Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs) Training in Almada

MLOps on Kubernetes provides a framework to automate the training, validation, packaging, and deployment of machine learning models through containerized pipelines and GitOps workflows.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets intermediate-level practitioners looking to build automated and scalable MLOps pipelines on Kubernetes.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Design end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for machine learning.
• Implement GitOps workflows for model deployment and versioning.
• Automate the training, testing, and packaging of ML models.
• Integrate monitoring, alerting, and rollback strategies.

Course Format

• Instructor-guided presentations and technical deep dives.
• Hands-on exercises that build real-world CI/CD workflows.
• Live-lab practice deploying ML workloads to Kubernetes.

Course Customization Options

• Organizations may request tailored content aligned with their internal MLOps tools and infrastructure.

Kubeflow is an open-source platform designed to streamline building, training, and deploying machine learning workloads on Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to build reliable ML workflows using Kubeflow.

Upon completion of this training, attendees will gain the skills to:

• Navigate the Kubeflow ecosystem and core components.
• Build reproducible workflows with Kubeflow Pipelines.
• Run scalable training jobs on Kubernetes.
• Serve machine learning models efficiently using Kubeflow Serving.

Format of the Course

• Guided presentations and collaborative discussions.
• Hands-on labs with real Kubeflow components.
• Practical exercises to build end-to-end ML workflows.

Course Customization Options

• Customized versions of this training can be arranged to align with your team’s technology stack and project requirements.

Hybrid AI deployment involves executing AI inference across cloud, on-premise, and edge environments using unified container-based workflows.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced professionals aiming to design and deploy distributed AI inference systems within heterogeneous environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Construct secure and scalable containerized AI services for multi-location environments.
• Deploy AI inference workloads to cloud platforms, local servers, and edge devices using Docker.
• Integrate orchestration tools to automate distributed AI operations.
• Enhance inference latency, reliability, and resilience across diverse infrastructure.

Course Format

• Guided presentations and expert-led discussions.
• Extensive hands-on practice and applied exercises.
• Real-world experimentation within a controlled live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To tailor this course to your organization’s specific infrastructure or use cases, please contact us to arrange customization.

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed for the automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate IT professionals eager to grasp the core concepts and components of Kubernetes and apply them to manage containerized applications at scale.

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

• Understanding Kubernetes architecture and its components.
• Deploying and managing containers within a Kubernetes cluster.
• Configuring networking, storage, and scaling for workloads.
• Troubleshooting common issues and adhering to best practices for cluster operations.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is tailored for DevOps engineers and developers who intend to utilize Kubernetes for building, deploying, and managing containers and cluster components in a secure and scalable setting.

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

• Comprehend the architecture, core concepts, and components of the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Establish, install, and configure a Kubernetes cluster for container orchestration.
• Learn how to perform Kubernetes operations using command-line tools.
• Gain hands-on experience covering both basic and advanced Kubernetes operations and administration.

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to deploy a collection of sample servers inside containers, then automate, scale, and manage their containerized servers within a Kubernetes cluster. The training goes on to more advanced topics, walking participants through the process of securing, networking and monitoring a Kubernetes cluster.

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

• Set up and run a Docker container.
• Deploy containerized databases and servers.
• Set up a Docker and Kubernetes cluster.
• Use Kubernetes to deploy and manage different environments under the same cluster.
• Secure, scale and monitor a Kubernetes cluster.

GPU acceleration is fundamental for executing high-performance deep learning tasks in a scalable and efficient way.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level technical professionals seeking to configure, optimize, and operate GPU-enabled AI workloads within Docker containers.

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

• Build and operate GPU-enabled containers for training and inference.
• Configure CUDA, drivers, and runtime libraries for containerized AI workflows.
• Optimize resource allocation and isolation for GPU-intensive applications.
• Deploy scalable, containerized deep learning services in production environments.

Course Format

• Interactive instruction supported by real-world demonstrations.
• Exercise-driven practice focused on GPU-enabled development.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored training aligned with your infrastructure or GPU stack, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.

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

• Understand the Kubernetes architecture and its components.
• Isolate resources effectively using Namespaces.
• Manage and customize workloads with Deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets.
• Define computational resources using Requests and Limits.
• Work with Jobs and CronJobs for scheduled tasks.
• Understand Services and DNS within Kubernetes.
• Expose applications using Ingress.
• Manage ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Persistent Volumes.
• Scale and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using advanced strategies.
• Analyze and troubleshoot Kubernetes issues.
• Deploy resources efficiently using Helm Charts.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level developers, DevOps professionals, and architects who wish to design, deploy, and manage resilient applications using microservices, containers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

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

• Understand and implement microservices architecture.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Apply best practices for security, monitoring, and observability.

Docker serves as a containerization platform designed to build reproducible, portable, and scalable environments for machine learning systems.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, targets intermediate to advanced technical professionals seeking to containerize and operationalize complete ML pipelines using Docker.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Containerize ML training, validation, and inference workloads.
• Design and orchestrate end-to-end ML pipelines using Docker and complementary tools.
• Implement versioning, reproducibility, and CI/CD practices for ML components.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale ML services within containerized environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures supported by practical demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises focused on constructing real-world ML pipeline components.
• Live-lab implementation for end-to-end containerized workflows.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to specific ML infrastructure requirements, please contact us to discuss available options.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level developers who wish to understand the fundamentals of Kubefirst and how it streamlines, secures, and accelerates Kubernetes and Swarm cluster management at an enterprise scale.

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

• Set up a Kubefirst development environment.
• Write and run a basic Kubefirst program.
• Annotate code with Kubefirst directives and clauses.
• Use the Kubefirst API and libraries.
• Profile and debug Kubefirst programs.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers who want to incorporate Minikube into their development workflow.

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

• Set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Understand how to deploy, manage, and debug applications on Minikube.
• Integrate Minikube into their continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Optimize their development process by leveraging Minikube's advanced features.
• Apply best practices for local Kubernetes development.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate developers and DevOps engineers aiming to build, deploy, and manage microservices using Spring Cloud and Docker.

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

• Create microservices leveraging Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Containerize applications using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Implement service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication.
• Monitor and secure microservices within production environments.
• Deploy and orchestrate microservices via Kubernetes.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is tailored for developers and others interested in learning how to use Skupper to create secure communication within a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

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

• Learn and understand the fundamentals of Skupper.
• Setup and configure Skupper in multiple namespaces.
• Configure Skupper security and allow multi-cloud communication for applications.

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to create and manage Docker containers, then deploy a sample application inside a container. Participants will also learn how to automate, scale, and manage their containerized applications within a Kubernetes cluster. Finally, the training goes on to more advanced topics, walking participants through the process of securing, scaling and monitoring a Kubernetes cluster.

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

• Set up and run a Docker container.
• Deploy a containerized server and web application.
• Build and manage Docker images.
• Set up a Docker and Kubernetes cluster.
• Use Kubernetes to deploy and manage a clustered web application.
• Secure, scale and monitor a Kubernetes cluster.

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) programme was developed by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the organisation responsible for hosting Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or on-site) is designed for developers who wish to validate their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.

Additionally, the training emphasises gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development. Therefore, we recommend attending even if you do not plan to sit for the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. Having successfully completed over 360 training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the most recognised training providers globally in the field of containerisation. Since 2019, we have also assisted our customers in validating their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• To request a tailored training session for this course, please contact us to arrange it.
• To learn more about CKAD, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/

Istio is an open-source service mesh that operates on Kubernetes to deliver secure, observable, and manageable connectivity between microservices. By utilising Istio’s Envoy-based sidecar proxies, teams can enforce policies, secure communications via mTLS, gain deep visibility into traffic patterns, and enhance reliability at scale.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level engineers looking to deploy, secure, and manage microservices applications using Istio on Kubernetes.

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

• Install and configure Istio on Kubernetes clusters.
• Understand and apply service mesh concepts, including traffic management, security, and observability.
• Deploy microservices applications within an Istio service mesh.
• Secure service-to-service communications using mutual TLS (mTLS) and Zero Trust principles.
• Monitor, trace, and troubleshoot microservices using Prometheus, Grafana, and Jaeger.
• Integrate Istio with Calico for advanced network policies and security.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive 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.

The rapid evolution of microservices and container technologies in recent years has fundamentally transformed how we design, develop, deploy, and operate software. Modern applications must be engineered for scalability, elasticity, resilience, and adaptability to change. To meet these new demands, contemporary architectures require a distinct set of patterns and best practices. This training explores methods to identify, comprehend, and adapt to these evolving requirements.

Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals who possess a foundational understanding of container technology and Kubernetes concepts but may lack practical, real-world experience. Drawing on use cases and lessons learned from actual projects, the goal is to inspire participants to create and manage superior cloud-native applications.

• Developers
• Operations Staff
• DevOps Professionals
• QA Engineers
• IT Project Managers

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical application
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to utilize Helm to streamline the installation and management of Kubernetes applications.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Helm.
• Create reproducible builds for Kubernetes applications.
• Distribute applications as Helm charts.
• Operate third-party applications packaged as Helm charts.
• Manage Helm package releases.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers who wish to employ Kubernetes and GitLab to automate the DevOps lifecycle.

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

• Automate application builds, tests, and deployments.
• Create an automated build infrastructure.
• Deploy an application to a containerized cloud environment.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at Kubernetes practitioners who wish to prepare for the CKS exam.

By the end of this training, participants will know how to secure Kubernetes environments and container-based applications throughout the different stages of an application's life cycle: build, deployment and runtime.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for engineers who want to secure a Kubernetes cluster beyond the default security settings.

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

• Identify vulnerabilities exposed by a default Kubernetes installation.
• Prevent unauthenticated access to the Kubernetes API, database, and other services.
• Protect a Kubernetes cluster from accidental or malicious access.
• Develop a comprehensive security policy and set of best practices.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or on-site) is designed for engineers who wish to enhance their Docker proficiency, enabling the large-scale deployment of applications while maintaining strict control.

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

• Build their own Docker images.
• Deploy and manage a large number of Docker applications .
• Evaluate different container orchestration solutions and choose the most suitable one.
• Set up a continuous integration process for Docker applications.
• Integrate Docker applications with existing continuous tools integration processes.
• Secure their Docker applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or on-site) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Docker to deploy and manage software as containers instead of as traditional stand-alone software.

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

• Install and configure Docker.
• Understand and implement software containerization.
• Managing Docker based applications.
• Network different Docker applications and systems.
• Understand and edit Docker registries.

This instructor-led, live training Almada (online or onsite) is designed for DevOps engineers and developers who wish to leverage Java and Kubernetes (K8s) to create, build, test, debug, and deploy high-performance and scalable applications.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to build Java applications.
• Understand the features and architecture of Kubernetes.
• Learn about the key concepts and tools for DevOps.
• Get a refresher on Java programming fundamentals.
• Containerize Java microservices using Docker.
• Build, scale, and deploy Java applications on Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced DevOps engineers and system administrators who wish to deploy and manage self-hosted Kubernetes clusters without cloud dependencies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: deploy production-ready Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm on bare-metal or virtual machines; configure high-availability control planes and etcd clusters; implement container networking and storage for self-managed environments; set up monitoring and observability using self-hosted solutions.

In this instructor-led live training held in Almada, participants will learn the basics of building microservices using Spring Cloud and Docker. Participants' knowledge will be tested through exercises and the incremental development of sample microservices.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of microservices.
• Use Docker to build containers for microservice applications.
• Build and deploy containerized microservices using Spring Cloud and Docker.
• Integrate microservices with discovery services and the Spring Cloud API Gateway.
• Use Docker Compose for end-to-end integration testing.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers and developers who wish to deploy and manage OpenStack services on cloud infrastructures using Kubernetes.

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

• Deploy, configure, and manage MOS and its components.
• Access OpenStack APIs.
• Perform common OpenStack operations tasks (backup, restore, etc.).
• Upgrade OpenStack deployments.

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or on-site), participants will learn how to create, update, and maintain applications using OpenShift Container Platform.

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

• Understand OCI (Open Containers Initiative) and its implications for using container engines like Docker in OpenShift.
• Grasp the relationships between different versions of OpenShift (OKP, OpenShift Container Platform, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.).
• Automate the software delivery pipeline.
• Apply DevOps principles to deliver software continuously.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level virtualization administrators who wish to use open-source platforms to migrate away from VMware.

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

• Install and configure KVM, oVirt, and Proxmox VE.
• Migrate virtual workloads from VMware.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery.
• Optimize performance in open-source virtualization environments.