Author: Joshua Alana
Welcome to my personal DevOps Learning Repository! This repository documents my journey to master DevOps practices, with a particular focus on Docker, Kubernetes, and various other essential DevOps tools and concepts.
- Introduction to DevOps
- Getting Started
- Core DevOps Principles
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- DevOps Tools
- CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Monitoring and Logging
- Security in DevOps
- Scaling and High Availability
- DevOps Culture and Best Practices
- Advanced Topics
- Contributing
- License
DevOps is a set of practices and cultural philosophies that aim to automate and integrate the processes of software development and IT operations. This section provides an introduction to DevOps, its history, and why it's crucial in modern software development.
As I begin my DevOps journey, I'll start with the basics. This section covers:
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DevOps Fundamentals: Learning the core concepts and principles that underlie DevOps practices.
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Version Control with Git: Getting familiar with Git, a fundamental tool in DevOps for managing code.
Exploring the key principles that guide DevOps practices, including:
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Automation: Discovering the benefits of automating repetitive tasks in the software development lifecycle.
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Collaboration: Understanding the importance of cross-functional collaboration between development and operations teams.
Docker is a fundamental tool in containerization. In this section, I will focus on:
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Docker Basics: Learning the basics of containerization and how to create and manage Docker containers.
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Docker Compose: Exploring Docker Compose for managing multi-container applications.
Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform. In this section, I will delve into:
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Kubernetes Fundamentals: Understanding the core concepts of Kubernetes and how to deploy and manage containerized applications.
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Kubernetes in Practice: Practical examples and best practices for working with Kubernetes.
DevOps relies on a wide range of tools and technologies. This section introduces some of the most commonly used ones, including:
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Exploring CI/CD pipelines for automating application builds, tests, and deployments.
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Learning how to manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
Effective monitoring and logging are essential for maintaining system health. This section includes:
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Monitoring Tools: Discovering tools like Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring.
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Logging Solutions: Exploring logging solutions like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
Security is a critical aspect of DevOps. Learning about:
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DevSecOps: Integrating security into the DevOps process.
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Security Best Practices: Understanding how to secure applications and infrastructure.
Ensuring systems can handle high traffic and remain available is crucial. This section covers:
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Scalability: Strategies for scaling applications and infrastructure.
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High Availability: Ensuring systems remain available even during failures.
DevOps is not just about tools; it's also about culture and practices. Exploring:
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DevOps Culture: Embracing a DevOps culture within organizations.
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Best Practices: Discovering best practices for successful DevOps adoption.
As I advance in my DevOps journey, I'll consider exploring advanced topics such as serverless computing, microservices architecture, and multi-cloud strategies.
This repository is a documentation of my personal DevOps learning journey. However, if you come across this repository and have suggestions, corrections, or valuable resources to share, please feel free to contribute by opening an issue or submitting a pull request.
This DevOps Learning Journey repository is available under the MIT License. It's a space for my self-guided learning, but you're welcome to use, modify, and share any valuable resources you find here to support your own DevOps learning journey.