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OpenStack II

Implementation and Operation

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OpenStack is already an important component of many infrastructures within companies today. The implementation and operation of OpenStack solutions require comprehensive know-how in the areas of compute, network and storage. Most practical implementations today are based on the open source hypervisor KVM, which is also presented in this workshop and used for the exercises. In the course of this training, a complete OpenStack solution will be built using KVM, accompanied by a discussion of the technical possibilities and system limitations. The course provides a deep dive into the installation, configuration and basic operation of OpenStack. In addition, basic tips on troubleshooting and high-availability are taught. Many of the possibilities will be worked out together and then implemented in practice.

Course Contents

  • Overview OpenStack
  • Scalability and performance
  • Installation and configuration of OpenStack
  • High availability and security
  • Advanced introduction to Heat Templates (HOT)
  • Monitoring, metering and troubleshooting
  • Reference architectures
  • Outlook
  • FAQ

Print E-Book PDF Symbol You will receive the comprehensive documentation package of the ExperTeach Networking series – printed documentation, e-book, and personalized PDF! As online participant, you will receive the e-book and the personalized PDF.

Target Group

The course is aimed at anyone involved in the support and implementation of OpenStack platforms who wants to become technically proficient.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Linux as well as basic networking and IT skills are required. In addition, participants should have the knowledge imparted in the course OpenStack I - Fundamentals of an OpenStack Platform.

1 Introduction to the Installation of OpenStack
1.1 OpenStack
1.1.1 Features of OpenStack I
1.1.2 OpenStack Modules
1.1.3 Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP)
1.1.4 RESTful APIs
1.2 Requirements
1.2.1 OpenStack Version Selection
1.3 Database Server Installation
1.4 NTP Installation for the Controller
1.5 RabbitMQ Server Installation
1.6 Installation of memcached
2 Installation of Keystone
2.1 Keystone
2.2 What Is a Token?
2.3 Installation of Keystone
2.4 Configuration of Keystone
2.5 Users, Projects, and Roles
2.6 Custom Roles
3 Installation of Glance
3.1 Glance
3.2 Architecture of Glance
3.3 Installation of Glance
3.4 Configuration of Glance
3.5 Working with Glance
4 Installation of Nova
4.1 Nova
4.2 Components of Nova
4.2.1 Nova-Compute
4.2.2 Nova Cells V2
4.2.3 Placement
4.2.4 Security Groups
4.2.5 Metadata Service
4.3 Installation of Nova
4.4 Installation of Nova-Controller
4.5 Installation of Nova-Compute
4.6 Finalization of the Installation
5 Installation of Neutron
5.1 Neutron
5.2 Neutron Architecture
5.2.1 Core Plug-in and APIs
5.2.2 Service Plug-in
5.2.3 Network Namespaces
5.2.4 MTU Problems
5.3 Installation of Neutron
5.4 Installation of the Neutron-Server
5.5 Installation of Network-Node
5.6 Installation of Compute-Node
5.7 Configuration of a Network
5.8 Check and Start an Instance
5.9 Example
6 Installation of Cinder
6.1 Cinder (Block)
6.2 Installation of Cinder
6.3 Installation of Cinder-Controller
6.4 Installation of the Block-Node (Stor-1)
6.5 Checking Cinder
7 Installation of Horizon
7.1 Horizon
7.2 Installation of the Dashboard
7.2.1 Calling the Dashboard
7.3 Working with the Dashboard
7.3.1 Project
7.3.2 Admin
7.3.3 Identity
7.3.4 Create and Administrate Networks
7.3.5 Create and Administrate Routers
7.3.6 Create and Administrate Instances
8 Installation of Heat
8.1 Heat
8.2 Templates
8.2.1 Parameters
8.2.2 Resources
8.2.3 Conditions
8.2.4 Output
8.2.5 WaitCondition
8.3 Installation of Heat
8.3.1 Installation of the Components
8.4 Create and Test a Template
8.5 Installation of the Heat Dashboard
9 Installation of Swift
9.1 Swift (Object)
9.2 Installation of Swift
9.3 Installation of Swift Storage Nodes
9.4 Installation of the Swift Proxy Server
9.5 Testing Swift
10 Reference Architectures
10.1 Cloud Setup
10.1.1 Server Hardware
10.1.2 How many resources are actually available?
10.2 Changed Requirements on the Network
10.2.1 Significance of the Network for the Enterprise
10.2.2 The Idea of SDN
10.2.3 Definition of SDN
10.2.4 Requirements for OpenStack
10.3 OpenStack Architectures
10.4 Automation
10.4.1 Automation in OpenStack
10.4.2 Orchestration of Infrastructures and Applications
10.5 Management and Deployment
10.6 Deploying an Instance
10.7 Troubleshooting OpenStack
10.8 OpenStack and High Availability
10.8.1 Installation MariaDB-Galera-Cluster
10.8.2 RabbitMQ-HA Cluster Installation
10.9 Monitoring
10.9.1 Observability
10.9.2 Architecture of the ELK Stack
11 Final Discussion
11.1 Which services does OpenStack offer?
11.2 Which are the advantages entailed by OpenStack?
11.3 Which monitoring options are available?
11.4 Which dangers does OpenStack entail?
11.5 Which performance does OpenStack deliver?
11.5.1 Current Status
11.6 Preview
A List of Abbreviations
B List of Commands

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses
PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

OpenStack is already an important component of many infrastructures within companies today. The implementation and operation of OpenStack solutions require comprehensive know-how in the areas of compute, network and storage. Most practical implementations today are based on the open source hypervisor KVM, which is also presented in this workshop and used for the exercises. In the course of this training, a complete OpenStack solution will be built using KVM, accompanied by a discussion of the technical possibilities and system limitations. The course provides a deep dive into the installation, configuration and basic operation of OpenStack. In addition, basic tips on troubleshooting and high-availability are taught. Many of the possibilities will be worked out together and then implemented in practice.

Course Contents

  • Overview OpenStack
  • Scalability and performance
  • Installation and configuration of OpenStack
  • High availability and security
  • Advanced introduction to Heat Templates (HOT)
  • Monitoring, metering and troubleshooting
  • Reference architectures
  • Outlook
  • FAQ

Print E-Book PDF Symbol You will receive the comprehensive documentation package of the ExperTeach Networking series – printed documentation, e-book, and personalized PDF! As online participant, you will receive the e-book and the personalized PDF.

Target Group

The course is aimed at anyone involved in the support and implementation of OpenStack platforms who wants to become technically proficient.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Linux as well as basic networking and IT skills are required. In addition, participants should have the knowledge imparted in the course OpenStack I - Fundamentals of an OpenStack Platform.

1 Introduction to the Installation of OpenStack
1.1 OpenStack
1.1.1 Features of OpenStack I
1.1.2 OpenStack Modules
1.1.3 Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP)
1.1.4 RESTful APIs
1.2 Requirements
1.2.1 OpenStack Version Selection
1.3 Database Server Installation
1.4 NTP Installation for the Controller
1.5 RabbitMQ Server Installation
1.6 Installation of memcached
2 Installation of Keystone
2.1 Keystone
2.2 What Is a Token?
2.3 Installation of Keystone
2.4 Configuration of Keystone
2.5 Users, Projects, and Roles
2.6 Custom Roles
3 Installation of Glance
3.1 Glance
3.2 Architecture of Glance
3.3 Installation of Glance
3.4 Configuration of Glance
3.5 Working with Glance
4 Installation of Nova
4.1 Nova
4.2 Components of Nova
4.2.1 Nova-Compute
4.2.2 Nova Cells V2
4.2.3 Placement
4.2.4 Security Groups
4.2.5 Metadata Service
4.3 Installation of Nova
4.4 Installation of Nova-Controller
4.5 Installation of Nova-Compute
4.6 Finalization of the Installation
5 Installation of Neutron
5.1 Neutron
5.2 Neutron Architecture
5.2.1 Core Plug-in and APIs
5.2.2 Service Plug-in
5.2.3 Network Namespaces
5.2.4 MTU Problems
5.3 Installation of Neutron
5.4 Installation of the Neutron-Server
5.5 Installation of Network-Node
5.6 Installation of Compute-Node
5.7 Configuration of a Network
5.8 Check and Start an Instance
5.9 Example
6 Installation of Cinder
6.1 Cinder (Block)
6.2 Installation of Cinder
6.3 Installation of Cinder-Controller
6.4 Installation of the Block-Node (Stor-1)
6.5 Checking Cinder
7 Installation of Horizon
7.1 Horizon
7.2 Installation of the Dashboard
7.2.1 Calling the Dashboard
7.3 Working with the Dashboard
7.3.1 Project
7.3.2 Admin
7.3.3 Identity
7.3.4 Create and Administrate Networks
7.3.5 Create and Administrate Routers
7.3.6 Create and Administrate Instances
8 Installation of Heat
8.1 Heat
8.2 Templates
8.2.1 Parameters
8.2.2 Resources
8.2.3 Conditions
8.2.4 Output
8.2.5 WaitCondition
8.3 Installation of Heat
8.3.1 Installation of the Components
8.4 Create and Test a Template
8.5 Installation of the Heat Dashboard
9 Installation of Swift
9.1 Swift (Object)
9.2 Installation of Swift
9.3 Installation of Swift Storage Nodes
9.4 Installation of the Swift Proxy Server
9.5 Testing Swift
10 Reference Architectures
10.1 Cloud Setup
10.1.1 Server Hardware
10.1.2 How many resources are actually available?
10.2 Changed Requirements on the Network
10.2.1 Significance of the Network for the Enterprise
10.2.2 The Idea of SDN
10.2.3 Definition of SDN
10.2.4 Requirements for OpenStack
10.3 OpenStack Architectures
10.4 Automation
10.4.1 Automation in OpenStack
10.4.2 Orchestration of Infrastructures and Applications
10.5 Management and Deployment
10.6 Deploying an Instance
10.7 Troubleshooting OpenStack
10.8 OpenStack and High Availability
10.8.1 Installation MariaDB-Galera-Cluster
10.8.2 RabbitMQ-HA Cluster Installation
10.9 Monitoring
10.9.1 Observability
10.9.2 Architecture of the ELK Stack
11 Final Discussion
11.1 Which services does OpenStack offer?
11.2 Which are the advantages entailed by OpenStack?
11.3 Which monitoring options are available?
11.4 Which dangers does OpenStack entail?
11.5 Which performance does OpenStack deliver?
11.5.1 Current Status
11.6 Preview
A List of Abbreviations
B List of Commands

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.