Big Bang Setup and Exploration Training

Duration: 3 days

Overview

This DevOps Big Bang training course teaches participants how to use the essential packages, deployment architectures, workflows, and installation methods available in Big Bang. Attendees learn how to customize Big Bang, integrate KeyCloak and Kiali, and troubleshoot common issues. By the end of this course, students will confidently work with its components, deploy applications efficiently, and leverage its capabilities to contribute effectively in diverse technology environments.

Objectives 

• Define and explain the concept of Big Bang, including its components and advantages in modern technology landscapes
• Identify and analyze essential packages within the Big Bang ecosystem, such as application utilities, collaboration tools, and developer tools
• To understand their respective use cases, compare and contrast different deployment architectures for Big Bang, including airgap deployment and QuickStart deployment
• Demonstrate the ability to deploy applications efficiently using Big Bang, following the appropriate deployment workflows and utilizing relevant repositories
• Install and configure Big Bang effectively, including using templates and AddOns for customization, while ensuring the installation's security
• Customize the Big Bang Umbrella Helm Chart and enable AddOns to tailor Big Bang to specific use cases and requirements
• Integrate and utilize KeyCloak and Kiali with Big Bang, understanding their respective architectures and contributions to security and monitoring
• Troubleshoot common issues that may arise during Big Bang deployments, including Iron Bank issues, Flux Install issues, Git issues, ConfigMap and Secret issues, and Helm Release issues
• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills to work confidently with Big Bang, deploying applications effectively and leveraging its capabilities in diverse technology environments
• Contribute effectively to organizations by utilizing Big Bang to its full potential and optimizing deployments for enhanced monitoring and observability

Audience

• DevOps Engineers
• Kubernetes Developers
• Security Engineers 
• Cloud Developers

Prerequisites

Students should arrive at class with a comprehensive understanding of the following topics:

• Essentials of Linux
• Fundamentals of DevOps
• Managing Containerized Application Using Docker and Kubernetes
• Good understanding of Helm 
• GitOps using Flux and ArgoCD