Learn from instructors with real world expertise. Our instructors are our engineers with experience deploying and operating some of the largest and most complex deployments. We offer a range of online and on-site courses including OpenStack, Automation, Storage, Monitoring, DevOps, Networking, Cloud, Business Strategy, Operating Systems, Database, Programming and more.
Available Courses
INTERMEDIATE

OpenStack Training: Private Cloud Administration
A 4 day intermediate course covering the fundamentals of the OpenStack open source IAAS (Infrastructure As A Service) cloud solution.
ADVANCED

OpenStack Training: Deployment & Advanced Administration
A 4 day intermediate course that builds on the basic OpenStack skills gained in the Private Cloud Administration course and will enhance the users knowledge with more in-depth information.
INTERMEDIATE

OpenStack Training: Developer Deep Dive
A 1 day intermediate course to help individuals get on their feet with contributing upstream, and to get familiar with the OpenStack development process.
BEGINNER

Troubleshooting OpenStack Guide
A FREE quick reference study guide to use for troubleshooting OpenStack components, including Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Glance, Cinder, Ceilometer, Swift and Heat.
BEGINNER

Introduction to DevOps Tools & Practices
A 2 day beginner course to introduce the concepts, tools & practices of DevOps, version control and automation.
INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
A 2 day intermediate course introducing participants to monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus. Participants will learn the basic concepts, architecture deployment and configuration.
INTERMEDIATE

Kubernetes Training: Kubernetes Container Essentials
A 2 day intermediate course covering how to install and setup Kubernetes, automated deployment, scaling & management of containerised applications.
INTERMEDIATE

Ansible Training: Ansible Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering all the core components of Ansible, as well as dealing with sensitive data via Ansible Vault.
INTERMEDIATE

Docker Training: Docker Container Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering all the core features of Docker containers. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers.
INTERMEDIATE

Ceph Training: Ceph Storage Essentials
A 2 day intermediate course covering the main concepts and architecture of Ceph, its installation and daily operation in OpenStack environments.
INTERMEDIATE

Puppet Training: Puppet Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering the essential knowledge required to master puppet. From writing your first manifests to leveraging the full toolset of the language.
INTERMEDIATE

Python Programming
A 5 day intermediate course providing in-depth instructor-led python programming training.
INTERMEDIATE

SDN & NFV: A DevOps Approach
A 2 day intermediate course covering how Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation and DevOps concepts come together to simplify designing, building, testing and managing networks using software components.
INTERMEDIATE

Software Defined Networking Training: SDN Introduction
A half day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking. Participants will learn about the origins, basic concepts, architecture and building blocks, as well as examples of typical SDN usage types and implementations.
INTERMEDIATE

Network Function Virtualisation Training: NFV Introduction
A half day intermediate course introducing Network Function Virtualisation. Participants will learn about the origins, basic concepts, architecture and building blocks, as well as examples of typical NFV usage types and implementations.
INTERMEDIATE

SDN & NFV Training: SDN & NFV Introduction
A full day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualisation, their relationship in future networks and their co-existence with current generation equipment and systems.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux Network Services
A 5 day intermediate course covering a wide range of network services with special attention paid to the concepts needed to implement these services securely and the troubleshooting skills necessary for real world administration.
BEGINNER

SDN, NFV & Cloud Computing Fundamentals
A 2 day beginner course introducing Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, Cloud Computing and the relation of these technologies together.
INTERMEDIATE

Hands-on SDN & OpenFlow Workshop
A 2.5 day intermediate workshop allowing students to get their hands dirty with some networking, SDN & OpenFlow experiments.
INTERMEDIATE

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Controllers
A 2.5 day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking Controllers, including OpenKilda, OpenDayLight, ONOS & Faucet.
INTERMEDIATE

Hands-on SDN & Cloud Computing workshop
A 1 day intermediate Software Defined Networking & Cloud Computing workshop allowing students to gain functional knowledge about the components of Cloud Computing & SDN architecture.
INTERMEDIATE

Integration of SDN & Service Orchestrator Training
A 3 day intermediate course allowing students to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience designing, building & operating computer networks in an automated fashion.
INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to TOSCA
A 2 day intermediate course introducing Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud applications (TOSCA) and some of its basic concepts.
CUSTOMISED

Business Evolution Workshops
A customised course enabling participants to produce an outcome for their business aligned to a special objective. We focus on solutions: Agreeing to achievable deliverables as part of your team, and working with your team across the workshop to produce them.
CUSTOMISED

Agile Systems Integration Training
This customised workshop covers all the core features of Agile Systems Integration for Open Networking projects.
CUSTOMISED

Architecture Design Workshop
This customised workshop covers all the core features of architecture design utilising cutting edge technologies and defining specific technical requirements to create a high-level architecture.
CUSTOMISED

Cloud Orchestration Training
This customised course covers the core features of multi/hybrid cloud Orchestration using Cloudify.
INTERMEDIATE

Linux KVM Virtualisation Training
A 2 day intermediate course covering Linux KVM, including virtualisation basics, hardware components, KVM installation, admin tools, KVM guests & advanced topics.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux Fundamentals
A 4 day intermediate course focusing on the fundamental tools & concepts of Linux and Unix, allowing students to gain proficiency using the command line.
ADVANCED

Red Hat Linux Security Administration
A 5 day advanced course with a highly technical focus on properly securing machines running the Linux operating system.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux System Administration
A 5 day intermediate course that explores the installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux systems.
ADVANCED

Red Hat Linux Troubleshooting
A 5 day advanced course designed to give Linux administrators experience with both common and uncommon system problems.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL Cluster
A 3 day intermediate course teaching students the important details of clustering that will help them get started with MySQL Cluster.
BEGINNER

MySQL for Beginners
A 4 day beginner course covering all the MySQL basics, allowing students to get on their way with a solid foundation of MySQL.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL for Database Administrators
A 5 day intermediate course to equip administrators to use all the features of MySQL to get the most out of their web, cloud and embedded applications.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL for Developers
A 5 day intermediate course for developers planning on designing and implementing applications that make use of MySQL.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL Performance Tuning
A 4 day intermediate course teaching practical, safe and highly efficient ways to optimise the MySQL server.
INTERMEDIATE

OpenStack Training: Private Cloud Administration
A 4 day intermediate course covering the fundamentals of the OpenStack open source IAAS (Infrastructure As A Service) cloud solution.
ADVANCED

OpenStack Training: Deployment & Advanced Administration
A 4 day intermediate course that builds on the basic OpenStack skills gained on the Private Cloud Administration course and will enhance the users knowledge with more in-depth information.
INTERMEDIATE

OpenStack Training: Developer Deep Dive
A 1 day intermediate course to help individuals get on their feet with contributing upstream, and to get familiar with the OpenStack development process.
BEGINNER

Troubleshooting OpenStack Guide
A FREE quick reference study guide to use for troubleshooting OpenStack components, including Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Glance, Cinder, Ceilometer, Swift and Heat. A perfect last-minute study guide for people sitting the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam.
BEGINNER

Introduction to DevOps Tools & Practices
A 2 day beginner course to introduce the concepts, tools & practices of DevOps, version control and automation.
INTERMEDIATE

Ansible Training: Ansible Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering all the core components of Ansible, as well as dealing with sensitive data via Ansible Vault.
INTERMEDIATE

Ceph Training: Ceph Storage Essentials
A 2 day intermediate course covering the main concepts and architecture of Ceph, its installation and daily operation in OpenStack environments.
INTERMEDIATE

Linux KVM Virtualisation Training
A 2 day intermediate course covering Linux KVM, including virtualisation basics, hardware components, KVM installation, admin tools, KVM guests & advanced topics.
INTERMEDIATE

Docker Training: Docker Container Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering all the core features of Docker containers. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers.
INTERMEDIATE

Kubernetes Training: Kubernetes Container Essentials
A 2 day intermediate course covering how to install and setup Kubernetes, automated deployment, scaling & management of containerised applications.
INTERMEDIATE

Puppet Training: Puppet Essentials
A 3 day intermediate course covering the essential knowledge required to master puppet. From writing your first manifests to leveraging the full toolset of the language.
INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
A 2 day intermediate course introducing participants to monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus. Participants will learn the basic concepts, architecture deployment and configuration.
INTERMEDIATE

Python Programming
A 5 day intermediate course providing in-depth instructor-led python programming training.
INTERMEDIATE

SDN & NFV: A DevOps Approach
A 2 day intermediate course covering how Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation and DevOps concepts come together to simplify designing, building, testing and managing networks using software components.
INTERMEDIATE

Network Function Virtualisation Training: NFV Introduction
A half day intermediate course introducing Network Function Virtualisation. Participants will learn about the origins, basic concepts, architecture and building blocks, as well as examples of typical NFV usage types and implementations.
INTERMEDIATE

Software Defined Networking Training: SDN Introduction
A half day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking. Participants will learn about the origins, basic concepts, architecture and building blocks, as well as examples of typical SDN usage types and implementations.
INTERMEDIATE

SDN & NFV Training: SDN & NFV Introduction
A full day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualisation, their relationship in future networks and their co-existence with current generation equipment and systems.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux Network Services
A 5 day intermediate course covering a wide range of network services with special attention paid to the concepts needed to implement these services securely and the troubleshooting skills necessary for real world administration.
BEGINNER

SDN, NFV & Cloud Computing Fundamentals
A 2 day beginner course introducing Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, Cloud Computing and the relation of these technologies together.
INTERMEDIATE

Hands-on SDN & OpenFlow Workshop
A 2.5 day intermediate workshop allowing students to get their hands dirty with some networking, SDN & OpenFlow experiments.
INTERMEDIATE

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Controllers
A 2.5 day intermediate course introducing Software Defined Networking Controllers, including OpenKilda, OpenDayLight, ONOS & Faucet.
INTERMEDIATE

Hands-on SDN & Cloud Computing workshop
A 1 day intermediate Software Defined Networking & Cloud Computing workshop allowing students to gain functional knowledge about the components of Cloud Computing & SDN architecture.
INTERMEDIATE

SDN & NFV: A DevOps Approach
A 2 day intermediate course covering how Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation and DevOps concepts come together to simplify designing, building, testing and managing networks using software components.
INTERMEDIATE

Integration of SDN & Service Orchestrator Training
A 3 day intermediate course allowing students to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience designing, building & operating computer networks in an automated fashion.
INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to TOSCA
A 2 day intermediate course introducing Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud applications (TOSCA) and some of its basic concepts.
CUSTOMISED

Business Evolution Workshops
A customised course enabling participants to produce an outcome for their business aligned to a special objective. We focus on solutions: Agreeing to achievable deliverables as part of your team, and working with your team across the workshop to produce them.
CUSTOMISED

Agile Systems Integration Workshop
This customised workshop covers all the core features of Agile Systems Integration for Open Networking projects.
CUSTOMISED

Architecture Design Workshop
This customised workshop covers all the core features of architecture design utilising cutting edge technologies and defining specific technical requirements to create a high-level architecture.
CUSTOMISED

Cloud Orchestration Training
This customised course covers the core features of multi/hybrid cloud Orchestration using Cloudify.
BEGINNER

SDN, NFV & Cloud Computing Fundamentals
A 2 day beginner course introducing Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, Cloud Computing and the relation of these technologies together.
INTERMEDIATE

Hands-on SDN & Cloud Computing workshop
A 1 day intermediate Software Defined Networking & Cloud Computing workshop allowing students to gain functional knowledge about the components of Cloud Computing & SDN architecture.
INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to TOSCA
A 2 day intermediate course introducing Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud applications (TOSCA) and some of its basic concepts.
INTERMEDIATE

Linux KVM Virtualisation Training
A 2 day intermediate course covering Linux KVM, including virtualisation basics, hardware components, KVM installation, admin tools, KVM guests & advanced topics.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux Fundamentals
A 4 day intermediate course focusing on the fundamental tools & concepts of Linux and Unix, allowing students to gain proficiency using the command line.
ADVANCED

Red Hat Linux Security Administration
A 5 day advanced course with a highly technical focus on properly securing machines running the Linux operating system.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux Network Services
A 5 day intermediate course covering a wide range of network services with special attention paid to the concepts needed to implement these services securely and the troubleshooting skills necessary for real world administration.
INTERMEDIATE

Red Hat Linux System Administration
A 5 day intermediate course that explores the installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux systems.
ADVANCED

Red Hat Linux Troubleshooting
A 5 day advanced course designed to give Linux administrators experience with both common and uncommon system problems.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL Cluster
A 3 day intermediate course teaching students the important details of clustering that will help them get started with MySQL Cluster.
BEGINNER

MySQL for Beginners
A 4 day beginner course covering all the MySQL basics, allowing students to get on their way with a solid foundation of MySQL.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL for Database Administrators
A 5 day intermediate course to equip administrators to use all the features of MySQL to get the most out of their web, cloud and embedded applications.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL for Developers
A 5 day intermediate course for developers planning on designing and implementing applications that make use of MySQL.
INTERMEDIATE

MySQL Performance Tuning
A 4 day intermediate course teaching practical, safe and highly efficient ways to optimise the MySQL server.
Customised & On-site Group Learning
Aptira offers customised, online and on-site group courses. If your organisation needs to focus on particular technologies, or needs unusual learning outcomes (eg sales/presales enablement, development techniques for cloud native applications) then Aptira can provide you with an unbiased understanding. Contact us for more information.
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LDAP & Puppet
This organisation needed to build a lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) farm to provide authentication services for thousands of users. The directory required a log in function into various ITS-managed...
Custom OpenStack Tools & Training
A large Telco leverages OpenStack components to host and manage Virtual Network Functions (VNF) for external network services, running RedHat’s OSP as their OpenStack platform. They needed additional resources, as...
Technology Training: New Courses + EOFY discounts
When our Solutionauts aren’t busy building Cloud solutions, they are learning. Learning new skills, learning new technologies, learning how to build better solutions for our customers. And so should you....
Kubernetes Training: Prep for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam
Kubernetes: Container Orchestration for Modern Applications Container Orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes provide users with greater flexibility when running applications on both virtual infrastructure and physical hardware. It is specifically...
OpenStack Storage Concepts
Storage types Storage is found in many parts of the OpenStack cloud environment. It is important to understand the distinction between ephemeral storage and persistent storage: Ephemeral storage – If...
Ceph Training + Software Licence Discounts
Ceph Storage Solutions We love Ceph. We’ve used it for several projects recently, including to build a very high-performing and scalable storage landscape for the Swinburne University of Technology, as...
Upskilling your Staff with OpenStack
Sometimes, a standard hardware solution just doesn’t cut it. Typical physical servers are limited by their hardware and performance can suffer as a result. This company wanted to upgrade their...
DevOps Training: Tools and Practices
DevOps: Make Your Job Easier We live in a world of software-defined everything. Our enterprise customers know that innovative applications of software are critical for transforming and growing businesses. In...
Passing the Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) Exam
One of Australia’s Government owned service providers is moving their network operations to OpenStack. They’d like to continue managing their Cloud platform internally but do not currently have the internal...