The Ultimate Guide to Mastering DevOps in 2025

Flashcards about DevOps in 2025.

What is DevOps considered in the context of AI advancements?

A future-proof alternative for roles threatened by AI, such as test engineers and database administrators.

According to the lecture, what are the three key areas of prerequisite knowledge for DevOps?

Operating systems like Linux, Git, and build/package management tools (e.g., npm, Gradle, Maven).

What are some essential Linux skills for DevOps?

Navigating the shell, managing processes, and understanding file permissions.

What are some of the key concepts to learn in Git for DevOps?

Branching strategies like Git flow and trunk-based development, and tools like GitHub and GitLab.

What is the purpose of build and package management tools in DevOps?

Managing application dependencies and compatibility issues, running automation tests, and creating package files.

What are the three core components of DevOps fundamentals, according to the lecture?

Containerization with Docker, artifact repositories, and cloud basics.

What does Docker containerization ensure?

Encapsulates an application and its dependencies, ensuring consistency across different deployment environments.

What is a registry?

A building where you store different types of instruments

What is a repository?

A storage room in a building where you store one specific type of instrument

What is the role of cloud platforms in DevOps?

Provides the infrastructure, servers, storage, and networking to run services and applications.

What are the three essential elements of DevOps core, according to the lecture?

Kubernetes, advanced cloud platform skills (AWS), and CI/CD pipelines.

What is the role of Kubernetes in DevOps?

Manages containers, assigns resources, handles load balancing and scaling, and ensures smooth operations.

What are the key skills and tools covered in the DevOps Advanced stage?

Infrastructure as code, Python, Ansible, and monitoring/observability tools.

How does Pulumi allow you to use Infrastructure as Code?

Use programming languages that you know to codify infrastructure.

How can Python be utilized in the field of DevOps?

Automate repetitive tasks, integrate systems, and troubleshoot complex issues.

Why is learning a programming language an advantage as a DevOps engineer?

Automate repetitive tasks, integrates systems, and troubleshoots complex issues.

What is the primary function of Ansible in DevOps?

Automate and manage configuration on multiple servers consistently.

What is the role of monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus in DevOps?

Capture real-time metrics from systems, infrastructure, and applications to detect issues and improve performance.

What should be ingrained throughout the entire process of DevOps?

Security should be ingrained throughout the entire DevOps processes and in every technology used.