DevOps Bootcamp: The Fastest Way To Learn DevOps

If you're an aspiring developer or an IT professional looking to enhance your skills, you may have heard about the concept of DevOps. DevOps has gained popularity in recent years as more and more organizations are realizing the benefits it offers in terms of improved collaboration, faster software development, and increased efficiency. To keep up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape, many individuals are now enrolling in DevOps bootcamps to ramp up their knowledge and skills quickly. In this article, we will explore what a DevOps bootcamp is and why it might be the fastest way to learn DevOps.

DevOps is a software development approach that combines development (Dev) and operations (Ops) to streamline the software delivery process. It aims to bridge the gap between developers and operations teams, facilitating continuous integration and deployment of software applications. DevOps focuses on automation, collaboration, and communication to ensure faster and more reliable software delivery.

A DevOps bootcamp offers a structured learning program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement DevOps practices in real-world scenarios. These bootcamps typically cover a wide range of topics, including version control, continuous integration, automated testing, containerization, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code. By attending a DevOps bootcamp, participants can learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience through practical exercises, and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

DevOps Bootcamp: The fastest way to learn DevOps

by Mitesh Soni(1st Edition, Kindle Edition)

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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So what makes a DevOps bootcamp the fastest way to learn DevOps?

Carefully Curated Curriculum

DevOps bootcamps are designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of all the key concepts and tools used in DevOps. The curriculum is carefully curated to ensure that individuals are equipped with the right skills required to excel in a DevOps role. Topics are presented in a logical and progressive manner, allowing participants to build upon their knowledge as they progress through the bootcamp.

Hands-On Experience

One of the major advantages of attending a DevOps bootcamp is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Bootcamps often include practical exercises, case studies, and projects that allow participants to apply the concepts they've learned in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience is invaluable as it helps individuals develop the necessary skills and confidence to implement DevOps practices in their professional life.

Working with Industry Experts

DevOps bootcamps are usually led by experienced industry professionals who have extensive knowledge and expertise in the field. These experts provide insights into best practices, share real-life examples, and offer guidance on how to overcome challenges commonly faced in a DevOps role. Interacting with industry experts provides unparalleled learning opportunities that can significantly expedite the learning process.

Networking Opportunities

Attending a DevOps bootcamp allows individuals to network with like-minded professionals who share a common interest in DevOps. Networking can be beneficial as it opens doors to new opportunities, provides a platform for knowledge sharing, and fosters collaboration. Building a strong professional network can help individuals stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and gain insights from others' experiences.

Time Efficiency

Unlike traditional degree programs or lengthy online courses, DevOps bootcamps offer an accelerated learning experience. Bootcamps are typically short-term, intensive programs that focus solely on DevOps-related topics. This concentrated approach significantly reduces the time required to gain proficiency in DevOps, making it the fastest way to learn the concepts and tools necessary for a successful career in DevOps.

Job Placement Assistance

Many DevOps bootcamps provide job placement assistance to their participants. These bootcamps maintain relationships with companies looking to hire DevOps professionals and help connect participants with potential employers. Job placement assistance can be invaluable, especially for individuals who are transitioning into a new career or looking to advance their existing career in DevOps.

DevOps bootcamps offer a fast and efficient way to learn DevOps. With carefully curated curriculums, hands-on experience, access to industry experts, networking opportunities, and job placement assistance, bootcamps provide individuals with everything they need to kickstart their DevOps journey. Whether you're a developer looking to expand your skillset or an IT professional aiming to enhance your career prospects, enrolling in a DevOps bootcamp may just be the fastest way to achieve your goals.

DevOps Bootcamp: The fastest way to learn DevOps

by Mitesh Soni(1st Edition, Kindle Edition)

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	60630 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	408 pages

FREE

Sharpen your DevOps knowledge with DevOps Bootcamp

About This Book

• Improve your organization's performance to ensure smooth production of software and services.
• Learn how Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices can be utilized to cultivate the DevOps culture.
• A fast-paced guide filled with illustrations and best practices to help you consistently ship quality software.

Who This Book Is For

The book is aimed at IT Developers and Operations—administrators who want to quickly learn and implement the DevOps culture in their organization.

What You Will Learn

• Static Code Analysis using SOnarqube
• Configure a Maven-based JEE Web Application
• Perform Continuous Integration using Jenkins and VSTS
• Install and configure Docker
• Converge a Chef node using a Chef workstation
• Accomplish Continuous Delivery in Microsoft Azure VM and Microsoft Azure App Services (Azure Web Apps) using Jenkins
• Perform Load Testing using Apache JMeter
• Build and Release Automation using Visual Studio Team Services
• Monitor Cloud-based resources

In Detail

DevOps Bootcamp delivers practical learning modules in manageable chunks. Each chunk is delivered in a day, and each day is a productive one. Each day builds your competency in DevOps. You will be able to take the task you learn every day and apply it to cultivate the DevOps culture.

Each chapter presents core concepts and key takeaways about a topic in DevOps and provides a series of hands-on exercises. You will not only learn the importance of basic concepts or practices of DevOps but also how to use different tools to automate application lifecycle management.

We will start off by building the foundation of the DevOps concepts. On day two, we will perform Continuous Integration using Jenkins and VSTS both by configuring Maven-based JEE Web Application?. We will also integrate Jenkins and Sonar qube for Static Code Analysis. Further, on day three, we will focus on Docker containers where we will install and configure Docker and also create a Tomcat Container to deploy our Java based web application. On day four, we will create and configure the environment for application deployment in AWS and Microsoft Azure Cloud for which we will use Infrastructure as a Service and Open Source Configuration Management tool Chef. For day five, our focus would be on Continuous Delivery. We will automate application deployment in Docker container using Jenkins Plugin, AWS EC2 using Script, AWS Elastic Beanstalk using Jenkins Plugin, Microsoft Azure VM using script, and Microsoft Azure App Services Using Jenkins. We will also configure Continuous Delivery using VSTS. We will then learn the concept of Automated Testing on day six using Apache JMeter and URL-based tests in VSTS. Further, on day seven, we will explore various ways to automate application lifecycle management using orchestration. We will see how Pipeline can be created in Jenkins and VSTS, so the moment Continuous? Integration is completed successfully, Continuous Delivery will start and application will be deployed. On the final day, our focus would be on Security access to Jenkins and Monitoring of CI resources, and cloud-based resources in AWS and Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service.

Style and Approach

This book is all about fast and intensive learning. This means we don't waste time in helping readers get started. The new content is basically about filling in with highly-effective examples to build new things, solving problems in newer and unseen ways, and solving real-world examples.