Skupper Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who wish to use CloudForms to manage virtual infrastructures through a centralised interface.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure CloudForms across different virtual machine and cloud platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, and VMware).
• Create a centralised management interface for monitoring multiple clusters.
• Strengthen security controls and configuration policies across the entire infrastructure.
• Transform a distributed virtual infrastructure into a unified hybrid environment.
• Optimise workload performance and efficiency by automating orchestration and workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators, cloud administrators, and DevOps professionals who wish to install, configure, and manage OpenShift clusters effectively and prepare for the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and implement core concepts of OpenShift architecture and administration.
• Manage OpenShift clusters effectively, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Gain practical experience with tasks covered in the EX280 exam.
• Build confidence in administering OpenShift clusters through hands-on exercises.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals and users who wish to confidently work with Linux systems in both graphical and command-line environments. It introduces core Linux concepts and practical skills for users with little or no prior UNIX/Linux experience.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: install and configure a basic Linux environment and access systems locally or remotely, navigate the Linux file system and manage files and directories, manage users, file permissions, and software packages, and use essential Linux commands for basic networking and system checks.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level Linux system administrators who wish to sit the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam to demonstrate their ability to manage multiple systems using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and utilise Ansible.
• Automate system administration tasks with Ansible.
• Manage Linux network configurations and automate the deployment of network services.
• Learn the fundamentals of shell scripting for automation.
• Automate security patching and compliance checks.
• Approach the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure systems are up-to-date and running efficiently.
• Master user and group management along with file permissions and security.
• Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations.
• Develop the ability to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management.
• Take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level infrastructure professionals who wish to use Red Hat OpenShift to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot production containerised workloads.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage OpenShift clusters via the CLI and web console, deploy applications using container images and Kubernetes manifests, troubleshoot networking and storage issues, and configure workloads for high availability and updates.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level developers and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) who want to build, manage, and deploy containerised applications using Podman and OpenShift.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand container technology and its practical applications.
• Build and manage containers using Podman.
• Deploy containerised applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Troubleshoot container deployments effectively.

Red Hat: DevOps Culture and Practice Enablement (TL500) is a practical, hands-on course designed to support teams in adopting DevOps principles and practices through a real-world, end-to-end project using open-source tools and agile methodologies.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to implement DevOps practices in a collaborative, practical environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply DevOps principles across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Implement agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and effective team collaboration techniques.
• Work efficiently with containerisation, version control, and automation tools.
• Foster a DevOps mindset and drive cultural transformation within teams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Customisation Options

• To request a customised version of this course, please contact us to arrange.