Basic Linux Administration
- Comfortable using the Linux command line.
- Basic knowledge of file systems, services, users, permissions, and networking commands.
Basic OpenStack Knowledge
- Understand the purpose of Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, and Keystone.
- Able to create and manage VMs through Horizon or the OpenStack CLI.
Virtualization Fundamentals
- Understand what hypervisors are (KVM/QEMU).
- Familiar with virtual machines, images, flavors, and networking concepts.
Networking Fundamentals
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, and DHCP.
- Ability to troubleshoot simple network connectivity issues.
Basic Scripting Skills
- Able to read and write simple Bash scripts.
- Basic Python knowledge is an advantage.
Basic Automation Awareness
- Familiarity with Ansible concepts (playbooks, inventory) is desirable, even without production experience.
Problem-Solving Ability
- Logical troubleshooting approach.
- Ability to analyze logs and identify common system issues.
Willingness to Learn Cloud Technologies
- Interest in OpenStack, Kubernetes, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.
- Able to learn new technologies quickly through training.
English Reading Skills
- Able to read technical documentation and installation guides.
- Comfortable communicating technical issues in English.
Professional Attitude
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a team.
- Willing to participate in lab work, knowledge sharing, and customer projects.