Deploy and update applications from resource manifests that are parameterized for different target environments.
Deploy Packaged Applications
Deploy and update applications from resource manifests that are packaged for sharing and distribution.
Authentication and Authorization
Configure authentication with the HTPasswd identity provider and assign roles to users and groups.
Network Security
Protect network traffic between applications inside and outside the cluster.
Expose non-HTTP/SNI Applications
Expose applications to external access without using an Ingress controller.
Enable Developer Self-Service
Configure clusters for safe self-service by developers from multiple teams and disallow self-service if projects have to be provisioned by the operations staff.
Manage Kubernetes Operators
Install and update Operators that are managed by the Operator Lifecycle Manager and by the Cluster Version Operator.
Application Security
Run applications that require elevated or special privileges from the host Operating System or Kubernetes.
OpenShift Updates
Update an OpenShift cluster and minimize disruption to deployed applications.
Target Audience
System Administrators and Platform Operators interested in the ongoing management of OpenShift clusters, applications, users, and add-ons.
Site Reliability Engineers interested in the ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of Kubernetes clusters.
System and Software Architects interested in understanding the security of an OpenShift cluster.
What I will learn?
Deploying packaged applications using manifests, templates, kustomize, and helm.
Configuring authentication and authorization for users and applications.
Protecting network traffic with network policies and exposing applications with proper network access.
Deploying and managing applications using resources manifests.
Enabling developer self-service of application projects.
Managing OpenShift cluster updates and Kubernetes operator updates.