DevOps Skills for Developers with Visual Studio and TFS 2017 from Pluralsight

Have you ever worked on a project that's impossible to develop and harder to deploy? In this course, you'll explore DevOps in the Microsoft world to deploy your projects faster and more reliably by creating an automated DevOps release pipeline.

There's a huge divide between software that's developed and software that's delivered. DevOps helps you bridge that divide. It's a mindset plus a set of practices that focuses on automation, reliability, and optimizing the process of software delivery.

In this course,

, will show you how to use the tools and features of Visual Studio 2017 and Team Foundation Server 2017 to create an automated DevOps release pipeline for your applications.

First, you'll learn how to build and deploy applications written with ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and Entity Framework Core.

Next, you'll explore how to think about and measure your DevOps practices, and your multi-environment deployments to on-premise data centers, Microsoft Azure, and Docker.

Finally, you'll discover how to utilize QA testing with TFS 2017, and automated UI testing using Selenium.

By the end of this course, you'll have the necessary skills and knowledge to set up your own automated DevOps release pipeline that will deploy your applications into either an on-premise data center or Microsoft Azure.

"DevOps" is derived from combining "development" and "operations" into one discipline. It bridges the gap between developing software, and delivering it. DevOps is comprised of practices to improve automation, reliability, and optimization of software delivery.

You will learn:

This course will use Visual Studio 2017 and Team Foundation Server 2017, but most of the principles and concepts should apply to newer and older versions as well.

Before starting this course, you should know some of the basics of developing software with Visual Studio, and it wouldn't hurt to have some exposure to Scrum and project management, too.

Developers, teams, or companies who are trying to understand and/or improve their software delivery.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

DevOps: Focusing on What's Important

Consolidating Your Team's Source Code with Version Control

DevOps Mindset and DevOps Metrics

Planning and Tracking Your Team's Work

Automating Builds and Deployments

Managing and Deploying SQL Server Database Code

Feature Flags: Simplify Branching and Deployments

DevOps Release Pipelines with Visual Studio Release Management

Deploying ASP.NET 4.6 with Release Management

Deploying ASP.NET Core and EF Core with Release Management

Deploying to Containers Using TFS Build and Release Management

QA Testing and Automated UI Tests with Selenium

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Specifically focuses on the Microsoft realm of development tools and features

Utilizes current, relevant tools such as Visual Studio 2017, Team Foundation Server 2017, and Azure

Taught by Benjamin Day, an experienced instructor in the field

Offers a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices, from concept to implementation

Covers various aspects of DevOps, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and quality assurance

Provides hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world examples

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 DevOps Skills for Developers with Visual Studio and TFS 2017 with these activities:

Organize Course Materials for Efficient Review

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Improve your retention by organizing and reviewing course materials effectively.

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Gather all relevant course materials such as notes, slides, and assignments
Create a system for organizing the materials logically
Review the materials regularly to reinforce learning

Read 'The DevOps Handbook'

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of DevOps principles and best practices by reading a seminal work in the field.

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Read and understand the key concepts and principles outlined in the book
Apply the lessons learned to your own DevOps practices
Discuss the book's ideas with colleagues or online communities

Practice Essential DevOps Concepts

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Reinforce your understanding of core DevOps concepts by practicing key terminologies and methodologies.

Browse courses on DevOps

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Review DevOps terminology and definitions
Run through sample DevOps scenarios
Participate in online forums or discussion groups related to DevOps practices

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Attend DevOps Industry Events and Conferences

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Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps trends and connect with professionals in the field.

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Research and identify industry events and conferences focused on DevOps
Attend these events and participate in sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities
Meet and learn from DevOps experts and thought leaders

Join a DevOps Study Group or Community

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Enhance your learning experience by collaborating with peers and engaging in discussions about DevOps.

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Identify and join online or local study groups focused on DevOps
Participate in discussions, share knowledge, and learn from others
Collaborate on DevOps projects or assignments

Build a Sample DevOps Pipeline

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Solidify your grasp of DevOps principles by creating a functional DevOps pipeline using industry-standard tools.

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Choose a sample project to apply DevOps practices to
Design and implement a DevOps pipeline using Visual Studio or similar tools
Configure automated builds, testing, and deployment processes
Monitor and analyze pipeline performance

Explore Cloud DevOps Platforms

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Expand your DevOps knowledge by exploring cloud-based platforms that offer automated and scalable DevOps solutions.

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Identify popular cloud DevOps platforms such as Azure DevOps or AWS CodePipeline
Follow tutorials or documentation to set up and use these platforms
Experiment with different features and services offered by cloud DevOps platforms

Contribute to Open Source DevOps Projects

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Deepen your understanding of DevOps by actively participating in open source projects that implement DevOps methodologies.

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Research and identify open source DevOps projects that align with your interests
Join the project community and contribute fixes or enhancements
Collaborate with other developers and learn from their experiences

Career center

Learners who complete DevOps Skills for Developers with Visual Studio and TFS 2017 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between software development and operations teams. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining DevOps practices and tools. This course can help DevOps Engineers learn how to use Visual Studio 2017 and Team Foundation Server 2017 to create automated DevOps release pipelines. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Release Manager

Release Managers are responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing software releases. This course can help Release Managers learn how to use Visual Studio Release Management to create automated DevOps release pipelines. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Software Developer

Software Developers write, develop, and test applications and software. They are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software programs and systems. This course can help Software Developers learn how to use DevOps practices and tools to improve the efficiency and reliability of their software development process. The course covers topics such as version control, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineers are responsible for testing and evaluating software applications to ensure that they meet the requirements and specifications. This course can help Software Test Engineers learn how to use QA testing and automated UI testing with Selenium. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing and evaluating software applications to ensure that they meet the requirements and specifications. This course can help Quality Assurance Analysts learn how to use QA testing and automated UI testing with Selenium. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and controlling software development projects. This course can help Project Managers learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their software development process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for the design and architecture of software applications. This course can help Software Architects learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their software development process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of software products. This course can help Product Managers learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their software development process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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System Administrator

System Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and operation of computer systems. This course can help System Administrators learn how to use DevOps practices and tools to improve the efficiency and reliability of their system administration tasks. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and operation of database systems. This course can help Database Administrators learn how to use DevOps practices and tools to improve the efficiency and reliability of their database administration tasks. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for writing and maintaining technical documentation. This course can help Technical Writers learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their documentation development process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for auditing the security and compliance of computer systems and networks. This course can help IT Auditors learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their audit processes. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the security of computer systems and networks. This course can help Information Security Analysts learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their security monitoring and response processes. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements. This course can help Business Analysts learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their requirements gathering and analysis process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data. This course can help Data Analysts learn how to use DevOps practices to improve the efficiency and reliability of their data analysis process. The course covers topics such as DevOps mindset, DevOps metrics, and automated builds and deployments.

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