OpenShift Administration Training
Comprehensive 4-day OpenShift cluster administration covering installation, authentication, security, networking, storage, monitoring, and upgrades.
Training Details
Section titled “Training Details”| Duration | 4 days (32 hours) |
| Level | Advanced |
| Delivery | In-person, Live online, Hybrid |
| Certification | EX280 preparation |
Who Is This For?
Section titled “Who Is This For?”- System administrators managing OpenShift
- Platform engineers building OpenShift platforms
- SREs responsible for cluster reliability
- Engineers preparing for EX280 certification
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”After completing this training, you’ll be able to:
- Install OpenShift clusters using IPI and UPI methods
- Configure authentication providers (HTPasswd, LDAP, OIDC)
- Manage RBAC and Security Context Constraints
- Configure OVN-Kubernetes networking and storage
- Monitor clusters with the built-in Prometheus stack
- Perform cluster upgrades and machine management
Detailed Agenda
Section titled “Detailed Agenda”Day 1: Installation and Identity
Section titled “Day 1: Installation and Identity”Module 1: Cluster Installation — IPI, UPI, post-install config Module 2: Authentication Providers — HTPasswd, LDAP, OIDC Module 3: RBAC and Authorization — Roles, bindings, multi-tenancy
Day 2: Security and Networking
Section titled “Day 2: Security and Networking”Module 4: Security Context Constraints — SCCs, custom policies Module 5: Networking — OVN-Kubernetes, EgressIP, EgressFirewall Module 6: Storage Management — StorageClasses, CSI, PV lifecycle
Day 3: Observability
Section titled “Day 3: Observability”Module 7: Monitoring — Prometheus, Alertmanager, Grafana Module 8: Logging — EFK/Vector stack, log forwarding
Day 4: Lifecycle Management
Section titled “Day 4: Lifecycle Management”Module 9: Cluster Upgrades — Channels, procedures, rollback Module 10: Machine Management — MachineSets, autoscaler, infra nodes
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Strong Linux system administration skills
- Kubernetes administration experience
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, TLS, load balancing)
Delivery Formats
Section titled “Delivery Formats”| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Person | On-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction |
| Live Online | Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs |
| Hybrid | Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling |
All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, and post-training support.