Description

Introduction

The Understanding DevOps for Continuous Integration and Delivery course provides a comprehensive overview of DevOps practices, focusing on the principles, tools, and processes essential for streamlining software development and deployment. Participants will explore key concepts of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), along with best practices to enhance collaboration, improve deployment speed, and maintain high-quality software systems. This course is ideal for software developers, IT professionals, and project managers aiming to implement DevOps in their workflows effectively.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Awareness of cloud platforms and infrastructure basics
• Interest in automation and process optimization

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to DevOps
   1.1 What is DevOps?
   1.2 Core Principles and Benefits of DevOps
   1.3 Understanding the DevOps Lifecycle
2. Overview of Continuous Integration (CI)
   2.1 The Role of CI in DevOps
   2.2 Setting Up a CI Pipeline
   2.3 Popular CI Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI
3. Exploring Continuous Delivery (CD)
   3.1 CD Basics: Automating Deployment Pipelines
   3.2 CI/CD Pipeline Integration
   3.3 CD Tools and Best Practices(Ref: D365 with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service &CRM)
4. Version Control and Collaboration
   4.1 Using Git for Source Code Management
   4.2 Branching Strategies and Code Reviews
   4.3 Collaborative Workflows: GitFlow and GitOps
5. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
   5.1 Introduction to IaC Concepts
   5.2 Automating Infrastructure Provisioning with Tools like Terraform
   5.3 Managing Configuration with Ansible and Puppet
6. Testing in DevOps
   6.1 Automated Testing Strategies for CI/CD Pipelines
   6.2 Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and End-to-End Testing
   6.3 Tools for Test Automation: Selenium, JUnit, and Cucumber
7. Monitoring and Feedback Loops
   7.1 Importance of Monitoring in DevOps
   7.2 Setting Up Application and Infrastructure Monitoring
   7.3 Tools for Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
8. Containerization and Orchestration
   8.1 Introduction to Containers and Docker
   8.2 Kubernetes for Container Orchestration
   8.3 CI/CD Pipelines for Containerized Applications
9. Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)
   9.1 Integrating Security into CI/CD Pipelines
   9.2 Common DevOps Security Practices
   9.3 Tools for DevSecOps: Snyk, Aqua, and Trivy
10. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
    10.1 Successful DevOps Implementations
    10.2 Common Challenges and Solutions in DevOps Adoption
    10.3 Future Trends in CI/CD and DevOps

Conclusion

This course provides a robust understanding of DevOps principles, focusing on CI/CD to improve software development and deployment processes. Participants will acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to implement efficient, automated pipelines that enhance collaboration and ensure software quality. By mastering DevOps, professionals can accelerate innovation and maintain competitive advantage in a fast-paced IT landscape.

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