Complete learning path
This roadmap guides you to become a DevOps Engineer. You'll master Linux, containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud platforms, and infrastructure as code. Completable in 8-12 months.
Prerequisites
Basic programming
Outcome
DevOps Engineer Role
Resources
Mostly free resources
Master Linux fundamentals and shell scripting.
Understand networking concepts and security basics.
Master Git for code versioning and collaboration.
Learn containerization with Docker.
Master container orchestration with Kubernetes.
Implement continuous integration and deployment.
Master cloud services and infrastructure.
Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible.
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