DevOps Comprehensive Course Outline
This comprehensive DevOps course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with essential tools and technologies used in modern DevOps practices. The course includes preparation for key certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, CKA, Terraform Associate, and optionally, CKS. It begins with an exploration of why DevOps is crucial in today’s IT landscape, including insights into potential salary benefits.
Introduction: Why DevOps Engineering is Crucial in Today’s IT World
- Historical Context of Software Development and Operations
- Traditional IT Challenges: Silos, Delays, and Inefficiencies
- Faster Time to Market: Accelerating Product Delivery
- Increased Deployment Frequency: Frequent and Reliable Releases
- Enhanced Collaboration and Communication: Breaking Down Silos
- Improved Quality and Stability: Continuous Testing and Monitoring
- Greater Efficiency and Automation: Reducing Manual Efforts
- Scalability and Flexibility: Adapting to Changing Business Needs
- Emerging Trends and Technologies
- The Role of DevOps in Cloud Computing and Microservices
- Definition and Origin of DevOps
- How DevOps Bridges the Gap Between Development and Operations
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automated Testing
- Monitoring and Logging
- Current Salary Trends
- Average Salaries for DevOps Engineers by Region
- Salary Range for Entry-Level to Senior DevOps Roles
- Impact of Certifications on Salary
- Salary Increases Associated with Key Certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CKA, Terraform Associate)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Potential Career Paths (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Architect)
- High-Demand Skills and Their Impact on Earnings
- Comparative Analysis
- DevOps Salaries vs. Traditional IT Roles
Module 1: Red Hat Linux and RHCSA Certification
- Overview of Linux Operating System
- Installation and Configuration
- File System Hierarchy
- User and Group Management
- File Permissions and Ownership
- Package Management with RPM and YUM
- Firewall Configuration
- SELinux Basics
- Security Updates
- RHCSA Exam (EX200)
- Basic Commands
- File Management
- Process Management
- Network Configuration
- Network Services Management (SSH, FTP, HTTP)
- Exam Objectives
- Practice Exams
- Hands-on Labs
Module 2: Cloud Technologies
- Cloud Computing Basics
- Benefits and Challenges
- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Azure Fundamentals
- Key Services (VMs, Blob Storage, SQL Database, Virtual Network)
- Azure Portal
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- AWS Fundamentals
- Key Services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC)
- AWS Management Console
- IAM (Identity and Access Management)
- GCP Fundamentals
- Key Services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery)
- GCP Console
- IAM and Service Accounts
Module 3: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
- IaC Concepts
- Terraform Basics and Installation
- HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language)
- Modules and Providers
- Variables and Outputs
- Terraform State Files
- Remote State Storage
- Workspaces
- Terraform Cloud
- Terraform Enterprise
- Terraform Associate Exam Objectives
- Study Materials and Practice Exams
- Hands-on Labs
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam
Module 4: Automation Using Ansible and RHCE Certification
- Ansible Basics
- YAML Syntax
- Writing and Executing Playbooks
- Roles and Tasks
- Ansible Vault
- Dynamic Inventory
- Config Management
- Application Deployment
- Exam Objectives
- Practice Labs
- RHCE Exam (EX294)
Module 5: Version Control System Using Git/GitHub
- Git Basics
- Git Commands and Workflow
- Branch Management
- Merge Conflicts
- Creating Repositories
- Pull Requests and Issues
- GitHub Actions
- Forking and Cloning
- GitHub Collaboration Workflows
Module 6: Containerization Using Docker and Podman
- Container Basics
- Docker Architecture
- Installing Docker
- Building and Managing Containers
- Docker Images and Registries
- Docker Compose
- Docker Swarm
- Podman Overview
- Podman vs Docker
- Podman Commands and Usage
- Container Creation and Management
Module 7: Container Orchestration Using Kubernetes and CKA Certification
- Kubernetes Architecture
- Pods, Services, and Deployments
- kubectl Commands
- Namespaces and Contexts
- Helm Charts
- Custom Resources
- RBAC
- Network Policies
- Exam Objectives
- Practice Labs
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam
Module 8: Security Operations (SecOps) (Optional)
- SecOps Overview
- Security Best Practices
- Security in Kubernetes
- Pod Security Policies
- Security Auditing Tools
- Incident Response
- CKS Exam Objectives
- Study Materials and Practice Labs
- Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam
Module 9: CI/CD Pipeline Using Jenkins
- CI/CD Concepts
- Jenkins Overview
- Installation and Configuration
- Jenkins Pipeline Basics
- Declarative Pipelines
- Jenkins Plugins
- Building and Deploying Applications
- Integration with Git and Docker
- Creating and Managing Pipelines
Module 10: Monitoring Tools Using Nagios
- Monitoring Concepts
- Nagios Overview
- Installation and Configuration
- Configuring Hosts and Services
- Custom Plugins
- Alerting and Notifications
- Setting Up and Managing Nagios Monitoring
Module 11: Observability Using Grafana and Prometheus
- Observability Concepts
- Grafana Overview
- Installation and Configuration
- Creating Dashboards
- Prometheus Installation
- Metrics Collection and Querying
- Data Source Configuration
- Visualizing Metrics
- Setting Up and Using Grafana and Prometheus
Module 12: Python for DevOps
- Python Basics
- Python for Scripting
- boto3 for AWS
- paramiko for SSH
- Writing Scripts for Automation
- Integrating Python with DevOps Tools
- Developing Python Scripts for DevOps Tasks
Course Conclusion
Final Project:
- Design and Implement a Complete DevOps Pipeline
- Integration of all tools and technologies covered
Certification and Career Guidance:
- Guidance on obtaining additional certifications
- Career advice and job search strategies in DevOps
Course Duration: 12-16 Weeks (Dependent on Full-Time or Part-Time Schedule)
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of IT