The latest articles on Forem by Kishgintharaam (@kishgi). https://forem.com/kishgi https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3041764%2Faebe5558-3edd-4e92-a111-067b8afd3f7e.jpg https://forem.com/kishgi en Kishgintharaam Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:55:21 +0000 https://forem.com/kishgi/devops-roadmap-2025-from-beginner-to-pro-with-linux-docker-kubernetes-cloud-4p8e https://forem.com/kishgi/devops-roadmap-2025-from-beginner-to-pro-with-linux-docker-kubernetes-cloud-4p8e <p><em>Originally summarized from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s0DWeHuEaw" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mischa van den Burg’s YouTube video</a></em></p> <blockquote> <p>DevOps isn't just about tools – it's about a mindset of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here’s a powerful roadmap to level up in DevOps from scratch!</p> </blockquote> <h2> 📜 Step 1: Learn Linux Fundamentals </h2> <p>Start with the basics of Linux, the backbone of most cloud and DevOps systems.</p> <ul> <li>Boot Process</li> <li>Filesystems</li> <li>Permissions</li> <li> <code>systemd</code> &amp; Service Management</li> <li>Package Managers (<code>apt</code>, <code>yum</code>, <code>pacman</code>, etc.)</li> <li>Debugging Skills</li> <li>Reading Logs (<code>journalctl</code>, <code>dmesg</code>, etc.)</li> <li>Networking Fundamentals (e.g. configuring interfaces)</li> <li>Bash Scripting</li> </ul> <p>🎯 <strong>Optional Challenge:</strong> Try Arch Linux to deepen your skills.</p> <h2> 📦 Step 2: Version Control with Git </h2> <ul> <li>Learn Git basics (clone, commit, push, pull, branch)</li> <li>Practice collaboration via GitHub/GitLab</li> <li>Use <code>.gitignore</code>, <code>rebase</code>, <code>stash</code>, and <code>merge</code> strategies</li> </ul> <h2> 🐳 Step 3: Master Docker </h2> <ul> <li>Understand images vs containers</li> <li>Volumes and bind mounts</li> <li>Docker Networking (bridge, host, overlay) ▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqTEHSBrYFw" rel="noopener noreferrer">Video: Docker Networking &amp; More</a> </li> <li>Dev Containers (e.g., VS Code Remote Containers)</li> <li>Run Docker in your homelab</li> </ul> <h2> 📄 Step 4: Learn YAML </h2> <ul> <li>Understand indentation, syntax, and structure</li> <li>Practice writing configurations for: <ul> <li>Docker Compose</li> <li>GitHub Actions</li> <li>Kubernetes manifests</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2> 👨‍💻 Step 5: Programming Skills </h2> <p>Focus on languages that are popular in automation:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Python</strong>: Automate tasks, work with APIs, write scripts</li> <li> <strong>Go (Golang)</strong>: Great for cloud tools and Kubernetes projects</li> </ul> <h2> ☁️ Step 6: Learn a Cloud Provider </h2> <p>Pick one of the major cloud platforms:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Azure</strong> – Microsoft Learn, John Savill’s YouTube Channel</li> <li> <strong>AWS</strong> – Free Tier, Hands-on Labs</li> </ul> <p>Key Concepts:</p> <ul> <li>IAM (Identity &amp; Access Management)</li> <li>Virtual Networks / VPC</li> <li>Compute (EC2, Azure VM)</li> <li>Storage &amp; Backup</li> <li>Monitoring &amp; Logging</li> </ul> <p>🎓 <strong>Certifications:</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/az-104/" rel="noopener noreferrer">AZ-104 (Azure Admin Associate)</a> </li> <li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">AWS Solutions Architect Associate</a></li> </ul> <h2> 🛠️ Step 7: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Terraform</strong> – Learn modules, variables, state files ▶️ <a href="https://developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/tutorials/certification-003/associate-study-003" rel="noopener noreferrer">Study Guide from HashiCorp</a> </li> </ul> <h2> 🔁 Step 8: Continuous Integration / Deployment (CI/CD) </h2> <ul> <li>GitHub Actions</li> <li>Jenkins (self-hosted pipelines)</li> <li>Learn about triggers, workflows, and deployments</li> </ul> <h2> ☸️ Step 9: Master Kubernetes </h2> <p><em>Only jump in after you’re confident in Linux and Docker.</em></p> <ul> <li>Deploy local clusters (e.g., Minikube, K3s)</li> <li>Learn core components (Pods, Services, Deployments, etc.)</li> <li>Use <strong>GitOps</strong> for deployment (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux)</li> <li>Host Kubernetes in your <strong>homelab</strong> ▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDwFvl5XBo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Homelab Setup Guide</a> </li> </ul> <p>🎓 <strong>Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cncf.io/certification/ckad/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CKAD – Kubernetes Application Developer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cncf.io/certification/cka/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CKA – Kubernetes Administrator</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.cncf.io/certification/cks/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CKS – Kubernetes Security Specialist</a> ▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9xfB5qaOfg&amp;t=39920s" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free Full Prep Video (by Killer Shell)</a> </li> </ul> <h2> 🔐 Step 10: Cloud &amp; Kubernetes Security </h2> <ul> <li>Learn Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)</li> <li>Understand Secrets Management</li> <li>Explore Kubernetes security tools like Kyverno, OPA</li> <li>Monitor vulnerabilities</li> </ul> <h2> 📚 Step 11: Get Certified (Optional but Valuable) </h2> <ul> <li>RHCSA (Red Hat Certified SysAdmin)</li> <li>LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute)</li> <li>Terraform Associate</li> <li>Azure / AWS / GCP Certifications</li> <li>CKA, CKAD, CKS</li> </ul> <h2> 🧠 Bonus: AI Infrastructure Knowledge (Optional for the curious) </h2> <p>If you want to work on the intersection of DevOps and AI/ML:</p> <ul> <li>Learn how to deploy ML platforms (e.g., Kubeflow, Kaito)</li> <li>Master GPU on Kubernetes with NVIDIA GPU Operator</li> <li>Handle ML data storage &amp; distributed training</li> <li>Monitor GPU performance</li> <li>Understand MLOps pipelines ▶️ <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/mlops/" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is MLOps – AWS</a> ▶️ <a href="https://blog.min.io/why-your-second-hire-should-be-a-devops-engineer/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Your 2nd Hire Should Be a DevOps Engineer – MinIO Blog</a> </li> </ul> <h2> 💬 Soft Skills &amp; Networking </h2> <ul> <li>Collaborate effectively with developers, QA, and security</li> <li>Communicate clearly (especially async via tools like Slack, GitHub)</li> <li>Share your learnings publicly (GitHub, blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter)</li> <li>Connect with DevOps communities (Discords, forums, events)</li> </ul> <h2> ✅ Final Tips </h2> <ul> <li>Document your homelab journey</li> <li>Make your projects public</li> <li>Automate everything you can</li> <li>Break things and fix them – that's the best learning!</li> </ul> <h3> 💬 Got Questions or Feedback? </h3> <p>Feel free to drop a comment below or connect with me – happy to chat DevOps! 🔧🚀</p> devops docker kubernetes linux