Azure DevOps Server Course Overview

To ensure that participants have the best possible learning experience in the Azure DevOps Server course, the following minimum required prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of software development processes and principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Some exposure to Agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of basic command-line operations within a Windows, Linux, or macOS environment.
• Fundamental awareness of cloud computing concepts, particularly Microsoft Azure services.
• Experience with any programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Python) is beneficial but not required.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a baseline of knowledge that will help students more effectively engage with the course content and participate in hands-on labs. They are not meant to be barriers to entry but rather to ensure that all students can keep pace with the course and optimize their learning outcomes.

Target Audience for Azure DevOps Server

1. The Azure DevOps Server course is designed for IT professionals focused on implementing DevOps strategies and workflows.

   
   

2. Target audience for the Azure DevOps Server course:

   
   

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• IT Project Managers
• System Administrators
• Operations Support
• Release Managers
• Cloud Professionals
• IT Managers
• Security Engineers
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Infrastructure Architects
• Build and Release Engineers
• Application Developers
• Technical Leads
• Software Architects
• IT Professionals transitioning to DevOps roles

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Azure DevOps Server?

Introduction to the Azure DevOps Server Course Learning Outcomes

This Azure DevOps Server course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps Server and Github, facilitating a complete DevOps transformation journey.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the core concepts of DevOps, including its advantages and how to select the right project for DevOps transformation.
• Gain insights into effective team structures and the selection of appropriate DevOps tools for collaboration and automation.
• Learn to plan and manage agile projects using GitHub Projects and Azure Boards, including portfolio management and version control with Git in Azure Repos.
• Master the structuring of Git repositories, management of branches and workflows, collaboration through pull requests, and fostering inner-source practices.
• Implement Continuous Integration (CI) using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions, learn pipeline strategies, and integrate external source control.
• Design and execute a robust release strategy using Azure Pipelines, including continuous delivery, release pipelines, and deployment strategies such as blue-green and canary releases.
• Implement secure Continuous Deployment (CD) using Azure Pipelines, integrate with identity management systems, and manage application configurations securely.
• Manage infrastructure as code using Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure CLI, Azure Automation, and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for efficient infrastructure provisioning.
• Ensure codebase compliance with security best practices by integrating static analyzers, software composition analysis, and security monitoring.
• Develop a dependency management strategy, including package management, artifact migration, and versioning, along with continuous feedback mechanisms using application analytics and integration with communication tools.