The Container Deployment for Grouper package equips technical teams with specialized skills for modern Grouper implementation. This three-course package begins with essential Grouper concepts before focusing on containerization strategies for efficient, scalable deployment.
You’ll explore container maturity levels, learn customization techniques, and gain practical experience implementing containerized Grouper environments.
Ideal for system administrators and infrastructure specialists, this 3-hour bundle provides the technical foundation to leverage containerization benefits for more flexible, maintainable Grouper deployments.
Container Deployment Courses
Explore the courses and what you’ll learn in this pathway:
1. Intro to Grouper: Concepts & Architecture
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration: About 40 minutes
Course Description
This introductory course provides a high-level overview of Grouper, an open-source tool for secure, efficient access control in complex organizations.
You’ll learn core access management concepts, explore Grouper’s key functionalities and benefits, and discover best practices for folder and group design using the Grouper Deployment Guide. The course covers essential group types in Grouper and introduces provisioning models and integration methods for connecting Grouper with other systems.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to leverage Grouper for secure, scalable, and dynamic access control solutions.
Learning Objectives
Define core concepts of access management.
Explain the core functionalities and benefits of Grouper in access management.
Describe the basic concepts of ABAC and RBAC (access control models and their applications in Grouper.)
Apply the Grouper Deployment Guide for folder and group design.
Differentiate between distinct types of groups in Grouper (basis, reference, policy, etc.)
Identify basic provisioning models and methods for integrating Grouper with other systems.
2. Grouper Training Environment Set Up
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration: About 15 minutes
Course Description
Grouper Training Environment Set Up provides a comprehensive guide to the Grouper Training Environment (GTE), equipping you with the details needed to set up and utilize this essential tool for effective training and implementation.
You will explore the architecture and design of the GTE, learn how to establish secure connections using SSH, and troubleshoot common technical issues. The course also introduces the GTE web interface, offering hands-on practice with navigation and key tasks, and explains the purpose and structure of the GTE course image.
Learning Objectives
Understand the basic architecture and design of the GTE.
Set up and connect to an assigned GTE instance using SSH.
Troubleshoot common connection issues.
Navigate the GTE web interface.
Identify the purpose and structure of the GTE course image.
3. Container Deployment for Grouper
Course Snapshot
Delivery: Virtual, Self-Paced
Estimated Duration:About 2 hours of instruction and exercises
Pre-requisites: Intro to Grouper, Grouper Training Environment Set Up
Description
This advanced course introduces containerization for Grouper deployment, equipping you with skills to install, customize, and manage Grouper in containerized environments.
You’ll explore container concepts, understand their benefits for Grouper, and differentiate between various containerization maturity levels. The course covers advanced strategies, including principles of higher maturity levels and orchestration for scalable deployments.
By the end of this course, you’ll confidently use and customize Grouper containers, implement effective containerization strategies, and plan for higher maturity level adoption to enhance deployment efficiency and scalability.
Learning Objectives:
Define the concept of containers and benefits for Grouper deployment.
Differentiate between various container maturity levels and their requirements.
Set up and run Grouper containers at different maturity levels.
Customize Grouper containers.
Navigate and utilize Grouper container documentation effectively.
Learn basic containerization strategies in an institutional context.
Identify the principles and benefits of higher maturity levels in containerization.
Recognize the considerations for adopting orchestration in Grouper deployment.
Recommended For
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Target Audience:
System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
IT Operations Staff
Database Administrators
What to Expect
This training is delivered as interactive, self-paced courses. The courses feature descriptive text, instructional videos and corresponding slides, knowledge checks, and exercises that you complete in a virtual machine environment.
Access
All Grouper Core Training materials are hosted in InCommon Academy’s Canvas platform, where you’ll have access for four months from your purchase date.
Your training package includes access to a virtual machine (VM) environment—a secure, private Grouper instance where you can apply your new skills through hands-on exercises. You’ll receive an allocated pool of VM hours to use throughout your training period.
Upon registration, you’ll receive a welcome email with detailed access instructions to begin your learning journey.
Interactive Support
All self-paced course enrollees gain access to periodic virtual office hours with Grouper instructors. These interactive sessions provide opportunities to ask questions about course material and connect with fellow Grouper practitioners. Office hours complement your self-paced learning with guidance and peer insights.
Sessions are offered biweekly and are intended to address questions related to self-paced courses. Bring your specific questions or just listen in to expand your understanding. Sign up links and upcoming session topics will be provided in your course welcome materials.
Rates
To introduce this new training and gather your valuable feedback, we’re offering special 2025 launch pricing.
InCommon Participant
Non-Participant
Container Deployment for Grouper
$245
$310
Launch pricing available for registrations completed during 2025 only. Regular pricing will apply beginning January 2026.
Self-Paced Courses: Payment and Cancellation Policy
All purchases of self-paced courses and packages are final. Due to the nature of digital access to training materials, we do not permit cancellations or refunds for self-paced courses once purchased. In cases of extenuating circumstances, please contact meetingregistration@internet2.edu to discuss your situation.
