OpenStack Administration Training in Thimphu, Bhutan

This program introduces OpenStack cloud administration for beginners and intermediate learners. It focuses on core concepts, architecture, installation, and hands-on administration of compute, networking, and storage resources. By the end, participants will be able to set up and manage an OpenStack environment for practical use cases.

Foundations & Setup

Introduction to OpenStack

• Cloud computing & IaaS overview

• OpenStack components & services

• OpenStack architecture (control node, compute node, networking node)

Installation & Configuration

• Preparing the environment (Linux, networking prerequisites)

• Installing OpenStack (using DevStack/Packstack for beginners)

• Accessing Horizon dashboard and CLI

Identity & Access Management

• Keystone basics: Users, Projects, Roles

• Authentication and authorization

• Creating projects and assigning roles

Administration & Hands-On Management

Compute & Networking Administration

• Launching and managing instances with Nova

• Configuring networks with Neutron (internal/external networks, floating IPs)

• Security groups and key pairs

Storage & Image Management

• Glance: Managing images (upload, register, use in instances)

• Cinder: Creating and attaching volumes

• Snapshots and backups

Operations, Security & Troubleshooting

• Quotas and resource limits

• Common issues and troubleshooting methods

• Monitoring basics (logs, CLI checks)

• Best practices for securing an OpenStack environment

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion