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Networking for DevOps

Understand the networking concepts every DevOps engineer must know — TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs.

4.7(1,654 ratings)
9,200 students enrolled
Last updated: January 2026EnglishSubtitles: English, Spanish

What You'll Learn

Understand the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol stack

Configure and troubleshoot DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)

Set up NGINX or HAProxy as a reverse proxy and load balancer

Implement firewall rules with iptables and cloud security groups

Establish VPN tunnels and understand VPC networking

Diagnose network issues using tcpdump, netstat, and curl

Curriculum Breakdown

4 Modules 20 Lessons • 18 hours Total8+ Downloadable Resources
How DNS Resolution Works Step by Step
16:00
Record Types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS
14:00
Configuring DNS with Route 53 & Cloudflare
16:00
TTL, Propagation & Caching
10:00
Debugging DNS with dig & nslookup
12:00

Learning Format

Video Lessons

High-quality recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace.

20 lessons

Hands-on Projects

Real-world projects that reinforce every concept you learn.

2 projects

Certificate

Earn a verifiable certificate upon successful completion.

On completion

Certification Details

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DevOps Networking Certificate

Issued by Tech101

Validate your understanding of networking fundamentals as applied to cloud and DevOps environments.

Certificate Requirements

  • Understand TCP/IP, OSI model, and common protocols
  • Configure DNS records and understand resolution
  • Set up load balancers, firewalls, and VPNs
  • Troubleshoot network issues in cloud environments

Completion Certificate

Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.

Graded Certificate

Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.

Your Instructor

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Alex Rivera

Senior Mobile Developer

Alex is a senior mobile developer with 10+ years of experience building iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps used by millions worldwide.

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Requirements & Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

  • Basic Linux command-line knowledge
  • No networking background required

Who This Course Is For

  • DevOps engineers who want to stop guessing at network problems
  • Cloud engineers preparing for certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Backend developers who want to understand the infrastructure below their code

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