Module Title: dgt_devops06 – DevOps as culture and toolchain
module Description:
Welcome to “dgt_devops06 – DevOps as culture and toolchain,” a comprehensive module designed to immerse you in the transformative world of DevOps. This program is meticulously crafted for professionals seeking to accelerate and automate their application development and infrastructure creation processes through an integrated approach that combines cultural practices and advanced tooling.
Key module Components:
- DevOps Culture:
- Explore the foundational principles of DevOps culture, emphasizing collaboration, communication, and integration between software developers and IT operations.
- Understand the shift from traditional siloed methodologies to a unified team approach aimed at delivering high-quality software rapidly and reliably.
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Examine case studies and best practices that illustrate successful cultural transformations within organizations.
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DevOps Toolchain:
- Dive into an extensive array of tools that form the backbone of effective DevOps workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, containerization, orchestration, monitoring, and logging.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Prometheus, and Grafana to understand their roles in a cohesive toolchain.
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Learn how these tools can be integrated seamlessly to automate the end-to-end software delivery pipeline.
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Automation Strategies:
- Develop strategies for automating repetitive tasks, minimizing human error, and enhancing productivity across the development lifecycle.
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Explore scripting languages, infrastructure as code IaC, and automated testing frameworks that drive efficiency and consistency in deployments.
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Infrastructure as Code IaC:
- Master IaC concepts to manage and provision your IT infrastructure through code rather than manual processes.
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Discover how tools like Terraform and CloudFormation can be leveraged for scalable, agile infrastructure management across various cloud platforms.
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Performance Optimization:
- Learn techniques for continuous performance monitoring and optimization of applications and infrastructures.
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Utilize analytics to make data-driven decisions that enhance system reliability and user experience.
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Security Integration:
- Incorporate security practices within the DevOps lifecycle DevSecOps to ensure secure coding, testing, and deployment processes.
- Study methods for integrating automated security checks into the toolchain to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
Who Should Enroll:
This module is ideal for software developers, IT professionals, system administrators, project managers, and anyone involved in or aspiring to engage with DevOps practices. Whether youre looking to expand your skillset or transition into a DevOps role, this module provides the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in todays fast-paced tech environment.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, participants will:
– Understand the cultural shifts required for successful DevOps adoption.
– Be proficient with key DevOps tools and how they integrate within a toolchain.
– Develop skills in automating software development and deployment processes.
– Gain expertise in managing infrastructure as code.
– Enhance their ability to optimize performance and security within applications.
Enroll today and take the first step toward mastering DevOps culture and toolchain to drive innovation, efficiency, and success in your organization.
The students can push their exercises to the Academy DevOps & SRE GIT project. For this module, create a folder with your username as its name in the following subfolder: https://github.com/Garanti-Del-Talento/gdt_academy