Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab

Course Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into a comprehensive DevOps journey where you'll gain hands-on experience with essential tools like Ansible, Docker, and GitLab to automate and streamline software development and deployment processes. You'll develop practical skills in infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, enabling you to manage modern DevOps environments confidently. The course begins with foundational concepts such as setting up VPS, domain registration, DNS configuration, and Linux essentials, ensuring you build a strong base. You will then master Ansible automation, containerization with Docker, and secure communication with WireGuard. As the course progresses, you’ll explore advanced topics like TLS certificates, VPNs, email servers, monitoring with checkmk, backup strategies, and collaborative workflows with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Designed as a project-driven learning experience, this course integrates theory with real-world applications, culminating in deploying and managing a fully automated website and infrastructure using modern DevOps tools. By the end, you'll be equipped to implement scalable, secure, and efficient DevOps pipelines in professional settings. Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators with basic Linux knowledge, this intermediate-level course requires familiarity with command-line tools and networking fundamentals. Whether you're transitioning into DevOps or enhancing your skills, this course offers practical expertise to accelerate your career in DevOps engineering.