Workshop details

Timing and schedule

Full workshop (4 hours)

  • Module 1: Container fundamentals (45 minutes)

  • Module 2: Application containerization (90 minutes)

  • Module 3: Advanced deployment patterns (90 minutes)

  • Break time: 15 minutes between modules

Abbreviated workshop (2 hours)

  • Module 1: Container fundamentals (30 minutes)

  • Module 2: Application containerization (60 minutes)

  • Module 3: Basic deployment only (30 minutes)

Technical requirements

Software versions

  • Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 or later

  • Podman 4.0 or later (or Docker 20.10+)

  • Git 2.30 or later

  • Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Environment access

Participants need access to:

  • Red Hat OpenShift cluster (provided during workshop)

  • Container registry access (Quay.io or Red Hat Registry)

  • Terminal/command line environment

  • Code editor (VS Code recommended)

Network requirements

  • Internet connectivity for downloading container images

  • Access to GitHub for sample applications

  • OpenShift cluster network access (specific URLs provided)

Environment setup

Pre-workshop checklist

□ OpenShift cluster access confirmed - Test login credentials □ Container runtime installed - Verify Podman/Docker installation □ Git configured - Set up user name and email □ Sample code downloaded - Clone workshop repository □ Network connectivity verified - Test access to required URLs

Setup validation

Participants should run these commands to verify setup:

# Verify container runtime
podman version

# Verify Git configuration
git config --list

# Verify OpenShift CLI
oc version

# Test cluster connectivity
oc whoami

Troubleshooting guide

Common setup issues

Problem: "oc command not found" → Solution: Download OpenShift CLI from Red Hat Developer portal and add to PATH

Problem: "Permission denied" when running container commands → Solution: Add user to appropriate group (docker/podman) or use rootless containers

Problem: "Unable to connect to OpenShift cluster" → Solution: Verify network connectivity and login credentials

Problem: "Container image pull fails" → Solution: Check network connectivity and registry authentication

During workshop support

  • Encourage participants to help each other

  • Provide alternative approaches for different operating systems

  • Have backup environments ready for technical difficulties

  • Use screen sharing for complex troubleshooting

Follow-up resources

Next steps for participants

  • Red Hat Developer Sandbox: Free OpenShift environment

  • Red Hat Learning Subscription: Comprehensive container training

  • OpenShift documentation: Official technical documentation

  • Container development best practices guide

Additional learning paths

  • Intermediate: Kubernetes administration and advanced networking

  • Advanced: Service mesh, operators, and enterprise patterns

  • Certification: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes

Authors and contributors

Primary Author: Red Hat Technical Training Team Last Updated: September 2024 Workshop Version: 2.1

Contact Information: * Workshop feedback: training-feedback@redhat.com * Technical questions: developer-support@redhat.com * Content updates: Submit issues via workshop repository