Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of High Availability (HA)
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Principles of high availability in Linux environments.
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Risk assessment, recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO), and fault tolerance.
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Common architectures: active-passive, active-active.
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Analysis of physical and virtual cluster topologies.
Module 2: Cluster Management with Pacemaker
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Introduction to the Corosync + Pacemaker stack.
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Basic and advanced configuration of Pacemaker.
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Definition and management of resources, constraints, and fencing policies.
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Monitoring and troubleshooting in HA clusters.
Module 3: Shared Storage and File Systems in Clusters
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Configuration of shared file systems (OCFS2, GFS2, NFS).
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Integrity, locking, and performance considerations.
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Use of DRBD for real-time storage replication.
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Management of shared volumes with LVM and LVM2 in cluster mode.
Module 4: DRBD – Real-Time Disk Replication
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Architecture and components of DRBD.
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Synchronization modes: protocol A, B, and C.
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Primary-secondary and dual primary configuration.
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Failure recovery and failover testing.
Module 5: Advanced Storage Management and Multipath I/O
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Configuration of redundant storage devices.
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Implementation of multipathing with
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Error diagnosis and route monitoring.
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Practices for load balancing and high availability in SAN environments.
Module 6: Network Clusters – Load Balancing and Failover
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Configuration of load balancers: LVS, HAProxy.
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Implementation of virtual IP (VIP) and failover with
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Integration with services such as Apache, Nginx, and PostgreSQL in clusters.
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Review of state monitoring techniques and automatic response.
Module 7: Administration and Automation Tools
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Use of
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Task automation with Ansible or custom scripts.
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Backups and configuration snapshots.
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Integration with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Nagios).
Module 8: Integrative Laboratory and Exam Simulation
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Design of a complete cluster with Pacemaker + DRBD + NFS/OCFS2.
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Failure simulation and recovery evaluation.
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Resolution of practical cases.
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Final review with LPIC-3 306-300 exam-style questions.
Current process description
This expert-level certification validates advanced skills in managing enterprise Linux systems with a focus on high availability, storage cluster management, and resilience in distributed architecture. Candidates develop competencies in load balancing solutions, failover clusters, distributed storage, and both multi-node and single-node configurations.
Objectives
Upon completing the training, the student will be able to:
- Implement load balancers using LVS/IPVS, Keepalived, and HAProxy
- Configure failover clusters with Pacemaker and Corosync
- Manage replicated storage with DRBD, integrated with Pacemaker
- Connect to networked storage (SAN) using iSCSI, multipathing, and LVM clustering
- Implement distributed cluster file systems such as GFS2 and OCFS2
- Manage distributed storage clusters using GlusterFS and Ceph
- Set up single-node high availability, including SMART monitoring, UPS integration, and advanced RAID/LVM configurations
- Handle redundant networking, bonding, VLANs, and basic BGP configuration
Prerequisites
To participate in this course, attendees must meet the following specific requirements:
- Active LPIC‑2 certification (mandatory prerequisite)
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Linux administration within production environments
- Knowledge of scripting, network administration, RAID/LVM, cluster protocols, and SAN (Storage Area Networks)
What Does This Course Include?
| Our Value Proposition | Benefit for Participant or Company |
|---|---|
| International Certification LPIC 3 306: High Availability and Storage Clusters | 60 hours |
| • E-learning reinforcement topics and exclusive materials and simulators | • Complementary platform with digital resources, study guides, support recordings and exam simulators. |
| • Flexible educational model (in-person or live remote) | • Possibility to choose modality without losing human interaction and teaching support. |
| • Focus on employability and professional performance and exam preparation. | • Preparation oriented to certification, job performance and professional scaling based on practice, enhanced with AI support. |
| • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in learning | • Students use AI tools to reinforce understanding, practice exams and enhance their productivity. |
| • International Certification included | • Official endorsement with global recognition. Includes certification exams and access to the partner platform. |
| • Laboratories in real learning environments. | • Unlimited practical experience with real lab accounts and access to professional cloud infrastructure. |
| • Live classes with certified expert instructors. | • Guided and personalized training with direct real-time support, not offline. Recorded classes only for review. |
| • Personalized attention, small groups. | • Individual tracking, progress evaluations and technical support during training. AI-proctored performance examiner. |
| • Post-certification support and extended access to resources | • Post-assistance, access to materials for and continuous updates. |
| • Practical methodology and real and/or simulated projects. | • Applied learning from day one: simulations, business cases, projects and real cloud environments. |
| • Certificates of Approval and/or participation. | • International Certification by Linux LPIC
• Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English • Aula Matriz IETDH Colombia - Certificate of participation |
Why choose Infinity Training Institute?
All our courses are Internationally certified:
- Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English.
- International Certification from our partners Microsoft, Oracle, Certitalents, AWS, PMI, Cisco, etc.
2. We are not an automatic platform, nor self-study through videos
We are a unique model, in-person or Remote modality (with live instructor). Technology + pedagogy + AI + expert instructors + real practice — not self-study or outdated content.
3. Training designed for today's job market
Experience applicable immediately in interviews, technical tests and real work environments.
4. Real or simulated projects with international standards
Students access real environments such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, develop real or simulated projects, building a demonstrable technical portfolio depending on the type of course or certification they have chosen.
5. A unique combination in Latin America and the USA
Certification + real practice + AI + continuous support + dual diploma.
6. Proven results
More than 95% of our graduates obtain official certification and improve professionally in less than six months.
7. Competency level guarantee
If the student during the practical training process does not reach a minimum performance level of 75%, they must repeat the course if the instructor determines so, and the student has shown the commitment and minimum class attendance required by the model.
Your professional future starts here
At Infinity Training Institute we boost your growth with an innovative, flexible model focused on real learning and performance evaluation. Certified instructors, intensive practice, integrated AI and constant support: world-class training.
Learning Methodology
At Infinity Training Institute, we apply a comprehensive, ever-evolving methodology centered on practical learning, powered by Artificial Intelligence, enabling personalized instruction, performance assessment, and optimized preparation for international certifications with certified instructors, real labs, simulators, and e-learning platforms. Participants learn by doing, developing technical and professional skills in small groups, with personalized follow-up and pre and post-certification support. Infinity Training Institute: Learn. Apply. Get Certified. Transcend.
Current process description
This expert-level certification validates advanced skills in managing enterprise Linux systems with a focus on high availability, storage cluster management, and resilience in distributed architecture. Candidates develop competencies in load balancing solutions, failover clusters, distributed storage, and both multi-node and single-node configurations.
Objectives
Upon completing the training, the student will be able to:
- Implement load balancers using LVS/IPVS, Keepalived, and HAProxy
- Configure failover clusters with Pacemaker and Corosync
- Manage replicated storage with DRBD, integrated with Pacemaker
- Connect to networked storage (SAN) using iSCSI, multipathing, and LVM clustering
- Implement distributed cluster file systems such as GFS2 and OCFS2
- Manage distributed storage clusters using GlusterFS and Ceph
- Set up single-node high availability, including SMART monitoring, UPS integration, and advanced RAID/LVM configurations
- Handle redundant networking, bonding, VLANs, and basic BGP configuration
Prerequisites
To participate in this course, attendees must meet the following specific requirements:
- Active LPIC‑2 certification (mandatory prerequisite)
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Linux administration within production environments
- Knowledge of scripting, network administration, RAID/LVM, cluster protocols, and SAN (Storage Area Networks)
What Does This Course Include?
| Our Value Proposition | Benefit for Participant or Company |
|---|---|
| International Certification LPIC 3 306: High Availability and Storage Clusters | 60 hours |
| • E-learning reinforcement topics and exclusive materials and simulators | • Complementary platform with digital resources, study guides, support recordings and exam simulators. |
| • Flexible educational model (in-person or live remote) | • Possibility to choose modality without losing human interaction and teaching support. |
| • Focus on employability and professional performance and exam preparation. | • Preparation oriented to certification, job performance and professional scaling based on practice, enhanced with AI support. |
| • Integration of Artificial Intelligence in learning | • Students use AI tools to reinforce understanding, practice exams and enhance their productivity. |
| • International Certification included | • Official endorsement with global recognition. Includes certification exams and access to the partner platform. |
| • Laboratories in real learning environments. | • Unlimited practical experience with real lab accounts and access to professional cloud infrastructure. |
| • Live classes with certified expert instructors. | • Guided and personalized training with direct real-time support, not offline. Recorded classes only for review. |
| • Personalized attention, small groups. | • Individual tracking, progress evaluations and technical support during training. AI-proctored performance examiner. |
| • Post-certification support and extended access to resources | • Post-assistance, access to materials for and continuous updates. |
| • Practical methodology and real and/or simulated projects. | • Applied learning from day one: simulations, business cases, projects and real cloud environments. |
| • Certificates of Approval and/or participation. | • International Certification by Linux LPIC
• Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English • Aula Matriz IETDH Colombia - Certificate of participation |
Why choose Infinity Training Institute?
1. Internationally guaranteed certificationsAll our courses are Internationally certified:
- Infinity Training Institute USA: International Certification Diploma in English.
- International Certification from our partners Microsoft, Oracle, Certitalents, AWS, PMI, Cisco, etc.
2. We are not an automatic platform, nor self-study through videos
We are a unique model, in-person or Remote modality (with live instructor). Technology + pedagogy + AI + expert instructors + real practice — not self-study or outdated content.
3. Training designed for today's job market
Experience applicable immediately in interviews, technical tests and real work environments.
4. Real or simulated projects with international standards
Students access real environments such as Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, develop real or simulated projects, building a demonstrable technical portfolio depending on the type of course or certification they have chosen.
5. A unique combination in Latin America and the USA
Certification + real practice + AI + continuous support + dual diploma.
6. Proven results
More than 95% of our graduates obtain official certification and improve professionally in less than six months.
7. Competency level guarantee
If the student during the practical training process does not reach a minimum performance level of 75%, they must repeat the course if the instructor determines so, and the student has shown the commitment and minimum class attendance required by the model.
Your professional future starts here
At Infinity Training Institute we boost your growth with an innovative, flexible model focused on real learning and performance evaluation. Certified instructors, intensive practice, integrated AI and constant support: world-class training.
Learning Methodology
At Infinity Training Institute, we apply a comprehensive, ever-evolving methodology centered on practical learning, powered by Artificial Intelligence, enabling personalized instruction, performance assessment, and optimized preparation for international certifications with certified instructors, real labs, simulators, and e-learning platforms. Participants learn by doing, developing technical and professional skills in small groups, with personalized follow-up and pre and post-certification support. Infinity Training Institute: Learn. Apply. Get Certified. Transcend.