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Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman Training & Certification Course

Build practical DO188 skills for red hat openshift development i: introduction to containers with podman, with hands-on learning focused on enterprise administration, deployment, automation, security, and troubleshooting.

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Course Overview

Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman (DO188) is a beginner Red Hat learning program focused on the practical knowledge and operational capabilities required to work with Podman, Podman Desktop, container images, registries, Compose. 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 DO188. They work through guided scenarios covering container networking, persistent storage, OpenShift, Kubernetes 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.

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Skills You’ll Develop

✦ Podman ✦ Podman Desktop ✦ container images ✦ registries ✦ Compose ✦ container networking ✦ persistent storage ✦ OpenShift ✦ Kubernetes

Who Should Attend

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)

• Application Developers
• Site Reliability Engineers
• Application Architects
• Cloud-Native Developers
• Professionals new to containers

Pre-requisites

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RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE

  • ✓ Basic Linux command-line experience
  • ✓ Familiarity with web application architecture is recommended

Certification Exam Details

Everything you need to know about the certification exam

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Exam Details

EXAM CODE EX188
EXAM NAME Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers
FORMAT Lab based

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Curriculum & Course Syllabus

Module 1: Container Fundamentals
  • Understand container architecture, images, registries, and the container lifecycle.
  • Use Podman as the primary tool for local container management.
Module 2: Podman Images and Containers
  • Pull, build, tag, run, inspect, and manage container images and containers.
  • Apply efficient image-management practices for development workflows.
Module 3: Networking and Storage
  • Configure basic container networking and persistent storage.
  • Understand how application data is retained across container lifecycles.
Module 4: Multi-Container Applications
  • Use Compose-oriented workflows to define and run multi-container applications.
  • Coordinate services and dependencies for development scenarios.
Module 5: OpenShift and Troubleshooting
  • Connect container development workflows with Kubernetes and OpenShift concepts.
  • Diagnose common container build, runtime, and deployment issues.

Student Reviews & Testimonials

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DO188 Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman?

Red Hat OpenShift Development I: Introduction to Containers with Podman is a Red Hat-focused training program that develops practical knowledge and hands-on capability in the technologies and operational tasks covered by DO188.

Who should attend the DO188 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 DO188 training?

Learners work through the course topics with emphasis on configuration, administration, troubleshooting, security, deployment, automation, and operational validation relevant to DO188.

What prerequisites are recommended for DO188?

Basic Linux command-line experience; Familiarity with web application architecture is recommended

How does the DO188 training support certification or practical readiness?

The associated exam is Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers. 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 DO188 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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