Challenges Along the Way

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Using tools like Terraform and Ansible has introduced me to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), which allows infrastructure to be managed through code. This makes it easier to keep track of changes, and it’s a huge plus for scalability. Right now, I’m learning the basics of defining resources in Terraform and automating server configurations with Ansible.

Monitoring and Log Management

Monitoring and logging are crucial for keeping systems stable and understanding what’s happening within them. I’m using Prometheus for metrics and ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to manage logs. It’s satisfying to set up these tools and see real-time data and insights into what’s happening.

Challenges Along the Way

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced so far is getting comfortable with the command line and scripting. As a DevOps engineer, automation is key, and that often means writing scripts and commands. I’m focusing on learning Bash and Python for now, but there’s always something new to learn.

Another challenge has been understanding complex cloud environments. With platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, each has its own set of tools, configurations, and best practices. Right now, I’m focusing on learning the basics of AWS, but I hope to expand to other platforms soon.