DevOps Prerequisite Course
Those new to the Cloud and DevOps world often find it difficult to start their journey due to missing basic prerequisites. For example, issues with setting up a basic lab environment using VirtualBox, networking issues, or working with the Linux CLI or text editors like vi editor. Sometimes, it's issues with applications – like getting a sample application to work, getting the dependencies to install properly, or getting a webserver to communicate with a database server. Or at other times, it's working with data formats like JSON or YAML.
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Those new to the Cloud and DevOps world often find it difficult to start their journey due to missing basic prerequisites. For example, issues with setting up a basic lab environment using VirtualBox, networking issues, or working with the Linux CLI or text editors like vi editor. Sometimes, it's issues with applications – like getting a sample application to work, getting the dependencies to install properly, or getting a webserver to communicate with a database server. Or at other times, it's working with data formats like JSON or YAML.
Those new to the Cloud and DevOps world often find it difficult to start their journey due to missing basic prerequisites. For example, issues with setting up a basic lab environment using VirtualBox, networking issues, or working with the Linux CLI or text editors like vi editor. Sometimes, it's issues with applications – like getting a sample application to work, getting the dependencies to install properly, or getting a webserver to communicate with a database server. Or at other times, it's working with data formats like JSON or YAML.
So we have identified a gap, and we believe that this is because some of the basic prerequisites are missing, such as knowing the basics of Linux, the basics of tools like VirtualBox, the basics of the most commonly used applications like Java, Python, NodeJS, or web servers like Apache, NGINX, etc.
As a DevOps or Cloud Engineer it is important to have these basics cleared. And that’s why we built this course to bridge that gap. With this course, anyone can kick start their DevOps or Cloud Journey. This is the course you must take before you start with any of the DevOps or Cloud courses out there. This course helps you get your basics right so the rest of the journey is smooth.
What are the prerequisites to attend this course?
- There are no pre-requisites for this pre-requisites course
- Good to have (Not Mandatory) a laptop to practice by yourself
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Introduction
The "Introduction" module serves as an orientation to the "DevOps Prerequisite" course, providing participants with an overview of its objectives and content. Participants gain insights into the fundamentals of DevOps and the importance of prerequisite knowledge in preparing for DevOps practices. Additionally, participants are introduced to DevOps tools through a storytelling approach, setting the stage for subsequent modules.
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Participate in study groups to discuss course topics
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Engage with peers to clarify concepts, exchange ideas, and reinforce your understanding of the course material.
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Find a study group or create one with fellow classmates.
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Meet regularly to discuss course topics, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
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Provide support and feedback to other group members to enhance collective learning.
Compile a digital library of DevOps resources
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Create a central repository of useful resources to enhance your learning journey beyond the classroom.
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Identify valuable articles, tutorials, documentation, and tools related to DevOps.
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Organize and store these resources in a digital format, such as a shared drive, online repository, or note-taking app.
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Continuously update and expand the library to keep it current and relevant.
Review Linux system administration fundamentals
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Brush up on basic Linux commands and system administration tasks to enhance your understanding of the course content.
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Linux Fundamentals
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Review basic commands for file and directory management, user management, and package installation.
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Practice using the VI editor for text editing and configuration.
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Configure system services, manage users, and install software packages.
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Follow tutorials on DevOps practices and tools
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Supplement your classroom learning by exploring hands-on tutorials that demonstrate DevOps methodologies and tools.
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Search for online tutorials on DevOps concepts, such as CI/CD and Agile.
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Follow step-by-step instructions to implement DevOps practices in a simulated environment.
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Experiment with tools like Jenkins and Terraform to gain practical experience.
Configure and troubleshoot network switches and routers
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Reinforce your understanding of networking concepts by implementing and troubleshooting virtual network environments.
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Networking Fundamentals
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Configure basic network settings on switches and routers.
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Troubleshoot connectivity issues and network performance.
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Explore DNS settings and resolve hostnames to IP addresses.
Create a visual representation of Docker containers and their interactions
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Visualize Docker concepts to enhance your understanding of container management and deployment.
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Docker
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Use tools like Docker Desktop or Visual Studio Code to create a Docker image.
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Run a Docker container and observe its interactions with the host system.
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Create a visual diagram or animation to illustrate the concepts of containerization, networking, and data management in Docker.
Build and package a simple web application in Java
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Apply your knowledge of Java and web technologies by creating a functional web application.
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Design and implement a simple Java class with methods.
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Create a RESTful API using Spring Boot.
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Deploy the web application to a local server and test its functionality.
Contribute to open-source software projects related to DevOps
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Engage in real-world DevOps practices by participating in open-source projects and contributing to the community.
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Open-Source Software
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Identify open-source projects related to DevOps on platforms like GitHub.
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Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
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Fork the project, make changes, and submit pull requests for review and merging.
Participate in study groups to discuss course topics
Show steps
Engage with peers to clarify concepts, exchange ideas, and reinforce your understanding of the course material.
Show steps
- Find a study group or create one with fellow classmates.
- Meet regularly to discuss course topics, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
- Provide support and feedback to other group members to enhance collective learning.
Compile a digital library of DevOps resources
Show steps
Create a central repository of useful resources to enhance your learning journey beyond the classroom.
Show steps
- Identify valuable articles, tutorials, documentation, and tools related to DevOps.
- Organize and store these resources in a digital format, such as a shared drive, online repository, or note-taking app.
- Continuously update and expand the library to keep it current and relevant.
Review Linux system administration fundamentals
Show steps
Brush up on basic Linux commands and system administration tasks to enhance your understanding of the course content.
Browse courses on
Linux Fundamentals
Show steps
- Review basic commands for file and directory management, user management, and package installation.
- Practice using the VI editor for text editing and configuration.
- Configure system services, manage users, and install software packages.
Follow tutorials on DevOps practices and tools
Show steps
Supplement your classroom learning by exploring hands-on tutorials that demonstrate DevOps methodologies and tools.
Show steps
- Search for online tutorials on DevOps concepts, such as CI/CD and Agile.
- Follow step-by-step instructions to implement DevOps practices in a simulated environment.
- Experiment with tools like Jenkins and Terraform to gain practical experience.
Configure and troubleshoot network switches and routers
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of networking concepts by implementing and troubleshooting virtual network environments.
Browse courses on
Networking Fundamentals
Show steps
- Configure basic network settings on switches and routers.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues and network performance.
- Explore DNS settings and resolve hostnames to IP addresses.
Create a visual representation of Docker containers and their interactions
Show steps
Visualize Docker concepts to enhance your understanding of container management and deployment.
Browse courses on
Docker
Show steps
- Use tools like Docker Desktop or Visual Studio Code to create a Docker image.
- Run a Docker container and observe its interactions with the host system.
- Create a visual diagram or animation to illustrate the concepts of containerization, networking, and data management in Docker.
Build and package a simple web application in Java
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of Java and web technologies by creating a functional web application.
Browse courses on
Java Programming
Show steps
- Design and implement a simple Java class with methods.
- Create a RESTful API using Spring Boot.
- Deploy the web application to a local server and test its functionality.
Contribute to open-source software projects related to DevOps
Show steps
Engage in real-world DevOps practices by participating in open-source projects and contributing to the community.
Browse courses on
Open-Source Software
Show steps
- Identify open-source projects related to DevOps on platforms like GitHub.
- Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
- Fork the project, make changes, and submit pull requests for review and merging.
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