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DevOps Beginner Prerequisites | Cloud Computing Pre-reqs (Udemy.com)

Master the Basics for DevOps & Cloud computing foundation. Learn Linux, Vagrant, AWS, Git, Docker, Maven, Bash & Python

4.7
390 reviews

Created by: Imran Teli

Last updated September 2025

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Imran Teli's course is a wide, shallow tour of the tools a DevOps or cloud beginner keeps hearing about. Across 90 lectures and about 14 hours, it moves through virtual machine setup, Linux, Vagrant, Bash scripting, networking basics, AWS, Git, Maven, Python and Docker. The requirements list only basic computer knowledge, and the stated audience is people new to DevOps, cloud or IT. It has about 3,700 students and a 4.7 rating from 390 reviews. The syllabus shows no quizzes or coding exercises, so practice depends on following along.

Reviewers praise the plain explanations and the live demos. One liked that Imran leaves his own gaffes in, which made learning feel less tense. Another called the live demo of building the VM a great coaching method. The complaints are consistent. Some say it moves fast, and one reviewer missed a way to ask questions in real time. The AWS screens look dated next to the current console, and the Vagrant section skips steps a learner following along would need. One mentions audio sync problems, and another says the script does not always match what is said.

It was last updated in September 2025, so it is fairly fresh, though the AWS visuals show their age. Treat it as a map, not a finished education. Each topic gets a short stretch, and Maven only gets two lectures. One reviewer went on to buy another of Imran's DevOps courses, which seems the right way to use this one. For anyone starting from zero, it is a sensible first stop. Anyone with some Linux already should look elsewhere.

Best forCareer changers with basic computer skills who want a quick tour of Linux, Git, Docker and AWS before choosing a path.
Skip it ifYou want deep, hands-on practice in one tool, or you already use Linux and Git every day.

Pros

  • Live demos, including a manual Ubuntu VM build, that reviewers found easy to follow
  • Covers Linux, Bash, Git, Docker, AWS and Python in 90 lectures, so a newcomer sees the whole toolbox
  • Simple language, and unedited slips left in, which eases beginner nerves
  • Updated September 2025 and rated 4.7 across 390 reviews

Cons

  • AWS screens look dated, and the Vagrant section skips steps if you follow along in your own lab
  • No quizzes or coding exercises, and no way to ask questions in real time
  • Fast pace, plus some audio sync problems and scripts that differ from the narration
Very informative and a good start for introducing the common tools of DevOps
Edmar James B Bautista, a student

Suits true beginners and career changers; basic computer skills are the only requirement, but the pace is brisk.

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What you will learn

  • Build Foundation for DevOps Career
  • Set Solid Background for Cloud Computing Career
  • Decide right learning path and career path for yourself ahead
  • Best starting course for Non IT personnel

Course content

11 sections · 90 lectures · 14 hours of video

  1. 1Introduction 1 free preview3 lectures · 8 min
  2. 2Virtual Machine Setup 2 free previews4 lectures · 44 min
  3. 3Linux 1 free preview15 lectures · 2.1 hours
  4. 4Vagrant 1 free preview4 lectures · 26 min
  5. 5Bash Scripting 1 free preview20 lectures · 1.9 hours
  6. 6Fundamentals of Networking4 lectures · 54 min
  7. 7Cloud Computing with AWS 1 free preview14 lectures · 2.3 hours
  8. 8Git 1 free preview5 lectures · 58 min
  9. 9Maven2 lectures · 12 min
  10. 10Python 1 free preview14 lectures · 2.8 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Beginners in DevOps, Cloud Computing or IT industry

What you need before you start

  • Basic Computer Knowledge

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Course Description

This Course will Provide a strong foundation to Build DevOps or Cloud Computing Career ahead.

Many people struggle while learning DevOps & Cloud Computing. The Reason behind could be as below


  • Lack of Infrastructure Knowledge

  • New to Cloud Computing

  • No or less skilled in Scripting

This Course covers these three most important skills in IT Industry


Introduction

  • Welcome

  • How, What & Why

  • Course Structure


Virtual Machine Setup

  • What is Virtualization

  • Set Virtual Machine Manually

  • VM-Automatically


Linux


  • Introduction to Linux

  • Commands and File systems

  • More Commands ( mkdir , cp, mv, touch etc)

  • Vim editor

  • File Types

  • Filters

  • Redirections

  • Users and Groups

  • File permissions

  • Sudo

  • Package Management

  • Services

  • Processes

  • Archiving

  • Ubuntu commands


Vagrant

  • Vagrant IP , RAM & CPU

  • Vagrnat sync directories

  • Provisioning

  • Multi VM Vagrantfile



Bash Scripting

  • Introduction

  • VMSetup

  • FirstScript

  • Sample Script

  • Variables

  • Command line arguments

  • System Variables

  • Quotes

  • Command Substitution

  • Exporting Variables

  • User Input

  • Decision Making part1

  • Decision Making part2

  • Monitoring Script

  • Loops

  • While Loops

  • Remote Command Execution

  • SSH Key Exchange

  • Finale Part1

  • Finale Part2



Fundamentals of Networking

  • ISO

  • Understanding Networks & IP

  • Protocols, ports etc

  • Networking Commands



Cloud Computing with AWS

  • What is Cloud Computing

  • AWS Introduction

  • Ec2

  • EC2 Demo

  • EBS

  • EBS Demo

  • ELB

  • ELB Demo

  • Cloudwatch

  • Cloudwatch Demo

  • RDS

  • RDS Demo



Git

  • Introduction

  • Versioning

  • Branches & More

  • Rollback

  • Git Ssh Login



Maven

  • Introduction

  • Demo



Python

  • Introduction

  • Python on Linux, Versions & Indentation

  • Quotes And Comments

  • Variables

  • Print Format

  • Slicing

  • Operators

  • Conditions

  • Loops

  • Break & Continue

  • Built-in Functions Or Method

  • Functions part - 1

  • Functions part - 2

  • Modules



Docker

  • Introduction

  • Docker Setup

  • Docker commands & concepts

  • Docker volumes

  • Building Images




There are many people around the world who decide to switch their career in IT, in the field of DevOps, Cloud Computing or other fields.

But most of them will quit in the very beginning.

The reason is the steep learning curve they face, many technologies & jargons will throw them off the track.

This is all because of their background or past experience.

With just the right amount of basic knowledge these people can do wonders.

I have done this several times in my Training career. I have trained many people from different backgrounds just for a sample of people who were chef, in mining, artists, Shipping industry and also Developer, Testers etc

So I know for sure your background does not matter, it's just that the right foundation needs to be laid and a proper amount of practice with that

You will later do wonders in the IT industry..

So go ahead and rock your world.
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Instructor Details

Imran Teli

Hey, I’m Imran Teli — Founder & CEO of HKH Infotech, and a passionate DevOps consultant and trainer who lives to turn complex infrastructure nightmares into smooth, scalable, and fully automated realities.

With over a decade of real-world experience (including high-stakes cloud operations at Cisco WebEx), I’ve designed, implemented, and optimized CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code ecosystems, Kubernetes orchestrations, and cloud-native workflows for startups and large enterprises alike. At HKH Infotech, we help companies slash deployment times by 70%+, eliminate downtime risks, and ship value faster through battle-tested GitOps and DevOps practices.

Teaching is where my consulting experience truly shines. As one of Udemy’s bestselling DevOps instructors with 272,000+ students and a consistent 4.6/5 rating, I don’t just teach tools — I teach you how to build production-grade systems that survive real traffic, scale effortlessly, and evolve with your business.

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By Thomas Pham on 12/5/2025

This course is pretty good, and you'll definitely learn a great deal. I just wish some of the visual content was updated to match what is current (AWS section in beginner pre-req). It's not bad enough where you'll won't learn or be able to figure it out since it's only visually different. There are some parts in other sections that if you're following along in your own lab, it'll be difficult since there was no mentioning of those steps prior (Vagrant section of the pre-req). Overall, still a pretty good course and you'll learn a lot. I would recommend.

By Olumide Omoyeni on 8/22/2024

It has been an amazing worthwhile learning experience so far for a beginner like myself. I must commend the ability to employ simpler expressions as well as the attention to detail, and more importantly choosing to leave the unedited gaffes by the tutor himself provides a comfy learning environment that helps to ease the tension to be a perfectionist.

By Aytac Tutmez on 12/22/2023

Great content and course structure. Some videos have audio sync problems, and some could not be viewed (most probably Udemy streaming issue) I've bought "DevOps Beginners to Advanced with Projects - 2023" course as well and continue learning with Imran. Thanks for your efforts

By Mcneil Chaweza on 11/10/2023

Imran is really good at teaching, he is well versed in the subject matter. Has a good sense of humor, the videos are just to the right length, and straight to the point. No filler or fluff content. I enjoyed this course from the first video to the very last one. Thanks to you sir!

By Orestis Papakonstantinou on 5/19/2023

Very nice course that covers several of the fundamental skills and technologies that every aspiring DevOps engineer should master. The instructor is knowledgeable and he explains various topics well and in depth. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants to get started in DevOps.

By Abhijeet babaso patil on 1/23/2023

Wonderful course!!. His ways of teaching is exceptional and easy to understand. Every topic is very well explained. I think with the help of this course basics of devops cleared. Much needed course before to start the devOps journey. Thanks for this.

By Mathew Kargarzadeh on 12/14/2022

Amazing course !!!. I just love the way instructor teaching this course. Imran is exceptional in explaining and triaging the the subject. his knowledge is vast and he teaches you the fundamentals. I have taken his courses. I would love to see Imran Telli have develop other courses such as complete guide on Terraform. however, I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to earn basics of DevOps.

By Michael Montgomery on 9/7/2022

Good introduction to highly in-demand skill set. Lecturer sets a good pace, and like any good teacher, expects the student to do some homework on their own. Would recommend.

By Jean Dega on 7/23/2022

The instructor is very knowledgeable... The pace and the voice are great. The content is awesome. I am really amazed by this course and I definitely encourage anyone looking for good basics on DevOps to start here. Thank you, Imran for this great work...

By m ma on 6/29/2022

covered topics are good for pre-requisites video explanations are also well enough to understand the basics but the takeaway materials like summary pdf or slides for future reference or review are insufficient, actually other than linux and vagrant sections there are no resources for other sections

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  • Price: $64.99
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  • Updated: icon September 2025
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:90 in 11 sections
  • Students:3,656
  • Subtitles:2 languages
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