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Containers on Linux · Workshop · 3 days

Docker, Podman
and Kubernetes

Intensive three-day workshop to master container administration on Linux — from the fundamentals (Linux Containers, Docker, containerd) through to orchestration with Podman and Kubernetes. Hands-on work on a real cluster and preparation for the CKA certification.

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Duration3 workshop days
AudienceSysadmins · DevOps
Hands-onLab dedicated per attendee
DeliveryOn-site · Remote
Docker Podman Kubernetes containerd Linux Containers Pods kubectl CNI CSI CKA cert. DevOps AKS · GKE · ECS Docker Podman Kubernetes containerd Pods kubectl CNI CKA cert.
[ 01 ]Why this course

From Linux Containers to a running
Kubernetes cluster.

Three days of intensive workshop, independent of the orchestration solution you use. We review Docker Enterprise, AKS, GKE, Amazon ECS and Red Hat OpenShift, but the focus is on the concepts, use cases and tools they share — and we finish by deploying an environment based on the latest stable Kubernetes release.

A hands-on course built from our experience as trainers and consultants in Cloud, Linux and DevOps. You leave with a solid base to apply DevOps best practices and to start preparing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam with additional practice.

[ 02 ]Who it's for · what you take away

A workshop for teams that already live with Linux

It's for your team if…

  • You are system administrators, architects or pre-sales engineers with UNIX or Linux experience.
  • You belong to a DevOps team that needs a deep understanding of containers and orchestration.
  • You want to start from scratch with judgement: Linux Containers, Docker, containerd, Podman and Kubernetes in a single thread.
  • You are preparing the CKA certification or looking for solid foundations before jumping to OpenShift or a managed Kubernetes.

By the end you're working

  • You understand Linux Containers, Docker and containerd and can build your own images.
  • You handle Podman — deploying images, containers, networks and volumes — in DevOps workflows.
  • You build a Kubernetes cluster and work with pods, deployments, networking (CNI) and storage (CSI).
  • You know how to place Kubernetes in the cloud — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud — and compare with managed offerings.
  • You leave with a solid base to prepare the CKA exam with guided additional practice.
[ 03 ]Syllabus · 7 blocks

Seven blocks that build the container stack

From the fundamentals of containers to Podman, from the Kubernetes cluster to advanced deployments, and — as a closer — Kubernetes in the cloud. Two final optional blocks cover monitoring, security, maintenance and CKA preparation for those who want to extend the workshop.

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01 Block 1 · Fundamentals

Container fundamentals

  • Introduction to container technology: Linux Containers, Docker and containerd.
  • Creating custom images with Docker.
  • Managing storage and networking in Docker.
Hands-on lab
02 Block 2 · DevOps & Podman

DevOps and Podman (Pod Manager)

  • DevOps and containers: installing and configuring Podman.
  • Deploying images and containers with Podman.
  • Managing networks and volumes in Podman.
Hands-on lab
03 Block 3 · Kubernetes

Kubernetes architecture and cluster

  • Kubernetes architecture and components.
  • Building a cluster from scratch.
  • Working with pods and containers.
Hands-on lab
04 Block 4 · Advanced deployments

Deployment and advanced management

  • Deploying applications on Kubernetes.
  • Networking (CNI) and storage (CSI) in the cluster.
  • Typical deployment patterns in production.
Hands-on lab
05 Block 5 · Cloud

Kubernetes in the cloud

  • Managed Kubernetes on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
  • Comparison with AKS, GKE, Amazon ECS and OpenShift.
  • Good practices when moving your cluster to the cloud.
Hands-on lab
06 Block 6 · Optional

Cluster operations

  • Monitoring the cluster and its applications.
  • Security of the environment and deployed applications.
  • Maintenance: upgrades and long-term stability.
Optional extension
07 Block 7 · Optional

Practice and CKA certification

  • Open lab — realistic scenarios to consolidate skills.
  • Preparing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
  • Reviewing the points the CKA typically evaluates.
Optional extension
[ 04 ]What's included

What the enrolment brings

SIXE in-house materials

Materials produced in-house, kept current from our experience as trainers and consultants in Cloud, Linux and DevOps.

Live demos

The instructor runs each concept live on the projected cluster, so you see theory turn into actual kubectl commands.

Exercise book with solutions

Step-by-step workbook with instructions, commands and solutions — you take it home to review and use as reference.

Dedicated lab

A dedicated lab environment for each attendee — no shared cluster, everyone breaks and rebuilds at their own pace.

In-house instructors

Our own engineers with 15 years of experience in deployments, migrations and training across Cloud, Linux and DevOps.

Certificate of attendance (optional)

SIXE certificate of attendance and achievement, if you need it to justify the training internally.

[ 05 ]Next step

Continue your containers path

Next level · Red Hat OpenShift

After Kubernetes, OpenShift.

If your team needs to go straight to the enterprise PaaS on Kubernetes, we deliver dedicated training on Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 with our own labs and production-oriented content.

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Prior base · Linux

Need to start with Linux?

If your team doesn't yet have solid UNIX/Linux experience, we recommend starting with our intensive GNU/Linux administration courses.

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[ 06 ]Frequent questions

Frequently asked questions

What background do I need?

Reasonable experience in UNIX or Linux at administration level. If you don't have it, we recommend one of our intensive GNU/Linux administration courses first — the containers workshop starts from scratch on Docker/Kubernetes but assumes you're comfortable with the shell.

Is this official Red Hat, Docker or CNCF training?

No — it's an in-house SIXE course, with materials produced in-house. We review the different solutions (Docker Enterprise, AKS, GKE, ECS and Red Hat OpenShift) but the workshop is independent and vendor-neutral. If you're specifically after official Red Hat OpenShift training, we have dedicated courses.

Does it prepare for the CKA certification?

Yes, with an honest caveat: the workshop gives you the solid base and practical understanding to prepare the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). The CKA is a demanding practical exam — to pass, you'll need additional practice after the course. Optional Block 7 is dedicated to reviewing what the CKA typically evaluates.

What environment are the labs run on?

On a dedicated lab environment per attendee, not shared. We deploy a Kubernetes cluster from scratch using the latest stable release, so each participant can break, rebuild and experiment without depending on anyone else.

Which delivery formats are available?

Get in touch for formats and dates. We deliver in Spanish, English and French, in on-site or remote format, and we can arrange in-company cohorts to measure. Content and duration can be adjusted on request.

How much does it cost?

Pricing is per group and depends on format, language and delivery. Tell us your case — number of attendees, location, dates — and we come back with a concrete proposal.

What do I take away at the end?

Practical skills in Docker, containerd, Podman and Kubernetes, the ability to build your own images, deploy a cluster from scratch and work with networking (CNI), storage (CSI) and applications. All the course materials (400+ slides), the exercise book with solutions, and an optional SIXE certificate of attendance and achievement.
Legal notice: Red Hat® is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. SIXE is not currently affiliated with the Red Hat training department. It offers exclusively bespoke training and consulting with materials produced in-house, sourced from third parties, or under open licences.
[ 07 ]   Request a quote

Tell us about your team

Tell us how many of you there are, which Linux distribution you run, and in which language. We come back with a concrete proposal — format, dates and instructors — not a boilerplate quote.

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