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Complete Linux Home Lab Setup with CentOS Vagrant & DEVIN AI
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15 students
Complete Linux Home Lab Setup with CentOS Vagrant & DEVIN AI
VM INFRA:: Build a VMware-based Linux lab with CentOS, Vagrant, UBUNTU, Ansible, Terraform, libvirt, Devin, and Windsurf
Created byMana Dowlatshahi Yeganeh
Last updated 6/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Complete Linux Home Lab Setup with CentOS Vagrant & DEVIN AI
- INFRA:: Build a VMware-based Linux lab with CentOS, Vagrant, UBUNTU, Ansible, Terraform, libvirt, Devin, and Windsurf.
- Practical LAB
- Basics
- How to Install
- AI Agent Example
- Home LAB Server Deployment
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Course content
2 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 1m total length
Requirements
- No prior Linux, DevOps, or automation experience is required. Students should have a computer capable of running VMware Workstation Pro or similar virtualization software, at least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended), approximately 50–100 GB of available storage, a stable internet connection for downloading software and updates, and basic computer skills such as installing applications and navigating folders. A willingness to learn Linux, virtualization, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted development is the most important prerequisite. All required concepts, tools, and setup procedures will be explained throughout the course.
Description
Modern IT, DevOps, Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AI-assisted development all require hands-on practice. The best way to learn these technologies is by building a personal lab environment where you can safely experiment, deploy servers, test automation, and gain real-world experience. This course teaches you how to build a complete Linux home lab using CentOS, VMware Workstation Pro, virtualization technologies, Vagrant, Ansible, Terraform, and AI coding assistants.
In this practical beginner-friendly course, you will learn how to install CentOS on a virtual machine, configure virtualization, enable libvirt, and create repeatable server environments using Vagrant. You will also prepare your system for Infrastructure as Code workflows using Ansible and Terraform, allowing you to automate server deployment and management just like modern IT and cloud teams.
The course also introduces AI-powered coding agents such as Devin and Windsurf. You will learn how AI tools can assist with Linux administration, automation scripts, configuration management, troubleshooting, documentation, and infrastructure deployment. These skills help learners become more productive while understanding how AI is transforming modern IT operations.
One of the biggest advantages of a home lab is the ability to practice without risking production systems. Students can create multiple virtual servers, build test environments, experiment with automation, and gain confidence before working in enterprise environments. Everything is designed to be affordable, repeatable, and suitable for personal computers.
This course is ideal for Linux beginners, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud enthusiasts, students, and technology professionals who want a strong foundation before moving into advanced Linux, Kubernetes, cloud computing, security, networking, and automation topics.
As organizations continue adopting cloud platforms, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted operations, professionals with practical Linux and Infrastructure as Code skills will remain in high demand. Building a home lab today creates the foundation for future careers in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud Engineering, and AI-enabled IT operations.
Who this course is for:
- Linux Beginners and Students Learn how to create a safe practice environment for Linux administration, server management, and command-line skills without requiring expensive hardware or cloud subscriptions.
- System Administrators and IT Professionals Build repeatable virtual environments for testing configurations, troubleshooting systems, learning automation, and preparing for enterprise Linux environments.
- DevOps and Cloud Enthusiasts Gain hands-on experience with virtualization, Vagrant, Ansible, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code concepts that are commonly used in modern DevOps and cloud platforms.
- Developers and AI Technology Learners Understand how AI coding agents such as Devin and Windsurf can assist with Linux administration, automation, scripting, documentation, and infrastructure deployment workflows.