Defining the Cloud

This lesson covers the Red Hat OpenStack Platform, a flexible infrastructure project that allows you to virtualize your cloud resources and use them when you need them. The lesson kicks off with an introduction to the basics of cloud computing, before defining the Red Hat OpenStack Platform and explaining how it can be used in conjunction with compute, storage and network functions. The lesson also explains the ways in which OpenStack is highly available and finally, it talks about deployment of the platform. Demonstrations and use cases throughout the lesson allow you to see how the Red Hat OpenStack Platform can be used in real-world situations.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the basics of cloud
• Understand what Red Hat OpenStack Platform is
• Learn how Red Hat OpenStack works with compute, storage and network resources.
• Learn how to deploy the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform

Intended Audience

• IT leaders, administrators, engineers, and architects
• Individuals wanting to understand the features and capabilities of Red Hat OpenStack Platform

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this lesson.