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PathToDevOps

A comprehensive, hands-on roadmap to master DevOps from absolute beginner to expert level.

Overview

PathToDevOps is a complete learning resource containing 19,000+ lines of detailed guides, real-world examples, and practical exercises covering every essential DevOps tool and practice. This repository takes you from Linux basics to building complete CI/CD pipelines with integrated monitoring.

No fluff. No emojis. Just practical, production-ready DevOps knowledge.

What You'll Learn

This roadmap covers the complete DevOps toolkit:

  • Linux System Administration - Command line mastery, user management, process control, networking
  • Version Control - Git workflows, branching strategies, GitHub collaboration
  • Programming for DevOps - Bash scripting and Python automation
  • Containerization - Docker fundamentals and multi-stage builds
  • Orchestration - Kubernetes architecture, deployments, services, scaling
  • Infrastructure as Code - Terraform for AWS provisioning
  • Configuration Management - Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation
  • CI/CD Pipelines - Jenkins and GitHub Actions automation
  • Cloud Computing - AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, EKS)
  • Monitoring & Observability - Prometheus metrics and Grafana dashboards
  • Complete Integration - How all tools work together in production

Repository Structure

PathToDevOps/
├── roadmap/                          # Complete DevOps learning path
│   ├── 00-index.md                  # Complete file index with topics
│   ├── 00-project-summary.md        # Project overview and statistics
│   ├── README.md                    # Roadmap overview and timeline
│   │
│   ├── 01-fundamentals/             # Phase 1: Foundation (2,400+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-linux-basics.md
│   │   ├── 02-user-permissions.md
│   │   ├── 03-process-management.md
│   │   ├── 04-networking.md
│   │   └── 05-package-management.md
│   │
│   ├── 02-version-control/          # Phase 2: Git & GitHub (1,600+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-git-basics.md
│   │   └── 02-github-workflow.md
│   │
│   ├── 03-programming/              # Phase 3: Scripting (1,400+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-bash-scripting.md
│   │   └── 02-python-automation.md
│   │
│   ├── 04-infrastructure/           # Phase 4: IaC & Containers (3,500+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-docker.md
│   │   ├── 02-kubernetes-basics.md
│   │   ├── 03-terraform-basics.md
│   │   └── 04-ansible-basics.md
│   │
│   ├── 05-cicd/                     # Phase 5: Automation (2,200+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-jenkins.md
│   │   └── 02-github-actions.md
│   │
│   ├── 06-cloud-monitoring/         # Phase 6: Cloud & Metrics (3,000+ lines)
│   │   ├── 01-aws-fundamentals.md
│   │   └── 02-prometheus-grafana.md
│   │
│   └── 07-integration/              # Phase 7: Complete Pipeline (1,500+ lines)
│       └── 01-complete-integration.md
│
├── ansible/                          # Ansible examples and playbooks
├── aws/                             # AWS configuration examples
├── Bash/                            # Bash scripts and projects
├── docker/                          # Docker examples
├── git/                             # Git guides and labs
├── Jenkins/                         # Jenkins configuration
├── k8s/                             # Kubernetes manifests and guides
├── linux/                           # Linux administration resources
├── prometheus/                      # Prometheus configuration
├── projects/                        # Real-world DevOps projects
├── QA/                              # Interview questions by topic
└── Terraform/                       # Terraform modules and labs

Quick Start

For Complete Beginners

Start here and follow sequentially:

# 1. Begin with Linux fundamentals
roadmap/01-fundamentals/01-linux-basics.md

# 2. Master version control
roadmap/02-version-control/01-git-basics.md

# 3. Learn automation scripting
roadmap/03-programming/01-bash-scripting.md

# 4. Continue through each phase...

Timeline: 3-4 months with daily practice

For Experienced Users

Jump to specific topics:

# Docker & Kubernetes
roadmap/04-infrastructure/01-docker.md
roadmap/04-infrastructure/02-kubernetes-basics.md

# CI/CD Pipelines
roadmap/05-cicd/01-jenkins.md
roadmap/05-cicd/02-github-actions.md

# See complete integration
roadmap/07-integration/01-complete-integration.md

Understanding Tool Integration

See how everything connects:

roadmap/07-integration/01-complete-integration.md

This guide shows a real e-commerce application deployed using ALL tools:

  • Git for version control
  • Jenkins for CI/CD
  • Docker for containerization
  • Terraform for AWS infrastructure
  • Ansible for configuration
  • Kubernetes for orchestration
  • Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring

Content Statistics

Category Files Lines Topics Covered
Fundamentals 5 2,400+ Linux, networking, processes, users, packages
Version Control 2 1,600+ Git workflows, GitHub collaboration
Programming 2 1,400+ Bash scripting, Python automation, AWS APIs
Infrastructure 4 3,500+ Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible
CI/CD 2 2,200+ Jenkins pipelines, GitHub Actions
Cloud & Monitoring 2 3,000+ AWS services, Prometheus, Grafana
Integration 1 1,500+ Complete DevOps pipeline example
TOTAL 18 15,600+ 100+ DevOps concepts

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage

  • Every major DevOps tool explained in detail
  • Real-world examples with working code
  • Step-by-step instructions for all operations
  • Line-by-line explanations of complex commands

Practical Learning

  • Hands-on exercises at the end of each guide
  • Complete code samples ready to use
  • Troubleshooting sections for common issues
  • Best practices throughout

Tool Integration

  • Integration guide showing how tools connect
  • Complete pipeline example from code to production
  • Architecture diagrams for understanding flow
  • Real deployment scenarios

Beginner-Friendly

  • Assumes zero prior knowledge
  • Plain English explanations
  • No buzzwords without explanation
  • Progressive difficulty building on previous knowledge

Learning Path

Month 1: Foundations

Week 1-2: Linux fundamentals, user management, process control
Week 3: Networking, SSH, firewall configuration
Week 4: Package management, Git basics

Skills: Navigate Linux confidently, manage users/processes, use Git

Month 2: Programming & Containers

Week 1-2: Bash scripting for automation
Week 3: Python for DevOps tasks, AWS automation
Week 4: Docker containerization, multi-stage builds

Skills: Write automation scripts, containerize applications

Month 3: Infrastructure & Orchestration

Week 1-2: Kubernetes orchestration, deployments, services
Week 3: Terraform infrastructure as code
Week 4: Ansible configuration management

Skills: Deploy and manage containerized apps at scale

Month 4: CI/CD, Cloud & Integration

Week 1: Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
Week 2: GitHub Actions workflows
Week 3: AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS)
Week 4: Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, complete integration

Skills: Build complete automated pipelines, deploy to cloud, monitor production

Real-World Projects

Included in This Repository

  1. Multi-Container Web Application (Docker Compose)

    • Frontend, backend, database
    • Development and production configurations

  2. Kubernetes Microservices (K8s manifests)

    • Deployments, services, ingress
    • ConfigMaps, secrets, persistent volumes

  3. AWS Infrastructure (Terraform)

    • Complete VPC setup
    • EC2, RDS, S3 integration
    • Multi-environment configuration

  4. Automated Deployment (Ansible)

    • Web server provisioning
    • Application deployment
    • Configuration management

  5. Complete CI/CD Pipeline (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)

    • Automated testing
    • Docker image building
    • Kubernetes deployment
    • Production monitoring

Interview Preparation

Interview Questions Included

Each topic includes common interview questions:

  • Linux: QA/Linux.md
  • Bash: QA/Bash.md
  • Docker: QA/Docker.md
  • Kubernetes: QA/k8s.md
  • Jenkins: QA/Jenkins.md
  • Ansible: QA/Ansible.md
  • AWS: QA/AWS.md
  • Terraform: QA/Terraform.md
  • Prometheus/Grafana: QA/Prometheus-Grafana.md

DevOps Interview Guide

Comprehensive interview preparation: English/most-popular-devops-interview-questions.md

Prerequisites

  • Computer: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian recommended), Windows with WSL, or macOS
  • Skills: Basic computer literacy, willingness to learn
  • Tools: Terminal, text editor, internet connection
  • Time: 1-2 hours daily for 3-4 months

No prior DevOps, programming, or system administration experience required.

How to Use This Repository

1. Systematic Learning (Recommended)

Follow the roadmap sequentially from Phase 1 to Phase 7.

2. Topic-Based Learning

Use the index (roadmap/00-index.md) to find specific topics.

3. Project-Based Learning

Start with the integration guide, then learn tools as needed.

4. Interview Preparation

Review QA files and practice explaining tool integration.

Tools Covered

Operating Systems & Shell

  • Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Bash shell scripting
  • System administration

Version Control

  • Git (local operations)
  • GitHub (collaboration)
  • Branching strategies

Programming Languages

  • Bash (automation)
  • Python (DevOps tools)
  • YAML (configuration)
  • HCL (Terraform)

Containerization

  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Container registries

Orchestration

  • Kubernetes
  • kubectl
  • Helm basics

Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform
  • AWS provider
  • Modules and state

Configuration Management

  • Ansible
  • Playbooks
  • Roles and templates

CI/CD

  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • Pipeline as Code

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, EKS, IAM)
  • Cloud architecture
  • Cost optimization

Monitoring

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Node Exporter
  • AlertManager

Career Outcomes

After completing this roadmap, you'll be prepared for:

Job Roles

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Platform Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Build & Release Engineer

Certifications to Pursue

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
  • Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)

Salary Expectations (USA, 2025)

  • Junior DevOps Engineer: $75k-95k
  • Mid-Level DevOps Engineer: $95k-140k
  • Senior DevOps Engineer: $140k-190k+
  • Staff/Principal Engineer: $190k-250k+

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here's how:

Reporting Issues

  • Found a typo or error? Open an issue
  • Command not working? Check your environment, then report

Suggesting Improvements

  • Better explanations
  • Additional examples
  • New tools or practices

Adding Content

  • New guides for emerging tools
  • Additional practice exercises
  • Real-world case studies

Resources

Official Documentation

Practice Platforms

Communities

  • Reddit: r/devops, r/kubernetes, r/docker
  • Discord: DevOps servers
  • Stack Overflow: DevOps tags
  • LinkedIn: DevOps groups

Success Stories

This roadmap is designed to take you from zero to job-ready in 3-4 months. Success requires:

✅ Consistency - Study daily, even if just 30 minutes
✅ Practice - Do the exercises, don't just read
✅ Projects - Build real things, put them on GitHub
✅ Community - Ask questions, help others
✅ Patience - DevOps is complex, give yourself time

License

This repository is provided for educational purposes. Feel free to:

  • Use for personal learning
  • Share with others learning DevOps
  • Reference in blog posts or tutorials
  • Use examples in your projects

Please provide attribution when sharing.

About This Project

Created: 2024
Last Updated: October 2025
Total Content: 19,000+ lines across 18+ comprehensive guides
Focus: Practical, production-ready DevOps skills
Philosophy: No fluff, just what you need to get hired and succeed

Get Started

Ready to begin your DevOps journey?

  1. Clone this repository:

    git clone https://github.com/khaledhawil/PathToDevOps.git
cd PathToDevOps

  2. Start learning:

    # Open the roadmap overview
cat roadmap/README.md

# Begin with Phase 1
cat roadmap/01-fundamentals/01-linux-basics.md

  3. Follow the path:

    • Complete each guide in order
    • Practice the exercises
    • Build the projects
    • Review the integration guide

  4. Track your progress:

    • Mark completed guides
    • Build your own projects
    • Update your resume
    • Start applying for jobs

Support

Need help?

  • Questions: Open an issue in this repository
  • Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions
  • Feedback: Submit a pull request
  • Updates: Watch this repository for new content

Start your DevOps journey today. From zero to hero in 3-4 months.

Good luck! 🚀

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