DevOps Engineer
A systems and automation path combining Linux administration, cloud knowledge, infrastructure as code, and Kubernetes.
Target role
DevOps Engineer
Estimated path time
Varies by experience and study pace
Path overview
Build Linux administration skill first, add a cloud platform, automate infrastructure with Terraform, and then develop container-orchestration administration skills.
Step-by-step path
Follow the sequence in order unless a step is marked optional.
LFCS or RHCSA
Choose a Linux administration foundation using a vendor-neutral or Red Hat route.
Cloud associate certification
Add practical cloud-platform administration or architecture skills.
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Develop infrastructure-as-code knowledge and repeatable provisioning practices.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Add Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting skills.
Practical activity
Practical activityApply the path in an automation-focused portfolio project.
Practical activity
Build an infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD portfolio project.
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