- Learn Linux
- Learn to write scripts (Python, Bash)
- Understand different OS concepts
- Process Management
- Threads and Concurrency
- Sockets
- I/O Management
- Virtualization
- Memory/storage
- File Systems
- System Calls
- Program Execution
- Learn about managing servers
- Network and Security basics
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- Firewalls
- VPN
- HTTPS/SSL
- SSH
- Understand different internet protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP etc.) #fundamentals
- Understand Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD)
- Learn about Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Understand version control systems (Git)
- Learn about containerization (Docker)
- Learn about orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Learn about cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
- Understand Microservices Architecture
- Learn about Serverless Architecture
- Understand the importance of Observability & Reliability in system design
- Learn about system resilience #practices
- Learn to use source control tools (Git, Bitbucket)
- Learn to use CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TravisCI, CircleCI)
- Learn configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Learn to use IaC tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation)
- Learn to use monitoring tools (Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix)
- Learn to use log management tools (ELK Stack, Graylog)
- Learn to use orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Learn to use cloud provider services (AWS EC2, Google Cloud Engine, Azure VM)
- Learn to use container registries (Docker Hub, Google Container Registry) #tools
- Improve your problem-solving skills
- Learn about project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
- Improve your communication skills
- Learn to effectively manage your time and prioritize tasks
- Develop leadership skills
- Learn to work effectively in a team
- Develop a habit of documenting your work for future reference #softskills
- Keep up with latest DevOps trends and practices
- Learn about different DevOps tools and technologies
- Constantly improve your skills and knowledge
- Attend DevOps conferences and meetups
- Read DevOps-related books and articles
- Participate in online DevOps communities
- Take up DevOps certification courses #continuouslearning
Remember, the journey to becoming a DevOps engineer is not linear and might require some time, patience, and a lot of practice. Happy learning!