Site Reliability Engineering Practitioner Training in Virtual

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Course Outline

Module 1: SRE Anti-Patterns

• Break the Ice with a Recap of DevOps Institute’s SRE Blueprint
• Discuss How SRE Works in a Distributed Ecosystem
• Discuss Some of the SRE Barriers
• Few SRE Anti-Patterns (Discuss the Right Patterns Too)
• Discuss the Case Story of How Monzo Bank Learned from Causes Leading to SEV1 Issue

Module 2: SLO is a Proxy for Customer Happiness

• What Has Changed with SLO?
• Identifying System Boundaries for Setting SLIs is Critical
• How Do You Use Error Budgets Beyond the Velocity Vs. Stability Debate?

Module 3: Building Secure and Reliable Systems

• Building Secure and Reliable Systems
• Non-Abstract Large-Scale Design
• Designing for the Changing Architecture and Distributed Ecosystem
• Fault Tolerant Design
• Designing for Security
• Designing for Resiliency

Module 4: Full Stack Observability

• Modern Apps are Complex and Unpredictable
• Slow is the New Down
• Pillars of Observability
• Using Open Telemetry

Module 5: Platform Engineering and AIOps

• Taking a Platform Centric View
• Using AIOps to Improve Resiliency
• How DataOps Can Help?
• Implementing AIOps
• Measuring AIOps

Module 6: SRE and Incident Response Management

• SRE Key Responsibilities Towards Incident Response
• DevOps and SRE and ITSM (New Vs. Old Ways)
• OODA and SRE Incident Response
• SRE and CLR (Closed Loop Remediation)
• Swarming – Food for Thought
• AI/ML for Better Incident Management

Module 7: Chaos Engineering

• Navigating Complexity
• What Chaos Engineering Is?
• What Chaos Engineering Is Not?
• Chaos Engineering Myths
• Conducting Chaos Engineering Experiments
• Chaos Engineering for Security

Module 8: SRE is the Purest Form of DevOps

• Key Principles of SRE
• SREs Help Increase Reliability Across the Spectrum
• Metrics for Success
• SRE Execution Models
• Culture and Behavioural Skills are Key
• Transformation After Implementing SRE Practices

Who Should Attend this Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Training Course?

This Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Training is designed for anyone who basic understanding of DevOps practices and principles. There are some professionals who can benefit from attending this course:

• DevOps Engineers
• System Administrators
• Software Developers
• IT Operations Managers
• Product Managers
• Security Professionals
• Quality Assurance Engineers

 Prerequisites for the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Training.

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Training Course Overview

T Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) bridges the gap between software development and IT operations by applying engineering principles to infrastructure and service management. As systems grow more complex, SRE practices ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. This course is designed to help professionals understand and implement SRE concepts in real-world environments with confidence and precision.

Mastering SRE is essential for professionals working in DevOps, IT operations, system administration, or cloud engineering. Proficiency in this domain allows teams to build robust, fault-tolerant systems and maintain high availability. Engineers, architects, and technical leads who aim to improve service reliability should consider advancing their skills through formal SRE training and application.

This 3-Day SRE Practitioner℠ Training Course offered by The Knowledge Academy teaches how to integrate reliability and proactive security into DevOps practices effectively. Delegates will explore how to set and manage Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Indicators (SLIs), use error budgets, and understand the balance between service velocity and stability. This training will be conducted by our highly professional and skilled trainer, who has years of experience in teaching.

SRE Practitioner℠ Training Course Objectives

• To understand and apply core Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles
• To identify and mitigate common anti-patterns in SRE practices
• To establish and manage effective Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
• To implement full-stack observability and proactive monitoring solutions
• To utilise AIOps for improving system resilience and efficiency
• To enhance incident response strategies through practical SRE frameworks

After attending this training, offered as part of our DevOps Courses catalogue, delegates will be able to apply SRE principles effectively within their organisational frameworks, ensuring that development and operational processes are seamlessly integrated with security and reliability at their core. They will be able to identify and rectify common SRE anti-patterns, establish clear and impactful Service Level Objectives, and utilise error budgets to balance innovation with stability.

What’s included in this Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Digital Delegate Pack

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ Exam Information

The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practitioner℠ exam evaluates a candidate comprehensive understanding of the essential principles practices, and technologies used in SRE environments. The format of the exam is structured as follows:

• Question Type: Multiple-Choice
• Total Questions: 40
• Total Marks: 40 Marks
• Pass Marks: 65%, or 26/40 Marks
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book