DevOps Get Started: Hands-On Journey to Mastery

Name: DevOps Get Started: Hands-On Journey to Mastery
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Experience Real-World DevOps through Practical Tasks and Tools

Created byViachaslau Matsukevich

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Hands-On DevOps Experience: Gain practical insights into the daily tasks and challenges faced in DevOps roles.
Docker Mastery: Acquire the skills to create, manage, and upgrade Docker containers effectively.
Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines: Learn how to set up a Jenkins server and construct continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
Kubernetes Fundamentals: Understand the basics of Kubernetes and how to manage containerized applications at scale.
Explore Azure Services: Dive into Microsoft Azure, exploring services like Azure SQL, Storage, and Load Balancer.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Learn to leverage AKS for orchestrating and managing Kubernetes environments.
Helm and Azure DevOps: Master deploying Helm packages to AKS using Azure DevOps, integrating build and release pipelines for streamlined deployments.

Course content

8 sections • 24 lectures • 37m total length

Introduction2:32
Welcome to the DevOps get started Course!
Azure Fundamentals: Integrating Microsoft Learn for Comprehensive Understanding1:24
To get started with Microsoft Azure cloud and set up working environment it would be great to complete Microsoft learn free course
Exploring Azure: Your Gateway to the Public Cloud1:31
AZ-01 Create Azure Virtual Machine and dependencies

B-01 Docker get started guide0:53
To get familiar with Docker containers I would suggest to start with Docker official get started guide
Docker Fundamentals: Revolutionizing Development with Containers1:31
Docker description2:04
Few words about Docker
B-02 Run and customize Nginx
(Optional) More Docker0:58
If you feel like you need more practice with Docker please go ahead and run through docker labs on external resources

Jenkins intro1:26
Introduction to Jenkins. Jenkins is an open source automation server. It helps automate the parts of software development related to building, testing, and deploying, facilitating continuous integration and continuous delivery. It is a server-based system that runs in servlet containers such as Apache Tomcat
Jenkins: Automating Your Way to Efficient Software Delivery1:06
CI-01 Deploy Jenkins
CI-02 Upgrade Jenkins
CI-03 Jenkins Continuos integration Job with Github and Dockerfile
CI-04 Learn CI/CD with Jenkins using Interactive Browser-Based Scenarios0:51
Note: Instead of not available Katacoda (https://www.katacoda.com), you can use Killercoda (https://killercoda.com/)

Azure0:10
Welcome to the Azure Section
AZ-02 Azure SQL DB, connect from VM
AZ-03 Azure Load Balancer
Azure Storage Fundamentals0:28
In this Microsoft learn module you'll learn about some of the different storage options that are available in Azure Storage services, and the scenarios in which each storage option is appropriate. As you complete the individual units in this module, you'll learn about Azure Blob Storage, Azure Disk Storage, Azure Files, and Blob access tiers.
AZ-04 Azure storage fundamentals
AZ-RM-01 Deploy Azure infrastructure by using JSON ARM templates0:36
Write JSON Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates) to deploy your infrastructure to Azure consistently and reliably.

Terraform intro2:10
Welcome to the Terraform Section
TF-01 Terraform for Azure provider0:21
Check out Terraform docs for Azure provider.
Build, change, and destroy Azure infrastructure using Terraform. Complete step-by-step, command-line tutorials that will walk you through the Terraform basics for the first time. (don't use Terraform cloud)
TF-02 Сomplete AZ-01 task using Terraform tool
TF-03 Complete AZ-02 task using Terraform tool
TF-04 Provision an AKS Cluster (Azure) with Terraform0:06
In this tutorial, you will deploy a 2 node AKS cluster on your default VPC using Terraform then access its Kubernetes dashboard. (don't use Terraform cloud)

Azure DevOps description0:47
Few words about Azure DevOps
ADO-01 Build applications with Azure DevOps0:28
Azure DevOps enables you to build, test, and deploy any application to any cloud or on premises. Learn how to configure build pipelines that continuously build, test, and verify your applications.
ADO-02 Build application with Azure DevOps
ADO-03 Create build pipeline from CI-03 task using Azure DevOps tool

Intro to Kubernetes0:21
Welcome to the Kubernetes Section
K8s description1:08
Kubernetes description
KS-01 Kubernetes basics0:21
This tutorial from The Linux Foundation provides a walkthrough of the basics of the Kubernetes cluster orchestration system.
KS-02 Kubernetes on Docker Desktop guides1:03
Nice tutorials from Docker docs that will help set up and play around with local Kubernetes cluster. Note: Docker Desktop available at no cost to small businesses, startups, and personal use
KS-03 Install AKS cluster
KS-04 Deploy from Azure DevOps to AKS
KS-05 Helm. Template and Deploy
KS-06 Complete CI\CD with Azure DevOps, Helm and AKS

Requirements

Basic IT Knowledge: Familiarity with fundamental IT concepts and terminology is beneficial.
System Administration or Programming Background: Some prior experience in system administration, programming, or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
Enthusiasm to Learn: A proactive approach and eagerness to dive into DevOps practices and tools.
Microsoft Azure Account: Ability to create a Microsoft Azure account for practical exercises. Free-tier options are available for beginners.
No Prior DevOps Experience Needed: The course is structured to accommodate beginners, so no previous experience in DevOps is required.

Description

Welcome to "DevOps Get Started: Hands-On Journey to Mastery" - a self-study, self-learning course designed to immerse you in the world of DevOps through a unique, task-oriented approach. This course offers a hands-on experience with technologies like Docker, Azure, Linux, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, regular expressions, and more, all through real-life scenarios.

Embark on a journey where each task increases in complexity, simulating the progression of a DevOps or Infrastructure Engineer's responsibilities. This course is not a conventional step-by-step guide but a challenge to find solutions independently, enhancing your problem-solving skills and knowledge.

The primary goal of this course is to provide you with a set of complex, real-world DevOps tasks, granting you the hands-on experience essential for roles in DevOps, Infrastructure, Compute, and Site Reliability Engineering.

You will set up your learning environment in the Microsoft Azure public cloud (guidance provided on whether a free-tier or paid subscription is suitable).

Topics Covered in This Course:

Microsoft Azure
Docker
Regular Expressions
Jenkins
Azure SQL DB
Azure Load Balancer
Azure Storage Account
Azure DevOps
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service
Helm
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery

Who Is This Course For?

IT professionals and system administrators seeking real-world DevOps experience.
Individuals interested in CI/CD with Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
Those eager to learn about the Azure Public Cloud.
DevOps, System, and Site Reliability Engineers looking for challenging scenarios.

More Reasons to Take This Course:

A learning experience that's engaging and self-driven, free from traditional lectures.
The opportunity to challenge yourself with real-world scenarios.
Regular updates to include the latest DevOps trends and technologies.
A boost to your career prospects and enhancement of your professional skills.

Who this course is for:

CI/CD Enthusiasts: Ideal for individuals keen on mastering Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
Azure Explorers: Perfect for those aiming to deepen their understanding of the Azure Public Cloud and its myriad services.
Aspiring DevOps Professionals: A great fit for system administrators seeking to transition into DevOps roles and eager for hands-on experience with real-world tasks.
Experienced DevOps and SREs: An excellent challenge for seasoned DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers looking to test their skills with complex and engaging scenarios.

DevOps Get Started: Hands-On Journey to Mastery

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Creating working environment3 lectures • 5min

Docker4 lectures • 5min

Regular expression and parsing logs2 lectures • 2min

Ci\CD intro: Jenkins3 lectures • 3min

Azure3 lectures • 1min

Terraform3 lectures • 3min

Azure DevOps2 lectures • 1min

Kubernetes4 lectures • 3min

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