OpenShift 4 and Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Made Easy

A Comprehensive and Practical Course about OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)

What you'll learn
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

Requirements
It is good to have basic knowledge of Linux, Networking, Kubernetes, OpenShift and Azure, but I am explaining most of the concepts at specific points in the course

Description
Disclaimer: This course requires you to download Docker Engine from the official Docker Docs website. If you are a Udemy Business user, please check with your employer before downloading software.Embark on a transformative learning journey with this comprehensive course that dives deep into the realms of OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this course is your gateway to mastering container orchestration and cloud-native application deployment.Course Highlights:Hands-On Experience: Gain practical insights into containers, microservices architecture, and Docker, laying the foundation for your OpenShift and ARO adventure.Azure Red Hat OpenShift Mastery: Uncover the full potential of ARO as we guide you through FAQs, pricing, cluster creation, and connectivity. Harness the power of Azure Cloud Shell, explore the OpenShift console, and seamlessly integrate ARO with Azure Arc.Practical OpenShift Insights: From basic OpenShift commands to advanced routing, identity providers, and the integrated container registry, you'll learn the intricacies of OpenShift with real-world examples.Identity providers: We will learn how to implement identity providers, including htpasswd, and Microsoft Entra authentication.Security and Governance: Navigate the complexities of security, governance, and identity management in ARO. Implement Azure Policy, integrate with Azure Key Vault, and keep your clusters secure.Networking and Scaling Mastery: Explore ARO's networking nuances, like public and private clusters, outbound types and how to work with an Azure Firewall, scale nodes and pods effortlessly, and delve into the intricacies of Cluster Autoscaler and Horizontal Pod Autoscaler.Storage in ARO: Dive into the storage options in ARO, dynamically provision Azure Disk, statically provision Azure Disk and Azure File. Learn to create and manage StorageClass for flexible storage solutions.Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Learn to troubleshoot and monitor ARO effectively, enabling Azure Monitor with Container Insights. Explore metrics, logs, and alerts to keep your clusters healthy.OpenShift Versions and ARO Cluster Upgrade: Understand OpenShift versions, support lifecycles, and execute a seamless ARO version update. We guide you through checks, best practices, and the intricacies of performing an OpenShift version upgrade in ARO.By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently deploy, manage, upgrade, and optimize applications using OpenShift and Azure Red Hat OpenShift. Join me on this enriching learning adventure, and let's make container orchestration easy together!

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