Azure Deep Dive

At its core, Azure is a public cloud computing platform—with solutions including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) that can be used for services such as analytics, virtual computing, storage, networking, and much more.

COURSES OVERVIEW

Azure Deep Dive Module

Module 1: Introduction to Azure DevOps Deep Dive

Understanding the goals and structure of the course
Overview of advanced Azure DevOps concepts and services

Module 2: Azure DevOps Services Overview

Exploring Azure DevOps services (Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, Azure Test Plans, Azure Artifacts)
Understanding how Azure DevOps supports end-to-end DevOps practices.

Module 3: Building Advanced CI/CD Pipelines

In-depth exploration of Azure Pipelines
Multi-stage pipelines and YAML-based builds
Advanced pipeline customization, triggers, and conditions.

Module 4: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure

Using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for IaC
Building and deploying resources using ARM templates
Integration with Azure DevOps for automated deployments.

Module 5: Advanced Release Management

Deploying to multiple environments using Azure Release Pipelines
Implementing blue-green deployments and feature flags
Rollbacks and deployment strategies for zero-downtime releases.

Module 6: Configuration Management with Azure Automation

Automating configuration and management tasks using Azure Automation
Desired State Configuration (DSC) for infrastructure provisioning
Integration with Azure DevOps for continuous configuration management.

Module 7: Containerization and Kubernetes on Azure

Exploring Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Building and deploying Docker containers on AKS
Implementing CI/CD for containerized applications

Module 8: Monitoring and Application Insights

Advanced monitoring with Azure Monitor and Application Insights
Customizing monitoring dashboards and alerts
Implementing application performance diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Module 9: Security and Compliance in Azure DevOps

Implementing security best practices in Azure DevOps workflows
Securing Azure resources using Azure Security Center and Azure Policies
Ensuring compliance and governance in CI/CD pipelines.

Module 10: Advanced Testing and Quality Assurance

In-depth testing strategies using Azure Test Plans
Automated testing with Selenium, Appium, and other tools
Exploratory testing and reporting in Azure Test Plans.

Module 11: Advanced Deployment Patterns

Implementing advanced deployment patterns like canary releases and feature toggles
Using Azure Feature Management for controlled feature releases
Deploying microservices and serverless architectures.

Module 12: Azure DevOps in Hybrid and Multi-cloud Environments

Extending Azure DevOps to on-premises and hybrid scenarios
Managing multi-cloud deployments with Azure DevOps.

Module 13: Case Studies and Real-world Implementations

Analyzing real-world Azure DevOps use cases and success stories
Hands-on walkthroughs of complex DevOps implementations on Azure

Module 14: Emerging Trends and Future of Azure DevOps

Exploring emerging technologies and trends in Azure DevOps
Serverless DevOps, AI/ML integration, and more

Module 15: Final Project and Certification Preparation

Comprehensive final project applying Azure DevOps principles to a real-world scenario
Reviewing key concepts learned throughout the course
Guidance on Azure DevOps certifications and next steps in your learning journey