Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs) Training in Évora

Edge AI represents a paradigm dedicated to executing machine learning inference near data sources, thereby achieving low-latency, efficient, and scalable processing.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced practitioners seeking to deploy, orchestrate, and optimize AI workloads within Kubernetes-based edge environments.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Configure lightweight Kubernetes distributions tailored for edge deployments.
• Effectively deploy AI inference workloads across resource-constrained edge nodes.
• Address connectivity challenges and implement synchronization patterns.
• Optimize performance, storage, and networking for real-world edge scenarios.

Course Format

• Guided presentations reinforced by real-world examples.
• Scenario-based labs and practical edge deployment exercises.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes edge frameworks.

Customization Options

• To request training customized to your specific edge platform requirements, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Kubernetes administrators and DevOps engineers who wish to enhance their monitoring skills for Kubernetes clusters using Prometheus and Grafana.

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

• Set up Prometheus and Grafana for Kubernetes monitoring.
• Monitor key metrics for pods, nodes, and services.
• Create dynamic dashboards to visualise cluster health and performance.
• Implement alerting strategies for proactive issue resolution.
• Apply best practices for scaling monitoring solutions in Kubernetes environments.

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.

Docker serves as a containerization platform designed to create portable, isolated, and secure deployment environments for AI inference services.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate technical professionals seeking to develop secure, portable AI inference microservices that can be consistently deployed across local machines, servers, or cloud virtual machines.

Upon completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Construct lightweight inference containers for both local and cloud deployment.
• Secure containerized AI services using industry best practices.
• Implement portable microservice workflows to ensure consistent environments.
• Deploy AI inference endpoints across diverse infrastructures.

Course Format

• Guided lectures combined with practical demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises to reinforce deployment and security techniques.
• Live-lab practice for building and running portable inference services.

Course Customization Options

• To tailor this training to your specific infrastructure or AI tooling stack, please contact us to arrange.

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 Évora (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 Évora (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level platform engineers and DevOps professionals who wish to master application scaling using microservices and Kubernetes.

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

• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Utilize Helm charts for efficient service deployment.
• Monitor and maintain the health of microservices in production.
• Apply best practices for security and compliance in a Kubernetes environment.

Docker serves as a containerization platform that facilitates consistent, portable, and reproducible environments for artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads.

This instructor-led training session (available online or onsite) targets intermediate professionals seeking to package ML codebases, dependencies, and models using Docker to ensure reliable workflows from development to production.

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

• Create and manage Docker images specifically tailored for AI and ML applications.
• Containerize machine learning pipelines, tools, and dependencies.
• Optimize Docker environments for both performance and portability.
• Deploy containerized ML services across various runtime environments.

Course Format

• Concept demonstrations accompanied by guided discussion.
• Practical exercises focused on real-world containerization challenges.
• Hands-on implementation using live-lab Docker environments.

Customization Options

• To tailor this training to your organizational needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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 Évora (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.

Training objectives: Acquire theoretical and practical skills in Docker and Kubernetes.

In this instructor-led, live training in Évora (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.

In this instructor-led, live training in Évora (online or onsite), participants will learn how to set up and manage a production-scale container environment using Kubernetes on AKS.

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

• Configure and manage Kubernetes on AKS.
• Deploy, manage and scale a Kubernetes cluster.
• Deploy containerized (Docker) applications on Azure.
• Migrate an existing Kubernetes environment from on-premise to AKS cloud.
• Integrate Kubernetes with third-party continuous integration (CI) software.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in Kubernetes.

In this instructor-led, live training in Évora, participants will learn how to manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

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

• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters.
• Deploy containerized applications on-premise, in public cloud or on a hosted cloud.
• Secure OpenShift Container Platform
• Monitor and gather metrics.
• Manage storage.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for engineers looking to automate, secure, and monitor containerized applications within a large-scale Kubernetes cluster.

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

• Utilize Kubernetes to deploy and manage diverse environments within a single cluster
• Secure, scale, and monitor a Kubernetes cluster effectively

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Numerous exercises and practical sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment

Course Customization Options

• To arrange a customized training for this course, please get in touch with us.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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 Évora (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 Évora (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 Évora (online or onsite) targets developers and DevOps engineers who wish to adopt a serverless approach for building enterprise applications in Kubernetes.

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

• Set up and configure the Kubernetes system to begin developing with a serverless architecture.
• Understand the concepts and principles foundational to serverless environments.
• Operate toolchains necessary for serverless development and integrate them with Kubernetes components.
• Practice skills in the Python programming language and apply them to implement serverless systems.
• Secure enterprise applications deployed through a serverless framework on Kubernetes.
• Utilize modern cloud computing methods in optimizing DevOps task processing workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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 intensive 7-day programme offers a thorough, practical exploration of designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications through contemporary DevOps methodologies.

Attendees will investigate techniques for architecting scalable microservices infrastructures, refining container environments, and handling production workloads via Kubernetes. The curriculum encompasses sophisticated deployment tactics, GitOps-driven automation, and observability strategies to guarantee system dependability and efficiency.

Significant emphasis is placed on addressing practical operational difficulties, such as incident handling, failure simulation, and root cause analysis. The programme finishes by integrating AI-powered tools to facilitate troubleshooting and expedite operational decision-making.

Upon completion, participants will possess a robust comprehension of how to construct, deploy, monitor, and sustain resilient distributed systems within a Kubernetes ecosystem.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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 Évora (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 Évora (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 Évora, 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 Évora (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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.