Simple Roadmap To Become A
DevOps
ENGINEER
By SHAILESH SHAKYA @BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
What is a DevOps Engineer?
A DevOps Engineer is like a bridge
builder, connecting the world of
software development (Dev) with IT
operations (Ops). They use their tech
skills and collaborative mindset to
automate and streamline how software
is built, tested, and delivered.
By SHAILESH SHAKYA @BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
Step 1: Build Your Foundation
Linux:
Dive into the command line. Practice
file management, permissions,
networking commands, and basic
Bash scripting.
Resource: [Complete Linux Training
Course to Get Your Dream IT Job
2024 ] (Udemy)
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Networking:
Understand IP addresses, routing,
firewalls, and how applications
communicate.
Resource: [Networking Fundamentals
for AWS] (Simplilearn)
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Cloud:
Choose one major cloud provider (AWS,
Azure, GCP) and create a free tier account.
Get hands-on with virtual machines, storage,
and networking.
Resource:
AWS: [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Essentials] (Coursera)
Azure: [Microsoft Azure Fundamentals]
(Coursera)
GCP: [Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core
Infrastructure] (Coursera)
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Code:
Learn Python basics (variables, loops,
functions). Set up a GitHub account and
learn the basics of Git.
Resource:
Python: [Python for Everybody
Specialization] (Coursera)
Git: [Git Complete: The definitive,
step-by-step guide to Git] (Udemy)
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Step 2: Embrace the DevOps
Philosophy
Research the core principles of DevOps:
collaboration, automation, continuous
improvement. Read blog posts and
articles about real-world DevOps
implementations.
Resource:
[The DevOps Handbook] (Book)
[DevOps Culture and Mindset]
(LinkedIn Learning)
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3: Master the Tools
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Choose Terraform and learn how to
define and provision infrastructure using
code.
Resource: [Terraform Associate
Certification Preparation Guide]
(HashiCorp Learn)
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CI/CD:
Set up a simple Jenkins pipeline to
automatically build and deploy a sample
application.
Resource: [Jenkins: Beginner To Pro]
(Udemy)
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Monitoring:
Explore Prometheus and Grafana for
collecting and visualizing metrics from
your applications and infrastructure.
Resource: Mastering Prometheus and
Grafana (Including Loki & Alloy)]
(Udemy)
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Containers:
Start with Docker. Learn how to build and
run containerized applications.
Resource: [Docker Mastery: with
Kubernetes +Swarm from a Docker
Captain] (Udemy)
By SHAILESH SHAKYA @BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
Step 4: Gain Hands-On
Experience
Build personal projects. Set up a home
lab using old hardware or virtual
machines. Contribute to open-source
projects. Practice on cloud platforms.
Resource: [Instruqt] (Interactive learning
platform for various DevOps tools)
By SHAILESH SHAKYA @BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
Step 5: Never Stop Learning
Stay up-to-date with industry trends.
Subscribe to DevOps blogs, follow
influential figures on social media, attend
meetups and conferences (when
possible).
Resource:
[DevOps.com] (News and Articles)
[The DevOps Institute] (Community
and Certifications)
By SHAILESH SHAKYA @BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
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@BEGINNERSBLOG.ORG
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