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OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180)
Course Duration
4 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Linux command-line usage and basic system administration concepts. Experience with enterprise Linux distributions such as RHEL is recommended. No prior container or Kubernetes experience required. GL120 (Linux Fundamentals) or equivalent experience.
Course Description
Build a solid foundation in container technology and Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform administration. Starting with the Linux kernel features that make containers possible, including namespaces, control groups, and security modules, students progress to building and managing OCI-compliant images with Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo. The course spans the full container orchestration stack, from Kubernetes architecture and object management to persistent storage, cluster networking, and OpenShift-specific workflows such as Source-to-Image, BuildConfigs, DeploymentConfigs, and Routes. Like all Guru Labs courses, the material is designed to provide extensive hands-on experience, with 17 labs on live OpenShift clusters reinforcing every topic.
Learning Objectives
- Explain container isolation mechanisms including namespaces, cgroups, and Linux security modules.
- Build and manage OCI-compliant container images using Podman, Buildah, and Containerfiles.
- Configure container registries and manage image lifecycle with Skopeo.
- Create and manage Pods, volumes, and container networking with Podman.
- Describe Kubernetes architecture including control plane and node components.
- Manage Kubernetes objects using imperative and declarative methods.
- Configure persistent storage with PersistentVolumes, PersistentVolumeClaims, and StorageClasses.
- Deploy and manage ConfigMaps and Secrets for application configuration.
- Configure Kubernetes networking including Services, Ingress, and CoreDNS.
- Deploy applications on OpenShift using Source-to-Image, BuildConfigs, and DeploymentConfigs.
- Create and manage OpenShift Routes for external application access.
- Navigate the OpenShift web console for cluster administration and monitoring.
Course Outline
- Container Technology Fundamentals
- Managing Images
- Managing Pods
- Orchestration
- Storage
- OpenShift Networking
- Deploying Applications on OpenShift
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180) course cover?
The course covers container technology and OpenShift administration fundamentals, from Linux kernel isolation and OCI image management with Podman and Buildah to Kubernetes orchestration, persistent storage, networking, and OpenShift Source-to-Image deployment workflows. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with hands-on labs on live OpenShift clusters.
How long is IT Dojo's OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180) training?
The course is 4 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180) as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time and students work hands-on in live lab environments. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Familiarity with Linux command-line usage and basic system administration concepts. Experience with enterprise Linux distributions such as RHEL is recommended. No prior container or Kubernetes experience required. GL120 (Linux Fundamentals) or equivalent experience.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180) on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule OpenShift Fundamentals (GL180) for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.