Module 1: Introduction to DevOps
1.1. What is DevOps?
Definition and principles of DevOps
Evolution of DevOps and its importance in modern software development
1.2. DevOps Culture and Practices
Collaboration between development and operations teams
Continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Automation and monitoring
1.3. DevOps Tools and Technologies
Overview of popular DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform)
Understanding the role of each tool in the DevOps toolchain
Module 2: Version Control with Git
2.1. Introduction to Version Control
Basic concepts of version control
Centralized vs. distributed version control systems
2.2. Git Fundamentals
Git workflow (commits, branches, merges)
Remote repositories and collaboration (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Resolving conflicts and code review processes
2.3. Advanced Git Concepts
Git branching strategies (GitFlow, feature branching)
Git best practices and tips
Git hooks and customizations
Module 3: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
3.1. Introduction to CI/CD
Benefits of CI/CD in software development
CI/CD pipeline architecture and components
3.2. CI/CD Tools
Setting up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI
Automated testing (unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests)
Code quality checks and static code analysis
3.3. Deployment Strategies
Blue-green deployment
Canary deployment
A/B testing
Module 4: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
4.1. Introduction to Infrastructure as Code
Principles of IaC and its benefits
Infrastructure provisioning vs. configuration management
4.2. IaC Tools
Introduction to tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager
Writing infrastructure code to provision resources (virtual machines, networks, storage)
4.3. Configuration Management
Introduction to configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
Managing server configurations and automating tasks
Module 5: Containerization and Orchestration
5.1. Introduction to Containerization
Docker fundamentals (containers, images, Dockerfile)
Benefits of containerization for DevOps workflows
5.2. Container Orchestration
Introduction to Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts
Deploying and managing applications with Kubernetes
5.3. Containerization Tools
Other containerization tools like Docker Compose, Podman, and container registries (Docker Hub, Amazon ECR)
Module 6: Monitoring and Logging
6.1. Importance of Monitoring and Logging
Understanding the need for monitoring and logging in DevOps
Key metrics and logs to monitor for applications and infrastructure
6.2. Monitoring Tools
Introduction to monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Setting up dashboards and alerts
6.3. Logging Tools
Overview of logging tools such as Fluentd, Logstash, and Splunk
Centralized logging and log management best practices
Module 7: Security in DevOps
7.1. DevSecOps Principles
Integrating security practices into the DevOps workflow
Common security vulnerabilities and threats in software development
7.2. Security Tools and Practices
Introduction to security scanning tools (static analysis, dynamic analysis)
Implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines
7.3. Compliance and Governance
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Implementing security policies and access controls
Module 8: DevOps Best Practices and Case Studies
8.1. Best Practices
Reviewing DevOps best practices for scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Continuous improvement and feedback loops
8.2. Case Studies
Analyzing real-world DevOps implementations and success stories
Learning from failures and challenges in DevOps adoption