OpenStack for Telecom Training Course
OpenStack is an open-source IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) software stack. It is highly popular among telecommunications providers aiming to optimize their network infrastructure through Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for engineers, architects, and managers who intend to deploy an OpenStack cloud to manage their telecom infrastructure.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Plan, deploy, and administer OpenStack as a private cloud.
- Comprehend IaaS architecture and its implementation within OpenStack.
- Replace physical routers and servers with virtual machines operating in a private cloud.
- Lower infrastructure and maintenance costs through virtualization and cloud computing.
- Accelerate the deployment of new services for customers.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical activities.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Modernizing the Telecom Network with OpenStack
Overview of OpenStack Features and Architecture
OpenStack as a Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Solution
Creating a Deployment Plan for a Telco-based Cloud
Installing and Configuring OpenStack
Containerizing the VNF (Virtualized Network Function)
Overview of OpenStack Services
Administering OpenStack
Deploying and Managing Storage, Compute, Networking, etc.
Ensuring Interoperability
Case Study: Mitigating Costs with OpenStack
Tuning OpenStack for Performance
SDN and Virtual Switching
High-Availability, Scaling, and Fault Management
Ensuring Quality of Service in a Next-Generation Network
OpenStack as an Agile Infrastructure Fabric
Case Study: Flexible Service Offerings with OpenStack
Providing Content at the Edge of the Network
Deploying New Applications on OpenStack
Deploying a 5G Network on OpenStack
Deploying IoT Services on OpenStack
Contributing to OpenStack
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A general understanding of Cloud Computing.
- Experience with Linux administration.
Audience
- IT managers
- IT architects
- Cloud engineers
- System administrators
- Network engineers
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