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AWS DevOps Guide

Build DevOps workflows on AWS using CodePipeline, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation, and more. Learn AWS-native and hybrid approaches to infrastructure automation.

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Tools to Explore

Kubernetes

Container Orchestration

Open-source container orchestration platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The de facto standard for running production workloads at scale.

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as Code tool by HashiCorp that lets you define cloud and on-premises resources in human-readable configuration files. Supports 3,000+ providers across every major cloud.

Docker

Containers

Platform for building, shipping, and running applications in containers. Docker pioneered the container revolution and remains the most popular container toolchain for development workflows.

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

CI/CD platform integrated directly into GitHub. Automate builds, tests, and deployments with YAML workflows triggered by repository events.

Practice Your Skills

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DevOps Acronym Quiz

easy · 3-5 min

Do you know what CIDR, RBAC, SRE, and MTTR stand for? 50+ acronyms across networking, security, cloud, containers, and more with fun facts.

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Which Tool Am I?

medium · 5-10 min

Guess the DevOps tool from progressive clues. Prometheus, Terraform, ArgoCD, and 30+ more. Fewer clues needed = higher score.

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DevOps Salary Estimator Quiz

easy · 3-5 min

Answer fun questions about your skills and experience to get an estimated salary range and a witty DevOps title. For entertainment only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use ECS or EKS?
Use ECS if you want a simpler, AWS-native container orchestrator with lower operational overhead. Use EKS if you need Kubernetes compatibility, multi-cloud portability, or access to the Kubernetes ecosystem.
Should I use CloudFormation or Terraform for AWS?
Terraform is more popular for multi-cloud teams and has a larger community. CloudFormation has deeper AWS integration and zero-day support for new services. CDK is a good middle ground if you prefer programming languages.
What AWS certifications help a DevOps career?
The AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certification is the most relevant. Start with Solutions Architect Associate to build a foundation, then pursue the DevOps Professional. The SysOps Administrator is also valuable for operations-focused roles.

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