The transition from a traditional developer to a DevOps engineer often feels like stepping into a whirlwind of tools and methodologies. However, the secret to mastering modern software delivery isn't about memorizing every command—it's about building a solid foundation in automation and containerization. This learning path takes you on a structured journey from your first configuration script to managing complex container networks, turning theoretical concepts into practical muscle memory.
Setup Ansible by Yourself
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
Welcome to the Ansible Setup Challenge! Put your newly acquired skills to the test by independently installing and configuring Ansible on an Ubuntu system. You'll install Ansible, generate SSH keys, create an inventory file, and verify connectivity. This hands-on challenge will reinforce your understanding of Ansible setup and prepare you for real-world automation tasks.
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Access and Manage Containers
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes
Docker is a powerful tool for deploying applications in containers, which are lightweight and portable environments that can run on any system with Docker installed. In this challenge, we will learn how to access and manage Docker containers using the Docker command line interface (CLI). We will cover basic container management tasks, including starting and stopping containers, accessing container logs, and executing commands inside a container.
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Docker Network Playground
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes
Learn Docker networking in this hands-on challenge. Learn to create custom networks, launch containers within networks, test connectivity, manage multi-network containers, and perform network operations using Docker CLI commands.
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Custom Docker Images
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 35 minutes
Learn how to create custom Docker images to enhance your applications by including additional software, libraries, and configurations. This lab covers creating a basic image, adding custom software, using environment variables, and testing your custom images.
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Docker Networking Basics
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 35 minutes
Learn the fundamentals of Docker networking, including network types, creating custom networks, connecting containers, and exploring different network modes. This hands-on tutorial covers essential Docker networking concepts and commands.
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DevOps is less about the tools and more about the mindset of continuous improvement. By completing these five hands-on labs, you aren't just checking off tasks; you are building the technical intuition required to handle real-world production environments. The path from a beginner to a pro is paved with practice—start your first lab today and watch your deployment headaches disappear.
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