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Getting Started with DevOps Engineering

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DevOps Engineering Role Overview​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Role Definition and Responsibilities

      • Bridge development and operations teams to enable faster, more reliable software delivery
      • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
      • Manage infrastructure as code and automate system provisioning
      • Monitor applications and infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance
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    • Career Benefits and Opportunities

      • High demand across all industries adopting cloud and agile practices
      • Competitive salaries and strong job growth in technology sector
      • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and automation tools
      • Clear career progression from junior to senior and specialized roles
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Prerequisites and Foundation​

  • What you Need to Know
    • Essential Prerequisites Review
      • Complete programming and scripting fundamentals
      • Develop Linux system administration and command-line skills
      • Build networking and cloud computing knowledge
      • Establish collaboration and communication abilities
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Learning Path Structure​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Five Progressive Modules Overview

      • Module 1: DevOps Fundamentals (6-8 weeks) - Culture, principles, and basic automation
      • Module 2: CI/CD and Automation (8-10 weeks) - Pipeline design and deployment automation
      • Module 3: Infrastructure as Code (8-10 weeks) - Infrastructure automation and management
      • Module 4: Containerization and Orchestration (10-12 weeks) - Container technologies and Kubernetes
      • Module 5: Monitoring and Observability (6-8 weeks) - System monitoring and performance optimization
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    • Personalized Learning Pathways

      • Complete Beginners: 12-15 months full curriculum with emphasis on fundamentals
      • Software Developers: 8-10 months focused on operations and infrastructure skills
      • System Administrators: 6-8 months emphasizing development practices and automation
      • Career Changers: 10-12 months comprehensive path with portfolio development
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Professional Development Resources​

Community and Professional Networks​

  • What you Need to Know

    • DevOps Communities and Forums

      • Join active DevOps communities for learning and networking
      • Participate in open-source projects and contribute to DevOps tools
      • Attend local DevOps meetups and technology conferences
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    • Open Source Contribution

      • Contribute to DevOps tools and infrastructure projects
      • Build portfolio through automation scripts and tools
      • Participate in hackathons and community challenges
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Hands-On Practice and Projects​

Getting Started Action Plan​

Success Metrics and Milestones​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Technical Skill Benchmarks

    • Professional Development Goals

      • Build portfolio of automation projects and infrastructure designs
      • Obtain relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)
      • Establish professional network within DevOps community
      • Secure internship, entry-level position, or career advancement
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Essential Tools and Technologies​

  • What you Need to Know

    • Version Control and Collaboration

      • Git for source code management and collaboration
      • GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket for repository hosting
      • Code review tools and branching strategies
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    • Infrastructure and Configuration Management

    • Containerization and Orchestration

Ready to Begin? Start your DevOps Engineering journey with Module 1: DevOps Fundamentals and transform your career through mastery of modern software delivery practices!