DevOps Foundations: CI/CD with Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, and AWS

In modern software development, manual deployments are slow, error-prone, and inefficient. Bridging the gap between writing code and running it reliably in production requires a solid understanding of automation, containerization, and cloud infrastructure. This course guides you through the fundamental concepts of DevOps, teaching you how to connect essential tools to build a robust, automated continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. You will transition from managing servers manually to deploying containerized applications automatically using industry-standard automation workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand core DevOps principles, Linux server administration basics, and secure SSH connectivity - Configure Jenkins to automate build and deployment jobs using modern declarative pipeline syntax - Package applications efficiently using Docker containers and manage container lifecycles - Write Ansible playbooks to automate configuration management and deployment tasks across multiple environments - Deploy secure, scalable applications on cloud infrastructure using AWS Linux instances - Apply secure credential management practices to protect sensitive API keys and SSH credentials within automated pipelines You will start by exploring foundational hosting concepts and basic Linux administration before setting up your first cloud servers. From there, the text-based lessons walk you through integrating Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible step-by-step to form a cohesive, automated deployment pipeline. This course is designed specifically for beginners, system administrators, and developers looking to transition into operations. No prior experience with cloud computing or automation tools is required. Start reading today to build your foundation in modern deployment automation.