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Introduction to DevOps Fundamentals for IT and Software Professionals

Mastering DevOps - From Core Principles to Industry Applications

Imran Afzal

Created by Imran Afzal

Get a practical introduction to DevOps by exploring its core principles, essential tools, and real-world applications. Discover how automation, integration, and deployment practices can help teams deliver software faster and more reliably. Build a strong foundation for working in DevOps-driven environments.

Packt | Mar 2026 | 310 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesSoftware Engineering and Architecture, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines, Ansible

What You Will Learn

You will start by breaking down the main ideas behind DevOps and why they matter in IT. Step by step, you will work with tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes, applying them to real scenarios. Along the way, you will practice setting up automated workflows, managing infrastructure, and using configuration tools to streamline processes.

Key Features

  • Learn how to automate software delivery using industry-standard DevOps tools
  • Gain hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Understand how to manage infrastructure and configuration for scalable IT environments

Target Audience

Perfect for IT professionals, developers, or operations staff who want to get started with DevOps. If you have a basic understanding of IT or software development and want to build practical skills in modern DevOps workflows, you will find this course a solid starting point for your career or team projects.

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