Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Course
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), a managed service that combines the power of Microsoft Azure with the container orchestration platform Red Hat OpenShift. The course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to deploy, manage, and scale applications using ARO, integrating it with DevOps practices.
Learning objectives:
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OpenShift basics
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How to deploy and manage an Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) cluster
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OpenShift-specific resources and features like Projects, ImageStreams, Builds, Routes, Templates, SecurityContextConstraints, Source-to-Image, etc.
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How to configure identity providers including htpasswd and Microsoft Entra authentication
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Compute terminologies: MachineSet, Machine, Node, MachineConfig, MachineConfigPool, MachineHealthCheck, ClusterAutoscaler, MachineAutoscaler
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How to scale the ARO cluster
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Networking, security, governance, identities, storage in ARO
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How to troubleshoot and monitor the OpenShift/ARO side
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OpenShift versions and ARO cluster upgrade operation
Course Content:
Module1 Introduction to Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift
- Overview of Azure and Red Hat OpenShift
- Understanding the architecture of ARO
- Key concepts: Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- ARO use cases in cloud-native application development
Assignments:
- Readings and discussion on ARO architecture.
- Lab: Setting up a basic OpenShift cluster on Azure.
Module2: Setting Up ARO on Microsoft Azure
- Prerequisites for deploying ARO
- Step-by-step ARO cluster creation
- Working with the OpenShift web console and CLI
- Integrating ARO with Azure Active Directory (AAD)
Lab:
- Creating and managing an OpenShift cluster on Azure.
Module 3: Managing Containers and Applications on ARO
- Deploying containerized applications using OpenShift
- Managing pods, deployments, and services
- Working with OpenShift templates and Operators
- Persistent storage options for applications
Lab:
- Deploying an application using OpenShift templates.
Module 4: Networking in OpenShift
- Understanding OpenShift networking: Routes, services, and Ingress
- Securing applications with TLS/SSL
- Configuring custom domains for applications
- Load balancing and scaling applications
Lab:
- Setting up and testing OpenShift routes and Ingress.
Module5: CI/CD Pipelines with OpenShift
- Introduction to OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton)
- Setting up CI/CD workflows in OpenShift
- Integrating Jenkins with ARO for continuous integration
- Automated application deployments using pipelines
Lab:
- Configuring a simple CI/CD pipeline on OpenShift.
Module 6: Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting in ARO
- Using Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring OpenShift clusters
- Centralized logging with Elasticsearch, Fluentd, and Kibana (EFK)
- Debugging and troubleshooting issues in OpenShift
- Optimizing application performance
Lab:
- Setting up a monitoring and logging stack for an ARO cluster.
Module 7: Security and Compliance in ARO
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in OpenShift
- Security best practices for OpenShift workloads
- Managing secrets, config maps, and sensitive data
- Ensuring compliance with Azure and OpenShift policies
Lab:
- Implementing RBAC and securing sensitive data in OpenShift.
Module 8: Scaling, Maintenance, and Optimization
- Scaling applications and clusters in OpenShift
- Implementing autoscaling strategies
- Managing cluster updates and lifecycle
- Cost Optimization Strategies in ARO
Final Project:
- Deploy and manage a full-stack application on Azure Red Hat OpenShift, integrating Azure services and implementing DevOps practices.
Career Path
- Cloud Architect specializing in container orchestration
- DevOps Engineer with expertise in OpenShift
- Cloud Native Application Developer
- Azure Cloud Consultant specializing in ARO
Who this course is for:
- Any beginner that just started with OpenShift or Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)
- Cluster Administrators who are going to manage ARO clusters
- Developers who are planning to host applications in ARO
- Architects looking to implement ARO with other services
- Anyone who is looking to learn a new skill like OpenShift or ARO
International Student Fees: USD: 600$
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- How to Prepare for a Job Promotion Interview
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