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Azure Pipelines: CI/CD Automation and Release Management

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Master production CI/CD beyond just running builds through this advanced-level Azure Pipelines course, built for hands-on execution and AZ-400 exam preparation support. This course maps directly to AZ-400's single largest exam domain, build and release pipelines, weighted at 50-55%. Combining focused theory with 16+ practical demos that help DevOps engineers design, automate, monitor, and govern real software delivery pipelines, you will build the speed, reliability, and confidence for better release management. Ideal for DevOps engineers who build and own production CI/CD pipelines, this course takes you beyond basic automation and teaches you enterprise pipeline design, release controls, and pipeline migration from classic releases to modern YAML-driven delivery. You'll work with CI/CD foundations, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, YAML templates, multi-stage pipelines, release pipelines, deployment groups, cost optimization & Jenkins integration with Azure Repos. By the end, you'll be ready to build, operate, and govern production-ready CI/CD workflows with stronger reliability and team visibility. Click Enroll to advance your Azure DevOps pipeline expertise now!

Syllabus

CI/CD Foundations with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions

This module introduces the evolution of software delivery and the fundamentals of CI/CD practices in modern DevOps environments. Learners will explore GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and the CI pipeline creation process while gaining hands-on experience building and running automated pipelines.

Azure Pipeline Agents, Variables, and Reusable Pipeline Elements

This module focuses on configuring Azure Pipelines for efficient and scalable automation workflows. Learners will explore source integrations, build agents, agent pools, variables, and reusable pipeline designs while gaining hands-on experience managing hosted and self-hosted agents.

YAML Pipelines, Build Automation, and Code Quality

This module explores advanced CI pipeline capabilities, including build automation, testing, and application performance monitoring. Learners will understand pipeline workspaces, functional testing, Azure Load Testing, and GitHub pipeline badges to improve visibility and reliability of software delivery workflows.

Azure Release Pipelines, Deployment Groups, and Pipeline Migration

This module introduces release pipeline concepts and deployment automation in Azure DevOps. Learners will explore release pipeline architecture, environments, deployment groups, strategies, and monitoring practices to manage reliable and traceable software deployments.

Azure Pipeline Governance — Approvals, Gates, Health, and Cost

This module focuses on improving deployment control, governance, and efficiency in Azure DevOps release pipelines. Learners will explore approvals, gates, manual interventions, notifications, dashboards, and cost optimization strategies to ensure secure and effective delivery workflows.