Guided Project: Get Started with Red Hat OpenShift V2 from edX

Kubernetes, maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, is a leading open-source system for containerized workloads. Companies worldwide use Kubernetes to automate deployment, management, and scaling of container-based applications. OpenShift is a Kubernetes application platform that orchestrates containers and provides additional tooling around the complete lifecycle of applications, from building and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) to monitoring and logging. With companies continuing to adopt containerization, Kubernetes and OpenShift skills are highly in demand.

By the end of this hour-long hands-on guided project, you will have gained practical OpenShift experience that employers value. You’ll learn how to use the oc command line, OpenShift’s command line interface (CLI), and the OpenShift web console. You will build a container image, push the image to a registry, create a deployment that references that image, and expose the application to the Internet with a hostname.

To complete this project, you will be provided with a Cloud-based IDE from IBM Skills Network that already has many technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift, preinstalled. Also, note that this platform works best with current versions of modern browsers.

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Learning objectives

After completing this hands-on guided project, you’ll be able to:
Use the oc command line interface
Use the openshift web console

Build and deploy an application using s2i
Inspect a buildconfig and an imagestream

After completing this hands-on guided project, you’ll be able to:
Use the oc command line interface
Use the openshift web console
Build and deploy an application using s2i
Inspect a buildconfig and an imagestream

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Develops skills with Kubernetes and OpenShift, which are in high demand at companies worldwide

Taught by highly knowledgeable and skilled Rav Ahuja

Offers hands-on, guided project to enhance practical experience with OpenShift

Perfect for individuals looking to strengthen their OpenShift expertise or enter the field

Suitable for learners with basic knowledge in containerization and Kubernetes concepts

Reviews summary

Hands-on red hat openshift fundamentals

According to learners, this course offers a largely positive and highly practical introduction to Red Hat OpenShift V2. Students praise the hands-on experience and the clear, bite-sized instruction provided through the useful labs. It's considered an efficient way to get started with essential OpenShift skills, leveraging pre-installed tools in the environment. While the course delivers on its promise of fundamental knowledge, some learners noted occasional lab environment issues and that the content might be too basic for advanced users seeking deeper insights. A few also mentioned minor outdated instructions for specific commands.

The IBM Skills Network environment has mixed reliability.

"The IBM Skills Network environment worked flawlessly for me, saving a lot of setup time."

"I encountered some minor issues with the lab environment occasionally freezing, which interrupted my flow."

"The lab environment was very buggy for me. It constantly disconnected, making it impossible to complete the project smoothly."

"I faced challenges with the lab setup requiring multiple restarts to get it stable."

Delivers a focused, quick introduction to OpenShift basics.

"As a beginner to OpenShift, this project was invaluable. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable steps."

"Short and sweet, but packed with useful information. The project flow is logical and easy to follow."

"It’s truly just a 'get started' project, so I managed my expectations about depth, and it delivered."

"Perfect for quickly grasping the basics of OpenShift and its essential commands."

Provides a robust practical introduction to OpenShift.

"Excellent hands-on experience with OpenShift. The labs are well-structured and the instructions are clear."

"This guided project covers the essential steps to get an application running on OpenShift, from building to deployment."

"The hands-on coding and projects are the strongest part of the course for me."

"I appreciated the practical application of concepts which greatly reinforced my learning."

Some instructions may need updating for current versions.

"I noticed some outdated instructions for certain `oc` commands. I had to look up newer syntax online to get things working."

"A few commands in the lab were deprecated, requiring me to find modern alternatives to proceed."

May be too basic for those with prior experience.

"This was a decent introduction, but I wished it went a bit deeper into some concepts like networking or storage."

"I found it too basic. If you have any prior experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift, you won't learn much new here."

"It's more of a tutorial than a project for professionals seeking advanced skills in container orchestration."

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 Guided Project: Get Started with Red Hat OpenShift V2 with these activities:

Compile your OpenShift notes and assignments

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Gather your notes, assignments, and quizzes
Create a system for organizing your materials
Review your materials regularly

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