Course RAN201v2.6
Rancher 2.6 Administration
This three day course is designed for system administrators responsible for deploying and administering multiple Kubernetes cluster distributions with SUSE Rancher.
The course begins with an introduction to SUSE Rancher and its architecture. Students will then learn how to access SUSE Rancher’s updated graphical user interface. During the course an existing Kubernetes cluster will be registered and a new RKE cluster will be provisioned with SUSE Rancher and Kubernetes cluster administrative activities will be introduced. The course also covers Kubernetes cluster management and hosted Kubernetes provider’s deployments in the public clouds.
The course includes presentation about the provisioning and administration capabilities of Rancher Server and extensive hands-on experience with lab exercises.
This course prepares students for the SCA in SUSE Rancher 2.6 exam.
Course Information
Delivery Method: Classroom or Virtual Classroom
Course Duration: 3 days
Course Level: Intermediate
Cost: 990.00 USD (including all local taxes in the jurisdiction of Hong Kong)
Key Objectives
Attendees will be taught the following concepts and skills:
- An introduction to Rancher Server
- Cluster and Cluster Template Management with SUSE Rancher
- User Management
- Application Management with SUSE Rancher
- Multi-cluster Application Management with Continuous Delivery
- Logging and Monitoring
- Security Scans and Policy Constraint Configuration
- Variety of Shell Based Actions with SUSE Rancher
- Backing up and Restoring Downstream Clusters and SUSE Rancher
Audience Summary
This course is designed for system administrators and other persons
responsible for provisioning and administering Kubernetes clusters with SUSE
Rancher.
Course Outline
- Section 1:
Course IntroductionUnderstand the Course - Section 2:
Introduction to Rancher
Explain the Company and Product Name
Introduce SUSE Rancher Version 2.6.0
Explore SUSE Rancher Architecture
Access SUSE Rancher GUI
Login to SUSE Rancher User Interface
Modify SUSE Rancher Cluster Name - Section 3: Cluster Management with SUSE Rancher
Explore SUSE Rancher GUI
View Cluster and Node Agents
Import an Existing Kubernetes Cluster
Provision an RKE Cluster on Existing Nodes - Section 4: User Management with SUSE Rancher
Manage Users and Groups
Understand Roles - Section 5: Template Management with SUSE Rancher
Configure RKE Templates
Manage Cluster and Node Drivers
Configure Cloud Credentials
Introduce Infrastructure Provided Kubernetes Clusters
Introduce Hosted Kubernetes Clusters - Section 6: Application Management with SUSE Rancher
Understand Projects and Namespaces
Deploy Workloads
Understand Apps & Marketplace
Install Applications with Helm
Configure Quotas - Section 7: Continuous Delivery with SUSE Rancher
Introduce Project Fleet
Understand Continuous Delivery
Manage Cluster Groups
Configure Continuous Delivery - Section 8: Logging and Monitoring with SUSE Rancher
Deploy Monitoring Stack
Understand SUSE Rancher Logging
Configure an External Logging Service for Grafana - Section 9: Security Tools with SUSE Rancher
Manage CIS Scans
Understand OPA Gatekeeper - Section 10: SUSE Rancher Shell Access
Access Cluster Nodes with ssh
Access a Downstream Cluster with kubectl
Understand the SUSE Rancher API
Introduce SUSE Rancher CLI - Section 11: Backup and Restore with SUSE Rancher
Understand SUSE Rancher Backup Requirements
Create Downstream Cluster Snapshots
Upgrade Downstream Clusters
Restore Downstream Clusters
Backup and Restore SUSE Rancher Server
Course customisation
On your wish this training can also be customized with extensions, for example with:
– Rancher Installation
Course Prerequisites
An understanding of Kubernetes objects and resources is needed for this course. This knowledge can be gained through the KUB201v1.2: Kubernetes Administration course.
Linux command line experience is helpful.
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