DevOps Engineer Training Program

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:

1. Comprehend the fundamental principles and methodologies of DevOps and its significance in contemporary software development practices.
2. Develop proficiency in utilizing an array of DevOps tools and technologies to automate processes, facilitate continuous integration, and ensure seamless continuous delivery.
3. Master containerization technologies such as Docker and the orchestration of containers with Kubernetes.
4. Learn the skills required to establish and oversee CI/CD pipelines utilizing platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
5. Gain knowledge in monitoring and addressing issues related to applications and infrastructure, employing tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.
6. Comprehend the best practices for security within the DevOps framework and implement appropriate security measures across the software development lifecycle.
7. Foster effective collaboration within cross-functional teams to optimize development processes and enhance deployment flexibility.
8. Obtain practical experience through engaging in hands-on projects and navigating real-world scenarios, preparing for roles within the DevOps domain in the industry.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to DevOps

   • Grasp the core principles and cultural aspects of DevOps
   • Explore the historical development of DevOps
   • Analyze the advantages of implementing DevOps
   • Examine various practices and methodologies within the DevOps framework

2. Version Control Systems (VCS)

   • Introduce Git, a version control system
   • Explore different Git workflows such as Gitflow and GitHub Flow
   • Learn about branching, merging, and conflict resolution in Git.
   • Discuss best practices for utilizing Git effectively

3. Continuous Integration (CI)

   • Understand the concept of CI/CD pipelines
   • Set up Jenkins for continuous integration
   • Automate build and test processes
   • Integrate CI with version control systems and other relevant tools

4. Configuration Management

   • Introduce Configuration Management (CM)
   • Explore Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
   • Learn about tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management
   • Discover strategies for managing configurations across different environments

5. Containerization with Docker

   • Docker fundamentals
   • Dockerfile and Docker Compose
   • Container orchestration with Docker Swarm
   • Understand Docker images, containers, and registries

6. Introduction to Kubernetes

   • Kubernetes architecture
   • Pods, Deployments, Services
   • Kubernetes networking and storage

7. Continuous Deployment (CD):

   • Explore the principles and practices of continuous deployment
   • Deploy applications using Jenkins and Kubernetes
   • Understand deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments and canary releases
   • Implement monitoring and rollback strategies for deployments

8. Monitoring and Logging:

   • Understand the importance of monitoring and logging in DevOps
   • Implement monitoring using tools like Prometheus and Grafana
   • Learn about centralized logging using the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
   • Explore alerting and troubleshooting techniques for monitoring systems

9. Cloud Infrastructure and Services

   • Introduce cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP
   • Learn about infrastructure provisioning and management in the cloud
   • Understand how to leverage cloud services for DevOps practices
   • Explore security and compliance considerations in cloud environments

10. DevOps Best Practices and Culture

    • Explore DevOps metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    • Learn strategies for fostering a DevOps culture within organizations
    • Discuss collaboration and communication techniques for cross-functional teams
    • Analyze case studies and real-world examples of successful DevOps implementations