Comparison
Three ways to enter the harbor
This matrix is editorial, not exhaustive. Use it to start a conversation with intake about calendars, time zones, and how your team documents changes today.
| Dimension | Foundations arc | Operations + observability | Incident rehearsal studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal starting point | New hires touching Linux weekly | Owners of services with SLAs | Teams coordinating live incidents |
| Live time per week | Light | Medium | High |
| Evidence expectations | Checklists and screenshots | Dashboards plus journal excerpts | Bridge-ready bundles |
| Certification alignment | LPIC-style fundamentals | Mixed tracks | Team readiness focus |
| Recommended if… | You need grounded permissions work | You own noisy metrics and queues | You run game days already but want structure |