DevOps Practices and Tools

The DevOps Practices and Tools course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of DevOps and its practical applications in modern software development and IT operations. This hands-on course covers essential tools, practices, and methodologies that foster collaboration, automate workflows, and improve the efficiency of software delivery pipelines. With real-world scenarios and projects, students will gain the skills to implement DevOps effectively in their organizations.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to DevOps: Learn the principles, culture, and significance of DevOps.
• Version Control Systems: Master Git and GitHub/GitLab for effective source code management.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other tools.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Explore Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitoring and Logging: Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to monitor and analyze systems.
• Cloud DevOps: Work with AWS, Azure, and GCP for scalable deployments.
• Security in DevOps (DevSecOps): Implement security best practices across the DevOps lifecycle.
• Collaboration and Agile Methodologies: Enhance team workflows with Agile practices and tools like Jira.
• Final Capstone Project: Design and implement a complete DevOps pipeline for a real-world application.