OpenStack Basics: 3 Day Certification Workshop | Calgary

Schedule

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 08 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Regus – AB, Calgary – McDougall | Calgary, AB

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Master OpenStack fundamentals in 3 days: Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity, and Orchestration for professional cloud management
About this Event

Bring your team and save:

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.
Duration: 3 Days
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 24 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided during the session
If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [email protected] for availability and scheduling.
Course Description:

OpenStack is a free and open source cloud computing software platform. The technology consists of a series of interrelated projects that controls pools of Processing, storage, and networking resources throughout a data center.
The Foundation Certificate in OpenStack Software Course provides fundamental concepts and understanding of the architecture, design, and deployment of OpenStack. Participants will build the necessary skills to handle OpenStack projects like Compute, Storage, Identity Management, Networking, and Support Services. The Course is designed to accelerate an individual’s understanding of the OpenStack environment. During this Course, participants will learn everything from the history and components of OpenStack to building and maintaining an OpenStack environment.
Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the purpose, benefits, and key terms of OpenStack.
  • Comprehend the concept of cloud computing, various important characteristics of OpenStack, and the high level architecture of OpenStack.
  • Explain the role of the Nova service, the operation of Nova, and the networking options available to Nova.
  • Explain the role of the Glance service and working with images, the role of the Cinder service and working with volumes, and working with Object Storage and Swift.
  • Explain the role of the Keystone service for user authentication and user authorization and the service oriented operation with Nova.
  • Explain the role of the Neutron service, the Layer 3 services provided by Neutron, and the implementation of network security by Neutron.
  • Explain the purpose of metering using Ceilometer, the Dashboard service provided by Horizon, and the Orchestration service using Heat.
    Who can Attend?

This Course is suitable for both beginners in OpenStack technology and those already designing or building OpenStack infrastructures. Specifically:

  • Architects
  • Solution Designers
  • Technical Consultants
  • Technical pre-sales
  • Solution Consultant
    WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

This course equips participants with essential OpenStack skills, covering architecture, core services, and deployment in a structured, hands-on 3-day program. Whether you’re starting your cloud journey or managing OpenStack infrastructure, this course provides practical experience and foundational knowledge to confidently handle real-world OpenStack projects.
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WHY PEOPLE SHOULD OPT FOR IN-HOUSE TRAINING

In-house training allows your team to learn collaboratively in their work environment, with real-time problem solving tailored to your organization’s infrastructure and projects. It reduces downtime, increases relevance, and ensures all participants gain practical skills directly applicable to your OpenStack environment.
📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session: [email protected]


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Agenda
Module1: Course Introduction

Info: • Let’s Get to Know Each Other
• Course Learning Objectives
• Course Agenda
• Exam
• Course Book Structure
• Day-End Assignment
• Questions and Answers
• Module Summary


Module2: Introduction to OpenStack

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• OpenStack Overview
• OpenStack Architecture
• OpenStack Configuration
• Accessing OpenStack
• ModuleSummary
• End of ModuleQuestions


Module3: Nova: OpenStack Compute Service

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• Nova Overview
• Nova Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Nova
• Common Nova Management Tasks
• Nova Scheduler
• Troubleshooting Nova
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


Module4: Glance: OpenStack Image Service

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• Glance Overview
• Glance Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Glance
• Common Glance Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Glance
• ModuleSummary
• End of Module Questions


Module5: Keystone: OpenStack Identity Service

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• Keystone Overview
• Keystone Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Keystone
• Common Keystone Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Keystone
• ModuleSummary
• End of ModuleQuestions


Module6: Horizon: OpenStack Dashboard Service

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Horizon Overview
• Horizon Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Horizon
• Common Horizon Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Horizon
• ModuleSummary
• End of ModuleQuestions


Module7: Neutron: OpenStack Networking Service

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Neutron Overview
• Neutron Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Neutron
• Common Neutron Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Neutron
• ModuleSummary
• End of ModuleQuestions


Module8: Cinder: OpenStack Block Storage

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Cinder Overview
• Cinder Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Cinder
• Common Cinder Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Cinder
• ModuleSummary
• End of ModuleQuestions


Module9: Swift: OpenStack Object Storage

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Swift Overview
• Swift Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Swift
• Common Swift Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Swift
• ModuleSummary
• End of Module Questions


Module10: Ceilometer: OpenStack Telemetry Service

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Ceilometer Overview
• Ceilometer Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Ceilometer
• Common Ceilometer Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Ceilometer
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


Module11: Trove: OpenStack Database Service

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• Trove Overview
• Trove Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Trove
• Common Trove Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Trove
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


Module12: Heat: OpenStack Orchestration Service

Info: • ModuleLearning Objectives
• Heat Overview
• Heat Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Heat
• Common Heat Management Tasks
• Troubleshooting Heat
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


Module13: Emerging OpenStack Technologies

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• Bare Metal Provisioning (Ironic)
• Multi-Tenant Cloud Messaging (Zaqar)
• Shared File System (Manila)
• DNS-as-a-Service (Designate)
• Key Management (Barbican)
• Elastic Map Reduce (Sahara)
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


Module14: Planning OpenStack Deployment

Info: • Module Learning Objectives
• OpenStack Deployment Overview
• OpenStack High Availability Options
• Scalability Options with OpenStack
• Compute-Focused OpenStack Cloud
• Selecting Storage for OpenStack
• Networking Choices with OpenStack
• OpenStack Deployment Tools
• Module Summary
• End of Module Questions


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