Getting Started with Concourse CI from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to install and deploy Concourse CI, how to configure resources, create tasks, combine the tasks into jobs, and combine jobs into pipelines.

Modern DevOps solutions address many of the drawbacks of classic CI/CD systems like Jenkins–system instability, clunky UI, limitations to scale, programming language support, and more. In this course, Getting Started with Concourse CI, you’ll learn how to create and manipulate the basic building blocks Concourse CI offers to DevOps professionals for seamless, robust builds and releases. First, you’ll explore the high-level Concourse CI architecture and its main components, followed by Concourse CI installation. Next, you’ll discover how to configure resources, create tasks, and combine tasks to define jobs. Finally, you’ll learn how to combine jobs into pipelines and execute them via the Concourse Fly CLI to produce the necessary artifacts. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of a skilled Concourse CI DevOps engineer that are needed to deploy and manage the product with confidence.

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Course Overview

Why Concourse CI?

Building Blocks

Composing and Managing Pipelines

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches modern DevOps solutions, such as Concourse CI, which are industry standard

Builds a strong foundation for beginners who are new to Concourse CI

Develops skills and knowledge of a skilled Concourse CI DevOps engineer

Taught by George Smith, an experienced instructor

Offers hands-on labs and interactive material for a deeper understanding

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 Getting Started with Concourse CI with these activities:

Review Concourse CI Documentation

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Brush up on fundamental Concourse CI concepts, ensuring your knowledge is up-to-date before embarking on the course.

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Revisit the official Concourse CI documentation.
Review articles and blog posts about Concourse CI best practices.

Organize Course Materials and Notes

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Stay organized by compiling and reviewing course materials, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered.

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Gather and organize lecture slides, assignments, and quizzes.
Create a structured system for note-taking and revisions.

Connect with Experienced DevOps Engineers

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Enhance your learning experience by seeking guidance from experienced DevOps engineers who can provide valuable insights and support your growth.

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Identify potential mentors through professional networks and online forums.
Reach out and introduce yourself, expressing your interest in mentorship.
Establish regular communication to discuss Concourse CI and DevOps best practices.

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Attend Concourse CI Workshops or Meetup

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Participate in Concourse CI workshops or meetups to connect with other practitioners, gain new perspectives, and enhance your understanding.

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Identify upcoming Concourse CI workshops or meetups.
Register and attend the event.
Engage with speakers and attendees to exchange knowledge and ideas.

Personal Continuous Integration Project

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Undertake a project that tests your Concourse CI skills, applying your knowledge to a real-world scenario, solidifying your understanding.

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Define a project scope and identify a suitable application for continuous integration.
Set up a Concourse CI environment for your project.
Create pipelines for building, testing, and deploying your application.
Monitor and maintain your pipelines, ensuring smooth and efficient CI/CD.

Participate in Concourse CI Challenges

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Test your Concourse CI skills and expand your knowledge by participating in challenges or contests, allowing you to push your boundaries.

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Identify Concourse CI-related challenges or contests.
Form a team or participate individually.
Apply your skills to solve complex CI/CD problems.
Review and learn from the solutions of other participants.

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with Concourse CI will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are on the rise. These professionals combine the best of development and IT operations in order to streamline processes. With Concourse CI skills, you can help teams create, manage, and release builds and updates confidently. This course will help you build a solid foundation in the world of DevOps and can help you transition from a career in development into this exciting new role.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators keep organizations' computers and networks running smoothly. Concourse's streamlined approach to building and managing releases and updates makes it a useful tool for this career and can help you increase your organization's productivity and reach new levels of efficiency. While a degree is not typically required for this role, learning Concourse CI can help you stand out from other candidates and take your career to the next level.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design and build the software systems that power our lives. Concourse CI can help you do this more effectively and securely, and learning this technology may help you succeed as you move into a Software Engineering role.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers help design, build, and manage cloud-based systems. While Concourse CI is not a cloud platform in the traditional sense, it is a useful tool for building and managing cloud-native applications. This course can help you learn how to make the most of Concourse CI as you build your career as a Cloud Engineer. In addition, it can help you build a foundation of in-demand knowledge that will make you a more valuable asset to potential employers.

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Release Manager

Release Managers are responsible for planning and executing software releases. Concourse CI is a popular tool for managing this process and by learning it you can become more effective in this role. This course may be particularly helpful since it can help you build a strong foundation in Concourse CI that will make you more desirable to potential employers.

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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineers use software to automate repetitive tasks. Concourse CI is a popular tool for automating software builds and releases, and by learning it you can help your organization increase productivity and efficiency. This course will teach you how to get started with Concourse CI and can be a catalyst for your success in this role.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and build systems to manage and analyze data. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing data pipelines. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Data Engineer.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design and implement security measures to protect computer systems and networks. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing security updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Security Engineer.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers ensure that websites and online services are reliable and performant. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing website and online service updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Site Reliability Engineer.

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DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineers combine the best of development, security, and IT operations in order to streamline processes and improve security. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for this career and can help you increase your organization's productivity and reach new levels of efficiency. While a degree is not typically required for this role, learning Concourse CI can help you stand out from other candidates and take your career to the next level.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, implement, and manage IT systems and services. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for managing the process of building and releasing software updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as an IT Manager.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing software updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Business Analyst.

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Product Manager

Product Managers define and manage the vision for a product. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing product updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Product Manager.

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Systems Architect

Systems Architects design and build computer systems. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing system updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Systems Architect.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. Concourse CI can be a useful tool for automating the process of building and releasing database updates. This course will help you learn how to get started with Concourse CI and can help you be more successful in your role as a Database Administrator.

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