Real world DevOps project from start to finish [11/2024]

🚀 Real World DevOps Project from Start to Finish [2024/05]

🌟 Course Overview:

Embark on a transformative learning journey with our comprehensive online course, designed for individuals, startups, and self-hosting enthusiasts. This course will guide you through the entire lifecycle of a DevOps project, from its conception to a fully operational, scalable, and robust server setup that can support your business needs.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• Infrastructure as Code with Ansible: Automate the provisioning, configuration management, and deployment of your services.
• Secure Access with VPN (WireGuard): Implement a secure access layer to protect your infrastructure.
• Containerization with Docker & Docker Compose: Simplify your application deployment and management using containers.
• Database Management with MariaDB: Utilize the powerful MySQL fork for your database needs.
• Virtualization with LXC: Explore another layer of abstraction above virtual machines.
• Email Communication with iRedMail: Set up a reliable mail server to manage your business communications.
• Collaborative Chat with Zulip: Create a self-hosted alternative to Slack or Microsoft Teams for real-time communication.
• Reverse Proxy with Traefik: Configure a single entry point for your services with automatic TLS certificate management.
• Ad Blocking with Pi-hole: Enhance user experience by blocking intrusive ads at the DNS level.
• Document Management & Collaboration with Nextcloud: Access all your files, documents, and collaborative features in one place.
• Monitoring Solutions with checkmk: Keep an eye on the health of your infrastructure with comprehensive monitoring.
• Backup Strategies with Borg & borgmatic: Secure your data with a robust backup solution.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with GitLab: Streamline your development workflow and automate your deployments.
• Python Programming for Backup Validation: Develop a Python program to ensure the integrity of your backups.
• Automated Notifications via Zulip: Stay informed about the status of your server with custom notification systems.

🛠️ Hands-On Project:

Throughout the course, you'll embark on a capstone project where you will create a comprehensive backup validation system using Python and GitLab CI/CD. This project includes:

• Comparing actual backups against your desired set of backups.
• Automating the creation, pushing, and running of Docker images.
• Sending notifications to your Zulip server upon completion or failure of backup tasks.

📈 Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, you'll be well-equipped to deploy a robust DevOps infrastructure tailored to your specific needs. You'll understand how to manage upgrades for services in Docker, update iRedMail, Zulip, and the host operating system, ensuring your server remains up-to-date and secure.

👨‍💻 Who Should Take This Course?

This course is perfect for:

• Startups looking to self-host their infrastructure.
• Individuals aiming to set up a personal server with advanced features.
• Tech enthusiasts who want to learn about DevOps and practical implementations.
• Anyone interested in mastering the tools and techniques required for modern DevOps practices.

📅 Start Your DevOps Journey Today!

Join Predrag Mijatovic in this hands-on, real-world course that combines theory with practical application to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of DevOps methodologies and tools. Whether you're an individual, part of a startup, or responsible for self-hosting solutions, this course will empower you to build, deploy, and manage your infrastructure like a pro.

Enroll now and transform the way you handle infrastructure and operations! 🌟