Hello, Dev.to community! 👋
🛣️ My Roadmap
Here’s the roadmap I’ve laid out for myself to stay focused and make steady progress:
🌟 Step 1: Building the Basics
1.Networking Basics:
Learn about IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6)
Understand Subnetting, CIDR Notation, and Public vs. Private IPs
Explore Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Load Balancers
Study protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS
Dive into VPNs for secure remote access
2. Operating Systems (Linux):
Master Linux commands and terminal usage
Learn about file systems, permissions, and user management
Understand networking commands in Linux (ping, traceroute)
Get comfortable with bash scripting for automation
3. Virtualization:
Understand Virtual Machines (VMs) and how they work
Learn about Hypervisors (Type 1 & Type 2)
Explore Virtualization in cloud environments (Azure Virtual Machines)
Get familiar with containers like Docker
4. Database Management:
Learn the basics of SQL and NoSQL databases
Understand database scaling in the cloud
Study cloud database services like Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, etc.
💡 Step 2: Dive into Cloud
Once you have the fundamentals down, it’s time to dive into the cloud:
1. Choose a Cloud Provider: Microsoft Azure / AWS
I’ve decided to start with Microsoft Azure for my cloud journey.
Focus on Azure Fundamentals and Cloud Concepts.
Explore AWS later for a more versatile skill set.
2. Key Concepts to Learn in Cloud:
Compute Services: Learn about Virtual Machines, App Services, and Containers.
Storage Services: Understand Blob Storage, File Storage, and Databases.
Networking in Cloud: Explore VNets, Load Balancers, DNS Services, and VPN Gateways.
Security & Identity: Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, and Security Groups.
Serverless Computing: Explore services like Azure Functions.
3. Hands-On Practice:
Set up your own cloud lab environment using free tiers.
Work on deploying and securing a simple web application.
Build small projects, like a portfolio site or API hosted on the cloud.
🎯 Step 3: Advance Your Skills & Work on Real Projects
1. Programming for Cloud:
Focus on JavaScript, Python, or TypeScript (widely used for cloud automation).
Learn Shell scripting for automating tasks in Linux.
Understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
2. Deploying Real-World Projects:
Deploy a full-stack application using Azure App Service.
Integrate Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins.
Set up monitoring and logging for your cloud applications.
3. Prepare for Certification:
Start with AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals to understand cloud concepts.
Progress to AZ-104 for Azure Administrator skills.
Certifications help validate your knowledge and boost your resume.
🚀 Step 4: Explore DevOps (For the Future)
Learn about CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Study Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
Understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or Azure Bicep.
Focus on automating cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
📝 Detailed Posts on Each Step 📚
As I progress through my roadmap, I will be posting detailed articles on each step to help others who are also on this journey. Here’s what to expect:
Networking for Cloud 🌐: A deep dive into networking essentials for the cloud, including topics like IP addressing, VPNs, and cloud-specific networking concepts. (This will include my Networking Index 📑)
Linux for Cloud Engineers 🐧: Mastering Linux commands, file systems, and scripting for managing cloud servers.
Virtualization in the Cloud 💻: Understanding virtual machines, containers, and how they power cloud services.
Cloud Databases 🗄️: A guide to choosing, managing, and scaling databases in a cloud environment.
Programming for Cloud 💻: Why coding is important for cloud engineers and how I am improving my skills.
Microsoft Azure Deep Dive ☁️: Exploring key services and practical projects on Azure.
Certification Journey 🎓: Sharing study tips, resources, and experiences from preparing for cloud certifications.
Make sure to follow me for regular updates on my progress and these posts!
🔗 Sharing My Journey
I’ll be documenting my progress, challenges, and achievements here on Dev.to every week, as well as on LinkedIn and GitHub:
GitHub: https://github.com/Mahimtule
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mueez-mahimtule/
Dev.to: Follow me for regular updates on this journey!
💬 Let's Connect!
I’m excited to embark on this journey and would love to hear from others who are on a similar path. If you have any tips, resources, or just want to chat about cloud computing and DevOps, drop a comment below or connect with me directly.
Thank you for reading, and I hope my journey inspires others who are just getting started. 🚀
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