Azure DevOps Tutorials

Overview

Azure DevOps represents a paradigm shift in the world of software development and IT operations, embodying the principles of DevOps in a suite of cloud-based tools and services. This comprehensive tutorial aims to demystify Azure DevOps, presenting it not just as a tool but as a culture and practice that can significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of software development and delivery.

In this tutorial, you’ll embark on a journey through the multifaceted aspects of Azure DevOps, learning how to streamline your development pipeline, foster collaboration, and implement best practices in software development and deployment. Azure DevOps integrates seamlessly with various cloud and on-premises environments, making it a versatile choice for teams of all sizes and sectors.

From understanding the basics of each service within the Azure DevOps ecosystem to mastering advanced features, this tutorial is designed to provide a balanced learning experience, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world scenarios. Whether you’re an experienced developer, a project manager, or new to the world of DevOps, this tutorial will equip you with the skills and understanding you need to leverage Azure DevOps effectively in your projects.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to Azure DevOps: Gain an in-depth understanding of what Azure DevOps is, its components, and how it can revolutionize the way you approach software development and IT operations. Learn about its ability to facilitate faster, more reliable, and higher quality software deployment through automation, collaboration, and a range of tools and services.
• Azure Pipelines: Delve into Azure Pipelines, a CI/CD service that enables you to automatically build, test, and deploy your code to any platform and cloud. Learn how to set up pipelines, integrate with source control, manage build triggers, and deploy applications across different environments. We’ll also cover YAML pipelines, release pipelines, and how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.
• Azure Boards: Discover how Azure Boards can revolutionize your project management with its agile tools, including customizable Kanban boards, backlogs, team dashboards, and integrated reporting tools. Learn to track work with user stories, tasks, bugs, and features, and understand how to use boards to enhance team collaboration and workflow visibility.
• Azure Repos: Explore Azure Repos for version control, which provides Git repositories or Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) for source control of your code. Understand branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and how to manage your codebase effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Azure Artifacts: Learn about Azure Artifacts, a universal package manager that allows teams to share and consume packages from public and private sources. Understand how to create, host, and manage NuGet, npm, and Maven packages within Azure DevOps, and integrate package sharing into your CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure Test Plans: Gain insights into Azure Test Plans, a suite of tools for test management that provides a comprehensive solution for manual and exploratory testing. Learn how to create test plans, test suites, test cases, and leverage automated test frameworks to ensure the quality of your software.
• Azure DevTest Labs: Explore Azure DevTest Labs, a service that allows developers and testers to quickly create environments in Azure while minimizing waste and controlling costs. Learn to set up development and test environments, integrate with your CI/CD pipeline, and manage resources effectively.
• DevOps Tool Integrations: Understand how Azure DevOps integrates with various tools like GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins, and others. Learn best practices for integrating these tools into your Azure DevOps workflow to enhance your DevOps capabilities.
• Azure Monitor: Dive into Azure Monitor, a comprehensive solution for collecting, analyzing, and acting on telemetry from your cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to monitor applications, track performance, diagnose issues, and create custom dashboards for real-time insights.
• Azure Load Testing: Get to grips with Azure Load Testing, a service that helps you simulate user traffic on your applications to test scalability and performance. Learn how to design and execute load tests, analyze results, and make informed decisions about performance tuning.
• Azure Deployment Environments: Understand the various deployment environments in Azure, such as staging, production, and development. Learn about environment setup, configuration management, and deployment strategies, including blue-green and canary deployments.
• Azure Managed Grafana: Discover Azure Managed Grafana, a service offering powerful analytics and interactive visualization capabilities. Learn how to set up Grafana within Azure, configure data sources, and create dynamic, informative dashboards.

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