Azure DevOps Training

Azure DevOps is a comprehensive suite of development tools and services from Microsoft, supporting the entire software development lifecycle. It includes:

• Azure Boards: For project management with Kanban boards and dashboards.
• Azure Repos: For source code management with Git and TFVC.
• Azure Pipelines: For CI/CD, supporting any language and platform.
• Azure Test Plans: For manual, exploratory, and continuous testing.
• Azure Artifacts: For creating, hosting, and sharing packages.
• Extensions Marketplace: For integrating third-party services and tools.

Curriculum:

• Cloud Concepts
• Azure Architecture
• Compute options on Azure
• Azure Networking
• Storage options in Azure
• Database options in Azure
• Azure – Authentication and Authorization
• Other Azure Services and Solutions
• Azure Security
• Azure – Privacy, Compliance and Trust
• Azure Pricing
• Azure Support
• AZURE DEVOPS
• DevOps Concepts and Practices
• DevOps Tools
• DevOps and the Cloud
• Continuous Planning
• Continuous Versioning with Azure Repos
• Continuous Build with Azure Pipelines
• Continuous Integration with Azure Pipelines
• Continuous code analysis
• Deployment Strategies and Miscellaneous topics

Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with software development concepts and methodologies.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git or Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC).
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles.
• Access to a development environment with tools like Visual Studio, VS Code, or preferred IDE.
• A Microsoft Azure account for practical hands-on experience.
• Basic proficiency in using command-line tools such as Git and Azure CLI.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Optional: Understanding of cloud services, particularly Azure, and basic networking concepts.
• Optional: Awareness of DevOps principles such as infrastructure as code, monitoring, and logging.
• Optional: Basic scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation tasks.

Outcomes:

• Grasp core DevOps principles, including continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Understand infrastructure as code, monitoring, logging, and automated testing.
• Use Azure Repos for version control.
• Implement Azure Pipelines for CI/CD.
• Utilize Azure Boards for project tracking and management.
• Apply Azure Test Plans for testing and quality assurance.
• Manage dependencies with Azure Artifacts.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and management.
• Implement security and compliance in the DevOps lifecycle.
• Monitor and optimize DevOps processes and applications.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within development teams.
• Integrate third-party tools and services with Azure DevOps.
• Implement and manage branching strategies in version control.
• Develop and implement a robust release management strategy.