DevOps Foundations: Linux, Git, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and Prometheus

Transitioning into DevOps can feel overwhelming with the sheer number of tools and methodologies to learn. This text-based course simplifies your journey by breaking down the core technologies that power modern software delivery. You will transition from a complete beginner to someone who confidently understands how to manage environments, automate deployments, and monitor application health. By reading structured explanations and studying real-world configuration examples, you will acquire the practical skills needed to support modern development pipelines. What you'll learn: Understand fundamental Linux administration and command-line operations for managing servers; Manage source code and collaborate effectively using Git version control workflows; Containerize applications using Docker to ensure consistent environments from development to production; Build automated deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for continuous integration; Configure system and application monitoring using Prometheus to track health and performance; Apply modern Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps concepts to automate infrastructure management. The course starts with fundamental concepts of operating systems and version control before guiding you through containerization, automated pipelines, and modern observability practices. You will learn through clear written explanations, step-by-step configuration walkthroughs, and practical scenarios. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring DevOps engineers, and system administrators looking to modernize their skill set, with no prior DevOps experience required. Start building your foundational DevOps toolkit today.