Master in DevOps over Cloud using Azure

Course description

• Azure DevOps course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use Microsoft Azure DevOps services for implementing DevOps practices. It covers various aspects of DevOps, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation, collaboration, and monitoring using Azure DevOps tools and services.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to DevOps

• • Understanding DevOps and its importance in the current IT landscape
  • Key DevOps principles and practices
  • The role of automation and collaboration in DevOps
  • Overview of DevOps tools and technologies

2. Introduction to Azure DevOps

• • Overview of Azure DevOps and its components
  • The evolution of Azure DevOps from VSTS and TFS
  • Benefits of using Azure DevOps in software projects

3. Azure Repos (Git)

• • Fundamentals of version control with Git
  • Managing repositories, branching, and pull requests in Azure Repos
  • Ensuring code quality through code reviews and collaborations

4. Azure Pipelines

• •  Concepts of continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • Creating and configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure Pipelines
  •  Automating builds, tests, and deployments

5. Azure Artifacts

• • Package management with Azure Artifacts
  • Publishing and consuming packages within Azure DevOps projects
  •  Handling package versions and dependencies

6. Azure Boards

• • Agile project management with Azure Boards
  •  Planning, tracking, and discussing work across teams
  •  Customizing dashboards and reports for project insights

7. Azure Test Plans

• • Comprehensive test planning and execution
  • Automated and manual testing strategies
  • Integration with Azure Pipelines for continuous testing

8. Extensions and Integrations with Azure DevOps
   •    Enhancing Azure DevOps functionality with marketplace extensions
   •    Integrating with external tools and services for a complete DevOps solution
   •   Customization for specific project needs

Course Outcomes

By the end of the “Master in DevOps over Cloud using Azure” course, candidates will be able to:

1. Implement DevOps Practices on Azure:
   • Understand and apply core DevOps practices, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC), within the Azure ecosystem.
2. Automate Infrastructure Management:
   • Use Azure tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and Azure DevOps to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure.
3. Streamline Software Delivery:
   • Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling rapid and reliable software releases.
4. Deploy and Manage Containerized Applications:
   • Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Docker, ensuring high availability and scalability.
5. Implement Security and Compliance:
   • Incorporate security best practices into DevOps workflows, using Azure’s security tools to ensure compliance with industry standards and protect sensitive data.
6. Monitor and Optimize Cloud Resources:
   • Use Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other monitoring tools to track performance, optimize resources, and troubleshoot issues in real-time.

Skill Path for “Master in DevOps over Cloud using Azure”

Foundational Knowledge

1. Basic IT and Cloud Computing Understanding:
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Knowledge of fundamental IT concepts like networking, operating systems, and basic scripting.
     • Basic understanding of cloud computing, including the differences between on-premises and cloud environments.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • Provides the foundational knowledge required to understand how DevOps integrates with cloud platforms like Azure.
2. Linux Command Line Proficiency:
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Ability to use the Linux command line for basic tasks such as file management, system monitoring, and networking.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • Linux is widely used in cloud environments, including Azure, making this skill essential for managing infrastructure and deploying applications.
3. Basic Scripting Skills (Bash/Python/PowerShell):
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Ability to write scripts in Bash, Python, or PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • • Scripting is essential for automation, a key aspect of DevOps. It helps in creating custom solutions for infrastructure management and deployment processes.QAZ1