Getting Started with OpenStack

Explore the world of OpenStack, the leading open-source cloud operating system, born from a collaboration between Rackspace and NASA in 2010. This course, Getting Started with OpenStack, empowers you to easily set up your own cloud environment at home or in your lab and dive into practical cloud computing technologies.

You'll gain a hands-on understanding of OpenStack from a user's perspective, mastering the creation of essential cloud components:

• Virtual Machines: Learn to provision and manage virtual machines within your OpenStack cloud.
• Networks: Design and implement multi-tier networks to support your virtual machine deployments.
• Volumes: Understand and utilize Block Storage volumes for persistent data storage.

The course delves into core OpenStack concepts, including:

• OpenStack Architecture: Get a comprehensive overview of the OpenStack structure and the resources available to users.
• Compute: Learn how compute resources power your virtual machines.
• Image: Understand image management for creating and using virtual machine templates.
• Identity: Explore identity services for secure user authentication and authorization.
• Block Storage: Discover how to persist data using Block Storage volumes.
• Object Storage: Learn to utilize Object Storage for scalable and cost-effective data storage.

Automate instance customization with cloud-init, enabling you to effortlessly configure users and install software on your virtual machines. Finally, secure your data with persistent Block Storage and Object Storage solutions.

Upon completion of this course, you'll possess the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully launch a fully functional and moderately complex application within an OpenStack cloud environment. Start your journey into cloud infrastructure today!