The Red Hat High Availability Clustering course provides advanced training on designing, managing, and troubleshooting Red Hat Clustering and high-availability (HA) clusters using Pacemaker. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of cluster technologies, storage solutions, and essential HA concepts. The course covers:
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Cluster Node Management: Ensuring proper node membership and cluster integrity.
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Quorum Decision-Making: Implementing quorum to make decisions within the cluster.
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Fencing Configuration: Safeguarding cluster integrity by configuring fencing mechanisms.
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Resource Groups Management: Creating and managing resource groups, including handling complex constraints.
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Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving cluster issues.
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Two-Node Cluster Issues: Addressing common challenges in two-node configurations.
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Storage Solutions: Configuring iSCSI initiators, multipath storage, and using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) in clustered environments.
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GFS2: Managing clustered file systems to eliminate single points of failure.
The course includes practical exercises and a comprehensive review to prepare learners for maintaining high-availability services and ensuring business continuity.
Course Prerequisites
To effectively participate in the RH436 course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
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Basic Understanding of Linux Command Line: Comfort with terminal commands and Linux file system navigation.
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Fundamental Linux Administration Knowledge: Experience with tasks such as managing users, groups, permissions, and software packages.
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Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): Prior experience or equivalent training (RH124 and RH134 courses).
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Familiarity with Text Editors: Proficiency in using editors like vi or nano for configuration file modifications.
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Networking Knowledge: Basic concepts of IP addressing, hostname resolution, and firewalls.
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Logical Volume Manager (LVM): Awareness of disk management and LVM concepts.
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Storage Devices Knowledge: Understanding of various storage types, including local and network-attached storage.
These prerequisites ensure that participants have a solid foundation for learning and applying high-availability clustering techniques with Red Hat technologies.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
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System Administrators responsible for cluster management.
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IT Architects designing high-availability solutions.
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System Engineers involved in clustering and storage management.
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DevOps Engineers working with HA environments.
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Technical Support Specialists addressing clustering issues.
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IT Professionals managing storage solutions.
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Datacenter Managers overseeing infrastructure reliability.
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Network Administrators managing network aspects of clusters.
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineers working with cloud-based clusters.
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Professionals in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Environments seeking advanced clustering skills.
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Individuals pursuing RHCA (Red Hat Certified Architect) certification.
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Technical Decision Makers planning high-availability solutions.
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Disaster Recovery Specialists focused on ensuring business continuity.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to High Availability Clusters
2. Creating a Basic High Availability Cluster
3. Managing Cluster Nodes and Quorum
4. Isolating Malfunctioning Cluster Nodes
5. Creating and Configuring Resources
6. Troubleshooting High Availability Clusters
7. Automating Cluster and Resource Deployment
8. Managing Two-Node Clusters
9. Accessing iSCSI Storage
10. Accessing Storage Devices Resiliently
11. Configuring LVM in Clusters
12. Providing Storage with the GFS2 Cluster File System
13. Eliminating Single Points of Failure
14. Conclusion and Future Considerations