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Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188)

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Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188)

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1 module

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Get complete exam preparation for Red Hat EX188
Learn how to work with Containers using Podman
Get multimedia hands-on tutorials to apply in real world scenarios

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There is 1 module in this course

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188) is a full foundational course for anyone preparing to take the Red Hat exam EX188. It is also for IT professionals who want to learn to use containers in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or later.

This course is the only resource you’ll need to learn everything about working with Podman containers on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related distributions. Topics covered include understanding containers and Podman, running containers, managing images, providing persistent storage, running multi-container applications, and troubleshooting containerized applications. Labs are included throughout, and the last lesson is a sample exam that will ensure you are fully prepared for the exam day.

This module prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188) exam, focusing on Podman in a Red Hat environment. It covers container fundamentals, image management, custom image creation, persistent storage, troubleshooting, integration with systemd, microservices management, and orchestration with Kubernetes and OpenShift. Each lesson includes practical labs, culminating in a sample exam to test and reinforce your skills in running, managing, and troubleshooting containers and microservices on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

What's included

66 videos10 assignments

66 videos Total 264 minutes

Introduction 2 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
What are Containers? 1 minute
Running Applications on an Operating System 2 minutes
Running Applications as Containers 1 minute
Containers versus Virtual Machines 3 minutes
Why Podman Beats Docker 5 minutes
Containers and the Linux Kernel 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Registry Access 6 minutes
Running Containers 10 minutes
Rootless versus Root Containers 11 minutes
Managing Containers 11 minutes
Container Networking 1 minute
Accessing Containers 3 minutes
Restricting Containers 6 minutes
Lab: Managing Containers 3 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Using Image Registries 4 minutes
Pulling Images 5 minutes
Managing Images 1 minute
Creating Custom Images from Running Containers 2 minutes
Using Tags 2 minutes
Lab: Managing Images 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Using Containerfile 7 minutes
Applying Best Practices to Create a Containerfile 7 minutes
Advanced Containerfile Options 10 minutes
Containerfile ARG and ENV 4 minutes
Managing Container User IDs 8 minutes
Hosting a Private Registry 6 minutes
Lab: Creating Custom Container Images 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Overlay Union Filesystems 3 minutes
Using Persistent Host Storage 7 minutes
Managing Permissions 9 minutes
Managing SELinux Settings 4 minutes
Configuring Storage for Stateful Applications 3 minutes
Lab: Configuring Container Storage 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Container Logging 4 minutes
Connecting to Running Containers 5 minutes
Troubleshooting Network Issues 2 minutes
Lab: Troubleshooting Containers 3 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Systemd User Units 6 minutes
Generating Systemd User Units 4 minutes
Automatically Updating Systemd Managed Containers 3 minutes
Lab: Starting Containers with Systemd 4 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
Understanding Microservices 3 minutes
Using Compose to Run and Manage Microservices 8 minutes
Lab: Using Compose 4 minutes
Learning objectives 0 minutes
Kubernetes and OpenShift 5 minutes
Taking an OpenShift Testdrive 8 minutes
Lab: Running Applications in OpenShift 3 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Running a Container 6 minutes
Building a Custom Image 4 minutes
Running a Microservice 3 minutes
Analyzing Running Containers 5 minutes
Running a Local Registry 3 minutes
Creating a Custom Image from a Running Container 3 minutes
Managing Container Users and Permissions 5 minutes
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188): Summary 0 minutes

10 assignments Total 300 minutes

Why use Containers Quiz 30 minutes
Working with podman Quiz 30 minutes
Container Images Quiz 30 minutes
Creating Custom Container Images Quiz 30 minutes
Configuring Persistent Storage Quiz 30 minutes
Troubleshooting Containers Quiz 30 minutes
Integrating Podman Containers with Systemd Quiz 30 minutes
Microservices and Multi-container Applications Quiz 30 minutes
An Introduction to Container Orchestration Quiz 30 minutes
End of Course Assessment 30 minutes

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