Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift Administration Training in Manchester

Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift Administration Training in Manchester, England

Participants will gain hands-on experience in managing container runtimes, Kubernetes clusters, and OpenShift enterprise deployments.

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Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift Administration Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Manchester, England. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift Administration Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This training is designed for system administrators and platform engineers who are responsible for setting up, configuring, and managing...

Course Code: FNU66
28 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

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This training is designed for system administrators and platform engineers who are responsible for setting up, configuring, and managing containerized environments. The course covers Docker fundamentals, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and the administration of OpenShift 3 clusters.

Welcome to the official Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift Administration Training certification program in Manchester, England. 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 28 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Strong knowledge of Linux system administration
Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
Basic understanding of containers is helpful but not mandatory
Experience with virtualization or cloud platforms is an advantage

By the end of this training, administrators will be able to install and manage Docker and Kubernetes clusters, set up and maintain OpenShift Container Platform environments, and ensure secure, reliable, and scalable application deployments.

Install, configure, and manage Docker on servers
Manage Kubernetes clusters, pods, deployments, and networking
Administer OpenShift Container Platform clusters
Configure authentication, RBAC, and security policies in OpenShift
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize containerized workloads

Docker daemon, storage, and networking configuration
Kubernetes cluster components, scheduling, and security
OpenShift cluster setup, user management, and multi-tenancy
Application deployment workflows in OpenShift
Troubleshooting and monitoring containerized environments

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

Module 1: Introduction to Container Administration

Evolution of container technologies for administrators
From Docker runtime → Kubernetes orchestration → OpenShift enterprise platform
Administrator responsibilities vs. developer responsibilities

Module 2: Docker Administration

Docker architecture: daemon, CLI, registry, images, containers
Installing and configuring Docker on Linux
Managing Docker services and daemon options
Docker storage management: volumes, bind mounts
Docker networking: bridge, host, overlay networks
Securing Docker containers and applying best practices

Module 3: Kubernetes Fundamentals for Administrators

Overview of Kubernetes architecture (masters, nodes, etcd, kubelet, kube-proxy)
Kubernetes core components and their roles
Kubernetes cluster setup options (manual setup, kubeadm overview)
Key Kubernetes objects: Pods, Deployments, ReplicaSets, Services
ConfigMaps and Secrets from an admin perspective

Module 4: Kubernetes Cluster Operations

Managing clusters of Docker containers with Kubernetes
Kubernetes networking model and CNI plugins
Persistent storage configuration in Kubernetes
Security and access control: RBAC, service accounts, secrets
Monitoring and logging in Kubernetes clusters
Troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads

Module 5: OpenShift Container Platform Fundamentals

Overview of OpenShift 3 architecture and components
API server, controllers, router, integrated registry
Differences between Kubernetes and OpenShift
Setting up an OpenShift 3 cluster (installation overview)
Authentication and authorization (OAuth, RBAC, users, groups)
Managing projects and multi-tenancy in OpenShift

Module 6: OpenShift Cluster Administration

Managing nodes, quotas, and resource limits
Integrating external and internal Docker registries
Managing Docker containers inside OpenShift
Creating and managing container images with ImageStreams
Using BuildConfigs and Source-to-Image (S2I) workflows
Deploying and managing multi-container applications

Module 7: OpenShift Operations and Advanced Topics

Monitoring and logging in OpenShift clusters
Scaling clusters and applications
Cluster upgrades and maintenance overview
Troubleshooting OpenShift clusters
Best practices for secure and reliable operations

Module 8: End-to-End Project and Wrap-up

Complete deployment lifecycle: Docker → Kubernetes → OpenShift
Cluster administration exercises
Review of key concepts and skills

· Hands-On Exercises

Q&A and assessment
ProgNXT Certification

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants will be evaluated based on:
Daily quizzes, mock questions and query resolution. Participation in hands-on exercises and labs. Performance in the final review and hands-on exercises will be evaluated.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

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