Arbor Academy

Azure DevOps

Overview
Training Features

Course Overview

The Azure DevOps course is designed to train IT professionals and developers in implementing DevOps practices using Microsoft’s Azure platform. This course focuses on tools like Azure Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans, and Artifacts, providing an end-to-end CI/CD and cloud automation experience within the Microsoft ecosystem. With hands-on labs, real projects, and job readiness support, this course is ideal for individuals pursuing DevOps Engineer roles in organizations using Microsoft technologies.

Description

Azure DevOps is widely used by companies leveraging Microsoft infrastructure and looking for scalable, secure, and automated deployment processes. This course introduces learners to Azure DevOps Services, including version control, agile project management, and continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

You will learn to manage code using Azure Repos, plan and track development with Azure Boards, and build/test/deploy applications using Azure Pipelines. You'll also explore infrastructure-as-code, testing integrations, and release automation in cloud-based environments. The curriculum includes hands-on exercises and real company-like use cases, helping you practice everything from Git workflows to post-deployment validations.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Set up and manage Azure DevOps projects with real-time collaboration
Use Azure Repos to manage source code and version control
Configure Pipelines for CI/CD automation
Automate builds, tests, and deployments for web and cloud apps
Use Azure Boards for Agile planning and sprint management
Integrate with GitHub, Docker Hub, and Microsoft Test Plans
Deploy infrastructure using YAML-based pipeline definitions
Monitor and troubleshoot builds and releases in production

Prerequisites

- Familiarity with basic software development or IT operations
- Comfort with tools like Git and the command line is a plus
- Background in Windows or Microsoft stack is helpful (not mandatory)

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Course Curriculum

Cloud Computing Introduction
- What is Cloud Computing
- Cloud Characteristics
- Cloud Service Models
- Deployment Models
- Advantages and Disadvantages
Getting Started with Azure
- Introduction to Azure
- Azure vs AWS
- Azure Hosting Models
- Azure Services
- Subscribing to Microsoft Azure
- Azure Portals
- Installing Azure SDK
Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
- What is ARM and its Uses
- Advantages of ARM
- Azure Resource Group and its Benefits

Azure App Service Plan
- What is App Service Plan and Its Need
- Create, Delete, Scale App Service Plan
Azure App Services – Web
- Introduction to App Services
- WebApp Overview & Development
- Deployment Slots and Swapping
- App Types, Scaling, Publishing
- Visual Studio Deployment
SCM in Azure
- What is SCM
- Why SCM and Its Benefits
Azure Application Insights – Web
- Introduction and Architecture
- Performance Monitoring
- Integration with Web Applications
- Features Overview

Windows Azure SQL
- Overview and Deployment Models
- SQL Server & Database Creation
- Import/Export/Elastic Storage
- Azure SQL vs On-Premise
- User Management & Tools
- Accessing from Visual Studio
Azure Web Jobs
- Introduction to Web Jobs
- Developing & Hosting
- Azure Web Jobs SDK
- Sample Applications with Visual Studio
Azure Cloud Service (Classic)
- What is Cloud Service vs App Service
- Web Role and Worker Role
- Deployment and Scaling
- Managing via PowerShell
- ARM Templates

API Apps
- Introduction
- Creating, Deploying & Consuming API Apps
Azure Security
- Introduction & Importance
- Access Control (IAM)
- Implementing Azure Security
Azure DevOps
- Designing Processes & Metrics
- Source Control Strategy
- Build & Release Pipelines
- Deployment Planning
- Security, Compliance & Instrumentation

Introduction to DevOps
- Principles & Delivery Pipeline
- DevOps Engineer Skills
- Market Trends & Challenges
Git – A Version Control Tool
- Introduction & Git CLI
- Installing Git
- Repository Management
- Key Git Commands
- Viewing Commit History
Branching and Merging in Git
- Branch Concepts & Workflows
- Remote Branches, Rebasing
- Conflict Resolution & Access Control
- Git Cheat Sheet

Docker – Containerization
- Docker Basics & Use Cases
- Containers & Lifecycle
- Dockerfile & Base Images
- Docker Hub
- Docker Networking
- Docker Compose Introduction
Kubernetes – Orchestration
- Kubernetes Basics
- Cluster Setup & App Deployment
- Pods, Services, Volumes
- Scheduling, Security & Auditing

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Who can learn this course

This course is ideal for:

System Administrators and Network Engineers moving to cloud DevOps
Developers working in .NET/Windows environments
Manual testers and QA engineers aiming to automate test deployments
IT professionals preparing for Microsoft Azure DevOps certifications
Fresh graduates with a technical background and career focus on cloud automation

Training Features

Comprehensive Curriculum

Master web development with a full-stack curriculum covering front-end, back-end, databases, and more.

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Hands-On Projects

Apply skills to real-world projects for practical experience and enhanced learning.

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Expert Instructors

Learn from industry experts for insights and guidance in full-stack development.

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Job Placement Assistance

Access job placement assistance for career support and employer connections.

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Certification upon Completion

Receive a recognized certification validating your full-stack development skills.

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24/7 Support

Access round-the-clock support for immediate assistance, ensuring a seamless learning journey.

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