Lokesh Learning Journals

Understanding Linux OS, its file systems and commands is a first important step for anyone who wants to be a DevOps engineer/Cloud Engineer or a IT Infrastructure Engineer. In this post, we will explore on: What is Linux? Why is Linux needed? What is it used for? What is the Linux file system? Why is knowing Linux commands important? Commands of Linux. What is Linux? Linux is an open-source operating system based on the Unix architecture. It is known for its stability, security, and flexibility, making it a popular choice for servers, desktops, and embedded systems. Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian, package the kernel with various software tools and libraries, providing users with a complete operating environment. Linux is widely used in server environments due to its efficiency and reliability. What is Linux file system? The Linux file system is a hierarchical structure used to organise and store files on Linux operating systems. The Linux file system i...

The word DevOps can itself be threatening to many people. Even for many people within the IT industry, it is not easy to explain on what devops is.  Even my eventual crossing with devops was due to another technology called cloud computing (which we will get to later) 👻 What is DevOps? DevOps i s a culture and a set of practices that bridge the gap between Development and Operations. It  aim to shorten the software development lifecycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.  DevOps culture emphasizes collaboration, communication, and integration between software developers and IT operations. It promotes a mindset that values: 1.  Collaboration 2. Continuous Improvement 3.  Automation CI/CD = Continuous Integration and Continuous Development  is at the core of devops. It follows the scrum methodology of having short sprints to continuously deliver on products or improvements. The DevOps lifecyc...

Many of us have similar challenges and goals in life.  We all want  - a healthy body (to be fit and free of illness) - a healthy relationship (one where we are loved and a force for good in our life) - a healthy career (a job that we are good at and one where we are needed and in turn money) No one will ever have a good perfect life where we have everything and live forever. Our time on earth is finite (with finite time and resources), we must make the best of it during this time on earth.  We all need a system (or dharma) in order to overcome our daily challenges and reach our desired objectives. We all have 5 things that we need to work on daily. (Inspired from a YouTube video by Gaur Gopal Das) I have recently come across a YouTube video by Gaur Gopal Das (whom I do not know anything about) but have come to like. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Incremental Progress True success doesn’t come from sudden strokes of luck...

 Hello World! In this ever-changing world of AI, returning to blogging or blogger on 2026 is the last thing that I expected of myself. I did not even know if blogger was still around but I just thought that I should be a producer instead of a consumer. Consuming knowledge after knowledge, course after course, can be an energy consuming task. While the advent of AI has made the consumption and breakdown of knowledge better, there is still no better way to retain and understand knowledge then to teach or put it into practice.  This blog series is an small attempt from me to do that. To becoming a better version of me. To improve 1% every single day.  Promise to oneself: "It is okay if you do not blog for a long period of time, just jump back in and do it. Just do it." Hi, I am Lokesh. This is about my learning journey. I am a techie, a student, and a dad.   I am currently invested in learning about DevOps, AI, and MLOps. Balancing family, work, and studies.  ...