Upgrading and Scaling DevOps Processes from Pluralsight

Every enterprise is at a different point along the path to DevOps maturity. This course will teach you the different stops along the way and point the way ahead from wherever you are on the timeline.

DevOps maturity turns like a ratchet, and every enterprise is at a different point along the way. In this course, Upgrading and Scaling DevOps Processes, you’ll learn what the entire timeline of DevOps maturity looks like, from initial adoption of builds to planetary-scale deployment without human intervention. First, you’ll explore software builds and how to make them effective and efficient. Next, you’ll discover the value of automated deployment, first of your software product and then of your infrastructure. Finally, you’ll learn how to engineer chaos to that you can react to it safely, and explore what it means to deploy without human intervention. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of what the entire DevOps continuum looks like needed to plot the course ahead for your enterprise.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding the Big Picture of DevOps

Stage 1: Continuous Integration

Stage 2: Automated Testing

Stage 3: Automated Deployment

Stage 4: Static Analysis

Stage 5: Pull Requests and Separation of Duties

Stage 6: Integration Testing

Stage 7: Immutable Server and Dynamic Infrastructure

Stage 8: Chaos Engineering

Stage 9: Continuous Deployment without Human Intervention

Things to Come

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a roadmap for enterprises to enhance their DevOps maturity

Covers the entire DevOps maturity timeline, from initial adoption to planetary-scale deployment

Focuses on practical implementation, including automated deployment, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment without human intervention

Taught by Chris Behrens, an experienced instructor in DevOps practices

Suitable for individuals and teams looking to enhance their DevOps processes

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Upgrading and Scaling DevOps Processes with these activities:

Review Continuous Integration basics

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Brush up on the fundamentals of Continuous Integration to get the most out of this course.

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Read the official Jenkins documentation
Watch Pluralsight videos on Continuous Integration

Gather DevOps resources

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Compile a list of valuable DevOps tools and resources to support your learning.

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Search for online articles and tutorials
Explore community forums and discussion groups
Attend webinars and conferences

Build a sample pipeline

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Reinforce your understanding of DevOps processes by building a sample pipeline.

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Choose a project and source code repo
Define the pipeline stages
Configure the CI/CD tools
Execute the pipeline
Analyze the results

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Build a DevOps tool

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Enhance your practical skills by creating your own DevOps tool.

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Identify a problem or need
Design and develop the tool
Test and refine the tool
Share your tool with the community

Career center

Learners who complete Upgrading and Scaling DevOps Processes will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer designs and implements DevOps practices within an organization. With a background in software development and operations, you can be highly effective in this role. This course can help you build the foundation and knowledge to succeed in this role. It covers topics from continuous integration to automated deployment, chaos engineering to continuous deployment without human intervention.

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DevSecOps Engineer

A DevSecOps Engineer combines the practices of DevOps and information security to ensure that software is developed and deployed securely. This course can help you build a foundation in DevOps if you have a background in information security. Topics such as automated testing, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment without human intervention can increase your impact in this role.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer ensures that a company's website or software application is reliable and scalable. With a background in computer science or engineering, this course will help build the knowledge base you need to succeed in this role. It covers topics from automated testing to static analysis, integration testing to chaos engineering.

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Software Development Manager

A Software Development Manager oversees teams of software engineers and developers. With this role, you will need to develop software to meet the needs of the organization. This course may be helpful, as it covers the entire timeline of DevOps maturity, from initial adoption of builds to planetary-scale deployment without human intervention.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. With a background in computer science or engineering, this role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing technologies. This course may be helpful as an introduction to cloud computing concepts and practices. Its topics on infrastructure and deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, develops, and maintains computer systems. This role requires a strong understanding of computer hardware and software. This course may be useful, as it covers topics from software builds to automated deployment, as well as chaos engineering and continuous deployment.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines and systems for large-scale data processing. This role requires a strong understanding of data engineering concepts and technologies. This course may be helpful as an introduction to DevOps practices and technologies. Its topics on automated deployment, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst analyzes and designs computer systems and software. This role requires a strong understanding of business processes and information technology. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps concepts and technologies. Its topics on continuous integration, automated testing, and automated deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Test Engineer

A Test Engineer develops and executes tests to ensure that software meets requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of testing methodologies and tools. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps practices and technologies. Its topics on automated testing and chaos engineering may be particularly relevant.

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Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

A QA Engineer ensures that software meets quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of quality assurance processes and tools. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps practices and technologies. Its topics on automated testing, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Release Manager

A Release Manager plans and executes software releases. This role requires a strong understanding of release management processes and tools. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps practices and technologies. Its topics on automated deployment, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Software Architect

A Software Architect designs and develops software systems. This role requires a strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps concepts and technologies. Its topics on continuous integration, automated testing, and automated deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager develops and manages software products. This role requires a strong understanding of product management principles and practices. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps concepts and technologies. Its topics on automated deployment, chaos engineering, and continuous deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains software documentation. This role requires a strong understanding of technical writing principles and practices. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps concepts and technologies. Its topics on continuous integration, automated testing, and automated deployment may be particularly relevant.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst protects an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats. This role requires a strong understanding of information security principles and practices. This course may be useful as an introduction to DevOps concepts and technologies. Its topics on chaos engineering and continuous deployment may be particularly relevant.

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