DevOps Tools and Technologies

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DevOps Tools and Technologies

Get hands-on practice using popular DevOps tools used across many industries. Build sought after skills in Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios and Azure DevOps.

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Apr 28, 2024

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Duration

3 Months

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DevOps practices are transforming the way organizations develop and deliver software. By breaking down silos between development, operations, and quality assurance teams, DevOps allows for more efficient and effective collaboration, faster time-to-market, and higher customer satisfaction. With the high demand for skilled DevOps professionals, therefore, and the competitive salaries and career opportunities available, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this exciting and dynamic field.

This DevOps Tools and Technologies program builds in-depth knowledge of the popular DevOps tools used across many industries, including Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios and Azure DevOps.

During the program, you will gain practical experience in setting up Jenkins, creating a job, and integrating Jenkins with version control systems such as Git. You will explore the Docker installation process and learn how to build custom Docker images. You will use Docker Compose to orchestrate multi-container applications and scale containers. You will investigate how to perform resource allocation, management, and monitoring in Kubernetes. Plus, you will use advanced Kubernetes features, such as rolling updates, rollbacks etc.

As you progress, you will then learn to perform configuration management using Ansible to manage inventories, write playbooks to automate tasks, create roles, and automate the network. You will gain hands-on experience in using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning by installing it to work with CLI and commands. You will discover how to create and apply Terraform plans, providers, and states. You will work with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Plus, you will learn to work with Nagios to ensure high availability.

Overall, this technology-focused DevOps Tools and Technologies program is ideally suited to both seasoned IT professionals looking to expand their skill set and recent graduates keen to start a career in DevOps. Designed by industry experts, the program will build job-ready skills for DevOps and give you the practical experience you need to boost your career.

This program comprises 7 purposely designed courses that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.

It is an instructor-led program which runs to a fixed schedule, with set start and finish dates. It is driven forward by your instructor and features live sessions that are aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live sessions.

The materials for each module are accessible from the start of each course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs, and online practice exam questions.

As part of our mentoring service, you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the program. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues. And as part of our career services, you will get guidance on how to boost your profile and prepare for interviews. Further details are below.

Once you have successfully completed the program, you will earn your Certificates of Completion for each course in the program.

Once you have completed this program, you will be able to:


  • Set up Jenkins, create a job, and integrate Jenkins with version control systems such as Git.
  • Install Docker, build custom Docker images, use Docker Compose to orchestrate multi-container applications and scale containers, and create Docker swarm.
  • Perform resource allocation, management, monitoring, and automate scripts in Kubernetes.
  • Use advanced Kubernetes features, such as rolling updates, rollbacks, blue-green and canary deployments, and Kubernetes namespaces and RBAC.
  • Perform configuration management using Ansible to manage inventories, write playbooks to automate tasks, create roles, and automate the network.
  • Perform infrastructure provisioning using Terraform by installing it to work with CLI and commands, and create and apply Terraform plans, providers, and states.
  • Work with Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios to monitor and create customizable dashboards to visualize and analyze data in real time.
  • Identify when to use which tool and how in real-world situations.

Recent graduates with a bachelor of science degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, or relevant field.


Professionals with experience in customer experience.

Professionals with experience in developing/engineering applications.

Professionals looking to develop their career in the DevOps.

Required:


  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related subject

Recommended:


  • Some experience in software development.
  • Familiarity with scripting.

Once you have successfully completed this program, you will be awarded your Program Certificate confirming you have the job-ready skills, knowledge, and practical experience employers need. The competencies you gain will also make a valuable addition to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Once you have successfully completed this Program, our career and placement service will begin. This will include:


FOR ALL LEARNERS


A tech skills assessment & mock interview.


  • A technical assessment test to gauge your skills level. This will ensure we provide the career mentoring you need.
  • Pre-employability training
  • Mock HR interviews
  • Mock technical interviews

  • 7-day Finishing School Program.

    • Resume and online profile preparation
    • Further mock HR and technical interviews
    • Interview coaching
    • Individual counselling


      FOR LEARNERS IN INDIA


      Career mentoring for accelerated personal and professional growth.


      • 1-to-1 guidance from our Placement Assistance Team
      • Access to internship opportunities
      • Access to job opportunities in top organizations

Program Outline

Build in-demand skills in popular CI/CD tools used for DevOps. Explore Jenkins and its role in continuous integration and build your understanding of how to integrate Jenkins with version control systems such as GitHub.

Topic Covered:

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Introduction to CI/CD

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Jenkins introduction and setup

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Git integration in Jenkins

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Jenkins Pipeline

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Best practices and troubleshooting

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+JENKINS-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Learn how to manage data with Docker. Plus, build in-demand skills for creating and managing data volumes and mounting host directories as data volumes.

Topic Covered:

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Docker basics

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Creating and running containers

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Managing data with Docker

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Networking with Docker

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Docker Compose

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Docker Swarm

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Best practices and troubleshooting

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+DOCKER-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Master container orchestration with Kubernetes and build sought after skills in an essential tool that businesses need.

Topic Covered:

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Introduction

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Choosing a Kubernetes distribution

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Creating a deployment object

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Managing resources

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Service discovery and load balancing

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Managing storage

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Kubernetes deployment strategies

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+KUBERNETES-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Build in-demand skills in Ansible configuration management. Learn how to set up an environment and dive into syntax and playbooks. Plus, look at templating with Jinja2 and Ansible network automation.

Topic Covered:

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Introduction

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Ansible fundamentals

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Playbooks

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Roles

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Advanced Ansible

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Ansible Network Automation

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+ANSIBLE-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Develop a practical understanding of Terraform and its benefits. Explore the fundamentals of IAC (infrastructure-as-code), learn how to install Terraform and set up an environment, and investigate infrastructure automation.

Topic Covered:

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Introduction to Terraform and its benefits

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Terraform installation

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Terraform configuration management

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Provisioning infrastructure with Terraform

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Working with Terraform providers

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Managing state with Terraform

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Troubleshooting and debugging Terraform

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+TERRAFORM-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Build hands-on skills in Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios. Gain valuable knowledge and practical experience that will boost your DevOps career.

Topic Covered:

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Prometheus

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Grafana

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Nagios

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+DevOpsMonitoringTools-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Complete a capstone project that will showcase your new skills and knowledge through practical application. This project presents you with a real-world challenge. Once you've successfully completed the project, will be able to evidence your understanding of the subject matter in interviews and on your resume.

Topic Covered:

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Project

Course ID : course-v1:SkillUp+Capstone-DevTT+2023_B1
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You can choose to enroll for this individual course.  Click here to see course details.

Why Learn with SkillUp Online?

We believe every learner is an individual and every course is an opportunity to build job-ready skills. Through our human-centered approach to learning, we will empower you to fulfil your professional and personal goals and enjoy career success.

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Reskilling into tech? We’ll support you.

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Upskilling for promotion? We’ll help you.

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Cross-skilling for your career? We’ll guide you.

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Personalized Mentoring & Support

1-on-1 mentoring, live classes, webinars, weekly feedback, peer discussion, and much more.

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Practical Experience

Hands-on labs and projects tackling real-world challenges. Great for your resumé and LinkedIn profile.

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Best-in-Class Course Content

Designed by the industry for the industry so you can build job-ready skills.

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Job-Ready Skills Focus

Competency building and global certifications employers are actively looking for.

Program Offering

certificate

Type of certificate

Certificate of Completion

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About this program

07 Courses

32 Skills

includes

Includes

Discussion space

Placement services

34 Hands-on labs

34 Knowledge checks

06 Final exams

01 Capstone project

create

Create

Jenkins job & pipelines

Dockerfile

Data volumes

Networks

Deployment object

Services for applications

Ansible Playbooks

Roles

Terraform configuration

Terraform plans

Custom Terraform providers

Dashboards in Grafana

Network device monitoring with Nagios

exercises

Exercises to explore

Installing & configuring Jenkins & Docker

Configuring github with Jenkins

Setting up CI/CD Pipeline to build & deploy application

Deploy WordPress application using Docker Compose

Managing data & networking with Docker

Setting up a Kubernetes environment

Deploying applications

Managing storage & resources

Service discovery

Jinja2

Error handling & debugging

Network automation

Terraform installation, workflows & providers

Integrate Prometheus & Grafana to monitor website traffic metrics

Monitoring service health with Prometheus & Grafana

Network device monitoring with Nagios

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FAQs

DevOps is a software development methodology that combines software development (Dev) and information technology operations (Ops) to streamline the software development lifecycle. It involves a collaborative approach between developers, operations engineers, and quality assurance teams to automate the software delivery process. It also ensures the software is released quickly, reliably, and of high quality.

DevOps practices include continuous integration and delivery, infrastructure as code, and automated testing. DevOps aims to increase software delivery speed, improve software quality, and foster collaboration and communication between development and operations teams.

A DevOps toolchain is a set of DevOps tools and technologies used to streamline and automate software development, delivery, and deployment. It encompasses a range of tools for tasks such as version control, continuous integration, testing, monitoring, and deployment.

DevOps automation tools refer to a set of tools and technologies used to automate various tasks in the software development and delivery process. These tools help streamline the building, testing, deploying, and monitoring of software applications. By automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, DevOps automation tools can help reduce errors, improve efficiency, and increase software delivery speed.

Some examples of DevOps automation tools include Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Docker. These tools can be used individually or in combination to automate various tasks in the DevOps pipeline.

There are several DevOps tools that are commonly used to automate and streamline the software development and delivery process. Some of the most popular DevOps tools include:

  • Git: A version control system used to manage source code and track changes made by multiple developers working on a project.
  • Jenkins: An open-source automation server used to build, test, and deploy software.
  • Docker: A containerization platform used to package and deploy applications and their dependencies in a portable and isolated environment.
  • Kubernetes: An open-source container orchestration platform used to manage and scale containerized applications.
  • Ansible: An open-source automation tool used to automate IT tasks such as application deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Chef: An open-source DevOps automation tool used for infrastructure automation and configuration management.
  • Puppet: An open-source configuration management and DevOps automation tool used to deploy and configure applications and infrastructure.

A DevOps tools certification can enhance an individual's skills and career prospects. It validates expertise using popular DevOps tools, improves knowledge and proficiency in DevOps processes and methodologies, and keeps one updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. It also increases job opportunities and earning potential. Moreover, it helps individuals gain recognition and credibility in the industry and demonstrate their commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

This technology-focused DevOps Tools and Technologies program is ideally suited to both seasoned IT professionals looking to expand their skill set and recent graduates keen to start a career in DevOps. Designed by industry experts, the program will build job-ready skills for DevOps and give you the practical experience you need to boost your career.

This DevOps Tools and Technologies program covers a comprehensive range of popular DevOps tools including Git, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Tableau, and Azure DevOps.

To attend live video streaming sessions, view session recordings, and access learning materials, you can use your mobile phone. A smartphone that is 4G enabled is required. However, to do the hands-on labs and practicals, you will need a PC/laptop.

Yes, you’ll be issued a Certificate of Completion once you have successfully finished this DevOps Tools and Technologies program.

We post recordings of each session on the Learning Management System (LMS). You will be able to visit the LMS to view recordings if you miss a session. The recordings will be available to help with revision too before your final exam.

program-image

Program Offering

certificate

Type of certificate

Certificate of Completion

course

About this program

07 Courses

32 Skills

includes

Includes

Discussion space

Placement services

34 Hands-on labs

34 Knowledge checks

06 Final exams

01 Capstone project

create

Create

Jenkins job & pipelines

Dockerfile

Data volumes

Networks

Deployment object

Services for applications

Ansible Playbooks

Roles

Terraform configuration

Terraform plans

Custom Terraform providers

Dashboards in Grafana

Network device monitoring with Nagios

exercises

Exercises to explore

Installing & configuring Jenkins & Docker

Configuring github with Jenkins

Setting up CI/CD Pipeline to build & deploy application

Deploy WordPress application using Docker Compose

Managing data & networking with Docker

Setting up a Kubernetes environment

Deploying applications

Managing storage & resources

Service discovery

Jinja2

Error handling & debugging

Network automation

Terraform installation, workflows & providers

Integrate Prometheus & Grafana to monitor website traffic metrics

Monitoring service health with Prometheus & Grafana

Network device monitoring with Nagios

Newsletters & Updates

Subscribe to get the latest tech career trends, guidance, and tips in your inbox.