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CODE: UBUNTU-CLOUD-01-02 DURATION: 2 DAY/S
This two-day Deploying Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud course provides System Administrators with the skills and knowledge to deploy a basic cloud installation in an enterprise setting. The Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) course is aimed at junior level System Administrators with prior Ubuntu and Linux experience. Instructor demonstration and hands-on activities lead students through the basics of hardware, software and networking requirements, installation of management tools and their configuration and use.
Individual student packs consisting of: Student Course Guide, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS desktop and server CDs,
Ubuntu note pad and pen, and Ubuntu gift (it's a surprise!). Students also receive free access to Landscape systems management and monitoring service,
and a certificate of completion, following minimum 80 per cent attendance and active participation, as determined by the instructor.
LEARN HOW TO:
After completing this course students should be able to:
- Explain the difference between cloud computing and virtualization
- State the advantages and constraints of an Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud
- Describe the architecture of a UEC including:
- Front end (Cloud controller and Cluster controller)
- Node controllers
- Install, setup and configure a private UEC (Eucalyptus on Ubuntu)
- Setup user accounts
- Start and terminate instances
- Create Eucalyptus Computer Images (EMI) including using and configuring the following additional services:
- Persistant storage (Simple Storage Service (S3) and Elastic Block Service (EBS))
- Networking (Elastic IP)
- Explain the following networking modes:
- SYSTEM
- STATIC
- MANAGED
- MANAGED-NOVLAN
- Troubleshoot setup issues and common problems in Eucalyptus
- Find commercial and community support resources such as Canonical, mailing list, wikis, etc.
PROGRAMME
Day 1
Lesson 1: Course Overview (1 hour)
Lesson 2: Introduction & Support Resources (1 hour)
- What is Cloud Computing?
- Examples
- Common acronyms & terminology
- https://help.ubuntu.com/
- Canonical Support
- Canonical Partner Programme
- Community resources
Lesson 3: Cloud Computing Overview (1 hour)
- Cloud Computing versus virtualization
- UEC architecture
- Front-end and Node Controllers
- UEC components
- Euca2ools
- cloud-utils
- UEC Advantages and Constraints
Lesson 4: Setting Up a Private Cloud Using UEC Tools (3 hours)
- 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
Lesson 5: Managing Images (1 hour)
- Euca2ools
- Image Store
- cloud-utils
- Creating an EMI
- Running instances
Lesson 6: Persistent Storage (1 hour)
- Managing EBS Volumes
- Snapshots
Day 2
Lesson 7: Networking Modes (1.5 hours)
- SYSTEM, STATIC and MANAGED modes
- MANAGED_NOVLAN mode
- Elastic IPs
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Set-up Issues and Common Problems with Configuration Management (2hour)
- Node controller troubleshooting
- Walrus troubleshooting
- Block storage troubleshooting
Lesson 9: Using Landscape (1 hour)
- Landscape to monitor and control instances
- Landscape to monitor and control UEC
Lesson 10: Case Study Scenarios (optional, 3 hours)
- Re-bundling an image
- Print to PDF
- One cloud per classroom
Lesson 11: Ubuntu Training & Certifications (0.5 hours)
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANONICAL & UBUNTU
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
If you are a junior level System Administrator working in an organisation which is about to or has already deployed Ubuntu Enterprise Servers in the office and is about to deploy cloud services, this is the course for you! Programmers, and other IT professionals who wish to add Ubuntu cloud deployment to their portfolio will also benefit.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
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.
Self Assessment
To assist you to select the most suitable Ubuntu
training course for your level of knowldge, please feel free to take the Canonical self-assessment.COURSE LABS & EXERCISES
Lectures, discussions and exercises.
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