instructor: Red Hat Training
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Foundational knowledge to build, run and manage containerized applications using OpenShift resources
Various application deployment techniques using both the web console and the command line
Effectively manage the application lifecycle using various deployment strategies and dynamic configuration management
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There are 7 modules in this course
Fundamentals of Red Hat OpenShift for Developers is an introduction to deploying applications in the OpenShift ecosystem. This course provides the foundational knowledge to build, run, and manage containerized applications using OpenShift resources. As you embark on this learning journey, you'll explore the world of container orchestration, understand how to deploy applications efficiently, and manage their lifecycle within the OpenShift ecosystem. We start by defining Kubernetes and OpenShift terminology and concepts as well as the advantages of containerized applications. Next, we will demonstrate various application deployment techniques using both the web console and the command line. After learning how to expose applications to external access, we will cover how to effectively manage the application lifecycle using various deployment strategies and dynamic configuration management. Lastly we will cover basic strategies for monitoring application health and troubleshooting deployments. Our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation in OpenShift, ensuring you can leverage its full potential in developing robust, scalable, and reliable applications.
Understand the Basics of OpenShift and Container Orchestration
What's included
3 videos5 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Course Introduction•1 minute
- What is OpenShift?•5 minutes
- Using OpenShift Resources•17 minutes
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Course Layout•5 minutes
- Introduction to Kubernetes and OpenShift•15 minutes
- Red Hat OpenShift Concepts and Terminology•15 minutes
- Navigating the Red Hat OpenShift Web Console•15 minutes
- Managing Resources at the Command Line•20 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- What is OpenShift?•5 minutes
- Using OpenShift Resources•5 minutes
Deploy Applications Using Different Methods.
What's included
4 videos5 readings4 assignments
4 videos•Total 52 minutes
- Deploying Applications from an Existing Container Image•13 minutes
- Using Helm•7 minutes
- Deploying Applications from Source Code•21 minutes
- Deploying Applications from a Containerfile•12 minutes
5 readings•Total 45 minutes
- Container Registries•5 minutes
- Deploying an Existing Container Image•5 minutes
- Deploy Helm Charts•10 minutes
- Import Source Code from a Git Repository•10 minutes
- The Build Process•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 20 minutes
- Deploying Applications from an Existing Container Image •5 minutes
- Using Helm•5 minutes
- Deploying Applications from Source Code•5 minutes
- Deploying Applications from a Containerfile•5 minutes
Manage Stateful Applications
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 12 minutes
- Describing OpenShift Ingress•12 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Expose Applications to External Access•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Describing OpenShift Ingress•5 minutes
Implement Advanced Deployment Strategies.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Blue/Green Deployments•9 minutes
- A/B Deployments•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Deployment Strategies•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- Blue/Green Deployments•5 minutes
- A/B Deployments•5 minutes
Inject Configuration Data into Applications.
What's included
2 videos2 readings2 assignments
2 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Injecting Configuration Data into Applications•8 minutes
- Managing Stateful Applications•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Externalize Deployment Configuration•10 minutes
- Deploying Stateful Applications•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- Injecting Configuration Data into Applications•5 minutes
- Managing Stateful Applications•5 minutes
Monitor and Maintain Application Health.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments
3 videos•Total 26 minutes
- Monitoring Application Health•12 minutes
- Troubleshooting Application Deployments•14 minutes
- Conclusion•0 minutes
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Red Hat OpenShift Application Health Checks•15 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- Monitoring Application Health•5 minutes
- Troubleshooting Application Deployments•5 minutes
Assess the knowledge learned in this course.
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
- Fundamentals of Red Hat OpenShift for Developers•45 minutes
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Instructor is very good, shows enthusiasm and the course has a logical progression making it easy to follow and work through.
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I learned a lot on Openshift, Containers and Kubernetes.
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With the exception of 1 question being graded incorrectly on the final assignment / exam the course, subject matter covered and instructor were very well done , informative and relevant.
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