Learn Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines from Udemy

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Learning objectives

What is devops and ci/cd
Creating ci/cd pipelines for web, mobile and container apps
Including the database into the pipelines
Configure deployment to azure cloud
Run unit, functional and load tests as part of the pipeline
Analyse source code using sonar
Use infrastructure as code (iac) from ci/cd with arm templates

Use configuration as code (cac) in azure devops
Create dev-test-prod environments
Secure the pipelines sensitive data
Use infrastructure as code (iac) from ci/cd with terraform
Deploy containers into kubernetes
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What is devops and ci/cd
Creating ci/cd pipelines for web, mobile and container apps
Including the database into the pipelines
Configure deployment to azure cloud
Run unit, functional and load tests as part of the pipeline
Analyse source code using sonar
Use infrastructure as code (iac) from ci/cd with arm templates
Use configuration as code (cac) in azure devops
Create dev-test-prod environments
Secure the pipelines sensitive data
Use infrastructure as code (iac) from ci/cd with terraform
Deploy containers into kubernetes
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Syllabus

Introduction

What is CI/CD

About Houssem Dellai

Prerequisities

What is a Task in Azure DevOps

New YAML experience

Quiz

Azure DevOps architecture

Complete pipelines for Kubernetes

How many build minutes are available for Microsoft hosted build agents ?

YAML Pipelines: Stages, Jobs and Steps

Stages, Jobs and Steps

[Demo] Stages, Jobs and Steps

Adding Dependencies between Stages and Jobs

[Demo] Adding Dependencies between Stages and Jobs

Azure DevOps Pipelines dependencies

CI/CD pipeline for Azure Container Apps

Introduction to Container Apps task

Setting up the demo environment

[YAML] Creating the CI/CD pipeline

[Demo] Running the pipeline

Deploy Bicep templates into Azure

[YAML] Deploy Bicep using YAML pipelines

[YAML] Multistage Bicep template deployment

[Demo] Running Build agent on Kubernetes cluster

Complete YAML CI/CD Pipeline for Web App, Database & Infra

Basic YAML CI Pipeline for Web App

[YAML] Basic YAML CI Pipeline for Web App

[YAML] Complete YAML CI Pipeline for Web App & Database

[YAML] Running the complete YAML CI Pipeline for Web App & Database

[YAML] Complete YAML CI/CD Pipeline for Web App, Database & Infra

[YAML] Running complete YAML CI/CD Pipeline for Web App, Database & Infra

Best practices

CI/CD Pipelines for Kubernetes with YAML pipelines

Basic YAML pipelines for Kubernetes

[demo] Basic YAML pipelines for Kubernetes

[Prez] Complete pipelines for Kubernetes

[Demo] Complete pipelines for Kubernetes

Provision resources in Azure using Terraform

Introduction to IaC with Terraform

Deploy Terraform config to Azure manually

Complete CI/CD pipelines for Terraform with YAML and TF State

Static analysis for Terraform

Learn how create CI/CD pipelines for Nuget packages (also applicable for MVN, NPM, Gradle, PIP packages)

Demo with YAML files

YAML Pipelines with Templates

Variable Groups

[Demo] Variable Groups

Trigger Pipeline from another Pipeline

Custom Build Agents

Introduction to hosting Build Agents

Running Build agent on Azure VMSS

Running Build agent on a Virtual Machine

[Demo] Running Build agent on a Virtual Machine

Running Build agent on a Docker Container

[Demo] Running Build agent on a Docker Container

Running Build agent on Kubernetes cluster

Scaling Build agents on Kubernetes using KEDA

[Demo] Scaling Build agents on Kubernetes using KEDA

Managed DevOps Pools

Introduction to Managed DevOps Pools

[Demo] Configuring Managed DevOps Pool

[Demo] Using Managed DevOps Pool in Azure DevOps

Matrix strategy for Jobs

Refactoring Jobs using Matrix Strategy

[Demo] Refactoring Jobs using Matrix Strategy

Azure DevOps CLI

AzureDevOps-Pipelines-Dependencies

Learn how to create a Service Principal (SPN) and use it to securely authenticate and authorize to Azure resources from Azure DevOps pipelines.

Service Principal in Azure

[Demo] Service Principal in Azure

Service Principal in Azure DevOps

[Demo] Service Principal in Azure DevOps

Azure Managed Identity

[Demo] Azure Managed Identity

Azure Managed Identity for VM

[Demo] Azure Managed Identity for VM

Better secure authentication with Workload Identity (OIDC)

Introduction to Azure DevOps Workload Identity (OIDC)

[Demo] Setting up Workload Identity with Entra ID and Managed Identity

Static code analysis for Kubernetes YAML

KubeLinter for Kubernetes YAML & Helm charts

Microsoft Defender for DevOps

Introduction to Microsoft Defender for DevOps

[Demo] Microsoft Defender for DevOps

Azure DevOps Competitors

Argo-CD for GitOps with Kubernetes

Our recommendation: focus only on YAML pipelines

Important notice about classic designer

Terraform to automate the creation of Azure DevOps projects

Introduction to Azure DevOps provider for Terraform

[Demo] Creating projects and repositories using Terraform

Create CI/CD pipelines for Java SpringBoot app and use Configuration as Code to export the pipelines

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for developers seeking to enhance their DevOps knowledge and implement CI/CD into their work

Provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on demos for creating CI/CD pipelines for web, mobile, container, and database projects

Introduces industry-standard practices for securing pipelines and using Infrastructure as Code

Taught by experienced instructors, Houssem Dellai, ensuring credibility and subject matter expertise

Incorporates testing, analysis, and deployment into the pipeline, providing a holistic approach to the DevOps lifecycle

Focuses on practical implementation through demonstrations, which can enhance learning and retention

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 Learn Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines with these activities:

Review basic programming concepts

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Review programming fundamentals
Practice writing code in a preferred programming language

Create a collection of resources on CI/CD best practices

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Gathering resources provides quick access to important information.

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Research CI/CD best practices
Organize and curate the resources

Answer questions about CI/CD in forums or discussion groups

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Mentoring can solidify understanding by explaining concepts to others.

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Join forums or discussion groups related to CI/CD
Answer questions and provide guidance

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Build CI/CD pipelines for different types of projects

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Experiment with different types of projects to solidify understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

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Create a CI/CD pipeline for a Java application
Create a CI/CD pipeline for a .NET Core application
Create a CI/CD pipeline for a SQL Server database

Explore Azure DevOps documentation and tutorials

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supplement your understanding of CI/CD pipelines through official Microsoft resources.

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Review Azure DevOps documentation on CI/CD pipelines
Complete Azure DevOps tutorials on CI/CD

Create a blog post or article summarizing CI/CD concepts

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Writing about concepts helps solidify understanding of the process.

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Explain the basics of CI/CD pipelines in the post or article
Share examples of how CI/CD pipelines are used in industry

Configure CI/CD pipelines for a real-world project

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Applying the concepts is essential for solidifying skills.

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Identify a real-world project to implement CI/CD
Configure the CI/CD pipelines for the project
Monitor and maintain the CI/CD pipelines

Contribute to open source projects related to CI/CD

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Exposure to real-world scenarios strengthens understanding.

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Identify open source projects related to CI/CD
Contribute code, documentation, or bug reports

Participate in hackathons or coding competitions focused on CI/CD

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Competitions provide an opportunity to test skills under pressure.

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Identify hackathons or coding competitions focused on CI/CD
Prepare for the competition
Participate in the competition

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