OpenStack Cloud Computing | Master Private Cloud & IaaS Deployment

Master OpenStack — Build Production-Ready Private Clouds with Live Instructor-led Online Training

OpenStack Cloud Computing training by Laliwala IT is designed for cloud architects, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who want to master the leading open-source private cloud platform. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, we deliver live, interactive, project-based training covering core OpenStack services including Nova (compute), Neutron (networking), Cinder (block storage), Swift (object storage), Keystone (identity), and Horizon (dashboard).

Our online OpenStack course features real-time instructor-led classes, hands-on multi-node cluster labs, flexible schedules, and career mentoring. Whether you're deploying private clouds for enterprises or aiming for OpenStack certification, this training will make you a cloud infrastructure expert.


Course Modules — Comprehensive OpenStack Training (6-7 Weeks | 50+ Hours)
  • Module 1: Cloud Computing & OpenStack Architecture – IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS, OpenStack components, service interactions, deployment models
  • Module 2: Keystone (Identity Service) – Authentication, authorization, domains, projects, users, roles, service catalog, Fernet tokens
  • Module 3: Glance (Image Service) – Image management, disk formats, container formats, image caching, multi-backend support
  • Module 4: Nova (Compute Service) – Hypervisors (KVM, ESXi), instance flavors, scheduling, availability zones, cells v2
  • Module 5: Neutron (Networking Service) – ML2 plugins, provider/tenant networks, routers, floating IPs, security groups, LBaaS, VPNaaS
  • Module 6: Cinder (Block Storage) – Volume types, backends (LVM, Ceph, NetApp), snapshots, backups, volume migration
  • Module 7: Swift (Object Storage) – Ring architecture, containers, objects, replication, consistency, account/container/object ACLs
  • Module 8: Horizon (Dashboard) – Web UI for OpenStack administration, custom dashboards, project management
  • Module 9: Heat (Orchestration) – HOT templates, stack management, auto-scaling, resource dependencies
  • Module 10: Ceilometer & Aodh (Telemetry & Alarming) – Metering, monitoring, event collection, alarm definitions, autoscaling triggers
  • Module 11: OpenStack Deployment Tools – Kolla-Ansible, Packstack, DevStack, TripleO, Manual deployment (Ubuntu/CentOS)
  • Module 12: Capstone Project & Certification Prep – Deploy a multi-node OpenStack cluster, configure tenants, launch VM instances with networking

What's Included in OpenStack Cloud Computing Training?
  • Live Instructor-led classes (real-time Q&A, cluster demos, doubt clearing)
  • Recorded sessions for revision anytime
  • Hands-on assignments with multi-node OpenStack lab environment
  • Study materials (OpenStack deployment guides, YAML templates, CLI scripts)
  • Certificate of completion (enterprise-recognized)
  • Placement assistance – cloud admin resume prep, interview coaching
  • Lifetime access to course materials & community

Detailed Curriculum Highlights

Week 1-2: Core Services (Keystone, Glance, Nova)

  • OpenStack architecture deep dive: service communication via REST APIs
  • Keystone: Creating domains, projects, users, roles, service endpoints
  • Managing identity via CLI (openstack client) and Horizon dashboard
  • Glance: Uploading images (CirrOS, Ubuntu Cloud, CentOS), snapshot creation
  • Nova hypervisor configuration: KVM setup, libvirt tuning for performance
  • Instance flavors: customizing vCPU, RAM, ephemeral disk, dedicated CPU policies
  • Availability zones and host aggregates for resource segregation

Week 3-4: Networking (Neutron) & Block Storage (Cinder)

  • Neutron architecture: ML2 core plugin, type drivers, mechanism drivers
  • Creating provider networks (flat/VLAN) and tenant networks (VXLAN/GRE)
  • Subnets, routers, floating IPs, NAT configuration for external access
  • Security Groups: rule management, stateful firewalling
  • LBaaS v2: load balancer setup, listeners, pools, members, health monitors
  • Cinder backends: LVM, Ceph RBD, NFS, iSCSI configuration
  • Volume snapshot & backup: scheduling, restoration, cross-zone migration

Week 5-6: Object Storage, Orchestration & Telemetry

  • Swift architecture: Ring builder, storage policies, region/zone configuration
  • Swift CLI operations: container creation, object upload/download, ACLs
  • Object versioning, static website hosting, large object support (DLO/SLO)
  • Heat orchestration: HOT template syntax, resource types, intrinsic functions
  • Stack operations: create, update, delete, adopt, and resource inspection
  • Auto-scaling groups using Heat + Ceilometer alarms
  • Ceilometer: meter definitions, pipeline configuration, Gnocchi storage backend

Week 7: Deployment Tools & Capstone Project

  • Kolla-Ansible: containerized OpenStack deployment with production best practices
  • Packstack for all-in-one deployments (development environments)
  • Manual deployment on Ubuntu 22.04 / CentOS 9 Stream
  • Capstone Build: Deploy a 3-node OpenStack cluster (controller + compute + storage)
  • Configure external networking with provider VLAN and floating IPs
  • Launch multi-instance application stack with load balancer and auto-scaling
  • Troubleshooting common OpenStack failures: logs, rabbitmq, database issues

Why Laliwala IT for OpenStack Cloud Computing Online Training?
  • Industry Expert Trainers: 10+ years in private cloud & telecom infrastructure
  • Real Cluster Experience: Multi-node OpenStack lab on actual hardware/VMs
  • Flexible Batches: Weekday & weekend options, recorded backup sessions
  • Small Batch Size: Max 8-10 students for personalized attention
  • Affordable Fees: Premium OpenStack training at competitive rates from Ahmedabad
  • Job Assistance: Tie-ups with cloud service providers & telecom companies
  • Certification: COA (Certified OpenStack Administrator) exam guidance
  • 24/7 Lab Access: Remote OpenStack cluster for unlimited practice
  • Global Recognition: Trained students from India, USA, UK, Singapore, Germany
  • Post-training Support: Doubt clearing and career guidance for 6 months

Tools & Technologies Covered
  • OpenStack Releases: Wallaby, Xena, Yoga, Zed (latest stable)
  • Linux Distros: Ubuntu Server 20.04/22.04, CentOS 8/9 Stream, RHEL 8/9
  • Virtualization: KVM/QEMU, libvirt, oVirt, VMware ESXi (optional)
  • Storage Backends: Ceph, LVM, iSCSI, NFS, NetApp, Dell EMC
  • SDN: OVS (Open vSwitch), Linux Bridge, OVN, OpenDaylight (intro)
  • Deployment Tools: Kolla-Ansible, Packstack, DevStack, TripleO
  • Monitoring: Prometheus + Grafana integration with OpenStack exporters

Who Should Join?
  • System administrators managing on-prem virtualization infrastructure
  • Cloud architects designing private cloud solutions for enterprises
  • DevOps engineers deploying OpenStack for internal development platforms
  • Telecom professionals working on NFV and VIM layers
  • IT professionals transitioning from VMware/vSphere to open-source cloud
  • Students seeking COA certification and cloud admin roles
  • Research institutions building academic cloud infrastructure

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