DevOps Toolkit Setup
Essential tools and configurations to start your DevOps journey
Setting Up Your DevOps Environment
This guide will help you set up the essential tools and configurations needed to start experimenting in this DevOps playground.
Core Tools Installation
Configure Your Environment
Set up your development environment:
Create a basic configuration file:
Additional Tools (Optional)
Here are some additional tools you might find useful:
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Monitoring & Logging:
- Prometheus:
sudo apt install prometheus
- Grafana: Follow official installation guide
- Prometheus:
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Security Tools:
- HashiCorp Vault:
sudo apt install vault
- SOPS:
sudo apt install mozilla-sops
- HashiCorp Vault:
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CI/CD Tools:
- Jenkins: Follow official installation guide
- GitLab Runner: Follow runner installation guide
Verification
Run this script to verify your setup:
Environment Variables
Remember to set up your environment variables and credentials for each tool. Common ones include:
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID
andAWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY
KUBECONFIG
TERRAFORM_TOKEN
Next Steps
Now that your environment is set up, you can:
- Start exploring the Infrastructure as Code examples
- Try out the CI/CD pipeline templates
- Experiment with Kubernetes deployments
- Set up monitoring and observability