# Beginner looking for guidance to learn DevOps – Where should I start?

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**Created:** [January 23, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.guvi.in/t/beginner-looking-for-guidance-to-learn-devops-where-should-i-start/361 "2026-01-23T13:14:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.guvi.in/t/beginner-looking-for-guidance-to-learn-devops-where-should-i-start/361/1 "2026-01-23T13:14:40Z")

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I’m completely new to DevOps and not sure where to begin. What should I learn first to build a strong foundation?

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**Author:** ![astha37422](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@astha37422](https://forum.guvi.in/u/astha37422)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.guvi.in/t/beginner-looking-for-guidance-to-learn-devops-where-should-i-start/361/2 "2026-01-23T13:30:44Z")

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If you’re a **beginner starting with DevOps** , the best way to approach it is to **build fundamentals first** , not jump straight into tools.

Start with **basic Linux commands, networking concepts, and Git**. DevOps sits between development and operations, so understanding how applications run, how servers work, and how code is versioned is essential. At the same time, learn a bit of **scripting** (Bash or Python) to automate small tasks.

Once the basics are clear, move to **core DevOps tools** step by step:

- **CI/CD** concepts (what pipelines are, why automation matters)

- **Containers** using Docker

- **Cloud basics** (AWS/Azure/GCP fundamentals)

- Intro to **Kubernetes** for orchestration

Many beginners find it helpful to follow a **structured learning path** instead of random tutorials. Courses like **AWS Cloud Practitioner + DevOps basics on Coursera/Udemy** , or beginner-friendly DevOps tracks from platforms like **HCL GUVI** , can help because they combine concepts with guided hands-on labs and real workflows.

The key thing is to **practice alongside learning** —set up a simple CI pipeline, containerize a small app, or deploy something on the cloud. DevOps makes the most sense when you actually _use_ the tools, not just read about them.

In short: **fundamentals → small automation → tools → real practice**. That approach works best for beginners even in 2026.