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What is Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage Certification about?

The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage course provides comprehensive training on deploying, configuring, and managing Ceph Storage environments. Ceph is a highly scalable, open-source storage platform designed to handle large amounts of data in cloud environments. This course focuses on how to set up and manage Ceph clusters to deliver highly reliable and efficient storage services for enterprise applications.

What are the objectives of Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage Certification ?

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Install and Configure Ceph Clusters

    • Install the necessary Ceph components, including Monitors, OSDs (Object Storage Daemons), MDS (Metadata Servers), and Ceph Managers.
    • Configure and deploy a basic Ceph storage cluster.

  2. Deploy and Manage Ceph Block Storage (RBD)

    • Configure and manage RADOS Block Devices (RBD) for persistent block storage.
    • Create, resize, map, and unmap RBD images to virtual machines or other systems.

  3. Set Up and Manage Ceph Object Storage (RGW)

    • Install and configure RADOS Gateway (RGW) to provide scalable object storage, compatible with Amazon S3 and OpenStack Swift.
    • Configure user access, buckets, and objects for cloud-based applications.

  4. Implement Ceph File Storage (CephFS)

    • Set up and manage Ceph File System (CephFS) to provide POSIX-compliant file-based storage to applications and users.

  5. Ensure High Availability and Scalability

    • Design and implement a highly available Ceph cluster that can scale to handle increasing data storage requirements.
    • Use replication and erasure coding to ensure data durability.

  6. Monitor and Troubleshoot Ceph Clusters

    • Utilize tools like Ceph CLI, Ceph Dashboard, and Ceph log files to monitor cluster health, performance, and storage usage.
    • Troubleshoot common issues related to cluster performance, disk usage, and data recovery.

  7. Secure Ceph Clusters

    • Implement security measures, including authentication, encryption, and access control, to protect stored data.
    • Configure Ceph Keyrings and CephX authentication to secure communication between cluster components.

  8. Perform Cluster Maintenance and Upgrades

    • Learn how to safely maintain and upgrade a Ceph cluster with minimal downtime.
    • Add or remove nodes, expand storage capacity, and manage cluster configurations.

  9. Integrate Ceph with OpenStack and Other Platforms

    • Understand how to integrate Ceph storage with OpenStack for cloud environments.
    • Explore other use cases for Ceph in containerized environments and virtualized infrastructures.

Who is Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage Certification for?

This training is designed for:

  1. System Administrators

    • Administrators who are responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud storage environments in enterprise IT infrastructures.

  2. Storage Engineers

    • Engineers working with distributed storage solutions and looking to deepen their expertise in managing scalable and reliable storage with Ceph.

  3. Cloud Architects

    • Professionals involved in designing cloud architectures and infrastructure solutions who need to incorporate Ceph as a storage platform.

  4. DevOps Engineers

    • Engineers responsible for automating storage provisioning and management in cloud-native environments, including managing storage for containerized applications.

  5. IT Professionals in Cloud Environments

    • Individuals working with OpenStack, Kubernetes, or other cloud platforms who need to integrate Ceph for block, object, and file storage solutions.

  6. Anyone Interested in Ceph Storage

    • Any professional looking to gain hands-on knowledge of Ceph Cloud Storage to manage distributed storage systems effectively.

What are the prerequisites for Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ceph Cloud Storage Certification?

Before enrolling in this course, it's recommended that participants have:

  1. Basic Linux Administration Skills

    • Understanding of Linux operating systems, including file systems, networking, and user management. Familiarity with command-line operations is essential.

  2. Experience with Storage Systems

    • Basic knowledge of storage technologies (block, object, and file storage) and storage architectures used in enterprise environments.

  3. Familiarity with Cloud Environments

    • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, such as cloud-native architectures, virtualization, and containerization.

  4. Experience with Red Hat OpenStack or Kubernetes

    • While not mandatory, prior experience with Red Hat OpenStack or Kubernetes environments will be helpful, especially for integrating Ceph with these platforms.

  5. Basic Networking Knowledge

    • Understanding of IP addressing, routing, firewalls, and network configuration as it applies to managing storage systems across a network.