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Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster Training & Certification Course

Build practical DO280 skills for red hat openshift administration ii: configuring a production cluster, with hands-on learning focused on enterprise administration, deployment, automation, security, and troubleshooting.

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Course Overview

Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster (DO280) is a advanced Red Hat learning program focused on the practical knowledge and operational capabilities required to work with OpenShift Container Platform, Kubernetes Operators, Helm, Kustomize, HTPasswd. The course is designed around the real responsibilities associated with enterprise technology environments, combining concepts, configuration decisions, administration workflows, troubleshooting practices, security considerations, and day-to-day operational tasks. Learners are introduced to the architecture and purpose of the technologies covered by the program and then connect those concepts to realistic implementation scenarios. The training is structured to help participants understand not only what to configure, but also why particular approaches are used in production environments.

During the course, learners build practical capability across the major objectives associated with DO280. They work through guided scenarios covering RBAC, networking, security, cluster updates and develop the ability to apply these technologies in repeatable operational workflows. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem solving, configuration accuracy, secure administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and validating results. By the end of the program, participants should be able to translate the concepts into practical tasks, investigate common issues systematically, and work more confidently with enterprise-grade Red Hat environments.

Optiv Solutions can enhance the delivery of Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster by combining instructor-led explanation with structured hands-on practice, guided demonstrations, scenario-based exercises, knowledge checks, and focused lab support. Optiv can align examples with the learner's existing infrastructure, job responsibilities, project environment, and certification objectives while keeping the core Red Hat learning outcomes intact. For corporate groups, delivery can be adapted around shift patterns, regional time zones, role-specific use cases, and organizational priorities. Optiv can also provide structured pre-training guidance, live doubt resolution, practical lab reinforcement, revision sessions, and post-training learning support so that learners can move from understanding the technology to applying it confidently in real operational situations.

Skills You’ll Develop

✦ OpenShift Container Platform ✦ Kubernetes Operators ✦ Helm ✦ Kustomize ✦ HTPasswd ✦ RBAC ✦ networking ✦ security ✦ cluster updates

Who Should Attend

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)

• OpenShift Administrators
• Platform Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers
• Cloud Infrastructure Professionals

Pre-requisites

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RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE

  • ✓ RHCSA-level Linux administration knowledge or equivalent experience
  • ✓ Experience with Red Hat OpenShift administration equivalent to DO180

Certification Exam Details

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Exam Details

EXAM CODE EX280
EXAM NAME Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
FORMAT Lab based
DURATION 3 Hours

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Curriculum & Course Syllabus

Module 1: OpenShift Resource Management
  • Manage cluster resources using declarative manifests, Helm, and Kustomize.
  • Apply structured configuration practices for repeatable production administration.
Module 2: Authentication and Authorization
  • Configure identity providers and manage users, groups, roles, and permissions.
  • Apply RBAC and security controls to support controlled multi-tenant access.
Module 3: Networking and Security
  • Configure network policies and secure application communication in production clusters.
  • Manage security-sensitive workloads and platform controls.
Module 4: Operators and Cluster Add-ons
  • Install and manage Operators through the Operator Lifecycle Manager.
  • Understand operator-based application and platform lifecycle management.
Module 5: Cluster Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Perform cluster updates and validate workloads after changes.
  • Diagnose common administration issues using OpenShift resources, events, and logs.

Student Reviews & Testimonials

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"“The delivery of Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster was detailed without losing focus on practical work. The trainer answered questions patiently, demonstrated useful administration techniques, and helped us relate the course material to enterprise environments.”"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DO280 Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster?

Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Configuring a Production Cluster is a Red Hat-focused training program that develops practical knowledge and hands-on capability in the technologies and operational tasks covered by DO280.

Who should attend the DO280 course?

The course is intended for professionals whose roles involve the technologies covered by the program, including the target administrator, developer, DevOps, platform, cloud, security, or infrastructure roles listed for this course.

What practical skills are covered in the DO280 training?

Learners work through the course topics with emphasis on configuration, administration, troubleshooting, security, deployment, automation, and operational validation relevant to DO280.

What prerequisites are recommended for DO280?

RHCSA-level Linux administration knowledge or equivalent experience; Experience with Red Hat OpenShift administration equivalent to DO180

How does the DO280 training support certification or practical readiness?

The associated exam is Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration. The training emphasizes practical scenarios, structured revision, and hands-on application so learners can connect the curriculum to real operational tasks.

How can Optiv Solutions deliver DO280 for corporate learners?

Optiv Solutions can provide live online, classroom, dedicated corporate, or customized delivery with instructor interaction, practical labs, role-based examples, scheduling flexibility, and post-session support.

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