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Zero To DevOps E-Book

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of DevOps? Look no further! “Zero To DevOps” is a comprehensive eBook designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel as a DevOps Engineer. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or a passionate beginner, this training/course manual will take you from zero to a proficient DevOps practitioner.

Expected 50% version delivery date: 9th October 2023

Expected Full Version delivery date: 1st January 2024

Here are all the books I've read in whilst learning DevOps skills

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart is a popular book that teaches programming and automation using the Python language. The book focuses on practical applications and provides step-by-step instructions for automating repetitive tasks, such as file management, web scraping, and data manipulation.

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Clean Code

Clean Code by Robert Martin is a book that explores the principles and practices of writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code. The book covers a wide range of topics related to software development, including naming conventions, code formatting, code comments, testing, and refactoring.

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Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systems

Site Reliability Engineering: How Google Runs Production Systems is a book edited by Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Jennifer Petoff, and Niall Richard Murphy that explores the principles and practices of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), a methodology for managing large-scale, highly available systems. The book is based on Google’s own experiences with SRE, and covers topics such as monitoring and alerting, incident response, capacity planning, and automation.

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SSH Mastery

SSH Mastery by Michael W. Lucas is a comprehensive guide to using SSH (Secure Shell), a widely used protocol for secure remote access to servers and network devices. The book covers everything from basic SSH usage to advanced techniques for automating and securing SSH connections.

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The DevOps Handbook

The DevOps Handbook by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, and John Willis is a comprehensive guide to implementing DevOps practices in organizations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, monitoring and observability, and security and compliance.

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The Linux Bible

The Linux Bible by Christopher Negus is a comprehensive guide to Linux, covering everything from basic commands to advanced system administration. The book includes information on Linux distributions, installation, networking, security, and programming.

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The Phoenix Project

The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim is a business novel that follows the story of an IT manager named Bill, who is tasked with saving a struggling IT department in a large, fictional company. Through Bill’s journey, the book explores the principles and practices of DevOps, a methodology that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and automation between development and operations teams.

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The Unicorn Project

The Unicorn Project is a novel by Gene Kim that follows the story of Maxine, a senior lead developer at a large financial services company, as she is exiled to the company’s underfunded and neglected “Phoenix Project.” The book explores the challenges of modern software development, such as technical debt, siloed teams, and bureaucratic processes.

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