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Introduction to OpenStack

Overview

Get an in-depth primer on OpenStack, the leading cloud computing platform, directly from The Linux Foundation, the leader in professional open source management and the platform provider for the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam.

What you'll learn

  • Cloud computing as it compares to virtualization
  • Deployment of virtual servers
  • How to install OpenStack with automated tools
  • Command line management tools
  • Scaling out an OpenStack Cloud

Syllabus 9

  1. Welcome and Introduction
  2. Session 1: From Virtualization to IaaS Cloud
  3. Session 2: Understanding OpenStack
  4. Session 3: Deploying OpenStack (PackStack and DevStack)
  5. Session 4: Deploying a Virtual Machine from Horizon
  6. Session 5: An Introduction to Managing OpenStack from the Command Line
  7. Session 6: Scaling Out Your OpenStack
  8. Session 7: What’s Next?
  9. Final Exam

Skills you'll practise

Virtual MachinesObject StorageNodes (Networking)Cloud ComputingDevstackLinuxManagementOpen Source TechnologyCloud TechnologiesCertified OpenStack Administrator (COA)Ubuntu (Operating System)Software Defined Networking (SDN)CentOSOpenStack

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (9 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $99). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Students should have experience with Linux.

Taught by

  • Sander van VugtLinux Expert

The Linux Foundation is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (82/100). The people behind Linux and Kubernetes.

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