The Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Administration I: Operating Virtual Machines (DO157) course teaches essential skills for creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) on Red Hat OpenShift using the OpenShift Virtualization operator.
Participants will learn how OpenShift integrates virtualization capabilities alongside containerized workloads, enabling unified management across hybrid environments.
No prior container or Kubernetes experience is required.
However, learners are encouraged to complete the following Red Hat courses:
| Recommended Course | Description |
|---|---|
| DO080 | Containers, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift Technical Overview |
| RH124 & RH134 | Red Hat System Administration I & II (Linux fundamentals) |
| DO016 | Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Technical Overview |
Linux administration skills are recommended for managing virtual machines running inside OpenShift.
This course is designed for:
Virtual Machine Administrators migrating workloads from traditional hypervisors (such as VMware or KVM) to OpenShift Virtualization.
Platform Engineers, Cloud Administrators, and System Administrators who support both virtualized and containerized workloads on the same cluster.
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Describe Kubernetes architecture supporting OpenShift.
Deploy and configure the OpenShift Virtualization operator.
Create, manage, and monitor virtual machines in OpenShift.
Implement networking configurations for VMs.
Configure persistent storage for VMs.
Protect VM data using snapshots.
Export/import VM images.
Create golden images through cloning operations.
Understanding Kubernetes architecture and OpenShift components
Accessing and identifying cluster services via web console and CLI
Deploying the OpenShift Virtualization operator
Exploring operator configuration options
Creating and managing VMs
Monitoring and controlling virtual machine lifecycles
Implementing flexible networking for OpenShift Virtual Machines
Configuring persistent storage for VMs
Using snapshots to protect data
Importing/exporting VM images
Creating golden images via cloning
This course includes hands-on labs delivered through the Red Hat Online Learning Environment.
Participants will perform real-world exercises on:
VM deployment and configuration
Networking and storage management
Operator setup
Snapshot and cloning processes
The Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Virtualization (DO157 Exam) is included with this course.
The exam validates practical knowledge of creating and managing virtual machines in OpenShift Virtualization.