DevOps Learning - CI/CD and Automation

Course Overview

Master modern DevOps practices and tools in this comprehensive course. Learn CI/CD, infrastructure automation, containerization, and cloud deployment while building practical skills for streamlining software delivery.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Linux/Unix commands
Familiarity with version control (Git)
Basic programming knowledge in any language

What You'll Learn

Implement CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools
Master container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Implement monitoring and logging solutions

Course Duration: 8 weeks

Course Content

Module 1: DevOps Fundamentals

Understand DevOps principles, culture, and practices that drive modern software development.

Topics Covered

Introduction to DevOps principles and culture
Understanding CI/CD fundamentals
Version control with Git and GitHub
Agile and DevOps collaboration

Practical Exercises

Set up Git workflow with branching strategies
Create and manage GitHub repositories
Implement basic automation scripts

Module 2: Continuous Integration

Learn to implement automated build and test processes using modern CI tools.

Topics Covered

Jenkins pipeline configuration
GitHub Actions fundamentals
Automated testing strategies
Code quality and security scanning

Practical Exercises

Configure Jenkins pipeline for a sample project
Create GitHub Actions workflow
Implement automated tests and quality checks

Module 3: Containerization with Docker

Master container technology to build, ship, and run applications consistently.

Topics Covered

Docker fundamentals and architecture
Creating and managing Docker images
Docker Compose for multi-container apps
Container security best practices

Practical Exercises

Build custom Docker images
Create multi-container applications
Implement container security measures

Module 4: Kubernetes Orchestration

Learn to orchestrate containerized applications with Kubernetes.

Topics Covered

Kubernetes architecture and components
Pod and deployment management
Service and networking concepts
ConfigMaps and Secrets

Practical Exercises

Deploy applications on Kubernetes cluster
Implement scaling and updates
Configure persistent storage

Module 5: Infrastructure as Code

Automate infrastructure provisioning using modern IaC tools.

Topics Covered

Terraform fundamentals
AWS/Azure infrastructure automation
Ansible for configuration management
Infrastructure testing

Practical Exercises

Create infrastructure with Terraform
Implement Ansible playbooks
Test and validate infrastructure

Module 6: Monitoring and Logging

Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions.

Topics Covered

Prometheus and Grafana setup
ELK stack implementation
Application performance monitoring
Alert management

Practical Exercises

Set up monitoring dashboards
Configure log aggregation
Create alerting rules

Projects

Build end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for a web application
Implement microservices architecture with Kubernetes
Create automated cloud infrastructure with Terraform

Certification

Upon completion, receive a certificate in Modern DevOps Practices