OpenStack API training - Learn to use the OpenStack API and CLI

Course Description

Our OpenStack API training course is a self-paced introductory course for fundamental OpenStack client knowledge. It will enable you to deeply understand the basic ideas behind OpenStack and the general structure of the platform.

Course objectives

In this course, you will connect to an OpenStack cloud, and learn how to manage cloud resources according to current industry best practices. Each topic includes lab exercises, where you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a realistic environment.

At the end of the course you will:

• Have a deep understanding of the fundamental ideas of cloud computing;
• Know how OpenStack’s various components work and interact together;
• Understand OpenStack’s project structure and history;
• Know how to create, manage, and remove virtual resources running on an OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform.

OpenStack API training – dates and next sessions

We provide all our courses as monthly course runs to ensure quality control. A course seat purchase automatically invites you to the current course run regardless of when you make the purchase. The course content will remain available in your account, but access to labs expires on the 7th of the following month. Please plan your seat purchase to ensure that you have enough time to complete the OpenStack API course and labs before access to the labs expires.

Target audience

Our OpenStack API Course targets professionals who possess a foundational to intermediate knowledge of cloud computing and infrastructure management. Having a background in OpenStack, and a general comprehension of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts will benefit participants in fully understanding the course material.

Course location

The OpenStack API course material and labs are available, on demand, in your device via your favorite web browser.

OpenStack API course – methods used

Courseware

Our course material focuses on solid textual and graphical background information, and practical labs with immediate feedback. While conducting the cloud training labs in your browser, you will be able to check your work before moving on to the next step.

Hands-on labs

Hands-on learning is crucial for developing a robust skill set. Our hands-on labs are browser-based and require no prior setup. They allow you to immediately immerse yourself in the most effective environment for an enhanced learning experience.

Immediate feedback

After completing the lab instructions, you simply press a button to initiate an automated review. This process quickly informs you if your lab setup matches the expected outcome.

Our OpenStack API course staff

Florian Haas

Drawing from a decade of experience in open source technology, Florian is among the most renowned OpenStack experts in the world. He has worked with customers of all sizes and markets, and is a frequent conference speaker.

Namrata Sitlani

Namrata is a Software Developer and Courseware Designer at Cleura. She has been actively contributing to OpenStack since 2016 and is a Core Reviewer of OpenStack Zun. She is an active speaker at OpenStack meetups and a mentor for events that spread awareness and encourage students to contribute to the OpenStack community.

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