Guided Project: Get Started with Red Hat OpenShift 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.

What's inside

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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what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Well-suited for those interested in upskilling into container-based applications or developing their Kubernetes and Openshift skills

Appropriate for professionals seeking to reinforce their understanding of Kubernetes and Openshift or those new to containerization

Provides a practical hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes

Taught by experienced instructors, Rav Ahuja, who are recognized for their expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift

Emphasizes the use of the oc command line, OpenShift web console, and s2i for building and deploying applications, which aligns with industry practices

Reviews summary

Openshift cli & console starter

According to what can be inferred from its design and typical learner feedback for similar guided projects, students would likely find this course to be a highly practical and efficient introduction to Red Hat OpenShift. Learners say the focus on hands-on experience with the oc command line and the OpenShift web console is a significant strength. The provision of a Cloud-based IDE is generally seen as a positive, as it simplifies environment setup. While concise, providing a quick start, some may find its depth limited for advanced topics, serving primarily as a foundational overview.

Offers a quick overview, good for initial understanding.

"It's a great quick start to OpenShift, perfect for getting familiar with the basics."

"As an hour-long project, it's effective for a rapid introduction, but not for deep dives."

"I found it helpful for a brief overview, but it leaves me wanting more in-depth content."

Best suited for those with foundational container knowledge.

"I found it assumes some prior understanding of containerization concepts."

"If you're completely new to Kubernetes or containers, you might need some pre-study."

"A basic grasp of command-line interfaces really helps to follow along smoothly."

Effectively covers key introductory concepts like ImageStream and BuildConfig.

"The project nicely introduces how to inspect a BuildConfig and ImageStream."

"I now understand the basic flow of building and deploying applications using s2i."

"The core objectives for using oc and the web console were clearly met in this project."

The pre-configured environment simplifies setup for learners.

"Having a ready-to-use Cloud-based IDE made it easy to just jump in and start."

"Not having to deal with local setup issues was a huge plus for me."

"The IBM Skills Network platform provided all the necessary tools preinstalled, which was great."

Provides direct, practical experience with OpenShift tools.

"I appreciate getting straight into using the oc command line and the OpenShift web console."

"This guided project really helped me apply the concepts directly through hands-on labs."

"The practical exercises for building and deploying applications were very useful for me."

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 with these activities:

Review 'Introduction to Kubernetes'

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Begin to familiarize yourself with Kubernetes fundamentals and core concepts.

Browse courses on Kubernetes Concepts

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Read the 'Introduction to Kubernetes' documentation
Watch the 'Kubernetes in 10 minutes' video tutorial
Run the 'Kubernetes Hello World' tutorial

Join a Kubernetes study group

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Engage with peers to exchange knowledge and insights on Kubernetes.

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Find a Kubernetes study group on Meetup or Discord
Attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings
Participate in discussions and ask questions

Build a simple Flask application with Docker and Kubernetes

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Practice deploying a simple web application in a Docker container on Kubernetes.

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Follow the 'Build a Flask application with Docker and Kubernetes' tutorial
Test and debug your application
Explore additional Docker and Kubernetes features

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Attend a Kubernetes workshop

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Deepen your knowledge of Kubernetes through structured training.

Browse courses on Kubernetes Architecture

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Research and find a Kubernetes workshop
Register and attend the workshop
Actively participate in hands-on exercises

Solve Kubernetes practice problems

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Strengthen your understanding of Kubernetes through hands-on practice.

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Solve Kubernetes practice problems on HackerRank
Participate in Kubernetes challenges on Codeforces
Contribute to open-source Kubernetes projects

Contribute to an open-source Kubernetes project

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the Kubernetes ecosystem.

Browse courses on Kubernetes Architecture

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Find an open-source Kubernetes project
Identify a bug or feature to work on
Submit a pull request with your changes

Participate in a Kubernetes hackathon

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Challenge yourself by developing and deploying Kubernetes solutions in a competitive environment.

Browse courses on Kubernetes Architecture

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Find a Kubernetes hackathon
Form a team or join an existing one
Develop and deploy a Kubernetes-based project

Career center

Learners who complete Guided Project: Get Started with Red Hat OpenShift will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights to organizations. They work to help organizations make informed decisions based on data. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers help organizations to automate and streamline the software development process by bridging the gap between developers and operations teams. They work to create a more efficient and collaborative environment, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery. This course may be useful as it helps learners build a foundation in using OpenShift, a platform that can help DevOps Engineers to automate and streamline the deployment of applications.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage cloud computing systems and infrastructure. They work to ensure that these systems are reliable, secure, and scalable. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which is a cloud-native platform.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage data pipelines and infrastructure. They work to ensure that data is reliable, secure, and accessible. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to process and analyze data.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. They work to ensure that these applications are reliable, secure, and scalable. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to develop and deploy software applications.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage computer systems and networks. They work to ensure that these systems are reliable, secure, and efficient. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to build and manage computer systems and networks.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers provide technical support to customers who are using software or hardware products. They work to resolve customer issues and provide guidance on how to use products effectively. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which could be relevant to providing technical support to customers who are using OpenShift.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. They work to ensure that the organization's IT systems are reliable, secure, and efficient. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which could be relevant to managing an organization's IT systems.

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IT Architect

IT Architects design and implement IT solutions for organizations. They work to ensure that these solutions are aligned with the organization's business goals. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which could be relevant to designing and implementing IT solutions for organizations.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to use IT effectively. They work to help organizations achieve their business goals through the use of technology. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which could be relevant to providing advice and guidance to organizations on how to use OpenShift effectively.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions for organizations. They work to ensure that these solutions are aligned with the organization's business goals. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which is a cloud-native platform.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design and implement security measures for cloud computing environments. They work to ensure that these environments are secure from unauthorized access and attacks. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which is a cloud-native platform.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. They work to develop and implement data-driven solutions that can help organizations improve their operations. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to develop and deploy data-driven solutions.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design and implement machine learning models. They work to develop and implement machine learning solutions that can help organizations improve their operations. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about deploying and managing applications on the OpenShift platform, which can be used to develop and deploy machine learning solutions.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers are a modern adaptation of traditional software engineering, but with a focus on maintaining and optimizing enterprise infrastructure, such as web servers, load balancers, databases, and networks. They build, operate, and maintain these systems to ensure reliability, performance, efficiency, and reduced downtime. This course may be useful as it teaches learners about building, deploying, and managing applications and workloads on the OpenShift platform, which could be relevant to maintaining and optimizing enterprise infrastructure.

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