AZ-400T01-A: Implementing DevOps Development Processes Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the AZ-400T01-A: Implementing DevOps Development Processes course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic knowledge of software development principles and practices.
• Familiarity with version control concepts and practices, particularly with Git and GitHub.
• Understanding of the basics of Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with core software development tools such as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and build tools.
• Basic understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and their role in DevOps.
• Some exposure to Azure services, particularly Azure Repos, or willingness to learn about them prior to or during the course.
• For the modules on build infrastructure and secrets management, a general awareness of cloud concepts and the importance of security in the software development lifecycle.

These prerequisites are meant to provide a foundation that will help you grasp the concepts and practices taught in the course more effectively. If you're not completely comfortable with all the areas listed, we encourage you to explore introductory materials and resources provided by Koenig Solutions or other platforms to build your understanding before commencing the AZ-400T01-A course.

Target Audience for AZ-400T01-A: Implementing DevOps Development Processes

The AZ-400T01-A course offers in-depth training on DevOps processes and Azure DevOps services, tailored for professionals involved in software development and operations.

• Software Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Professionals with development or operations focus
• System Administrators transitioning to DevOps roles
• Technical Project Managers overseeing development teams
• Build and Release Engineers
• Cloud Professionals working with Azure infrastructure
• Application Security Engineers focusing on secure development practices
• Mobile Developers looking to implement DevOps strategies
• Quality Assurance Engineers integrating DevOps practices
• Infrastructure Architects designing DevOps workflows
• Technical Leads responsible for DevOps transformations

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this AZ-400T01-A: Implementing DevOps Development Processes?

Brief Introduction:

The AZ-400T01-A course equips students with the expertise to implement DevOps processes using Azure, focusing on source control, Git, build infrastructure, managing secrets, and mobile DevOps strategies.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the importance and benefits of Source Control and be able to explain the different types of Source Control systems.
• Gain proficiency in using Azure Repos and learn the process of migrating from TFVC to Git.
• Master structuring Git repositories and learn various Git branching workflows and collaboration through Pull Requests.
• Learn to implement GitHooks and foster an Internal Open Source culture within the enterprise.
• Acquire knowledge on setting up and managing build infrastructure using Azure Pipelines and the differences between Hosted and Private Agents.
• Manage application configurations and secrets securely, using appropriate tools to maintain security and compliance in the pipeline.
• Implement a comprehensive mobile DevOps strategy and learn to use Visual Studio App Center for managing mobile applications.
• Understand the concepts of pipelines in DevOps and the use of Azure Pipelines YAML versus Visual Designer.
• Integrate Jenkins with Azure Pipelines and learn to integrate and analyze Docker multi-stage builds.
• Address the unique challenges involved in managing target device sets, distribution groups, and UI test device sets for mobile DevOps.