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SadServers

Master Linux and DevOps troubleshooting on live servers with real-world challenges.

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SadServers is a hands-on platform for learning and assessing Linux and DevOps troubleshooting skills. It provides real-world, practical scenarios that run on live servers, allowing users to solve infrastructure problems in a realistic environment. The service addresses the need for practical skill development and technical assessment, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to evaluate actual problem-solving abilities.

The platform offers over 125 scenarios covering topics such as Linux and Bash, web servers, databases, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability. Features include a dashboard to track progress, achievements, and solutions for challenges. Paid plans add capabilities like direct SSH access to virtual machines, command history logging, invitations to scenarios, and a command-line interface or terminal UI. An API is available for programmatic access to scenario virtual machines.

SadServers is designed for individual engineers seeking to improve their skills and for organizations that need to train teams or evaluate job candidates. A free Hobbyist plan provides access to a selection of scenarios. Individual paid plans are Pro and Pro+, offered as monthly or yearly subscriptions, with a one-time lifetime option for Pro+. Business plans are available as a monthly or yearly subscription with unlimited users and a set number of interview sessions per year, or as a pay-per-use option. Custom pricing is offered for larger volumes or specific needs.

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