DevOps Foundations: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI

Modern software development relies on seamless integration and rapid deployment. Transitioning into DevOps requires a clear, structured understanding of system administration, containerization, and automation. This comprehensive text-based course takes you from foundational concepts to deploying and orchestrating applications with confidence. You will learn how to navigate the command line, automate delivery pipelines, manage container lifecycles, and explore modern infrastructure-as-code and observability principles. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of DevOps culture and foundational Linux system administration. - Manage version control workflows using Git to track and collaborate on infrastructure files. - Build and run isolated application environments using Docker containers. - Configure automated integration and deployment pipelines using GitLab CI. - Orchestrate scalable containerized applications using Kubernetes clusters. - Apply basic Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and system observability concepts for modern environments. You will start with key terminology and operating system basics before moving systematically into containerization, pipeline automation, and cluster management. Each module combines clear conceptual explanations with practical, step-by-step text-based configuration exercises. This course is designed for aspiring DevOps engineers, system administrators, and developers with no prior DevOps experience. Start your journey toward mastering modern infrastructure automation today.