DevOps Automation with Modern Tools

Overview

“DevOps Automation with Modern Tools” provides a comprehensive guide to implementing automation across your entire software delivery pipeline. From infrastructure provisioning to deployment automation, this book covers the essential tools and practices that define modern DevOps.

What You’ll Learn

• Infrastructure as Code: Master Terraform for cloud resource management
• Configuration Management: Automate server configuration with Ansible
• CI/CD Pipelines: Build robust pipelines with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins
• Monitoring & Observability: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions
• Security Integration: DevSecOps practices and security automation
• Cloud Platforms: Multi-cloud strategies with AWS, Azure, and GCP

Key Features

• Hands-on Labs: Complete automation projects from start to finish
• Best Practices: Industry-proven patterns and anti-patterns to avoid
• Real-world Scenarios: Learn from actual enterprise implementations
• Tool Integration: How to combine tools effectively in complex environments

Table of Contents

1. DevOps Fundamentals and Culture
2. Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
3. Configuration Management with Ansible
4. Version Control and GitOps Practices
5. CI/CD Pipeline Design and Implementation
6. Container Orchestration in DevOps
7. Monitoring, Logging, and Observability
8. Security and Compliance Automation
9. Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments
10. Advanced DevOps Patterns and Practices

About the Author

Lisa Thompson is a Senior DevOps Architect with over 10 years of experience implementing automation solutions for Fortune 500 companies. She’s certified in major cloud platforms and is a frequent contributor to open-source DevOps tools.