Scripting & Automation with Python · Tutorial tracks

Python for DevOps automation

boto3, Azure SDK glimpses, kubectl helpers, deterministic automation idioms.

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Lesson outline

  1. 49
    Build a Health Check Tool

    Create a Python-based health check tool to monitor service availability and response times, with hands-on steps and troubleshooting.

  2. 50
    Parse Ansible Output

    Parse and transform Ansible output — Python for DevOps automation. Hands-on steps, troubleshooting, and next steps.

  3. 51
    Fabric for Remote Tasks

    Automate remote server operations with Fabric in Python. Run commands, transfer files, and streamline deployments.

  4. 52
    Manage SSH Keys from Python

    Learn to manage SSH keys from Python in this hands-on DevOps tutorial — generate, load, and verify keys, automate key handling, and avoid common pitfalls.

  5. 53
    Deploy Code with systemd

    Deploy code with Python and systemd: practical steps, common pitfalls, and next lessons in the DevOps automation path.

  6. 54
    Jinja2 Config Files

    Handle configuration files with Jinja2 — Python for DevOps automation. Learn to template configs, manage variables, and avoid common pitfalls in this hands-on tutorial.

  7. 55
    Build a CLI Tool with Click

    Learn to build a CLI tool with Click in this Python for DevOps automation tutorial. Master core concepts, hands-on steps, and troubleshooting tips.

  8. 56
    Build a DevOps CLI with argparse

    Create a DevOps CLI with argparse — Python for DevOps automation tutorial, lesson 32.

  9. 57
    Test Python Automation Scripts

    Learn how to test Python automation scripts for DevOps. This lesson covers core concepts, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting, and what to study next in the track.

  10. 58
    Add Logging to Automation Workflows

    Add logging to automation workflows with Python for DevOps. Learn the core concept, implement step-by-step, handle edge cases, and get ready for the next lesson.

  11. 59
    Environment Variables for Secrets

    Learn to manage secrets with environment variables in Python for DevOps automation — practical steps, troubleshooting, and next steps.

  12. 60
    Containerize Python Automation

    Learn to containerize Python automation scripts for DevOps. This lesson covers Docker basics, efficient images, and running automation deterministically—with troubleshooting and next steps.

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