The Linux DevOps Handbook: A comprehensive guide to help you navigate the right Linux Distribution, through AWS Public cloud and avoid Pitfalls - Softcover

Damian Wojsław; Grzegorz Adamowicz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1803245662 ISBN 13: 9781803245669

Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account, 2023

Synopsis

This book provides solid foundation of DevOps and Linux systems along with advanced DevOps practices such as configuration, IAC and CI/CD

Key Features

• Master Linux basics, command line, and shell scripting
• Essential DevOps tools: Learn Docker, Git, monitoring, automation, and CI/CD
• Implement networking, manage services, and leverage Infrastructure as Code

Book Description

Linux is a cornerstone of DevOps, providing the flexibility, stability, and scalability essential for modern software development and operations. 'The Linux DevOps Handbook’ is a comprehensive resource that caters to both novice and experienced professionals, ensuring a strong foundation in Linux.

It begins with an understanding of Linux distributions, intermediate Linux concepts and shell scripting to help you automate tasks and streamline workflows. Essential day-to-day tools for performing DevOps are extensively covered. Networking in Linux is explained, equipping you with connection establishment and troubleshooting skills. You will also learn to use Git for collaboration and efficient code management. The book covers essential Docker concepts, enabling readers to optimize your DevOps workflows. Advanced DevOps practices like monitoring, tracing, and distributed logging is also covered. Moving on to implementing CI/CD pipelines you will be using tools like Terraform, GitHub, and Atlantis for automated software delivery. You will be able to identify Common DevOps pitfalls and apply valuable strategies to avoid them.

By the end of this book, you will have in-depth coverage of Linux fundamentals, practical tool guidance, and insights into advanced practices enhancing Linux proficiency and becoming successful in implementing DevOps.

What you will learn

• Understand how to manage infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform and Atlantis
• Automate repetitive tasks using Ansible and Bash scripting
• Learn how to set up logging and monitoring solutions to maintain and troubleshoot your infrastructure
• Identify and understand how to avoid common devOps pitfalls
• Automate tasks and streamline workflows using Linux and shell scripting
• Optimize DevOps workflows using Docker

Who This Book Is For

If you are not well versed in Linux systems, this book will provide you with the necessary guidance and tools to quickly learn and become proficient in managing Linux-based infrastructures. You will gain an understanding of the Linux operating system, its architecture, and its fundamental concepts. It will be a useful resource for both Systems administrators and DevOps Engineers.

Furthermore, this book emphasizes learning public cloud technologies with a focus on AWS. If you are interested in learning how to use AWS to build and manage scalable and reliable systems, this book will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to get started.

Table of Contents

1. Choosing the Right Linux Distribution
2. Command Line Basics
3. Intermediate Linux
4. Managing services in Linux
5. Networking in Linux
6. Git - your doorway to DevOps
7. Differentiating Virtualization and Containerization
8. Docker basics
9. Docker Deep Dive
10. Monitoring, Tracing, and Distributed Logging
11. Using Ansible for Configuration as a code
12. Leveraging Infrastructure as a code
13. CI/CD with Terraform
14. Avoiding Pitfalls in DevOps

About this title

About the Author

Damian Wojsław has been working in the IT industry since 2001. He specializes in administration and troubleshooting of Linux servers. Being a system operator and support engineer he has found DevOps philosophy a natural evolution of the way sysops work with developers and other members of the software team.<br /><br />Grzegorz Adamowicz has been working in the IT industry since 2006 in a number of positions, including Systems Administrator, Backend Developer (PHP, Python), Systems Architect and Site Reliability Engineer. Professionally was focused on building tools and automations inside projects he is involved in. He’s also engaged with the professional community by organizing events like conferences and workshops. Grzegorz worked in many industries including Oil & Gas, Hotel, Fintech, DeFI, Automotive, Space and many more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing - ebooks Account
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803245662
• ISBN 13: 9781803245669
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 402