Tag: devops
All 5 lessons tagged 'devops' on ai-learn.
Secrets management with SOPS and age
A beginner-friendly introduction to managing secrets in code repositories using SOPS and age, covering the core concepts, architecture, and common workflows. Explains why encrypted secrets matter, how SOPS and age fit together, and how to get started with your first encrypted file.
· 12 min read · 16 min listen
Introduction to OpenTofu fundamentals
A holistic overview of OpenTofu covering its core concepts, essential files, and architecture. Prepares new users to confidently begin hands-on infrastructure-as-code work.
· 10 min read · 14 min listen
Introduction to Ansible
A beginner-friendly overview of Ansible as an infrastructure-as-code tool, covering its core concepts, architecture, and the key files and directories you need to get started. Learners will gain a well-rounded mental model of how Ansible works before writing their first playbook.
· 7 min read · 10 min listen
Core concepts of infrastructure as code
An introduction to the foundational vocabulary and mental models behind Infrastructure as Code, covering how declarative definitions, state, and reconciliation enable repeatable, automated infrastructure. Explains key contrasts such as declarative vs imperative, mutable vs immutable, and in-place updates vs burn-and-rebuild.
· 12 min read · 15 min listen
Cloud-init beginners guide
An introduction to cloud-init, the industry-standard tool for initializing cloud instances on first boot. Covers how it works, why it is useful, and practical examples of what it can be used for.
· 9 min read · 13 min listen