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Roadmap to Become a Devops Engineer

Want to be a DevOps engineer? Here's what you need to focus on:

1. Linux & Networking Fundamentals

  • Understand Linux operating system concepts and commands
  • Learn about networking protocols, TCP/IP, firewalls, and load balancing

2. Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Gain proficiency in at least one major cloud provider
  • Explore services like compute, storage, networking, and monitoring

3. Automation and Scripting (Bash, Python)

  • Develop skills in scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks
  • Learn to write efficient, maintainable scripts

4. Version Control with Git

  • Understand Git concepts like repositories, branches, and merging
  • Practice collaborating on code using a version control system

5. Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Learn to package applications into portable, isolated containers
  • Explore container orchestration with tools like Kubernetes

6. Building CI/CD Pipelines

  • Understand the principles of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
  • Implement automated build, test, and deploy workflows

7. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

  • Learn to define and provision infrastructure using declarative code
  • Leverage the benefits of Infrastructure as Code for consistency and scalability

8. Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana)

  • Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance and health
  • Understand metrics, alerts, and dashboards for effective monitoring

9. Security Best Practices

  • Incorporate security measures throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
  • Familiarize yourself with common security threats and mitigation strategies

Start building your skills in these areas, and you'll be well on your way to DevOps success.

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