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DevOps Roadmap Beginner To Pro

The DevOps Roadmap outlines a structured learning path from beginner to pro, divided into five stages: Foundation, DevOps Essentials, Infrastructure as Code + Cloud, Advanced DevOps, and Real-World Practice + Certification. Each stage includes specific skills to learn, recommended resources, and study methods, with a total estimated time of 8-12 months to complete. The roadmap emphasizes hands-on practice, community engagement, and preparation for relevant certifications.

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DevOps Roadmap Beginner To Pro

The DevOps Roadmap outlines a structured learning path from beginner to pro, divided into five stages: Foundation, DevOps Essentials, Infrastructure as Code + Cloud, Advanced DevOps, and Real-World Practice + Certification. Each stage includes specific skills to learn, recommended resources, and study methods, with a total estimated time of 8-12 months to complete. The roadmap emphasizes hands-on practice, community engagement, and preparation for relevant certifications.

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DevOps Roadmap: Beginner to Pro

Stage 1: Foundation (Beginner)

Time: 1-2 Months

What to Learn:

- Basic OS Concepts (Linux focus)

- Command Line / Shell Scripting

- Networking Basics

- Git & Version Control

- Programming Basics (Python or Bash)

Where to Learn:

- linuxcommand.org

- git-scm.com/doc

- FreeCodeCamp Git & Bash tutorials

- w3schools.com/python

- Cisco Networking Academy

How to Study:

- Use WSL or VM

- Practice Git daily

- Solve basic shell scripting tasks

Stage 2: DevOps Essentials (Junior Level)

Time: 2-3 Months

What to Learn:

- CI/CD Basics

- Jenkins or GitHub Actions

- Docker

- Monitoring & Logging (Prometheus + Grafana)


DevOps Roadmap: Beginner to Pro

Where to Learn:

- FreeCodeCamp Docker Handbook

- jenkins.io/doc

- YouTube: CI/CD with GitHub Actions

- grafana.com/tutorials

- kodekloud.com

How to Study:

- Setup pipeline with Jenkins -> Docker

- Monitor apps with Prometheus + Grafana

- Use Play With Docker for practice

Stage 3: Infrastructure as Code + Cloud (Intermediate)

Time: 2-3 Months

What to Learn:

- AWS Basics: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS

- Terraform (IaC Tool)

- Ansible (Configuration Management)

Where to Learn:

- FreeCodeCamp AWS Practitioner

- aws.amazon.com/free

- developer.hashicorp.com/terraform/learn

- docs.ansible.com

How to Study:

- Create infra with Terraform

- Deploy manually, then automate with Ansible


DevOps Roadmap: Beginner to Pro

- Use AWS free tier & Katacoda Labs

Stage 4: Advanced DevOps (Pro Level)

Time: 3-4 Months

What to Learn:

- Kubernetes (K8s)

- Helm

- Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd)

- DevSecOps

- SRE Principles

Where to Learn:

- kubernetes.io/docs

- kodekloud.com/courses/kubernetes

- helm.sh/docs

- owasp.org

- sre.google/books/

How to Study:

- Setup local K8s (Minikube/kind)

- Deploy with Helm

- Learn K8s security

- Study SRE principles

Stage 5: Real-World Practice + Certification

Time: Ongoing

What to Do:

- Contribute to open-source
DevOps Roadmap: Beginner to Pro

- Build real DevOps projects

- Prepare for certifications

Certifications:

- Docker Certified Associate

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

- AWS DevOps Engineer

- HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Resources:

- github.com/kamranahmedse/devops-resources

- linuxfoundation.org

- aws.amazon.com/certification

- cncf.io/certification/cka

How to Study Smart

- Follow projects, not just tutorials

- Daily Plan: 30 min theory, 90 min hands-on, 30 min review

- Use Trello/Notion to track

- Join communities: Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn

Total Time Estimate

Beginner: 1-2 months

Junior: 2-3 months

Intermediate: 2-3 months

Pro: 3-4 months

Total: 8-12 months

Easy Pathway Summary


DevOps Roadmap: Beginner to Pro

Linux + Git + Python -> Docker -> CI/CD -> Jenkins -> Monitoring -> AWS + Terraform -> Kubernetes + Helm ->

DevSecOps -> Projects + Certs

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