FAQ

Email questions to devopsbootcamp@osuosl.org if they aren't answered here!

Is this a for-credit class?

No, although the curriculum is based on CS312, Linux System Administration, which hasn't been offered for several years.

What does it cost?

Financially, it's free. However, to benefit from the hands-on learning opportunities that we'll be offering, you should plan to commit 5 or more hours per week to attending lectures and playing with the tools and technologies that the lectures will discuss.

I don't know about computers! Can I still join?

YES! If you already knew all this stuff, you'd be teaching rather than studying it. If you think you don't know enough, try anyway -- in the worst case you'll discover that your self-assessment was correct, and in the best case you'll become a successful open source contributor.

When will meetings be?

Weekday evenings, with a day of the week being chosen during the first meeting. We try to choose a day that works best for most students but it's always difficult to find something that works for everyone. For example, last year we had meetings on Thursdays.

Is this only for students?

No, anyone from the community can participate. Parts of the earlier lessons will assume access to student resources, but we can work with non-students on an individual basis to get them access to equivalent tools. Community members can use the Visitor wifi network when on campus.

What's the difference between BootCamp and regular LUG meetings?

Regular LUG meetings are usually targeted toward an intermediate to expert audience, and make no attempt to comprehensively teach a set of skills across multiple meetings. We might teach about version control one week, privacy tools the next, and a new open source project by a local company the next.

DevOps BootCamp will provide continuity and comprehensive open source education that's outside the scope of regular LUG meetings. As you progress through Bootcamp, you'll understand more and more of the technical content of LUG talks.

I wasn't able to participate during Fall term. Can I still join?

Yes! Please read through lessons 1-3 (linked from the curriculum page) and ask in IRC if you have trouble following the instructions for them. Catch up on that content and you'll be ready to join in Winter term.

I have a question?

Ask it on IRC if you have that set up, or email devopsbootcamp@osuosl.org or the mailing list.