Azure DevOps

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps & Azure

• Understanding DevOps principles and practices

• Benefits of using Azure for DevOps

• Overview of Azure DevOps Services and tools

Module 2: Azure DevOps Environment Setup

• Creating an Azure DevOps account

• Navigating Azure DevOps portal

• Understanding organizations, projects, and teams

Module 3: Version Control with Git & Azure Repos

• Git fundamentals: commits, branches, merges

• Working with Azure Repos

• Code collaboration and pull requests

Module 4: Azure Pipelines (CI/CD)

• Creating build pipelines (CI)

• Creating release pipelines (CD)

• Pipeline tasks, variables, triggers, and agents

• YAML pipelines vs Classic Editor

Module 5: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM & Terraform

• Introduction to ARM templates

• Deploying resources using Azure DevOps

• Terraform basics and integration with pipelines

Module 6: Azure Boards

• Managing work items: Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks

• Sprint planning and tracking progress

• Dashboards, queries, and charts

Module 7: Azure Test Plans

• Creating and managing test cases

• Manual and automated testing

• Tracking test results and bugs

Module 8: Azure Artifacts

• Creating and managing package feeds

• Integrating Artifacts with pipelines

• Versioning and dependency management

Module 9: Security, Compliance, and Permissions

• Role-based access control in Azure DevOps

• Security policies and auditing

• Secrets management with Azure Key Vault

Module 10: Monitoring, Logging & Reporting

• Monitoring pipeline performance and health

• Integrating with Azure Monitor and Application Insights

• Reporting with Power BI (optional)

Module 11: Real-Time DevOps Project

• Implementing a full CI/CD pipeline

• Automated deployment of a sample app

• Code, build, test, release, and monitor cycle