Data Center DevOps: On-Prem Infrastructure Like The Cloud

🌐 Data Center DevOps: On-Prem Infrastructure Like The Cloud with Tom Hearn

🎉 Course Headline: Master the art of automation within the confines of your own on-prem data center, just like the cloud! Dive deep into Ansible, Terraform, Vault, Packer, Jenkins, and Git to streamline your infrastructure operations.

📘 Course Description:

Are you tired of the overemphasis on cloud-native tools at the expense of on-premises knowledge? It's time to shift the focus back where many workloads still reside! In this comprehensive course, Tom Hearn guides you through the world of DevOps automation specifically tailored for data center environments.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• Foundational Concepts: Each toolset and concept is introduced with a clear explanation to set the stage for your learning journey.

  • Create a robust build server on Ubuntu.
  • Automate the creation of Windows and Linux virtual machines with Packer.
  • Provision servers into VMware from Packer-generated virtual machine templates using Terraform.
  • Configure virtual machines to perfection using Ansible.
  • Integrate secure credential management into your automation pipeline with Vault.
  • Dynamically generate Ansible inventories based on Terraform plans.
  • Deploy full application stacks across multiple servers and configurations using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Set up, configure, and manage build processes in Jenkins using Packer and Terraform.
  • Configure and run your own GOGS git server for version control and collaboration.

🚀 Hands-On Learning: This course is designed to build upon each section, ensuring you grow your skills progressively. By the end, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to apply these tools in various scenarios, whether you're looking to enhance your professional toolkit or build out an advanced home lab.

💡 Real-World Application: The knowledge you gain will be immediately applicable to real-world situations. You'll learn best practices and efficient workflows that will save you time and resources in managing data center infrastructure.

🤝 Supporting a Cause: A portion of the course proceeds (15% of all earnings) will be donated to three crucial initiatives:

• Alzheimer's Association - Supporting those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Advocating for individuals with mental health conditions.
• American Cancer Society - Committed to saving lives from cancer through research, education, and patient support.

By enrolling in this course, you're not only investing in your DevOps skillset but also contributing to these vital organizations. Join us on this journey to enhance your expertise while supporting important health initiatives. Let's make a difference together! 💪💖

📆 *Enroll Now and Transform Your Data Center Management with DevOps Best Practices! This course is perfect for intermediate-level professionals familiar with Linux/Unix systems and looking to expand their expertise in automation and infrastructure as code.