SRE Incident Response and Postmortem Analysis Virtual Internship
In this virtual internship, students will develop expertise in effectively managing and learning from incidents, including incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident review. They will gain hands-on experience in using tools and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve incidents, as well as implement strategies to prevent future occurrences. By the end of the internship, students will be able to effectively contribute to an SRE team's incident management and postmortem processes.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Incident Response Simulation
IntermediateStudents will participate in a simulated incident response scenario, practicing their skills in detecting, triaging, and resolving the incident, as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Root Cause Analysis Case Study
IntermediateStudents will analyze a real-world incident case study and conduct a comprehensive root cause analysis, documenting their findings and recommendations.
Postmortem Report
IntermediateStudents will create a comprehensive postmortem report for a real-world incident, documenting the incident details, root cause analysis, and recommendations for prevention.
Incident Response Automation Project
IntermediateStudents will design and implement an automated incident response system, integrating monitoring and observability tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of incident management.
Prerequisites
- • Familiarity with cloud computing and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
- • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion