How to Use This Resource
Emphasize taking your time, Be deliberate in your actions and delve deeper as needed.
This isn’t a bootcamp. It’s not about grinding certifications or speed-running content.
It’s about deliberate, layered understanding.
- Be curious
- Take your time
- Revisit concepts as you go
- Build a strong foundation before diving deep
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
This material is meant to supplement, not replace, existing frameworks. It exists to give structure to your self-directed study.
These are only the beginning, and the bare minimum you should expect to know as a junior level engineer. While demand for operations engineers continues to grow at a fast pace, you will still find there is competition for positions. The more you know, the stronger your chances of finding a job.
Simply reading the 101 sections of Ops School is not sufficient, you must understand it. As an example: The DNS section explains there are 13 root name servers. In addition to knowing this fact, you have to understand why there are 13 root name servers and be able to explain it confidently to others.
PLEASE
You WILL NOT be able to learn it all over night. Be Curious, Be Patient, Take it slow and Have Fun.
This all takes a lot of dedication - Maintaining a healthy balance is key.
Make sure your family and friends get time with you, or that you make time to do the hobbies you love.