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Corporate DevOps Workbook
Introduction
Welcome to the Corporate DevOps Workbook—your go-to resource for
mastering daily DevOps operations. Whether you're a DevOps engineer, SRE,
or system administrator, this guide provides a comprehensive reference for
managing infrastructure, automating deployments, and troubleshooting issues.
This workbook covers critical commands, workflows, and best practices across
industry-standard tools such as:
✅ Git – Version Control & Collaboration
✅ Docker – Containerization & Image Management
✅ Kubernetes – Container Orchestration & Scaling
✅ Terraform – Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
✅ Azure DevOps – CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
✅ Linux – System Administration & Networking Why
This Workbook?

🔹 Quick & Easy Access – A single source for the most used DevOps
commands.
🔹 Practical Use Cases – Commands are structured with real-world
applications.
🔹 Troubleshooting & Optimization – Common issues and solutions for
DevOps workflows.
🔹 Security & Best Practices – Safe usage guidelines for each tool to avoid
critical mistakes.
Below is a quick reference table featuring the Top 40 Most Used DevOps
Whether you're working on deployments, infrastructure provisioning, or
troubleshooting, this workbook will help you increase efficiency and reduce
downtime. Let's dive in! 🚀

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Top 40 Most Used DevOps Commands (Quick Reference)
🔹 Git (Version Control)
Command Description

git status Check the status of working directory

git pull origin Fetch and merge latest changes from remote
<branch>

git add . Stage all modified files for commit

git commit -m Commit staged changes with a message

"message"

git push origin Push local commits to remote repository

<branch>

git checkout -b Create and switch to a new branch

<branch>

git merge <branch> Merge specified branch into the current branch

git rebase <branch> Reapply commits on top of another branch

git reset --soft Undo commits but keep changes staged

<commit>

git reset --hard WARNING: Reset to a previous commit, losing all

<commit> changes

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🐳 Docker (Containers & Images)
Command Description

docker ps List running containers

docker ps -a List all containers (running & stopped)

docker images List all available Docker images

docker run -d -p 8080:80 Run a container in detached mode with

<image> port mapping

docker exec -it Open shell inside a running container

<containerid> bash

docker logs <container-id> View logs of a running container

docker stop <containerid> Stop a running container

docker rm <container-id> WARNING: Remove a stopped container

docker rmi <image> WARNING: Delete a Docker image

docker system prune -a WARNING: Remove unused images,

containers, and networks

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☸ Kubernetes (K8s)
Command Description

kubectl get pods List all running pods

kubectl describe pod Get detailed information about a pod

<podname>

kubectl logs <pod-name> View logs of a pod

kubectl get deployments List all deployments

kubectl scale deployment Scale deployment to 3 replicas

<name> --replicas=3

kubectl rollout status Check deployment rollout status

deployment <name>

kubectl exec -it <pod-name> -- Access a running pod’s shell

/bin/sh

kubectl delete pod <podname> WARNING: Delete a specific pod

kubectl delete deployment WARNING: Remove a deployment

<name>

kubectl drain <node> WARNING: Prepare a node for

maintenance by evicting pods

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🌍 Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Command Description

terraform init Initialize Terraform working directory

terraform fmt Format Terraform configuration files

terraform validate Validate Terraform configuration files

terraform plan Preview changes before applying them

terraform apply Apply the Terraform configuration

terraform refresh Update Terraform state file with real

infrastructure data

terraform destroy WARNING: Destroy all Terraform-managed

resources

terraform state list List all managed resources

terraform state show Show details of a specific resource

<resource>

terraform force-unlock WARNING: Manually unlock Terraform state

<id> (use with caution)

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💻 Linux & Shell Commands
Command Description

ls -la List files and directories with detailed

information

cd <directory> Change directory

mkdir <directory> Create a new directory

rm -rf <directory> WARNING: Remove a directory and its contents

permanently

chmod +x <file> Change file permissions to executable

chown user:group Change file ownership

<file>

ps aux List running processes

kill -9 <PID> WARNING: Forcefully terminate a process

netstat -tulnp Show active network connections

tail -f /var/log/syslog View system logs in real-time

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Next Set of DevOps Commands
Introduction
Now that we’ve covered the Top 40 Most Used DevOps Commands, let's dive
deeper into specific tools and workflows.
In the next sections, you'll find essential daily commands for:
✅ Git – Version Control
✅ Docker – Container Management
✅ Kubernetes – Orchestration
✅ Terraform – Infrastructure as Code
✅ Azure DevOps – CI/CD & Pipelines
✅ Linux – System Administration
Each section includes:
📌 Frequently Used Commands
📌 Real-World Use Cases
📌 Troubleshooting Tips
These commands will serve as a quick reference guide for DevOps engineers to
efficiently manage deployments, infrastructure, and automation. Let's get
started! 🚀🔥

1. Git & Version Control

Basic Commands
Command Description

git init Initialize a new Git repository

git clone <repo-url> Clone an existing repository

git status Show status of working directory

Command Description

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git add <file> Stage changes for commit

git commit -m "message" Commit staged changes

git push origin <branch> Push commits to a remote repository

git pull origin <branch> Fetch and merge changes from remote

git log --oneline Show commit history in short format

git diff Show differences in modified files

git stash Temporarily save changes without committing

Branching & Merging

Command Description

git branch List all branches

git checkout -b <branch> Create and switch to a new branch

git merge <branch> Merge specified branch into current branch

git rebase <branch> Reapply commits on top of another branch

git branch -d <branch> Delete a local branch

Reverting & Resetting

Command Description

git reset --hard <commit> Reset repository to a specific commit

git revert <commit> Undo changes by creating a new commit

git checkout -- <file> Discard changes in a working directory

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2. Docker & Containerization
Basic Commands
Command Description

docker --version Show Docker version

docker ps List running containers

docker ps -a List all containers (running & stopped)

docker images List all available images

docker build -t <image-name> Build a Docker image from Dockerfile

.

docker run -d -p 8080:80 Run a container in detached mode with port

<image> mapping

docker stop <container-id> Stop a running container

docker restart <container-id> Restart a container

docker logs <container-id> View logs of a running container

docker exec -it <container-id> Access a running container’s shell

bash

3. Kubernetes (K8s)

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Pod Management
Command Description

kubectl get pods List all running pods

kubectl describe pod <pod-name> Show details of a pod

kubectl logs <pod-name> Fetch logs from a pod

kubectl delete pod <pod-name> Delete a pod

kubectl exec -it <pod-name> -- /bin/sh Access a running pod’s shell

Deployments & Scaling

Command Description

kubectl get deployments List all deployments

kubectl create deployment <name> - Create a deployment

image=<image>

kubectl scale deployment <name> --replicas=3 Scale deployment to 3

replicas

kubectl rollout status deployment <name> Check deployment rollout

status

kubectl delete deployment <name> Delete a deployment

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4. Terraform (IaC - Infrastructure as Code)
Command Description

terraform init Initialize Terraform working directory

terraform fmt Format Terraform files

terraform validate Validate Terraform configuration

terraform plan Show execution plan before applying

terraform apply Apply the Terraform configuration

terraform destroy Destroy all Terraform-managed

infrastructure

terraform state list List all managed resources

terraform state show Show details of a specific resource

<resource>

terraform output Show Terraform outputs

terraform refresh Sync state with real infrastructure

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5. Azure DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
Repositories

Command Description

az repos list List all repositories

az repos create --name <repo>

Create a new repository

git push --set-upstream origin <branch> Push a new branch to Azure Repos
Pipelines & Releases
Command Description

az pipelines list List all pipelines

az pipelines run --name <pipeline> Run a specific pipeline

az artifacts list List stored artifacts

az pipelines releases list List release pipelines

az pipelines variable-group list List all variable groups

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6. Linux & Shell Scripting
File & Directory Management
Command Description

ls -la List files with details

cd <directory> Change directory

mkdir <directory> Create a new directory

rm -rf <directory> Remove directory and its contents

User & Permission Management

Command Description

whoami Show current user

chmod +x <file> Change file permissions

chown user:group <file> Change file ownership

Process & Networking

Command Description

ps aux List running processes

kill -9 <PID> Terminate a process

netstat -tulnp Show active network connections

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7. Monitoring & Logging
Prometheus & Grafana
Command Description

kubectl get pods -n monitoring List monitoring stack

pods

kubectl logs <pod-name> -n monitoring View Prometheus logs

kubectl port-forward svc/grafana 3000:3000 -n Access Grafana

monitoring

Log Management with ELK Stack

Command Description

curl -XGET List Elasticsearch indices

"http://localhost:9200/_cat/indices?v"

tail -f /var/log/syslog View system logs in

realtime

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8. Database & SQL Operations
Basic Commands
Command Description

mysql -u root -p Login to MySQL database

SHOW DATABASES; List all databases

USE <database>; Select a database

SHOW TABLES; List all tables in the database

SELECT * FROM <table>; Retrieve data from a table

mysqldump -u user -p database > backup.sql Backup a MySQL database

psql -U postgres -d mydb Connect to PostgreSQL

SELECT COUNT(*) FROM <table>; Count records in a table

DROP DATABASE <database>; Delete a database

ALTER TABLE <table> ADD COLUMN <column> Add a column to an existing

TYPE; table

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Conclusion
The Corporate DevOps Workbook serves as a comprehensive guide for
navigating daily DevOps operations efficiently. From Git version control to
container management with Docker and Kubernetes, infrastructure
automation with Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, this
resource equips engineers with critical commands, troubleshooting
techniques, and best practices to streamline workflows.
Key Takeaways:

✅ Efficiency Boost – A single reference to execute DevOps tasks faster and

with greater confidence.
✅ Reduced Errors – Color-coded safety indicators help prevent critical
mistakes.
✅ Troubleshooting Ready – Includes solutions to common issues across
multiple DevOps tools.
✅ Security & Best Practices – Guidelines to enhance security, automation,
and operational resilience.
As DevOps continues to evolve, so should your skill set. Keep this workbook
handy, update it with new findings, and use it as a living document to adapt to
emerging technologies and best practices.

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