DevOps Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

• Overview of DevOps principles and practices
• Evolution of DevOps and its importance in modern software development
• Cultural aspects and organizational changes required for successful DevOps adoption

Module 2: Continuous Integration (CI)

• Principles and benefits of CI
• Setting up CI pipelines using popular CI tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Automated testing, code quality checks, and version control integration in CI

Module 3: Continuous Deployment (CD)

• Understanding CD and its role in software delivery
• Building and deploying applications automatically using CD pipelines
• Canary deployments, blue-green deployments, and feature toggles for safer releases

Module 4: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Introduction to IaC concepts and benefits
• Tools and techniques for managing infrastructure programmatically (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Best practices for creating reusable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure code

Module 5: Containerization and Orchestration

• Containerization principles with Docker
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes
• Deploying and managing containerized applications at scale

Module 6: Monitoring and Logging

• Importance of monitoring and logging in DevOps
• Setting up monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack)
• Alerting, troubleshooting, and performance optimization based on monitoring data

Module 7: DevOps Culture and Collaboration

• Building a collaborative culture between development and operations teams
• Implementing DevOps practices in cross-functional teams
• Continuous learning, feedback, and improvement in a DevOps environment

Module 8: DevOps Tools and Ecosystem

• Overview of popular DevOps tools and technologies
• Evaluating and selecting appropriate tools for specific use cases
• Integrating DevOps tools into existing development workflows

Module 9: Security and Compliance in DevOps

• Understanding security challenges in DevOps environments
• Implementing security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Module 10: Future Trends in DevOps

• Emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of DevOps
• DevOps in cloud-native and serverless architectures
• Predictions and forecasts for the evolution of DevOps practices

Conclusion

• Recap of key concepts covered in the syllabus
• Practical exercises, case studies, and real-world examples to reinforce learning
• Opportunities for further exploration and specialization in DevOps domains