Deployment with Cloud Foundry: Blue-Green Strategy from Coursera

Within this 1-hour long guided project you will learn how to scalably deploy a fullstack web application using blue-green deployment strategy using Cloud Foundry. Blue-green deployment simplifies zero-downtime deployment and you decide when to roll out after co-existing old version and the new feature version of your system.

You will perform a blue-green deployment of a new feature of a video streaming platform using Cloud Foundry. You will learn how to create an app manifest in Cloud Foundry, bind it to a service, deploying a containerized application using blue-green strategy.

Avoid stressful and uncomfortable downtimes of your cloud applications deployment and let the developers focus on new feature development rather than complex deployment strategies to minimize risks. All this is possible with platform as a service (PaaS) CloudFoundry.

The course is aimed to provide a thorough understanding of deploying, managing, and scaling cloud-native applications, allowing engineers to reinforce their knowledge and skills in DevOps practices.

No prior experience with Cloud Foundry is required. You only need front-end and back-end project deployment experience, hands-on with Docker containers and basic HTML and Javascript understanding

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Teaches blue-green deployment strategy used in Cloud Foundry, which is standard in DevOps practices

Taught by Carlos Arias, who is recognized for their work in Cloud Foundry

Develops hands-on skills in deploying a new feature of a video streaming platform using Cloud Foundry

Builds a strong foundation for beginners in Cloud Foundry

Helps learners avoid stressful and uncomfortable downtimes of cloud applications deployment

Teaches essential skills in front-end, back-end project deployment, and Docker containers

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Deployment with Cloud Foundry: Blue-Green Strategy with these activities:

Review Cloud Foundry Concepts

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Strengthen your understanding of Cloud Foundry concepts before starting the course.

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Read the Cloud Foundry documentation.
Complete a Cloud Foundry tutorial.

Form a Study Group with Fellow Course Participants

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Reinforce your learning by discussing course concepts and working on projects with peers.

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Reach out to other course participants and form a study group.
Meet regularly to discuss course material and complete assignments.

Practice Docker Containerization

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Ensure your Docker skills are up to par before deploying your application.

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Create a Dockerfile for your application.
Build and run a Docker image.

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Attend a Cloud Foundry User Group Meeting

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Connect with other Cloud Foundry users and learn about their experiences and best practices.

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Find a Cloud Foundry User Group meeting in your area.
Attend the meeting and participate in discussions.

Deploy Your First Cloud-Native App on Cloud Foundry

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Solidify your learning by deploying a simple application to Cloud Foundry using a blue-green strategy.

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Set up a Cloud Foundry environment.
Create a sample application.
Deploy your application to Cloud Foundry using the blue-green strategy.

Blue-Green Deployment Simulation

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Test your understanding of blue-green deployment by simulating a real-world scenario.

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Set up a simulated environment with two versions of your application.
Simulate a deployment by switching traffic from the old version to the new version.
Monitor the deployment and verify that there is no downtime.

Design a Blue-Green Deployment Strategy for a Real-World Application

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Apply your knowledge to a real-world scenario by designing a blue-green deployment strategy for a chosen application.

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Identify a suitable application for blue-green deployment.
Design the blue-green deployment strategy, including traffic management and rollback mechanisms.
Create a deployment plan and timeline.

Write a Blog Post on Blue-Green Deployment Best Practices

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Share your knowledge with the wider community by creating a blog post on best practices for blue-green deployment.

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Research blue-green deployment best practices.
Write a blog post outlining your findings.
Publish your blog post on a relevant platform.

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Learners who complete Deployment with Cloud Foundry: Blue-Green Strategy will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring that applications are deployed and managed efficiently. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy, which is a key aspect of DevOps. By learning how to minimize downtime during deployments, you can improve the reliability and availability of your applications, which is essential for DevOps engineers.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring that applications are deployed and managed in a scalable and cost-effective manner. This course can help you build a foundation in deploying and managing cloud-native applications using Cloud Foundry, a leading PaaS platform. You will learn about application manifests, service binding, and containerization, which are essential skills for Cloud Architects.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn how to create Docker containers, use Cloud Foundry's command-line interface, and monitor application performance, which are essential skills for Software Engineers.

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System Administrator

System Administrators manage and maintain computer systems, ensuring that they are secure and reliable. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using Cloud Foundry. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which are essential skills for System Administrators.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites and web applications. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn how to create Docker containers, use Cloud Foundry's command-line interface, and monitor application performance, which are essential skills for Web Developers.

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Cloud Developer

Cloud Developers design, develop, and deploy applications on cloud platforms. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using Cloud Foundry. You will learn about application manifests, service binding, and containerization, which are essential skills for Cloud Developers.

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DevOps Consultant

DevOps Consultants help organizations adopt DevOps practices and improve their software development and delivery processes. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which are essential skills for DevOps Consultants.

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Cloud Operations Engineer

Cloud Operations Engineers manage and maintain cloud infrastructure and applications. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using Cloud Foundry. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which are essential skills for Cloud Operations Engineers.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers secure cloud infrastructure and applications. This course can help you develop the skills to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application security, vulnerability management, and compliance, which are essential skills for Cloud Security Engineers.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and build data pipelines and manage data warehouses. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Data Engineers.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design and develop machine learning models. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Machine Learning Engineers.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze data and develop predictive models. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Data Scientists.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and develop solutions to improve efficiency. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Business Analysts.

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Product Manager

Product Managers develop and manage products. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Product Managers.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation. This course may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-native applications using the blue-green deployment strategy. You will learn about application lifecycle management, resource management, and performance monitoring, which may be useful for Technical Writers.

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