Deploying Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud

Description:

This two-day course provides System Administrators with the skills and knowledge to deploy a basic cloud installation in an enterprise setting. The Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (EUC) course is aimed at junior leven System Administrators with prior Ubuntu and linux experience. Instructor demonstation and hands-on activities lead students through the basics of hardwaren, software and networking requirements, installation of management tools and their configuration and use.

Who shoud attend

Junior level System Administrators working in organisations which are about to or have already deployed Ubuntu Enterprise Servers in the office and are about to deploy cloud services. Programmers, and other IT professionals who wish to add Ubuntu cloud deployment to their portfolio will also benefit.

Pre-requisites:

The Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud course is ideally suited to Ubuntu Certified Professionals who already have basic Linux system administration experience, including:

●        SSH.

●        Bash scripting.

●        Basic service configuration of Apache, MySQL, DNS, Samba, Postfix, etc.

●        Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and configuration.

●        Working knowledge of vi or emacs.

Students receive:

• Individual student packs consisting of:
  • Student Course Guide
  • Ubuntu 9.10 desktop and server CDs
  • Ubuntu note pad and pen
  • Ubuntu gift (it's a surprise!)
• Free access to Landscape systems management and monitoring service
• Certificate of completion, following miniumum 80 per cent attendance and active participation, as determined by the instructor

Objectives:

Course Overview 

Introduction &  Support Resources

• What is Cloud Computing?
• Examples
• Common acronyms & terminology
• https://help.ubuntu.com/
• Canonical Support
• Canonical Partner Programme
• Community resources

Cloud Computing Overview

• Cloud Computing versus virtualization
• UEC architecture
• Front-end and Node Controllers
• UEC components
• Euca2ools
• cloud-utils
• UEC Advantages and Constraints

Setting Up a Private Cloud Using UEC Tools

• Pre-installation flight check
• CD-based installation
• Package-based installation
• Common file locations
• Web-interface
• User management
• Adding, deleting and modifying users
• Granting Administrative Privileges

 Managing Images

• Euca2ools
• Image Store
• cloud-utils
• Creating an EMI
• Running instances

 Persistent Storage

• Managing EBS Volumes
• Snapshots

Networking Modes

• SYSTEM, STATIC and MANAGED modes
• MANAGED_NOVLAN mode
• Elastic IPs

 Troubleshooting Set-up Issues and Common Problems with Configuration Management

• Node controller troubleshooting
• Walrus troubleshooting
• Block storage troubleshooting

Using Landscape

• Landscape to monitor and control instances
• Landscape to monitor and control UEC

 Case Study Scenarios

• Re-bundling an image
• Print to PDF
• One cloud per classroom

Ubuntu Training & Certifications (0.5 hours)

Grafische weergave van  Ubuntu opleidingen en certificeringen