HCIP-Cloud Computing (OpenStack) v1.0

About the Certification

The HCIP-Cloud Computing (OpenStack) v1.0 is a professional-level certification from Huawei within the HCIP-Cloud track, focusing on the development, management, and deployment of OpenStack environments within enterprises . It validates the candidate’s ability to operate an OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure, manage core services, design cloud solutions, and integrate them with Huawei Cloud. The certification covers OpenStack architecture, management of Compute, Network, and Storage resources, Cloud Architecture design, deployment of IaaS services, management of Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, and Keystone components, integration with Huawei FusionSphere, monitoring, fault management, and high availability practices, making it an advanced certification for professionals operating and developing OpenStack platforms in enterprise environments.

Main Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into six main sections:

  • OpenStack Fundamentals and Architecture
    • Overview of OpenStack
    • Core OpenStack components
    • Control plane vs data plane
    • Enterprise use case scenarios
  • Networking Services (Neutron)
    • Subnets and virtual networks
    • Routers and floating IPs
    • Security groups
    • Network troubleshooting
  • Identity, Security, and Access Management
    • Keystone and identity management
    • Users, projects, and roles
    • Authentication and authorization
    • Security best practices
  • Compute Services (Nova)
    • Subnets and virtual networks
    • Routers and floating IPs
    • Security groups
    • Network troubleshooting
  • Operations, Monitoring, and Fault Management
    • Operating and managing an OpenStack environment
    • Monitoring and logging
    • Common fault troubleshooting
    • High availability and best practices
  • Storage Services (Cinder / Swift)
    • Block storage (Cinder)
    • Object storage (Swift)
    • Use cases for each storage type
    • Backup and data protection

Exam Details :

  • Exam code: H13-525
  • Exam duration: 90 minutes
  • Number of questions: 60 questions
  • Question types: Multiple choic + multiple response + True/False
  • Language: English
  • Passing score: 600 out of 1000
  • Exam fee: USD 300 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
  • Certification validity: 3 years

Do I need certifications before it?

No, not required.

However, it is recommended to have experience in Linux, understanding of cloud concepts, familiarity with virtualization, and basic networking knowledge.

Which certifications are recommended after this one ?

Not mandatory.
However, for those pursuing advanced cloud computing operations using OpenStack, especially in service deployment, resource management, and performance optimization, the HCIP-Cloud Computing (OpenStack) v1.0 certification is the strongest choice.

What are the main uses of the HCIP-Cloud Computing (OpenStack) v1.0 certification?

  • Advanced OpenStack (Architecture & Operations) – Master designing and operating OpenStack environments at enterprise scale
  • HCIE-Cloud Computing – Expert-level cloud solutions built on OpenStack
  • MLOps / LLMOps (Enterprise Scale) – Managing AI model lifecycle, automation, monitoring, and governance
  • Cloud Networking & SDN (Neutron / EVPN / VXLAN) – Specialization in advanced cloud networking
  • Cloud Automation & IaC (Ansible / Terraform) – Automating deployment and management of cloud infrastructure
  • Containers & Kubernetes (OpenStack + K8s) – Integrating traditional cloud with modern container platforms

Your Step Toward Professional OpenStack Operations :

This certification provides professional expertise in operating and developing OpenStack environments, demonstrating your ability to deploy, manage, and scale cloud platforms efficiently using Huawei technologies.

Who is this certification suitable for?

  • Cloud engineers
  • OpenStack administrators
  • Cloud infrastructure engineers
  • Virtualization engineers
  • Systems and infrastructure engineers
  • Huawei FusionSphere platform specialists

In Short :

A strong professional certification for mastering the design, operation, and management of enterprise OpenStack cloud platforms.

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