Learn DevOps
Automate, deploy, and operate reliable systems. A free, structured curriculum: 5 units · 20 lessons · self-paced.
Curriculum outline
Unit 1: Getting Started with DevOps
Lesson 1.1: What Is DevOps and Why Learn It
Lesson 1.2: Setting Up Your Environment
Lesson 1.3: Your First Hands-On Exercise
Lesson 1.4: Core Vocabulary and Concepts
Unit 2: Beginner Fundamentals
Lesson 2.1: Essential Techniques: The Basics
Lesson 2.2: Common Patterns and Best Practices
Lesson 2.3: Working Through Simple Exercises
Lesson 2.4: Debugging and Fixing Mistakes
Unit 3: Intermediate Skills
Lesson 3.1: Leveling Up: Intermediate Techniques
Lesson 3.2: Working with More Complex Scenarios
Lesson 3.3: Combining Multiple Skills
Lesson 3.4: Real-World Intermediate Projects
Unit 4: Advanced Techniques
Lesson 4.1: Advanced Concepts and Strategies
Lesson 4.2: Performance and Optimization
Lesson 4.3: Professional-Grade Workflows
Lesson 4.4: Handling Edge Cases and Complexity
Unit 5: DevOps in the Real World
Lesson 5.1: Industry Standards and Conventions
Lesson 5.2: Collaboration and Team Workflows
Lesson 5.3: Portfolio and Professional Presentation
Lesson 5.4: Staying Current and Continuing Growth
Sample lesson preview
What Is DevOps and Why Learn It
Understand what DevOps is and why it matters.
DevOps is best understood through its purpose: what problem does it solve, or what need does it address? Rather than starting with a textbook definition, think about when and why people encounter DevOps in real life. Understanding the "why" first makes the technical details much easier to grasp. The simplest test of understanding: can you explain it in one sentence to someone who's never heard of it?