Azure DevOps - Deep Dive
Course Content
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Introduction to Azure DevOps
- Overview of DevOps principles and practices
- Introduction to Azure DevOps services
- Understanding the Azure DevOps ecosystem
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Azure Repos
- Introduction to Azure Repos
- Setting up Git repositories
- Branching strategies and best practices
- Git workflows and pull request management
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Azure Pipelines
- Introduction to Azure Pipelines
- Creating CI/CD pipelines
- Pipeline configuration and customization
- Multi-stage and multi-environment deployments
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Azure Boards
- Introduction to Azure Boards
- Agile planning with Kanban boards
- Backlog management and sprint planning
- Tracking work items and team collaboration
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Azure Test Plans
- Introduction to Azure Test Plans
- Creating test plans and test suites
- Manual testing and exploratory testing
- Automated testing integration and execution
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Azure Artifacts
- Introduction to Azure Artifacts
- Hosting and sharing package feeds
- Managing dependencies and versioning
- Integrating with CI/CD pipelines
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Azure DevOps Server (TFS)
- Overview of Azure DevOps Server (formerly TFS)
- Setting up and configuring on-premises DevOps environments
- Managing repositories, pipelines, and work items
- Integration with Azure and hybrid cloud scenarios
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Azure DevTest Labs
- Introduction to Azure DevTest Labs
- Creating and managing lab environments
- Lab policies and automation
- Optimizing resource usage and cost control
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Azure DevOps CLI
- Introduction to Azure DevOps CLI
- Command-line tools for managing Azure DevOps services
- Automation and scripting scenarios
- Advanced CLI commands and usage patterns
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Azure DevOps Integration with GitHub
- Overview of Azure DevOps integration with GitHub
- Setting up GitHub repositories with Azure Pipelines
- Collaborative development workflows between Azure DevOps and GitHub
- Leveraging GitHub Actions with Azure services
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Advanced CI/CD Concepts
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
- Blue/Green deployments and canary releases
- Advanced pipeline orchestration with YAML and templates
- Integration with third-party tools and services
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Security and Compliance in DevOps
- Security best practices in Azure DevOps
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and permissions management
- Secure development lifecycle (SDL) methodologies
- Compliance and regulatory considerations for DevOps workflows
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Monitoring and Reporting
- Azure Monitor overview and integration with Azure DevOps
- Metrics, alerts, and logs for CI/CD pipelines
- Performance monitoring and optimization techniques
- Custom reporting and analytics with Power BI integration
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Scaling DevOps for Enterprise
- Enterprise-scale DevOps architecture and design patterns
- Managing large-scale projects and teams
- DevOps transformation strategies and organizational change management
- Continuous improvement and innovation practices
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DevOps for Hybrid and Multi-cloud Environments
- Extending Azure DevOps to hybrid cloud scenarios
- Integrating with on-premises infrastructure and other cloud platforms
- Hybrid CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
- Managing consistency and governance across multi-cloud environments
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Advanced Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Diagnosing and resolving performance issues in CI/CD pipelines
- Debugging and troubleshooting deployment failures
- Continuous optimization of DevOps processes and workflows
- Implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement
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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Disaster recovery planning for DevOps environments
- Backup and restore strategies for Azure DevOps data
- High availability and fault tolerance considerations
- Business continuity planning and testing methodologies
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DevOps for Serverless and Microservices
- Architecture patterns for serverless and microservices applications
- CI/CD for serverless functions and microservices
- Service mesh and API management for microservices
- Monitoring and observability in serverless environments
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DevOps Automation and Orchestration
- Automation strategies with Azure Automation and Azure Functions
- Orchestration workflows with Azure Logic Apps and Azure Durable Functions
- Automating infrastructure provisioning with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
- Integration with third-party automation tools and platforms
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Future Trends in DevOps
- Emerging technologies and trends in the DevOps landscape
- Impact of AI/ML, edge computing, and IoT on DevOps practices
- Predictive analytics and proactive DevOps operations
- Continuous learning and adapting to evolving DevOps paradigms