Start Your DevOps Career in 2026 — The Only Roadmap You Need!

Dreaming of a successful DevOps engineering career? The community-driven DevOps Roadmap from Roadmap.sh is trusted by thousands of developers worldwide as the most organized, up-to-date, and practical path. This guide breaks the “where do I start?” barrier by outlining everything you need to learn — from the very basics of Linux and networking to the advanced topics of CI/CD, cloud, and container orchestration.

DevOps Roadmap — Your Free Guide to Mastery

Main Stages:

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Linux & OS Fundamentals: Get strong in terminal commands, scripting, permissions, and server basics.
Networking Basics: Understand protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), routing, IP addressing, ports, and essential web servers like Nginx.
Version Control with Git: Collaborate and track all your DevOps work.
Programming & Scripting: Pick a language (often Python or Bash) for automating tasks.
Containers (Docker): Learn how to package and run apps anywhere — and why containers are DevOps game changers.
CI/CD Pipelines: Automate builds, testing, and deployments using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and more.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or Ansible for consistent, automated provisioning.
Container Orchestration with Kubernetes: Deploy, scale, and manage apps in complex, modern environments.
Cloud Platforms: Understand AWS, Azure, or GCP core services to become cloud-native.
Monitoring & Logging: Maintain healthy, resilient systems with monitoring and log analysis.
Security & DevSecOps: Integrate security best practices into the DevOps pipeline.

Why Use the Roadmap.sh DevOps Roadmap?

Visual, Structured, and Updated: One-page interactive chart makes it easy to know what to learn next — no random tutorials or guesswork.
Community Approved: Over 2 million registered users, top GitHub project, and 100,000+ monthly learners.
Project Ideas Included: Build real projects for your portfolio! DevOps Projects section gives hands-on practice from simple apps to advanced deployment systems.
Best Practices & Resources: Access guides, checklists, and curated learning materials at every stage.

Pro Tips for Success

Move one topic at a time — don’t rush. Explore links, build projects, and try certification challenges along the way.
Join the Roadmap.sh Discord to ask questions, get feedback on your learning, and stay motivated.
Document your progress, notes, and completed projects on GitHub to impress recruiters.

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