I'm diving into DevOps and have some foundational experience with git/GitHub and Jenkins (for CI/CD). Now, I'm looking to broaden my skill set with tools that enhance the operational side of DevOps. I'm currently exploring AWS, but I'd like to focus on platform-agnostic tools to keep flexibility between cloud and on-premise setups. I'm not into AWS CloudFormation, so I'm seeking suggestions on what tools I should look into to complete my DevOps toolkit. Specifically, I'd love insights on Ansible vs Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker. Any advice would be really helpful!
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A great way to self-teach these technologies is by using free language models. Just prompt them with something like "Teach me Docker slowly with examples and exercises" and you’ll receive tailored lessons. It's super practical for learning tools like Ansible, Puppet, and more!
You've got a solid list of tools that will set you up well! Here’s a quick overview:
- **Linux**: Most servers run on this, so it's a must.
- **Git/GitHub**: Essential for version control.
- **Jenkins/GitHub Actions**: Great for CI/CD automation.
- **Docker**: Helps with containerization.
- **AWS**: Cloud service provider.
- **Kubernetes**: Manages your containers.
- **Terraform**: Infrastructure as Code tool.
- **Ansible**: For configuration management.
- **Prometheus & Graphite**: For monitoring and visualization.
Master these, and you'll be golden! Good luck! 😊
Thank you! Be well!