Hey Everyone! Today, I wanted to talk about my own book DevOps Question Bank. Some of you might already know, but this book is meant for all those aspiring DevOps engineers out there. It’s my little effort to make learning DevOps a bit simpler for everyone. This blog post is all about what my book covers, why I wrote it, and who might benefit from it.
Book link: DevOps Question Bank Kubernetes book
Why Did I Write This Book?
Well, to be honest, when I was preparing for DevOps interviews myself, I faced a lot of problems finding the right questions and sample answers. So, I decided, why not create a comprehensive guide that has everything? And that’s where the idea of DevOps Question Bank came from. My goal was simple — create a book that has a HUGE collection of interview questions from basic to advanced levels in a super organized way.
What’s Inside the Book?
The book is divided into sections based on various DevOps concepts. From basic networking questions to advanced stuff like Kubernetes and DevSecOps, it covers almost everything. Each section starts with simple beginner-level questions and goes all the way to advanced and pro-level stuff. So, even if you are a fresher or someone with years of experience, you’ll find something helpful.
Let me give you a quick overview of the contents:
- Networking in DevOps — The basics and all the way to advanced networking questions like OSI model, subnetting, and VPC stuff.
- Operating Systems: Linux Commands — Simple to advanced Linux commands you NEED to know.
- Git and Version Control — Mastering Git commands like branching, merging, rebasing, and resolving conflicts. Super useful for daily work.
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform — Questions related to managing infrastructure efficiently with IaC principles.
- Containerization with Docker — From understanding Docker basics to using it with complex orchestration.
- Kubernetes — The ultimate skill! Questions around K8s setup, deployment strategies, and troubleshooting.
- Monitoring and Logging with Prometheus and Grafana — How to keep track of your applications in production.
- Real Interview Scenarios — I’ve included actual scenarios and problem-solving questions to prepare you for those tricky interviews.
Who Should Read This Book?
Honestly, if you are someone who is preparing for DevOps interviews, whether it’s your first job or you’re aiming for senior positions, this book can be your go-to guide. If you’re a student, engineer, or even a team lead wanting to brush up on your DevOps knowledge, I’m sure you’ll find it useful.
A Practical Approach
I’ve made sure the questions are practical and not just theory-based. Every section has questions from beginner to advanced levels, so you can gradually work your way up. I’ve also added sample answers to some questions to give you an idea of what a good answer looks like.
Why Is This Book Important?
DevOps is a field that’s constantly evolving. The key is to keep updating your skills. I believe having a strong foundation in basic concepts like Linux commands and networking is crucial. But understanding tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and monitoring solutions like Prometheus, Grafana — this is what makes you stand out.
Closing Thoughts
Well, that’s all I wanted to share. Writing this book was a journey for me. I really hope DevOps Question Bank becomes a useful resource for all of you. Whether you are preparing for an interview or just want to improve your DevOps skills, I hope this book helps.
If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments or reach out to me. And of course, if you’re interested in grabbing a copy, you can find it on Amazon or your favorite bookstore.
Table of Contents
2. Interview Question Related to Networking in DevOps 19
Beginner Level Networking Questions 20
Intermediate Level Networking Questions 24
Advanced Level Networking Questions 28
Advanced Pro-Level Networking Questions 32
Pro-Level Advanced Networking Questions 38
3. Interview Question Related to Operating System: Linux command 46
Beginner Level Linux Command Questions: 46
Intermediate Level Linux Command Questions: 51
Advanced Level Linux Command Questions: 55
Pro-Level Advanced Linux Command Questions: 59
4. Interview Question Related to Version Control: Git 64
Beginner Level Git Questions: 64
Intermediate Level Git Questions: 69
Advanced Level Git Questions: 77
5. Interview Question Related to Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform 87
Beginner Level Terraform Questions: 87
Intermediate Level Terraform Questions: 92
Advanced Level Terraform Questions: 101
6. Interview Question Related to Containerization with Docker 110
Beginner Level Docker Questions: 111
Intermediate Level Docker Questions: 115
Advanced Level Docker Questions: 123
7. Interview Question Related to Continuous Integration (CI) 134
Beginner Level CI Questions: 134
Intermediate Level CI Questions : 138
Advanced Level CI Questions: 147
8. Interview Question Related to Continuous Delivery and Deployment (CD) 161
Beginner Level CD Questions: 161
Intermediate Level CD Questions: 165
Advanced Level CD Questions: 178
9. Interview Question Related to Kubernetes & Orchestration 195
Beginner Level Kubernetes and Orchestration Questions: 195
Intermediate Level Kubernetes and Orchestration Questions: 200
Advanced Level Kubernetes and Orchestration Questions: 209
Advanced-Level Kubernetes and Orchestration Questions: 216
10. Interview Question Related to Monitoring and Logging in DevOps
Prometheus, Grafana & More 225
Beginner Level Monitoring and Logging Questions: 225
Intermediate Level Monitoring and Logging Questions: 229
Advanced Level Monitoring and Logging Questions: 233
11. Interview Question Related to Soft Skills for DevOps Engineers 249
Soft skills for DevOps Engineers: 249
12. Interview Question Related to Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 279
Set 1: General Scenarios 279
Set 2: Technical Scenarios 283
Set 3: Problem-Solving Scenarios 286
Set 4: Communication Scenarios 289
Set 5: Leadership Scenarios 292
Set 6: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 294
Set 7: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios: 298
Set 8: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios: 301
Set 9: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 304
Set 10: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 306
Set 12: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 312
Set 14: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 318
Set 16: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 326
Set 17: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 330
Set 18: Real Interview Questions and Scenarios 335
13. A Cloud-Specific DevOps Questions: AWS 340
AWS General Concepts Questions: 340
Compute Services Questions: 341
Storage Services Questions: 342
Networking Questions: 343
Databases Questions: 344
Security Questions: 345
DevOps Questions: 346
Networking Questions: 347
Data Management Questions: 348
Monitoring and Logging Questions: 349
DevOps and CI/CD Questions: 350
Security and Compliance Questions: 351
Cloud Migration and Management Questions: 352
Advanced Topics Questions: 353
Practical Scenarios Questions: 354
Additional Cloud-Specific DevOps Questions: 355
Networking and Security Questions: 356
Data Management and Analytics 357
Monitoring and Logging Questions: 357
DevOps and CI/CD Questions: 358
Security and Compliance Questions: 358
Cloud Migration and Management Questions: 359
Advanced Topics 360
Practical Scenarios: 360
Additional Topics 361
Further Scenarios 362
Advanced Questions 362
Final Set of Questions 363
Wrap-Up Questions: 363
Final 50 Questions: 364
13.B Cloud-Specific DevOps Questions: AZURE 366
Basic Azure Concepts: 367
Azure Compute Services: 367
Azure Storage Questions: 368
Azure Networking 369
Azure Security Questions: 369
Azure Databases Questions: 370
Azure DevOps Questions: 370
Azure Monitoring and Management Questions: 371
Advanced Azure Topics: 372
Deployment and Scaling: 372
Networking and Connectivity Questions: 373
Storage and Databases 373
Security and Compliance questions: 374
Advanced Topics: 375
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: 375
DevOps and Automation: 376
Networking and Connectivity 376
Security and Compliance 377
Storage and Databases 378
Advanced Topics 378
Azure Compute: 379
Azure Storage: 379
Azure Networking: 380
Azure Security and Compliance: 381
Azure DevOps 381
Azure Monitoring and Management: 382
Advanced Azure Topics: 383
Deployment and Scaling: 383
Networking and Connectivity: 384
Security and Compliance: 384
Storage and Databases: 385
Advanced Topics: 386
Deployment and Scaling: 386
Networking and Connectivity: 387
Security and Compliance: 387
Storage and Databases: 388
Advanced Topics: 389
Deployment and Scaling: 389
Networking and Connectivity: 390
Security and Compliance: 391
Storage and Databases: 392
Advanced Topics: 392
Deployment and Scaling: 393
Networking and Connectivity: 394
Security and Compliance: 394
Storage and Databases: 395
Advanced Topics: 395
Deployment and Scaling: 396
Networking and Connectivity: 397
Security and Compliance: 397
13.C Cloud-Specific DevOps Questions: GCP 399
Beginner Level GCP Questions: 399
Intermediate Level GCP Questions: 400
Advanced Level GCP Questions: 402
Networking and Security in GCP: 404
Compute Services in GCP: 406
Storage and Databases in GCP: 407
Advanced GCP Storage and Database Questions: 408
CI/CD and DevOps in GCP: 409
Advanced CI/CD and DevOps Questions: 410
Cloud Networking in GCP: 411
Storage and Databases in GCP : 413
Advanced Storage and Database Questions in GCP: 414
GCP Security and Compliance: 415
Advanced Security and Compliance in GCP: 416
Data Analytics and AI in GCP: 416
Advanced Data Analytics and AI in GCP: 417
DevOps and Automation in GCP: 418
Advanced DevOps and Automation in GCP: 419
Monitoring and Logging in GCP: 421
Advanced Monitoring and Logging in GCP: 422
Disaster Recovery in GCP: 423
Advanced Disaster Recovery in GCP: 424
Google Cloud Networking : 425
Advanced Networking in GCP: 426
AI and Machine Learning in GCP: 427
Advanced AI and Machine Learning in GCP: 428
GCP Automation: 429
Advanced Automation in GCP: 430
GCP Security and Compliance : 431
Storage and Backup in GCP: 433
Advanced Storage and Backup in GCP: 434
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): 435
Advanced GKE Topics: 436
GCP Infrastructure Optimization: 437
Advanced Infrastructure Optimization: 437
14. Interview Question Related to DevSecOps Interview Questions 438
Beginner Level DevSecOps Questions: 439
Intermediate Level DevSecOps Questions: 440
Advanced Level DevSecOps Questions: 442
DevSecOps Automation: 444
Security Testing in DevSecOps: 445
Compliance in DevSecOps: 446
Advanced Threat Detection and Incident Response: 447
DevSecOps for Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Applications: 447
DevSecOps for Cloud Security: 448
Advanced DevSecOps Questions: 449
Security in DevSecOps CI/CD: 449
Security Automation in DevSecOps: 450
Security Best Practices in DevSecOps: 451
DevSecOps Incident Management: 451
Container Security in DevSecOps: 452
Advanced Security Orchestration in DevSecOps: 452
DevSecOps Best Practices: 453
Cloud Security Automation in DevSecOps: 454
Risk Management in DevSecOps: 455
Security Policy Enforcement in DevSecOps: 455
Automation and Compliance in DevSecOps: 456
DevSecOps for Data Security: 457
15. Interview Question Related to Mock Interviews and Practice Tips 459
General DevOps Engineer Questions: 459
Application Performance and Load Handling: 461
Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting: 462
Automation and Configuration Management: 463
Cloud and Multi-Cloud DevOps: 464
Advanced DevOps Scenarios: 465
Security and Compliance in DevOps: 466
Application Deployment and Management: 467
DevOps Best Practices and Team Collaboration: 468
Automation and CI/CD : 469
Monitoring and Observability: 470
Security in DevOps : 471
Real-world DevOps Scenarios: 473
Cloud-Specific DevOps Questions: 474
Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization: 475
Containerization and Kubernetes: 476
DevOps and Agile Methodologies: 477
Team Collaboration and Communication: 478
DevOps Metrics and KPIs: 478
Advanced Automation and DevOps: 479
Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management : 480
Incident Management and Post-Mortem Analysis: 480
Continuous Delivery and Deployment: 481
Performance and Scaling: 482
DevOps for Containers and Microservices: 482
Kubernetes and Container Orchestration: 483
DevOps Tools and Platforms: 484
Networking and Cloud Architecture: 484
DevOps for Edge Computing: 485
Advanced Kubernetes and Docker Questions: 485
DevOps Best Practices and Advanced Topics: 486
Troubleshooting Cloud and Infrastructure: 487
DevOps for DevSecOps: 487
Cloud Cost Management in DevOps: 488
Advanced CI/CD and Automation: 489
Advanced Cloud Security: 489
DevOps Metrics and KPIs: 490
Kubernetes for Advanced DevOps Use Cases: 491
DevOps for Multi-Tenancy and Microservices: 491
Advanced CI/CD and GitOps: 492
Infrastructure Automation and SRE (Site Reliability Engineering): 493
Troubleshooting and Debugging: 494
Security Best Practices for DevOps: 494
Infrastructure as Code : 495
Cloud-Native Application Design and Deployment: 496
DevOps and Multi-Cloud: 496
DevOps and Continuous Monitoring: 497
DevOps and Disaster Recovery: 498
Advanced DevOps for Multi-Region Deployments: 499
DevOps for Edge Computing : 499
Advanced Troubleshooting in DevOps: 500
DevOps for DevSecOps: 501
DevOps for Automation and Orchestration: 502
Cloud-Native DevOps: 502
DevOps for Kubernetes and Microservices: 503
Cloud Networking and Security: 504
Advanced CI/CD for DevOps: 504
Cloud Cost Optimization and Monitoring: 505
DevOps for Hybrid Cloud: 506
DevOps Tools and Practices: 506
Advanced Kubernetes and Helm: 507
DevOps and SRE: 508
Troubleshooting and Debugging: 508
Cloud Security and DevOps: 509
Thanks for reading!
