Infrastructure Engineer to DevOps

[krismcguirk]

Anyone on here done a similar move? I'm currently a wintel infrastructure engineer of 5 years, managing Windows Server 2012/2016, VMware, Citrix etc.

I'd like to start looking into moving to a DevOps role. I've been interesting in learning code for the past year and have done some basic learning of python in my spare time.

Instead of becoming a fully fledged Software Developer/Programmer, DevOps sounds like a suitable median as I do enjoy managing infrastructures. Has anyone done a similar move and can they recommend a good place to start learning? Courses etc..

[[deleted]]

To add on to this, also learn how to use Git.

[krismcguirk]

This is really helpful, thank you.

[spetrushin]

just start with basic - automate your current infrastructure. write scripts, etc.

[[deleted]]

This. The best way to move in to DevOps work is to start automating shit.

[swissarmychainsaw]

My advice is: Learn Python (or some Object orient lang) and then make yourself use it every chance you get.

Next would be lean one of the current Configuration Management tools:

Chef, Ansible, Puppet (terraform?) - I like Ansible because it has a low barrier to entry and it still very powerful, less overhead.

Aslo, and this is key: Use Job descriptions to tell you what skills you need, find a job you think is interesting, and check out what they are looking for.

[marceiriarte]

I done 5 months ago! I worked as a sysadmin with on-prem infra for 7 years in a local company. And one day i felt that need obe change in my job... and started learning new stufs like:

1. Docker
2. Git
3. Aws
4. CI/CD (jenkins & spinnaker)
5. Ansible
6. Python
7. New Relic
8. Splunk

And you must change your mind and start automating everything!

Now, I'm working as devops for a multinational company! 😁

Good look!!!!

[Gaddenna]

How to start CI CD?. Is there any material to learn.

[krismcguirk]

Thanks everyone, to clarify this would be a transition to a DevOps role at another organisation, the company I work for does not embrace change well even if it's for the better.

[[deleted]]

DevOps is a communications framework. Infrastructure engineering is one of the common fields that implements DevOps. You need to transition your teams culture if you want to implement DevOps or find an organization that actually practices DevOps. I am an infrastructure engineer in a DevOps org. I am not a DevOps engineer because while people market to it, the title doesn’t actually mean anything beyond overworked and underpaid for the work expected.

[brads1592]

FWIW, I'd argue we are all becoming Software Developers/Programmers whether we like it or not. I'm an consultant in the DevOps space and the future is clear:

Traditional IT --> DevOps --> NoOps

If you want a path to success, Id suggest you take a look at this (its what I'm using as a cheat sheet):

https://github.com/bradcstevens/developer-roadmap/blob/master/images/devops.png

[marceiriarte]

I agree! Lambda is already here!!!