BCS EXIN® Foundation Certificate in OpenStack Software Practice Exam

The BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in OpenStack Software is a professional certification that proves knowledge of OpenStack, an open-source platform used for cloud computing. It shows that a person understands the basics of how OpenStack works, including managing cloud infrastructure, storage, and networking. CRE certification is perfect for beginners or IT professionals who want to learn how cloud systems are built and operated using OpenStack technology.

Recognized by employers in the IT and cloud industry, CRE certification helps professionals stand out in a fast-growing field. It is useful for roles such as system administrators, cloud engineers, and IT specialists. By earning the BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate, individuals demonstrate their ability to work with cloud platforms, support digital transformation, and contribute to modern IT environments. It also provides a strong foundation for advancing to higher-level cloud certifications.

 

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Cloud Administrators 
• IT Support Technicians
• System Administrators 
• Software Developers 
• Network Engineers 
• DevOps Engineers 
• Project Coordinators 
• Technical Consultants

 

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure
• Curiosity to learn about cloud systems
• Problem-solving mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication skills
• Ability to follow technical processes

 

Knowledge Gained

• Understanding cloud computing concepts
• Knowledge of OpenStack architecture
• Knowing how cloud storage, networking, and compute services work
• Understanding virtualization basics
• Awareness of how OpenStack is deployed and used
• Knowledge of how to support and troubleshoot cloud environments

 

Course Outline

The BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in OpenStack Software Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - What is OpenStack 10%

• The concept of Cloud computing (3%)
• Various important characteristics of OpenStack (3%)
• The high-level architecture of OpenStack (4%) 

Domain 2 - OpenStack Compute 15%

• The role of the Nova service (3%) 
• The operation of Nova (7%)
• The networking options available to Nova (3%)
• Bare metal provisioning with Ironic (2%)

Domain 3 - OpenStack and Storage 30%

• How to work with images and Glance (6%)
• How to work with volumes and Cinder (9%)
• How to work with Object Storage and Quick (9%)
• Database access provided by Trove (3%) 
• Share file system provided by Manila (3%)

Domain 4 - OpenStack Identity Management 10%

• User authentication by Keystone (4%)
• User authorization in OpenStack (2%)
• Service-oriented operations (2%)
• Key management with Barbican (2%) 

Domain 5 - OpenStack Networking 20%

• Features of Neutron (10%) 
• The Layer 3 services provided by Neutron (5%)
• The implementation of network security by Neutron (5%) 

Domain 6 - OpenStack Support Services 15%

• The implementation of metering using Ceilometer (3%) 
• The Dashboard provided by Horizon (3%)
• Orchestration using Heat (3%)
• Managing service provided by Zaqar (3%)
• DNS management with Designate (3%)