Hey everyone! I'm currently working in IT support where I mostly deal with hardware and OS installation, and troubleshooting. While I don't have much coding experience or advanced system administration skills yet, I'm really keen on transitioning into DevOps engineering. I'm wondering if someone with my background can make this career shift. If so, what skills should I start learning first? What tools and technologies are essential for beginners in DevOps? Any free or affordable resources or roadmaps you'd recommend? Also, how long might it take to become job-ready in DevOps? I'm super motivated and ready to put in the work; I just need some guidance to stay on the right path. Thanks in advance!
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Just to check, you mentioned you don't have much coding experience. Are you fully aware of what DevOps entails? It might be worth researching a bit more to see if it aligns with what you want to do.
There’s no secret formula, it's all about effort and learning. Start small and take it step by step. Focus on foundational tools and concepts, and before you know it, you'll be job-ready!
For sure, I have a background similar to yours and made the transition successfully. Focus on learning the basics of coding and system administration. Those skills will be super helpful as you dive deeper into DevOps.
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Absolutely, you can make the switch! I was a bartender before getting into DevOps, so it’s definitely possible. Just start with something related to your target like monitoring systems or building dashboards. Get experience in operations or Linux; it’ll help bridge the gap from hardware to software systems. Once you start gaining trust, it’ll become easier!
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Yes, you can do it! If you can follow instructions and adapt as needed, you’ve got the basics down for DevOps or programming. Just take some online classes to get started, and then it’s all about gaining time and hands-on experience. You got this!
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