Are you ready to transform your career in just two months? DevOps skills are among the most in-demand technical competencies in today's job market, and with a structured approach, you can build a solid foundation in just 60 days. This roadmap will guide you through a progressive learning journey from fundamentals to advanced concepts, setting you on the path to DevOps excellence.

Week 1-2: The Foundation

Days 1-5: Linux Fundamentals

  • Linux file system architecture
  • Basic commands and shell scripting
  • User management and permissions
  • Process management
  • Package management (apt, yum)

Days 6-10: Version Control with Git

  • Git installation and configuration
  • Basic operations (commit, push, pull)
  • Branching strategies
  • Merge conflicts resolution
  • Collaborative workflows

Days 11-14: Networking Concepts

  • TCP/IP fundamentals
  • DNS and DHCP
  • Firewalls and security groups
  • Load balancing principles
  • Troubleshooting network issues

Week 3-4: Infrastructure and Configuration Management

Days 15-18: Infrastructure as Code Basics

  • Introduction to IaC concepts
  • Setting up Terraform
  • Basic Terraform syntax
  • Creating your first infrastructure

Days 19-22: Configuration Management

  • Introduction to Ansible
  • Writing Ansible playbooks
  • Roles and inventories
  • Implementing configuration management

Days 23-28: Cloud Fundamentals

  • Cloud computing concepts
  • AWS/Azure/GCP core services
  • Identity and access management
  • Virtual networking in the cloud
  • Storage options

Week 5-6: Containerization and Orchestration

Days 29-34: Docker Mastery

  • Container fundamentals
  • Docker installation
  • Building custom images
  • Docker networking
  • Multi-container applications with Docker Compose

Days 35-42: Kubernetes Fundamentals

  • Kubernetes architecture
  • Setting up a Kubernetes cluster
  • Deployments, services, and pods
  • ConfigMaps and secrets
  • Volume management
  • Basic troubleshooting

Week 7-8: CI/CD and Monitoring

Days 43-48: CI/CD Pipeline Implementation

  • CI/CD concepts
  • Setting up Jenkins/GitHub Actions
  • Creating automated pipelines
  • Integration and deployment strategies
  • Artifact management

Days 49-54: Monitoring and Observability

  • Introduction to monitoring concepts
  • Setting up Prometheus and Grafana
  • Log management with ELK stack
  • Alert configuration
  • Performance optimization

Days 55-60: Security and Final Project

  • DevSecOps principles
  • Security scanning in pipelines
  • Infrastructure security best practices
  • Integration of all learned concepts
  • Building a complete DevOps project

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  • Step-by-step tutorials for every concept
  • Troubleshooting guides for common issues
  • Practical projects to reinforce learning
  • Best practices from industry experts
  • Regular updates to keep content current

Taking Action

The key to mastering DevOps is consistent practice. Dedicate 2-3 hours daily to follow this roadmap, and you'll be amazed at your progress in just 60 days. Remember to apply what you learn through practical projects - building a small application and implementing the full DevOps lifecycle for it will cement your understanding.

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Take the first step today, and in two months, you'll have the skills to pursue exciting new career opportunities in the world of DevOps!