Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: Managing Users, Policies, and Resource Access from Pluralsight

This course will teach you OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms to prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280).

OpenShift is a cloud-based Kubernetes container platform provided as a PaaS service from Red Hat. In this course, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: Managing Users, Policies, and Resource Access, you’ll learn to create various users and provide them with role-based access permissions. First, you’ll explore creating users in your cluster and provide them with relevant permissions. Next, you’ll discover how to group the users and provide role-based access control. Finally, you’ll learn how to implement security context constraints and manage sensitive information through secrets. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge necessary for successfully creating users and assigning role-based access controls which is an integral part of the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280).

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Users in OpenShift Cluster

Manage Users and Groups in Our Cluster

Manage Access Control in OpenShift

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches users, policies, and resource access mechanisms for OpenShift Cluster management, which is standard in cloud applications and services

Provides a strong foundation for learners in preparing for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280)

Keeps learners up-to-date with the industry standard for Kubernetes cluster management

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: Managing Users, Policies, and Resource Access with these activities:

Review key concepts from previous courses

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Solidify your understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-based platforms to reinforce your ability to manage users, policies, and resource access.

Browse courses on Kubernetes

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Review notes or materials from previous courses covering Kubernetes and cloud-based platforms.
Complete practice quizzes or exercises to test your understanding.

Follow tutorials on OpenShift cluster management

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Enhance your understanding of OpenShift cluster management by following guided tutorials that provide practical demonstrations.

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Identify relevant tutorials from reputable sources like Red Hat documentation or online forums.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, implementing the concepts in your own environment.
Experiment with different configurations and settings to gain hands-on experience.

Practice role-based access control in OpenShift

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Reinforce your understanding of role-based access control by practicing in a simulated OpenShift environment.

Browse courses on Role-based Access Control

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Create different user accounts with varying roles.
Assign permissions and restrict access to resources based on roles.
Test and verify the effectiveness of your RBAC configuration.

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Compile a resource library on OpenShift cluster management

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Organize and gather valuable resources, documentation, and tools to enhance your understanding and support your ongoing learning journey.

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Identify relevant resources from various sources, such as Red Hat documentation, community forums, and industry blogs.
Categorize and organize the resources based on specific topics or themes.
Create a central repository or online platform to easily access the resource library.

Career center

Learners who complete Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration: Managing Users, Policies, and Resource Access will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. They work with clients to understand their business needs and develop cloud solutions that meet those needs. Cloud Architects typically have a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to solve business problems. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for Cloud Architects. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for Cloud Architects.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They use their skills in both software development and IT operations to create and maintain software systems. DevOps Engineers typically have a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to build and manage software systems. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for DevOps Engineers. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for DevOps Engineers.

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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are responsible for the reliability and performance of software systems. They work to ensure that systems are always available, performant, and secure. SREs typically have a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to build and manage software systems. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for SREs. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for SREs.

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Kubernetes Administrator

Kubernetes Administrators are responsible for the management and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters. They work to ensure that clusters are always available, performant, and secure. Kubernetes Administrators typically have a strong understanding of Kubernetes and how to use it to manage containerized applications. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for Kubernetes Administrators. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for Kubernetes Administrators.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for the security of cloud computing systems. They work to protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. Cloud Security Engineers typically have a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to secure systems. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in securing containerized applications and managing sensitive information in OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Cloud Security Engineers. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for Cloud Security Engineers.

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Cloud Application Developer

Cloud Application Developers build and manage applications that run on cloud computing platforms. They typically have a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to develop and deploy applications. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for Cloud Application Developers. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for Cloud Application Developers.

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineers are responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of cloud computing infrastructure. They typically have a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and how to use them to build and manage infrastructure. Taking this course will help you build a strong foundation in OpenShift Cluster management for users, policies, and resource access mechanisms, which are essential skills for Cloud Infrastructure Engineers. This course will also help you prepare for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration exam (EX280), which is a valuable credential for Cloud Infrastructure Engineers.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, build, and manage computer networks. They typically have a strong understanding of networking technologies and how to use them to build and manage networks. This course may help you build a foundation in managing network access and security in OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Network Engineers.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, build, and manage security systems. They typically have a strong understanding of security technologies and how to use them to build and manage security systems. This course may help you build a foundation in securing containerized applications and managing sensitive information in OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Security Engineers.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, build, and manage software systems. They typically have a strong understanding of software development technologies and how to use them to build and manage software systems. This course may help you build a foundation in managing access to software systems and data, which are essential skills for Software Developers.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the management and maintenance of computer systems. They typically have a strong understanding of operating systems and how to use them to manage systems. This course may help you build a foundation in managing users, groups, and access control in OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Systems Administrators.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers provide technical support to users of computer systems and software. They typically have a strong understanding of computer systems and software and how to use them. This course may help you build a foundation in resolving user issues related to OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Technical Support Engineers.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the management and maintenance of databases. They typically have a strong understanding of database technologies and how to use them to manage databases. This course may help you build a foundation in managing access to databases in OpenShift clusters, which are essential skills for Database Administrators.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for auditing computer systems and software to ensure that they are compliant with security regulations. They typically have a strong understanding of security regulations and how to audit computer systems and software for compliance. This course may help you build a foundation in auditing OpenShift clusters for security compliance, which are essential skills for IT Auditors.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for analyzing security data to identify and mitigate security threats. They typically have a strong understanding of security threats and how to analyze security data to identify them. This course may help you build a foundation in analyzing security data from OpenShift clusters to identify security threats, which are essential skills for Security Analysts.

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