Welcome to “Mastering DevOps Practices and Tools with Microsoft Azure”, an advanced course designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in Azure DevOps. This course is specifically crafted to prepare you for the AZ-400 exam and to help you become a proficient Azure DevOps Engineer. Whether you are looking to enhance your DevOps skills or aiming for the Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification, this course provides the comprehensive training you need.

Course Overview

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud solutions, the role of DevOps in streamlining development, deployment, and operations processes has become crucial. This course delves into the core components of Azure DevOps, providing you with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and managing DevOps practices on Microsoft Azure.

You will explore essential topics such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), source control, infrastructure automation, and more. Through interactive modules and real-world scenarios, you will learn to leverage Azure DevOps tools to enhance collaboration, automate processes, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Developing an Instrumentation Strategy:

   • Monitoring and Logging: Learn to configure and manage monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor and Application Insights to gain visibility into application performance and health.

   • Telemetry and Alerts: Implement telemetry solutions and set up alerts to detect and respond to issues proactively.

2. Implementing Continuous Integration (CI):

   • Build Pipelines: Create and manage build pipelines using Azure Pipelines to automate the build process, including compiling code and running tests.

   • Source Control Integration: Integrate source control systems such as Git with Azure DevOps to manage code repositories and support collaborative development.

3. Implementing Continuous Delivery (CD):

   • Release Pipelines: Design and implement release pipelines using Azure Pipelines to automate deployments to various environments, including staging and production.

   • Deployment Strategies: Utilize deployment strategies like blue-green deployments, canary releases, and rolling updates to ensure seamless application delivery.

4. Implementing Dependency Management:

   • Package Management: Use Azure Artifacts to manage and share packages, including NuGet, npm, and Maven packages, to streamline dependency management.

   • Artifact Feeds: Configure and manage artifact feeds to support development workflows and ensure consistency.

5. Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

   • IaC Tools: Employ tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and Bicep to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure resources.

   • Configuration Management: Implement configuration management practices using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to ensure consistent and reliable configurations.

6. Managing Source Control:

   • Version Control: Implement source control practices using Git and Azure Repos to manage code changes, branching, and merging strategies.

   • Code Reviews: Use pull requests and code review processes to maintain code quality and facilitate team collaboration.

7. Implementing Security and Compliance:

   • Security Practices: Apply security best practices to DevOps processes, including securing pipelines, managing secrets, and ensuring data protection.

   • Compliance: Ensure DevOps practices comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

8. Implementing Collaboration and Communication:

   • Agile Practices: Apply Agile methodologies to improve collaboration between development and operations teams and enhance project management.

   • Feedback Loops: Establish feedback loops to continuously improve development and deployment processes based on real-time data and user feedback.

Course Structure

The course is structured into comprehensive modules, each focusing on a key aspect of Azure DevOps:

• Module 1: Introduction to Azure DevOps

  • Overview of Azure DevOps services and tools.

  • Setting up your Azure DevOps environment.

• Module 2: Developing and Implementing CI/CD Pipelines

  • Creating and managing build and release pipelines.

  • Integrating with source control and automating deployments.

• Module 3: Managing Dependencies and Artifacts

  • Implementing package management and artifact feeds.

• Module 4: Implementing Infrastructure as Code

  • Automating infrastructure deployment using IaC tools.

• Module 5: Managing Source Control and Code Quality

  • Implementing version control and code review processes.

• Module 6: Ensuring Security and Compliance

  • Applying security best practices and ensuring compliance.

• Module 7: Enhancing Collaboration and Communication

  • Utilizing Agile practices and establishing feedback loops.

• Module 8: Exam Preparation and Capstone Project

  • Review and practice exams, plus a capstone project to apply your skills.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• DevOps Engineers and Software Developers who need to enhance their skills in Azure DevOps.

• IT Professionals and System Administrators looking to adopt or improve DevOps practices.

• Consultants and Technical Leads who guide teams in implementing DevOps solutions.

• Aspiring DevOps Professionals aiming to achieve the Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.

Why Choose This Course?

“Mastering DevOps Practices and Tools with Microsoft Azure” offers a thorough exploration of Azure DevOps, providing you with practical skills and insights to excel in DevOps roles. With expert instruction, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, this course will prepare you for the AZ-400 exam and equip you to drive successful DevOps practices in your organization.

Enroll today and take the next step towards becoming a certified Azure DevOps Engineer!

Who this course is for:

• DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, IT Professionals, onsultants and Technical Leads