Course Overview:

This syllabus is designed to provide participants with an intensive and hands-on introduction to DevOps practices, tools, and methodologies. The course covers a broad spectrum of topics, including version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, containerisation, orchestration, infrastructure as code, and monitoring. Participants will gain practical experience through interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and hands-on projects.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of software development and IT operations concepts. Familiarity with programming languages and command-line interface (CLI) is recommended.

Course Objective

Day 1-2: Introduction to DevOps

- Definition and principles of DevOps

- Evolution of DevOps practices

- Benefits and challenges of implementing DevOps

- Role of DevOps in modern software development

Day 3-4: Version Control with Git

- Introduction to version control

- Setting up Git repositories

- Branching and merging strategies

- Collaborative workflows with Git

Day 5-6: Continuous Integration (CI)

- CI principles and benefits

- Setting up CI pipelines with Jenkins

- Integrating automated testing in CI

- Code quality and artifact management in CI

Day 7-8: Continuous Delivery (CD)

- Introduction to CD and deployment pipelines

- Configuring CD pipelines with Jenkins or other CI/CD tools

- Blue-green deployments and feature toggles

- Automated release management

Day 9-10: Containerization with Docker

- Introduction to containerization

- Building and managing Docker containers

- Docker images and Dockerfiles

- Container orchestration with Docker Compose

Day 11-12: Container Orchestration with Kubernetes

- Introduction to Kubernetes

- Deploying applications on Kubernetes

- Scaling and managing containerized applications

- Kubernetes networking and services

Day 13-14: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Monitoring

- Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

- Managing infrastructure with tools like Terraform

- Monitoring and logging best practices

- Implementing monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana

Assessment:

Participants will be assessed through daily hands-on exercises, quizzes, and a final project that showcases their understanding and application of DevOps concepts.

Materials:

Participants will receive access to course materials, including slides, code samples, and recommended readings.