Demystifying DevOps Exclusive Access to Community of Learners - with Omkar Kadam

Introduction: This roadmap outlines the path for learning DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) through a structured community and cohort-based approach. The focus is on hands-on experience, collaborative learning, and real-world projects to ensure comprehensive understanding and practical skills.

Phase 1: Foundations (Weeks 1-4)

1. Week 1: Introduction to DevOps and SRE
   • Overview of DevOps and SRE
   • Key principles and practices
   • Tools and technologies
   • Setting up your learning environment
2. Week 2: Version Control with Git
   • Basics of Git and GitHub
   • Branching and merging strategies
   • Collaborating on repositories
   • Hands-on project: Managing a shared repository
3. Week 3: Continuous Integration (CI)
   • Introduction to CI/CD pipelines
   • Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI
   • Writing and running tests
   • Hands-on project: Setting up a CI pipeline
4. Week 4: Containerization with Docker
   • Basics of Docker and containerization
   • Creating and managing Docker images
   • Docker Compose
   • Hands-on project: Dockerizing a simple application

Phase 2: Intermediate Concepts (Weeks 5-8)

5. Week 5: Configuration Management
   • Introduction to configuration management
   • Tools: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
   • Writing playbooks and cookbooks
   • Hands-on project: Automating configurations with Ansible
6. Week 6: Continuous Deployment (CD)
   • Deployment strategies
   • Tools: Kubernetes, Helm
   • Managing Kubernetes clusters
   • Hands-on project: Deploying an application to a Kubernetes cluster
7. Week 7: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
   • Introduction to IaC
   • Tools: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
   • Writing and managing infrastructure code
   • Hands-on project: Provisioning infrastructure with Terraform
8. Week 8: Monitoring and Logging
   • Importance of monitoring and logging
   • Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
   • Setting up monitoring and logging for applications
   • Hands-on project: Implementing a monitoring and logging solution

Phase 3: Advanced Topics (Weeks 9-12)

9. Week 9: Security in DevOps
   • Introduction to DevSecOps
   • Security best practices
   • Tools: Snyk, Aqua Security
   • Hands-on project: Securing a CI/CD pipeline
10. Week 10: Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practices
    • SRE principles and practices
    • Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs)
    • Incident management and response
    • Hands-on project: Defining and implementing SLOs and SLIs
11. Week 11: Scalability and Performance
    • Designing for scalability and performance
    • Load testing tools: JMeter, Locust
    • Performance tuning
    • Hands-on project: Performance testing and optimization
12. Week 12: Advanced Kubernetes
    • Advanced Kubernetes concepts
    • Managing stateful applications
    • Service Mesh with Istio
    • Hands-on project: Deploying a stateful application with advanced Kubernetes features

Phase 4: Capstone Project and Collaboration (Weeks 13-16)

13. Week 13-16: Hands-on Projects
    • Regular check-ins and feedback sessions
    • Final presentation and demonstration

Community and Collaboration:

• Weekly Meetups: Regular online meetups to discuss progress, share insights, and troubleshoot issues.
• Discussion Forums: Dedicated forums for cohort members to ask questions, share resources, and collaborate.
• Mentorship: Access to mentors for guidance and support throughout the learning journey.
• Project Showcase: Opportunities to showcase projects to the wider community and potential employers.

This roadmap is designed to provide a structured yet flexible path for learning DevOps and SRE. By leveraging community and cohort-based learning, participants can gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and connect with like-minded individuals.