DO280LS: Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters and containerized applications! This hands-on, lab-based course shows you how to verify the successful installation of a cluster, manage it on a day-to-day basis, and troubleshoot the deployment of containerized applications.

This course is based on OpenShift Container Platform 4.10.

 Important Information about Course Delivery and Enrollment

Please note that as of January 1, 2026, Red Hat is introducing its Red Hat Learning Subscription (RHLS) course model, a flexible subscription solution that replaces their previous direct enrollment for virtual course dates.

When purchasing this product, you will receive access to an RHLS at course level, giving you the flexibility to enroll in the course date that suits you best, directly through your Red Hat training portal.

The RHLS subscription includes the following:

  • One live, instructor-led course
  • 12 months of access to the associated e-learning materials
  • Up to 100 hours of additional lab access
  • One exam voucher, including one retake if needed

Please use the e-learning order form on the right-hand side to purchase the course. You can read more about the Red Hat Learning Subscription model here.

Note that the RHLS solution is only available upon purchase of individual virtual classes. 

If you are attending a physical classroom training or a private, company-specific training, the following is included:

  • Official Red Hat classroom training led by certified experts with extensive Red Hat product experience
  • 45-day access to hands-on labs for any course that includes a virtual environment
  • Official digital Red Hat course materials

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Configure and manage OpenShift clusters in production environments
  • Troubleshoot application deployments and cluster issues
  • Configure authentication and manage user access using RBAC
  • Expose applications securely using TLS encryption
  • Implement network policies for application isolation
  • Manage resource usage with quotas and limits
  • Configure application scheduling using labels and selectors
  • Install and manage Kubernetes Operators
  • Use the web console to manage clusters and applications

Audience

This course is designed for

  • System administrators, system architects, and developers who want to install and configure Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
  • System and Software Architects interested in understanding features and functionality of an OpenShift cluster.
  • System Administrators interested in the ongoing management of clusters and containerized applications.
  • Cluster Operators interested in managing access to cluster resources by users and applications.
  • Site Reliability Engineers interested in the ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of a cluster.

Prerequisites

Cluster installation and updates
Understand installation workflows and how to update OpenShift clusters.

Troubleshooting application deployments
Identify and resolve issues with containerized applications.

Authentication and access control
Configure local users and manage access using role-based access control (RBAC).

Exposing applications
Expose applications securely to external clients using TLS.

Network policies
Configure network isolation between services and applications.

Application scheduling
Control how workloads are scheduled using labels and selectors.

Resource management
Limit resource usage using quotas and resource limits.

Cluster and application management
Use the web console to manage clusters and applications.

Kubernetes Operators
Install and manage Operators to extend cluster functionality.

This course leads to the EX280: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam.

By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified Specialist, which also counts toward becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).

Practical information

Duration: 4 days
Price: 45 000 NOK
Language: English
Format: Classroom, virtual, or on demand

FAQ

Hvordan gjennomføres kurset?
Kurset gjennomføres som instruktørledet undervisning med praktiske lab-øvelser i Red Hat sitt læringsmiljø.

Hvem passer kurset for?
Kurset passer for systemadministratorer, utviklere og andre som jobber med OpenShift og Kubernetes.

Hva lærer jeg i løpet av kurset?
Du lærer hvordan du administrerer OpenShift-klynger, konfigurerer sikkerhet og tilgang, og feilsøker applikasjoner i Kubernetes-miljøer.

Er kurset praktisk rettet?
Ja. Kurset inkluderer hands-on lab-øvelser med OpenShift i et produksjonsnært miljø.

Hvilke temaer dekkes i kurset?
Kurset dekker blant annet cluster management, RBAC, nettverkspolicyer, ressursstyring, sikker eksponering av applikasjoner og feilsøking.

Får jeg sertifisering etter kurset?
Nei. Kurset gir ikke sertifisering. Kurset leder til EX280: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam, men det er ikke oppgitt at eksamen er inkludert.

Hvilke forkunnskaper anbefales?
Det anbefales RHCSA-nivå og erfaring med containere, Kubernetes og OpenShift.

Hva gjør dette kurset unikt?
Kurset gir praktisk erfaring med drift av OpenShift i produksjonsmiljøer og fokuserer på reelle driftsoppgaver og feilsøking.

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