Training plan
Module 1: Discover DevOps
- What is DevOps?
- Explore DevOps culture
- Explore DevOps goals and benefits
- Explore DevOps application lifecycle
Module 2: Plan with DevOps
- Foster DevOps culture
- What is Agile?
- Explore DevOps practices
- Plan with GitHub
- Agile plan and management using GitHub
Module 3: Develop with DevOps
- Explore source control and version control
- Explore version control using Git
- Explore GitHub flow
- Explore Continuous Integration
- Explore shift-left testing
- Explore shift-left security
- Implement flow of work with GitHub
Module 4: Deliver with DevOps
- Explore continuous delivery
- Explore Infrastructure as Code
- Explore progressive exposure techniques
- Explore continuous delivery with GitHub Actions
- Implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions and IaC with Bicep
Module 5: Operate with DevOps
- Explore operational excellence
- Explore shift-right testing
- Explore observability through performance monitoring
- Explore observability through security assessment
- Explore resiliency with site reliability engineering
- Improve developer experience with platform engineering
- Enhance workload resiliency Traffic Manager and Azure Chaos Studio
Recommended prerequisite knowledge
- Basic understanding of software development
- Familiarity with IT and operational processes
- Elementary knowledge of agile practices
- Understanding of team collaboration principles
- Familiarity with cloud environments
- Basic knowledge of version control tools
- Understanding of software development lifecycles
- Experience in IT project management
- Familiarity with automation concepts
- Knowledge of deployment principles
DevOps Foundations Training (AZ-2008)
The Foundations of DevOps: Key Practices and Principles (AZ-2008) course is designed to provide IT professionals, developers, and operations teams with the essential knowledge to implement DevOps practices effectively. This training focuses on the core principles of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, enabling participants to streamline software development and delivery processes.
With practical insights and hands-on exercises, participants will explore DevOps tools, workflows, and methodologies to achieve faster and more reliable application deployments.
Why Take This Training?
DevOps is transforming the way organizations build and deploy software by fostering collaboration between development and operations teams. This course introduces you to the foundational principles of DevOps and helps you implement practices that enhance productivity, reduce time to market, and improve application quality.
By mastering the essentials of DevOps, you can drive operational efficiency and innovation within your organization.
Skills Developed During the Training
Understanding DevOps Principles
Learn the core principles of DevOps, including collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery.Implementing CI/CD Pipelines
Master the creation and management of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate software delivery.Optimizing Team Collaboration
Discover strategies to foster communication and collaboration between development and operations teams.Automating Infrastructure
Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate environment provisioning.Enhancing Monitoring and Feedback Loops
Implement monitoring tools and feedback mechanisms to ensure application reliability and continuous improvement.Exploring DevOps Tools in Azure
Work with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other tools to streamline workflows and enhance project efficiency.
A Practical, Instructor-Led Training
This training is delivered by certified Azure instructors who combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios to understand how to implement DevOps principles and tools effectively.
Who Should Attend?
- Developers aiming to integrate DevOps practices into their workflows
- IT operations professionals looking to improve collaboration and automation
- Cloud architects designing scalable and efficient deployment pipelines
- Teams transitioning to DevOps methodologies for improved productivity
Drive Innovation with DevOps Expertise
The Foundations of DevOps: Key Practices and Principles (AZ-2008) training equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to transform software delivery processes. Enroll today to embrace DevOps practices and accelerate your organization’s journey toward operational excellence.
Frequently asked questions - DevOps Foundation training (FAQ)
DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, team collaboration, infrastructure automation, and monitoring practices.
No prior experience is required, but basic knowledge of cloud services and software development is beneficial.
Yes, participants will engage in practical exercises to apply the concepts learned.
The training covers Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates.
It equips your team with the skills to streamline development processes, reduce delivery times, and improve software quality.
While focused on Azure tools, many DevOps principles and practices are applicable across different cloud platforms.