GitOps Fundamentals Course Overview

To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the GitOps Fundamentals course, the following are the minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of version control systems, with an emphasis on Git, as GitOps heavily relies on Git workflows for managing infrastructure and application code.
• Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI) tools and basic shell commands, as the course will likely involve interacting with software through the CLI.
• Knowledge of software development or IT operations concepts, which will help in understanding the use cases and benefits of GitOps.
• Some exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker, as GitOps is often used in the context of container orchestration.
• Awareness of Kubernetes basics, since Argo CD and Argo Rollouts are tools specifically designed for Kubernetes environments and the course involves hands-on exercises within a Kubernetes cluster.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) principles, as GitOps is an evolution of these practices.

Please note that while having advanced knowledge in these areas is beneficial, the course is designed to cover the fundamentals of GitOps, and therefore only a basic level of prior knowledge is required. The course aims to build upon these foundations to help learners understand and apply GitOps principles effectively.

Target Audience for GitOps Fundamentals

GitOps Fundamentals is a course designed for IT professionals focused on modern deployment strategies and DevOps practices.

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• System Administrators
• Release Managers
• Cloud Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Infrastructure Automation Engineers
• IT Managers overseeing deployment and operations
• Technical Leads and Architects involved in CI/CD pipeline design
• Security Professionals interested in automation and configuration management
• Technical Project Managers involved in software delivery processes
• Kubernetes Operators and Administrators

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this GitOps Fundamentals?

Introduction to GitOps Fundamentals Course Learning Outcomes

The GitOps Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive understanding of GitOps principles, Argo CD, and progressive delivery techniques for efficient Kubernetes management.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the concept of GitOps and its significance in the DevOps landscape.
• Identify practical use cases where GitOps can streamline the deployment process.
• Analyze the advantages and limitations of adopting GitOps in various environments.
• Gain hands-on experience with Argo CD, including installation, application creation, and synchronization.
• Learn the reconciliation loop and how it maintains desired system states.
• Assess application health and implement sync strategies to ensure system reliability.
• Explore techniques for managing secrets within the GitOps framework.
• Practice declarative setup and application deployment using Helm and Kustomize.
• Discover the principles of progressive delivery and how it improves the release process.
• Implement Blue/Green and Canary deployment strategies using Argo Rollouts, including automated rollbacks based on metrics.