OpenStack Training and Certification in Houston

OpenStack Training and Certification in Houston, USA

It covers core components like Nova for compute, Neutron for networking, Cinder for storage, and Horizon for the dashboard interface.

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OpenStack Training and Certification is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this OpenStack Training and Certification course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. OpenStack training equips learners with the skills to deploy, manage, and operate cloud infrastructure using the OpenStack platform. It covers core...

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Course Code: PRQ91
21 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

OpenStack training equips learners with the skills to deploy, manage, and operate cloud infrastructure using the OpenStack platform. It covers core components like Nova for compute, Neutron for networking, Cinder for storage, and Horizon for the dashboard interface. Participants gain hands-on experience in setting up OpenStack environments, managing users and projects, and ensuring high availability. The training also emphasizes troubleshooting, monitoring, and integrating OpenStack with other tools. Completing OpenStack training enables professionals to build and manage private or hybrid cloud solutions tailored to organizational needs.

Welcome to the official OpenStack Training and Certification certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
Familiarity with Linux command-line operations.
No prior knowledge of OpenStack required.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Understand the fundamentals of OpenStack and its architecture.
Gain knowledge of core OpenStack services and their functions.
Learn how to install and configure OpenStack components.
Develop skills to manage resources and troubleshoot common issues.
Be able to perform intermediate-level OpenStack operations for cloud management.

Cloud Concepts: Understanding OpenStack architecture and its role in cloud computing.
Resource Management: Skill in managing compute, storage, and networking resources using OpenStack.
Installation and Configuration: Proficiency in deploying and configuring OpenStack components.
Intermediate Operations: Knowledge of scaling, troubleshooting, and securing OpenStack deployments.

Participants will be assessed on:

OpenStack Architecture: Understanding of components and their roles.
Deployment Skills: Ability to install and configure OpenStack services.
Resource Management: Proficiency in managing instances, storage, and networks.
Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving common OpenStack issues.
Intermediate Operations: Performing scaling and automation tasks.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course and assessments.

Introduction to OpenStack and Core Services

Introduction to OpenStack:

What is OpenStack, and why is it used?
Overview of OpenStack architecture and components.
Understanding OpenStack's role in private and hybrid clouds.

Setting up the Environment:

Preparing the infrastructure for OpenStack installation.
Installing OpenStack using DevStack or PackStack.
Hands-on Exercise

Core OpenStack Services:

Nova (Compute): Managing instances and flavors.
Glance (Image): Managing virtual machine images.
Keystone (Identity): User authentication and authorization.
Hands-on Exercise

Networking and Storage in OpenStack

OpenStack Networking (Neutron):

Understanding network concepts: flat, VLAN, and VXLAN.
Configuring and managing networks, subnets, and routers.
Security groups and floating IPs.
Hands-on Exercise

OpenStack Storage Services:

Cinder (Block Storage): Creating and attaching volumes.
Swift (Object Storage): Managing object storage containers.
Managing storage quotas and backups.
Hands-on Exercise

Dashboard and CLI Usage:

Navigating the OpenStack Horizon dashboard.
Performing operations using the OpenStack CLI.
Hands-on Exercise

Intermediate Operations and Best Practices

Scaling and Automation:

Scaling instances and resource pools.
Introduction to Heat (Orchestration) and creating stacks.
Automating resource deployments with templates.
Hands-on Exercise

OpenStack Security:

Securing OpenStack services and APIs.
Managing roles and permissions for users.
Configuring SSL for secure communication.
Hands-on Exercise

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Monitoring OpenStack with tools like Ceilometer and Gnocchi.
Troubleshooting common OpenStack issues.
Best practices for OpenStack maintenance.
Hands-on Exercise

OpenStack user guides and best practices documentation.
Sample templates for Heat orchestration.
Access to OpenStack environments for hands-on exercises.

Evaluation based on practical exercises and knowledge assessments.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful course completion.

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