Overview
The LPI DevOps Tools Engineer certification signifies proficiency in deploying DevOps practices, utilizing open-source tools efficiently, and optimizing workflows for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). This certification is recognized by industries as a validation of skills in service deployment, code development, and version control systems.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Validate competence in employing DevOps tools for efficient programming and application development.
- Demonstrate skills in continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment using tools like Git, Docker, Jenkins, and Puppet.
- Automate configuration management and integrate code changes effectively.
- Manage infrastructure and deployments utilizing DevOps strategies.
Prerequisites
- Basic experience in Linux and computer networking.
- Command line Linux/Unix proficiency.
- Introduction to network concepts and protocols.
- Basic Linux commands and system administration skills.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Ruby).
- Familiarity with programming concepts.
- Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
- Fundamentals of databases (e.g., MySQL or MongoDB).
- Previous experience with or completion of a DevOps tools course is recommended but not required.
Course Outline
- Overview of DevOps principles and practices.
- Importance of efficient programming and application development.
- In-depth exploration of essential DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Puppet).
- Understanding their roles in CI/CD.
- Principles of CI/CD.
- Implementing continuous integration with Jenkins.
- Automating configuration management with Puppet.
- Infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts.
- Understanding containerization.
- Docker basics and practical applications.