Foreman and Katello Training Course

Puppet is an open-source configuration management tool used to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management across servers and environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators who wish to use Puppet to automate system configuration in a Master-Client environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Puppet on master and client systems.
• Write and apply Puppet manifests to manage configuration.
• Create and reuse Puppet modules, templates, and classes.
• Implement conditional logic and ordering in Puppet manifests.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) serves as a robust solution for deploying, managing, and securing devices and applications throughout an enterprise.

This instructor-led training, available online or onsite, is designed for intermediate IT professionals seeking to install, configure, and manage MECM to support modern enterprise desktop and application management strategies.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure the infrastructure components of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Deploy operating systems, applications, and updates across various devices.
• Monitor compliance and inventory levels using integrated tools and reporting features.
• Integrate MECM with Intune to enable co-management and modern device management practices.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• For customized training requests, please contact us to arrange your session.

Course Goals: Gain a solid understanding of Ansible fundamentals Master the installation and configuration of Ansible Examine the core elements of Ansible: Playbooks, Modules, and Inventory Apply Ansible to automate various tasks Run Ansible Playbooks to control and automate remote servers

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and project managers who wish to efficiently execute preprogrammed functions and administer software development workflows using the powerful RESTful API of Ansible AWX.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible AWX on their preferred software development environment.
• Understand the DevOps principles and concepts foundational to Ansible AWX.
• Utilize AWX's automation tools to enhance workflows and facilitate DevOps processes.
• Integrate AWX with external resources to leverage its features and collaborate with teams.

Managing Configuration with Ansible equips system administrators with practical techniques for automating Linux and Unix infrastructure. It covers core principles of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventory management, and variable-driven configurations. The course examines proven methods for YAML syntax, conditional logic, vault encryption, and rolling update strategies. It helps professionals standardize deployment workflows and eliminate configuration drift across complex server environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers, developers, and SysOps administrators who wish to maximize the tools and features made available through the Ansible project for the advancement of organizational IT infrastructures and processes.

Simultaneously, they can utilize the opportunity to carry out complex Ansible implementations for large-scale applications while employing its open-sourced tower for optimized DevOps management and collaboration functions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Ansible along with other open-source tools and resources.
• Establish a centralized system for DevOps management using Ansible project features.
• Operate automation tools and advanced resources of Ansible to achieve CI/CD approach.
• Execute better SysOps methods using Ansible's collaborative features for management of larger teams.
• Enhance DevOps tasks execution within the organization and optimize existing ones.
• Integrate Ansible with external platforms and leverage other Ansible tools for the organization's advantage.

Ansible Automation serves as a robust framework designed for IT automation, configuration management, and large-scale deployment.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate-level DevOps professionals seeking to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated Ansible automation assets while integrating them into broader IT operations.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Developing custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• Constructing intricate playbooks utilizing Jinja2, filters, and conditional logic.
• Integrating Ansible with APIs and version control systems.
• Organizing content through the use of Collections and Roles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical application of the Ansible Automation Platform within simulated enterprise scenarios.
• Guided exercises emphasizing the development, integration, and testing of Ansible content.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training tailored to your specific Ansible use cases, please contact us.

Ansible Tower serves as the enterprise-grade framework for managing and scaling Ansible automation within complex IT environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who aim to deploy, configure, and operate Ansible Tower as a key component of their enterprise automation strategy.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring Ansible Tower for enterprise deployment.
• Managing users, teams, inventories, and credentials within Tower.
• Launching and monitoring playbooks via job templates and workflows.
• Securing and scaling Ansible automation across various teams and departments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on practice with Ansible Tower in enterprise-scale scenarios.
• Guided exercises focusing on the deployment, management, and security of Tower infrastructure.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course tailored to your organization’s automation infrastructure, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is targeted at system administrators who wish to learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and apply it to manage their infrastructures.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn about Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and how it works.
• Understand and configure discovery methods.
• Configure MECM client policies.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is tailored for system administrators looking to leverage Microsoft SCCM for managing their IT infrastructures.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Configuration Manager console for effective infrastructure management.
• Set up public key infrastructures to enhance the security of Microsoft SCCM.
• Execute advanced application deployment and resolve related issues.

Delivered as instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite), this program targets intermediate to advanced developers and system administrators looking to enhance their Puppet knowledge and expertise.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining mastery over advanced Puppet concepts and techniques.
• Managing configurations efficiently with Puppet.
• Adopting best practices for module development.
• Separating configuration data from code via Hiera.
• Creating custom facts and functions to expand Puppet's capabilities.
• Effectively handling relationships within Puppet.
• Managing artifacts, including files, snippets, templates, and blobs.
• Applying testing best practices for Puppet modules.
• Using Puppet Bolt for orchestration tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at system operators and administrators who wish to use Satellite to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux hosts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Red Hat Satellite to deploy software and servers.
• Use management tools to schedule tasks and run remote execution commands.
• Perform server maintenance to manage system security, recoverability, and growth.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT professionals who wish to effectively manage, optimize, and secure RHEL 8 environments using the latest tools and techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure RHEL 8 for enterprise use.
• Use advanced tools like App Streams, Stratis, and the Virtual Data Optimizer for efficient storage management.
• Implement secure networking using NFTables and Firewalld.
• Automate systems administration tasks with Ansible, including the deployment and scaling of tasks.
• Manage the lifecycle of containers and secure deployments in production environments.

SaltStack, often referred to as Salt, is an open-source, Python-based configuration management tool designed to automate the provisioning of hardware and software within IT environments. It is widely recognized for its role in orchestration across cloud and IT operational settings.

During this instructor-led live training, available both onsite and remotely, participants will gain practical experience in deploying SaltStack. Through hands-on exercises in a simulated cloud environment, learners will master the setup, configuration, provisioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of server collections.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Saltstack
• Automate administrative tasks associated with infrastructure
• Provision and manage new code and application packages
• Design reusable configuration templates
• Utilize SaltStack for system monitoring
• Formulate strategies to optimize infrastructure
• Troubleshoot issues related to SaltStack and its environment

Audience

• System administrators
• DevOps engineers

Format of the Course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Notes

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us directly.

Zammad is a contemporary, web-based, open-source helpdesk and customer support solution. It consolidates tickets from email, chat, phone, and social media into a unified queue, offering a self-hosted alternative to Zendesk, Freshdesk, and ServiceNow while ensuring customer data remains within your infrastructure.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate support managers and system administrators who aim to utilize Zammad to substitute cloud helpdesk platforms with a self-hosted, sovereign ticketing system.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing Zammad from packages or Docker with PostgreSQL.
• Configuring email, chat, and API channels for ticket ingestion.
• Designing workflows, escalations, and SLA timers.
• Establishing role-based access, groups, and organizations.
• Integrating with knowledge base, reporting, and webhooks.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.