Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), a managed service that combines the power of Microsoft Azure with the container orchestration platform Red Hat OpenShift. The course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to deploy, manage, and scale applications using ARO, integrating it with DevOps practices.

Learning objectives:

OpenShift basics

How to deploy and manage an Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) cluster
OpenShift-specific resources and features like Projects, ImageStreams, Builds, Routes, Templates, SecurityContextConstraints, Source-to-Image, etc.
How to configure identity providers including htpasswd and Microsoft Entra authentication
Compute terminologies: MachineSet, Machine, Node, MachineConfig, MachineConfigPool, MachineHealthCheck, ClusterAutoscaler, MachineAutoscaler
How to scale the ARO cluster
Networking, security, governance, identities, storage in ARO
How to troubleshoot and monitor the OpenShift/ARO side

OpenShift versions and ARO cluster upgrade operation

Course Content:

Module1 Introduction to Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Overview of Azure and Red Hat OpenShift
Understanding the architecture of ARO
Key concepts: Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
ARO use cases in cloud-native application development

Assignments:

Readings and discussion on ARO architecture.
Lab: Setting up a basic OpenShift cluster on Azure.

Module2: Setting Up ARO on Microsoft Azure

Prerequisites for deploying ARO
Step-by-step ARO cluster creation
Working with the OpenShift web console and CLI

Integrating ARO with Azure Active Directory (AAD)

Lab:

Creating and managing an OpenShift cluster on Azure.

Module 3: Managing Containers and Applications on ARO

Deploying containerized applications using OpenShift
Managing pods, deployments, and services
Working with OpenShift templates and Operators
Persistent storage options for applications

Lab:

Deploying an application using OpenShift templates.

Module 4: Networking in OpenShift

Understanding OpenShift networking: Routes, services, and Ingress
Securing applications with TLS/SSL
Configuring custom domains for applications
Load balancing and scaling applications

Lab:
Setting up and testing OpenShift routes and Ingress.

Module5: CI/CD Pipelines with OpenShift

Introduction to OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton)
Setting up CI/CD workflows in OpenShift
Integrating Jenkins with ARO for continuous integration
Automated application deployments using pipelines

Lab:

Configuring a simple CI/CD pipeline on OpenShift.

Module 6: Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting in ARO

Using Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring OpenShift clusters
Centralized logging with Elasticsearch, Fluentd, and Kibana (EFK)
Debugging and troubleshooting issues in OpenShift
Optimizing application performance

Lab:

Setting up a monitoring and logging stack for an ARO cluster.

Module 7: Security and Compliance in ARO

Role-based access control (RBAC) in OpenShift
Security best practices for OpenShift workloads
Managing secrets, config maps, and sensitive data
Ensuring compliance with Azure and OpenShift policies

Lab:

Implementing RBAC and securing sensitive data in OpenShift.

Module 8: Scaling, Maintenance, and Optimization

Scaling applications and clusters in OpenShift
Implementing autoscaling strategies
Managing cluster updates and lifecycle
Cost Optimization Strategies in ARO

Final Project:

Deploy and manage a full-stack application on Azure Red Hat OpenShift, integrating Azure services and implementing DevOps practices.

Career Path

Cloud Architect specializing in container orchestration
DevOps Engineer with expertise in OpenShift
Cloud Native Application Developer
Azure Cloud Consultant specializing in ARO

Who this course is for:

Any beginner that just started with OpenShift or Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)
Cluster Administrators who are going to manage ARO clusters
Developers who are planning to host applications in ARO
Architects looking to implement ARO with other services
Anyone who is looking to learn a new skill like OpenShift or ARO

International Student Fees: USD: 600$

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