Hey Hashnode community! 👋

I’m Honey Kumar, a beginner diving into the world of DevOps, and I’m super excited to share Day 1 of my learning journey with you. I’ve started my hands-on DevOps training with KodeKloud, and today was all about laying the groundwork with Linux basics. Let’s break down what I learned, the challenges I faced, and my key takeaways — all while keeping it real and practical for fellow beginners! 🚀

Why I Chose DevOps and KodeKloud

As someone new to DevOps, I wanted to start with a platform that offers practical, hands-on learning. After some research, I chose KodeKloud because of its interactive labs and beginner-friendly courses. DevOps is all about bridging development and operations, and I’m eager to learn the tools and skills (like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Git) that make this possible. Day 1 was the perfect kickoff!

🚀 Step 1: A Quick Intro to DevOps

I began with KodeKloud’s "Introduction to DevOps" course. This short video gave me a high-level overview of what DevOps is all about:

Core Idea: DevOps is a culture that fosters collaboration between development and operations teams to deliver software faster and more reliably.
Key Tools: I got introduced to tools like Docker (for containerization), Kubernetes (for orchestration), Git (for version control), and Jenkins (for CI/CD pipelines).
Big Picture: Automation, collaboration, and scalability are at the heart of DevOps — and I’m ready to dive into the technical side!

This intro set the stage for the practical learning ahead.

🐧 Step 2: Learning Linux Basics

Since most DevOps environments run on Linux, I jumped into the "Linux for Beginners" course on KodeKloud. Today, I focused on the fundamentals:

Topics Covered:

Navigating the File System:
- ls — to list files and directories
- cd — to change directories
- pwd — to print the current working directory
File and Directory Operations:
- touch — to create empty files
- mkdir — to create directories
- rm — to delete files
- cp — to copy files
- mv — to move or rename files
Viewing Files:
- cat — to display file contents

I practiced these commands in KodeKloud’s interactive terminal, which made learning feel hands-on and engaging. Seeing the output of commands like ls and cat in real-time helped me understand how Linux works at a basic level.

🧪 Step 3: Testing My Skills in the Linux Playground Lab

The best part of the day was the Linux Playground Lab on KodeKloud. This lab gave me a real Linux environment to practice what I’d learned. Here’s what I did:

Created files using touch (e.g., touch myfile.txt).
Made directories with mkdir (e.g., mkdir myfolder).
Copied files using cp (e.g., cp myfile.txt myfolder/).
Moved files with mv (e.g., mv myfile.txt newfile.txt).
Viewed file contents with cat.

The lab also included a quiz/test to check my understanding. I answered questions about commands like ls, cd, and cat, and the instant feedback helped me see where I need to improve. Completing the lab felt like a mini victory! 🎉

💡 My Key Takeaways from Day 1

Here’s what I learned on my first day:

Start Small, Win Big: Mastering the basics (like Linux commands) is the first step to tackling advanced DevOps concepts.
Linux is a Must: It’s the foundation of most DevOps tools, so getting comfortable with it is crucial.
Labs > Videos: Hands-on practice in labs beats passive learning. KodeKloud’s interactive labs made the concepts stick.
Progress Feels Good: Finishing the lab and quiz gave me the confidence to keep going.

🔍 Challenges I Faced

Being a beginner, I did run into a few hurdles:

Command Confusion: I initially mixed up rm (for files) and rmdir (for directories). Practice helped me get the hang of it.
Syntax Struggles: Remembering the exact syntax (e.g., cp source destination) took a few tries, but the lab exercises cleared things up.

📝 What’s Next for Day 2?

Tomorrow, I’ll dive deeper into Linux with:

File permissions using chmod and chown.
Managing users and groups in Linux.
A peek into shell scripting to automate tasks.

I’m also looking forward to more KodeKloud labs to keep the hands-on learning going.

🌟 Final Thoughts

Day 1 of my DevOps journey has been both exciting and rewarding. KodeKloud’s practical approach — with its mix of videos, exercises, and labs — has made learning Linux basics fun and effective. If you’re new to DevOps, I highly recommend starting with the fundamentals and practicing in real environments. It’s the best way to build confidence!

I’d love to hear from the Hashnode community — what was your Day 1 like when you started learning DevOps? Drop your thoughts, tips, or questions in the comments below. Let’s learn and grow together! 🚀

Thanks for reading,
Honey Kumar

Day 1 of My DevOps Journey: Starting with Linux Basics on KodeKloud 🐧