Welcome to the Opstober Challenge!
Take your DevOps and SecOps skills to the next level this October with the Opstober Challenge!
Join developers and engineers from Singapore, Indonesia, and across Southeast Asia in a month-long journey to master the latest in DevOps and SecOps best practices: automation, security, observability and more.
Insights and interviews
Industry leaders discussing their DevOps journeys, case studies and explainers.
Build your skills step-by-step
Track your progress, participate in quizzes, and climb the leaderboard for a chance to win prizes!
Join your peers
Network with peers on our discussion forum, showcase your achievements, boost your reputation, and become a recognized expert in your field.
How to join:
Register
Sign up from 24 September to gain access to the labs, quizzes and discussion forum
Talks
Learn from interviews with industry leaders sharing their expertise
Articles
In-depths articles explain concepts in detail
Quizzes
Complete the quizzes to deepen your understanding and score more points
Finish
Let's celebrate!
Register
Register to get notified when new content drops at the start of each week of the Challenge (1st, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of October).
Registration are open now, and you can join anytime up to 30 October.
Week 1: DevOps Defined
Understanding the Foundations of DevOps
Content Drops on 1 October 2024
We kick off Opstober exploring the foundational concepts and objectives of DevOps, emphasizing the principles that drive modern software development. Key topics include the integration of Agile and DevOps, the "You-Build-It-You-Run-It" (YBIYRI) approach, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), security practices like SecOps and Shift-Left, and the structure of DevOps teams through effective team topologies and platform engineering.
Interviews: Industry leaders discussing their DevOps journeys and how they implement the YBIYRI approach.
Articles: In-depth articles on agile methodologies, SRE, SecOps, and Shift-Left practices.
Quiz: Core DevOps principles and team organization structures.
Week 2: Automation
Streamlining Processes with Automation
Content Drops on 7 October 2024
In Week 2 we dig into the critical role of automation in streamlining DevOps processes, focusing on how it accelerates development and enhances reliability. Key topics include best practices for CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment stages, the use of automated testing, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage infrastructure efficiently.
Interviews: DevOps automation experts sharing insights on best practices for CI/CD.
Articles: Case studies on the benefits of automation in DevOps.
Quiz: Automation fundamentals, CI/CD workflow, and testing methodologies.
Week 3: Security
Securing DevOps Practices
Content Drops on 14 October 2024
This week focuses on integrating robust security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring that security is not an afterthought. Topics include the principles of SecOps, incorporating security into CI/CD pipelines, and understanding Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST and DAST). It also covers essential strategies for securing APIs to safeguard applications from potential vulnerabilities.
Interviews: Security engineers discussing how to shift security left and protect APIs.
Articles: Deep dives into SAST, DAST, and the importance of API security.
Quiz: DevOps security practices and API security.
Week 4: Observability
Enhancing Visibility and Monitoring in DevOps
Content Drops on 21 October 2024
This week explores how to improve visibility and monitoring across DevOps environments. Key discussions include API discovery and monitoring, using OpenTelemetry to standardize observability, and managing observability in multicloud setups. The focus will also be on understanding metrics, logs, and traces, which form the foundation of effective system monitoring and troubleshooting.
Interviews: Observability experts discussing the role of OpenTelemetry and API discovery.
Articles: Best practices for implementing observability across multicloud setups.
Quiz: Observability tools and techniques in modern DevOps environments.
Week 5: The Future of DevOps
Trends and Innovations in DevOps
Content Drops on 28 October 2024
This final week looks ahead to emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of DevOps. Topics include the integration of DevOps in AI and machine learning pipelines, the rise of NoOps and autonomous operations, and how DevOps will adapt to edge computing and IoT. Additionally, the evolving role of platform engineering will be explored as a key driver of future advancements.
Interviews: Industry visionaries exploring the future trends in DevOps.
Articles: Forecasting the role of AI, ML, and NoOps in the DevOps landscape.
Quiz: Cutting-edge trends and future challenges in DevOps.
The Finish Line
Challenge completes on 30 October 2024
Congratulations! In one month you gained practical skills and hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.
Join us to level up your DevOps and SecOps skills!
Register to get notified when new content drops at the start of each week of the Challenge (1st, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of October).
Registration opens on 24 September, and you can join anytime up to 30 October.
Opstober Challenge is proudly sponsored by F5
F5 is a multicloud application security and delivery company committed to bringing a better digital world to life. F5 partners with the world’s largest, most advanced organizations to secure every app—on premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. F5 enables businesses to continuously stay ahead of threats while delivering exceptional, secure digital experiences for their customers. For more information, go to f5.com. (NASDAQ: FFIV)
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Need help?
For any questions about the Challenge, or assistance in accessing it, contact us at: team@blueconnector.co