Cloud & DevOps

OpenStack and NFV Training

OpenStack is an open-source platform for building cloud computing environments.

Duration
6h
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Who it's for

Ideal for teams that…

1 System administrators who want to learn how to manage the OpenStack platform from an administrator or user perspective.
2 Developers building interfaces and services on top of OpenStack.
3 Architects looking to select the optimal configuration for OpenStack deployments.
4 Candidates preparing for the Certified OpenStack Administrator certification.
5 Network administrators who want to understand network virtualization and software-defined networking in cloud environments.
6 Security specialists interested in the nuances of distributed cloud infrastructure security.
Outcomes after the program

Cloud, automation and CI/CD in practice — hands-on for engineering teams.

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Gain an in-depth understanding of OpenStack architecture.

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Learn to manage virtual resources such as VMs and storage volumes.

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Build virtual networks with routers and secure access to resources.

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Understand how virtualization of compute and networking is implemented at the OS level.

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Learn cloud monitoring principles and troubleshooting techniques.

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Secure cloud environments and infrastructure against unauthorized access.

Program · 9 modules

What we actually do

M01
Introduction to OpenStack
  • · History of the cloud and OpenStack
  • · Cloud features
  • · Cloud models: private, public, hybrid; on-premise, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • · Public and private cloud deployments based on OpenStack
  • · Open-source and commercial OpenStack distributions
  • · OpenStack deployment models
  • · OpenStack ecosystem: modules, underlying tools, integrations
  • · OpenStack lifecycle and certification
  • · OpenStack lab (VM) for the course
M02
Getting to Know OpenStack
  • · Components: Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Heat
  • · Interaction with the OpenStack cloud
  • · Daemons and API communication flow
M03
Keystone – Identity Management Service
  • · Domains, projects, users, roles
  • · Service catalogue and endpoints
  • · openrc and clouds.yaml configuration files
  • · Creating users and projects
M04
Glance – Image Service
  • · Cloud-ready images
  • · Image properties (metadata, format, container)
  • · Uploading and downloading images
M05
Neutron – Networking
  • · Neutron architecture overview
  • · ML2 plugins for Neutron
  • · Basic Neutron network resource types
  • · Networking at the compute node
  • · Tenant networks, subnets, east-west routing
  • · External/provider networks, north-south routing
  • · Floating IP management
  • · Security groups, rules, and anti-spoofing (port security)
  • · Network quotas and service verification
M06
Nova – Compute Service
  • · Nova architecture and hypervisor interfaces
  • · Keypair and flavor management
  • · Instance creation and management
  • · Assigning floating IPs
  • · Console access and logs
  • · Security groups assignment
  • · Access via metadata namespace
  • · Packet tracing with tcpdump
  • · Live migration of VMs
M07
Cinder – Block Storage
  • · Volume parameters
  • · Creating, managing, and attaching volumes
  • · Managing snapshots
M08
Deep Dive into Neutron and OVN Backend
  • · OVN architecture and components
  • · ML2 – OVN vs OvS driver
  • · Neutron DB logic
  • · Northbound and Southbound databases
  • · Logical datapath pipelines, logical flows, OpenFlow flows
  • · Neutron network and OVN logical switch
  • · Logical ports and port types
  • · Switching flows
  • · Neutron router and OVN logical router
  • · NAT types and routing flows
  • · Neutron subnets and DHCP in OVN
  • · DHCP flows
  • · Security groups in OVN
  • · ACLs, port groups, and security group flows
  • · Port security in OVN
  • · Summary of OVN Northbound tables
M09
Information Flow and Tracing in OVN
  • · Neutron DB, OVN NB and SB DB, OpenFlow at OvS
  • · Logical flow tracing: microflows, L2, L3, DHCP
  • · Physical flows and packet lifecycle from VM-originated traffic
  • · Physical tracing: hypothetical and real packets
  • · Displaying Open vSwitch database and resources
Every module is adapted to your stack and context. The above is a starting point — not a fixed agenda.
How we work

From brief to retro in 30 days.

01

Brief & diagnosis

A call with the team lead + a short survey for participants. We define goals, gap and context.

02

Program customization

We adapt modules, case studies and code examples to your stack. Approval in 5 days.

03

Workshop

Trainer-led sessions, hands-on, code review. Mentor available between sessions too.

04

Retro + report

Outcome report for the team and lead. 30 days of consulting included.

Inquiry

Send a brief. We'll reply within 1 day.

After a short brief we'll prepare a program and a quote. No obligations — it's just a starting point.

✓Quote within 48h of the brief
✓First session within 30 days
✓Pilot before the full decision
✓VAT invoice, payment in instalments possible

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