OpenStack Essentials

Learn OpenStack, Install & Operate Your Own IaaS Cloud!

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OpenStack Essentials
20,868
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6.5 hours
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Jul 2020
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What you will learn

Cloud computing background

In depth understanding about Openstack architecture and components

In depth understanding of capabilities and features of openstack networking

In depth understanding of object and block storage options

In depth understanding about instance lifecycle

Have your own Openstack instance that could even run on your laptop or pc

Launch VMs and manage their lifecycle

Operate your openstack cluster from dashboard

Operate your openstack cluster from CLI

Why take this course?

Linux Foundation ranked OpenStack® as the most popular open source project. It's market is projected to grow at 30+ percent in the upcoming several years. Openstack is gaining  more and more attraction in private cloud market and also serves as the foundation for public clouds. Organizations throughout the world have aggressive OpenStack adoption plans, but they list IT skills as their #1 challenge to getting started.

This course has been designed for IT professionals seeking to develop a solid understanding of OpenStack and it's core services. It will help any IT professional or manager who want to find out if OpenStack is the right solution to meet the needs of their organization. In addition to hands on lessons at the end of each section, the course also includes a separate section which includes the exact steps for deploying latest OpenStack release; Train (Released Oct, 2019). Participants will be able to start operating and using OpenStack to develop confidence for moving forward with next steps.

The course begins with an overview of cloud computing and OpenStack. After the overview there is a dedicated section to OpenStack installation which is followed by separate sections for each of the core openstack services and the web dashboard. In  each section we will go into the details of the service and it's architecture. For the most important services like Nova and Neutron we'll do a deeper dive and cover them in a much more detailed way.


***Update history of the course****


December 1, 2019 Update: Major Update. Updated the course for the latest Openstack release; Train.

August 5, 2019 Update:  Updated CLI guides for Packstack installation and Neutron CLI lectures.

June 1, 2017 Update: Course Refresh. The audio has been re-recorded and also did some minor fixes based on student feedback.

April 19, 2017 Update: Added CentOS installation on VirtualBox video lecture.

April 9, 2017 Update: Added a section for Cluster Expansion(Compute Node Installation).

April 4, 2017 Update: Added a section for Multi-Node Design &Scaling.

April 1, 2017 Update: Added Scaling Openstack video lecture.

March 27, 2017 Update: Added Horizon Hands-on section.

Course went live: March 24, 2017:









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Our review

🌟 **Course Review Summary** 🌟 **Overall Rating:** 4.33/5 **Pros:** - 🎓 **Comprehensive Content:** The course provides a full list of commands and examples, which is great for hands-on learners and those looking to create a cheatsheet. - 🤿 **Hands-On Exercises:** Many users appreciated the practical exercises that helped them understand OpenStack better. - 📈 **Clear Voice and Pace:** The teacher's voice was clear, pronunciation was understood, and the pace of knowledge transfer was appreciated by many learners. - 🖼️ **Graphics and Diagrams:** A few users suggested that the course could be enhanced with more visual aids like diagrams or graphs for better understanding. - 🌱 **Great Introduction:** The course was highly recommended as an excellent introduction to OpenStack, especially for those transitioning from AWS. - 🌍 **International Appeal:** Some learners noted the clarity of the teacher's accent and pronunciation, which made the content accessible to a global audience. - 📚 **Well-Organized Information:** Although some found the slides overwhelming, others pointed out that the information was thorough and covered all necessary theoretical aspects of OpenStack. - 🤝 **Recommended for Beginners:** Despite some outdated content, the course was still recommended by learners as a good starting point for someone new to OpenStack. - 🎉 **Positive User Experience:** Many users expressed that they gained valuable knowledge about OpenStack and its workings behind the scenes. **Cons:** - 🛠️ **Outdated Content:** Some users experienced issues with outdated commands or explanations, which required them to refer to other sources for accurate information. - ⏱️ **Pacing of Information:** A significant amount of information was presented at once, which could be overwhelming and required revisiting the content for detailed study. - 🎥 **Audio Clarity:** In some parts of the video, the voice became unclear, making it difficult to follow along. - 💻 **Installation Challenges:** A few learners had trouble installing OpenStack on a virtual machine, which could be a barrier for some users. - ✉️ **Instructor Responsiveness:** One user reported that their question posted to the instructor remained unanswered after 12 days. - 📞 **Communication:** Some learners suggested that varying the speed of the instructional audio affected the sound quality, and there was a need for more side information to be displayed on the screen. **General Feedback:** - The course was generally well-received and considered valuable for learning OpenStack. - Many users pointed out areas where the content could be improved or updated to reflect the latest developments in OpenStack. - Some learners recommended the use of a Vagrant image to streamline the installation process and reduce setup time. - The course's approach to explaining complex concepts with examples was appreciated, but it was suggested that more real-world scenarios could further enhance understanding. **Room for Improvement:** - Keeping the content up-to-date with the latest OpenStack versions and commands. - Enhancing the course with better visual aids and ensuring all necessary information is on the screen during video lessons. - Improving the audio clarity throughout the video to ensure all learners can follow along easily. - Providing prompt responses to learner inquiries and possibly offering additional support or forums for discussion. - Considering the use of a Vagrant image or similar tools to facilitate a smoother setup experience for users. In conclusion, this course is a valuable resource for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of OpenStack. With some improvements in content updates and multimedia presentation, it could become an even more robust learning tool for the cloud community.

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