The journey to becoming a proficient DevOps engineer requires more than just mastering CI/CD pipelines; it demands a rock-solid understanding of the underlying operating system. Our structured DevOps learning path is designed to take beginners from zero to mastery, starting with the essential Linux skills that underpin all modern infrastructure. These initial, quick hands-on labs focus on foundational security, system management, and the transition to modern container tools like Podman. If you're ready to build practical skills that immediately translate to professional environments, these five challenges are your perfect starting point.
Manage Logs and Archives
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
Analyze log files using grep and create compressed archives with tar and gzip on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Practice essential RHCSA 9 exam skills for system administration and troubleshooting. This hands-on challenge prepares you for log management and file archiving tasks in the RHCSA 9 certification exam.
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Manage File Permissions
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
Learn essential Linux file permission management. Learn to create files and modify their access rights using chmod, a crucial skill for system security and user access control.
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Manage Containers With Podman and Skopeo
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 15 minutes
In this challenge, you will learn how to use the Podman and Skopeo tools to perform container management tasks, such as pulling, running, and inspecting containers.
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Modify SELinux Boolean Settings
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
In this challenge, you will learn how to use boolean settings to modify the system's SELinux configuration.
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Manage Default File Permissions
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 5 minutes
In this challenge, you will learn how to manage default file permissions in a Linux system.
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These five hands-on labs provide immediate, tangible skill improvements essential for anyone starting the DevOps path. From mastering the foundational security controls of Linux (permissions, SELinux) to gaining proficiency with modern container tools (Podman), you are building a robust, practical skill set. Don't just read about DevOps—start doing it. Dive into these quick challenges today and accelerate your journey toward mastering continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
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