How Many 'Ops' Are There? DevOps, MLOps, GenOps, DataOps, and 11 More

When I first bought my laptop 10 years ago, like all teenagers, I started downloading games on it. Among them, Call of Duty was my favorite. It was this game, along with a couple of movies, that sparked my interest in the army.?

However, I could not join the army because of XYZ reasons, but I still sometimes imagine being in the field and saving lives.?

At that time, Call of Duty: Black Ops was the only "Ops" I knew, and I used to play it for hours. I never imagined that from playing COD: Black Ops, I would one day be writing about other kinds of Ops.?

I have been reading concepts related to DevOps for the past 5 to 6 months and realized that DevOps isn’t the only ‘Ops’ in the market. As I continue exploring articles, podcasts, and other resources, I’ve discovered many different ‘Ops’ in the IT industry.??

I also had no idea what they were, how they differ, and so on. So, I thought gaining some basic knowledge about all of them would help me understand them better. Today, I will cover the basics of all these so called ‘Ops’ in the IT industry.??

The details of each are impossible to write in a single article but I will try to give the basic knowledge and explain what separates one from the other.?

What is ‘Ops’??

This is the first thing we need to understand.??

In COD: Black Ops, the Ops stands for ‘Operations’.??

The same goes for the IT industry.??

Core 'Ops' Methodologies?

This section contain some major Ops in the IT industry.?

1. What is DevOps??

DEVelopment and OPerationS is a methodology, practice, framework, or a philosophy to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations team.??

For now, just keep in mind that software developers (who write the code) and the IT team (who deploy the code) worked very separately from each other in traditional software development approaches.?

This resulted in lots of challenges. The major ones include no collaboration, lots of manual processes, more time and yet bad software quality.?

DevOps overcame these challenges by uniting both teams so that their focus became more aligned, and the gaps between them were addressed.?

2. What is MLOps??

Machine Learning + OPerationS helps in managing, deploying, and updating machine learning models effectively. Many ML models work well in testing but fail in real world scenarios due to outdated data or lack of monitoring. MLOps models philosophy keep learning and performing well.?

It has made AI and ML more scalable, reliable, and useful in industries like healthcare, finance, and ecommerce.?

3. What is DataOps??

Data + OperationS improve how companies collect, process, and analyze data. Businesses deal with massive amounts of data. Without proper automation, handling data becomes slow and error-prone.?

Therefore DataOps is used to improve data quality and made insights available faster. In simple words, it help companies make better decisions based on data.?

4. What is AIOps??

AI + OperationS?uses artificial intelligence to monitor IT systems and detect problems. Then it fix them automatically. Traditional IT monitoring methods were manual and slow. It means more time and delay in process. AIOps automates this process.?

5. What is SecOps??

Security + OperationS?approach strengthen the security. Because this approach make sure that security is integrated into the development and IT processes from the beginning.?

Traditional security methods react after an attack happens. SecOps makes security proactive. SecOps has reduced security breaches and made applications more secure.?

More Specialized 'Ops' Approaches?

Let’s have a look at some of the more specialized Ops approaches.?

6. What is GitOps??

It stands for?Git + Operations. Git is basically a tool for version control management. ?

GitOps uses Git repositories to automate and manage infrastructure and application updates.?

Manually updating software and infrastructure can lead to mistakes. GitOps overcome this challenge and make updated automated and more controlled.?

7. What is FinOps??

Companies sometimes overspend on cloud services because of lack of tracking. FinOps helps optimize cloud costs. Its full form is Finance + Operations.?

FinOps helps businesses manage cloud spending efficiently. It has saved companies millions by ensuring they only pay for the cloud resources they actually need.?

8. What is CloudOps??

Cloud + OperationS focuses on managing and automating cloud-based applications and infrastructure.?

9. What is BizOps ?

Business + OperationS or BizOps helps businesses use technology and data to improve decision-making. Many companies struggle to align IT and business goals. ?

BizOps make sure they work together. It has led to better business strategies.?

10. What is NoOps??

Full form is NO OperationS. NoOps is all about automating IT operations so completely that human involvement is minimal.?

Traditional IT operations require constant monitoring and intervention. NoOps automates these tasks. It means businesses can focus more on innovation and not waste their whole time in IT maintenance.?

Other Emerging 'Ops'?

11.?DevSecOps (Development + Security + Operations)?

It make sure security is included in every stage of software development.?

Security breaches often happen because security is checked after development. DevSecOps builds security from the start.?

12. IoTOps (Internet of Things + Operations)?

It helps manage and monitor connected devices like smart sensors, cameras, and industrial machines. IoTOps has improved the reliability of smart devices, reduced downtime, and made IoT systems more efficient.?

13. ModelOps (Model + Operations)?

Focus on managing AI and ML models throughout their lifecycle. AI models degrade over time if not monitored and updated. ModelOps keep them relevant and effective.?

High-quality AI solutions that adapt to new data is the impact of ModelOps?

14. NetOps (Network + Operations)?

NetOps automates and optimizes network management. Managing networks manually is complex. NetOps makes it faster and more reliable.?

15. GenOps (General Operations)?

It is a broad term that can refer to general IT operations or AI-driven processes. Companies need flexible operational models that can adapt to new technologies. That’s where GenOps comes to play.?

The End?

I only knew about these Ops, to be honest. There could be more. The whole IT industry is changing fast and I wouldn’t be surprised if more Ops appear in the next few years or even months.?

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