Course Outline: Integration and Cloud Solutions Bootcamp

Course Title: Comprehensive Integration and Cloud Solutions Bootcamp

Subtitle: Mastering IBM App Connect, IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, and Red Hat OpenShift

Course Code: IBCPI-OC-01

Delivery Method: Instructor-Led Online Training (ILOT)

Cost per Delegate: $2500

This intensive 5-day bootcamp provides comprehensive training on IBM App Connect, IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, Red Hat OpenShift, and Event Streams. Designed for developers and administrators, this course covers installation, configuration, management, and practical deployment scenarios, enabling participants to leverage these technologies effectively in real-world environments.

• Install, configure, and manage IBM App Connect and IBM Cloud Pak for Integration.
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Red Hat OpenShift.
• Develop event-driven applications using IBM Event Streams.
• Integrate various IBM and Red Hat technologies for robust, scalable, and secure enterprise solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.

1. IBM App Connect
   • Overview and architecture
   • Installation and configuration
   • Message flow development and deployment
   • Integration with IBM MQ
   • Security and error handling
   • Performance tuning
2. IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
   • Introduction and architecture
   • Installation and configuration
   • Integration capabilities
   • API management and App Connect
   • Event Streams and DataPower
3. Red Hat OpenShift
   • Kubernetes fundamentals
   • OpenShift setup and management
   • Application deployment and scaling
   • CI/CD with OpenShift Pipelines
   • Security and compliance
4. Event Streams Developer Essentials
   • Introduction to Apache Kafka and IBM Event Streams
   • Setting up Kafka clusters
   • Producing and consuming messages
   • Real-time data processing
5. OpenShift for Developers
   • Developer tools and workflows
   • Building and deploying applications
   • Using OpenShift Dev Spaces and Developer Hub
   • Integrating with CI/CD pipelines

• IT professionals including developers, administrators, and architects
• Integration specialists and middleware administrators
• DevOps engineers and platform engineers

Day 1: Introduction and IBM App Connect Basics

• Morning:
  • Course overview and objectives
  • Introduction to IBM App Connect
  • Installation and configuration
• Afternoon:
  • Creating and deploying basic message flows
  • Hands-on lab: Simple message flow application

Day 2: Advanced IBM App Connect

• Morning:
  • Advanced message flow features
  • Integration with IBM MQ
• Afternoon:
  • Hands-on lab: Advanced message flow scenarios
  • Real-world case study discussion

Day 3: IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and OpenShift Fundamentals

• Morning:
  • Introduction to IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
  • Deploying integration solutions
• Afternoon:
  • Basics of Kubernetes and OpenShift
  • Hands-on lab: Setting up and deploying applications on OpenShift

Day 4: Event Streams and Kafka with OpenShift

• Morning:
  • Introduction to IBM Event Streams (Kafka)
  • Setting up Kafka clusters and integration with applications
• Afternoon:
  • Hands-on lab: Developing an event-driven application using Kafka on OpenShift

Day 5: Capstone Project and Review

• Morning:
  • Overview of the capstone project integrating IBM App Connect, Cloud Pak, OpenShift, and Event Streams
  • Project development guidance
• Afternoon:
  • Project completion and presentations
  • Review, Q&A, and feedback session

• Day 1 Lab: Setting up IBM App Connect, creating and deploying basic message flows.
• Day 2 Lab: Advanced message flow scenarios, integrating with IBM MQ.
• Day 3 Lab: Setting up OpenShift environment, deploying applications.
• Day 4 Lab: Developing and deploying event-driven applications using Kafka on OpenShift.
• Day 5 Lab: Capstone project integrating all covered technologies.

• Continuous assessment through hands-on labs and exercises.
• Final capstone project presentation and evaluation.
• Participation and engagement during Q&A sessions.

• Pre-course Reading: Introduction to IBM App Connect, Cloud Pak for Integration, and OpenShift.
• Slides and Notes: Comprehensive slides covering all topics.
• Lab Guides: Step-by-step lab exercises and solutions.
• Reference Materials: Additional reading materials and resources.
• Software Access: Access to necessary software and trial versions for hands-on practice.

• IBM App Connect Training
• IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
• Red Hat OpenShift for Developers
• IBM Developer Resources
• Cloud Pak for Integration Workshop on GitHub

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