Intermediate DevOps Learning Path
Move beyond basics: automate Linux, build CI/CD pipelines, and monitor real systems efficiently.
Why Choose the Intermediate Path?
This path is designed for learners who understand Linux fundamentals and basic DevOps concepts. Here, you will start applying automation, CI/CD practices, and monitoring to real-world scenarios.
Automation and observability separate good engineers from great ones.
By completing this path, you'll gain confidence in running repeatable processes, managing workloads, and interpreting metrics to improve system reliability.
Modules in the Intermediate Path
Module 1
Linux Automation & Scripting
- Advanced shell scripting (loops, functions, conditionals)
- Automating file and user management
- Process monitoring and log parsing automation
- Scheduling tasks with cron
Module 2
CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins
- Jenkins setup and configuration
- Pipeline as code (Jenkinsfile)
- Build, test, and deploy automation
- Notifications, logging, and artifact management
Module 3
Monitoring & Health Checks
- Linux system monitoring tools (top, vmstat, iostat)
- Application health checks
- Introduction to Prometheus, Grafana, and alerting
- Building dashboards and automated reports
Module 4
Version Control & Collaboration
- Git branches, merges, and rebasing
- Pull requests, code reviews, and workflows
- Collaborating on repositories
- Integrating Git with CI/CD pipelines
Tips for Intermediate Learners
- Automate small tasks first and gradually increase complexity
- Follow each module sequentially for proper skill building
- Experiment with CI/CD pipelines and monitor their outcomes
- Review logs and metrics to understand system behavior
- Document your learning and solutions for future reference
True understanding comes from doing — automate, observe, and iterate.