Deployment and DevOps

Overview

This course covers deployment and DevOps practices, focusing on Azure Cloud Services, CI/CD principles, and application monitoring. You'll learn to manage and scale applications, automate deployments, and create CI/CD pipelines using Microsoft Copilot for streamlined and secure operations. By the end of the course, you will be able to… Describe the features and benefits of Azure Cloud Services, best practices for securing applications, and methods of application monitoring. Explain the steps required to prepare applications for deployment, manage and scale applications in Azure, and automate maintenance tasks. Define Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) principles, and the importance and methods of application monitoring. Develop deployment scripts and CI/CD pipelines using Microsoft Copilot, including debugging and optimizing deployment processes.

Syllabus

Deploying Applications to Azure

In this module, you'll explore the features and benefits of Azure Cloud Services and examine how to prepare applications for deployment to Azure. You’ll learn how to deploy web applications, manage resources, and implement security best practices to protect your applications in the cloud. By the end of this module, you'll have a foundational understanding of how to deploy and secure applications in Azure.

Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines With GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps

This module introduces the core principles of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). You’ll learn how to implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and integrate Azure DevOps for streamlined deployment processes. The module also covers techniques for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and automated software delivery.

Application Monitoring and Maintenance

In this module, you'll delve into the importance of application monitoring and the tools available in Azure to support performance and reliability. You’ll learn how to use Azure Monitor for application insights, implement effective logging strategies, and automate maintenance tasks. By the end, you'll be able to apply best practices for ensuring your applications remain healthy and maintainable in production environments.

Using Copilot for Automating Deployment Scripts and CI/CD Pipelines

This module focuses on leveraging Microsoft Copilot to automate various aspects of deployment and DevOps. You'll learn how to use Copilot to generate deployment scripts, create and optimize CI/CD pipelines, and debug automation workflows. By the end, you’ll be equipped to enhance your DevOps processes using AI-powered tools for improved efficiency and scalability.