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Application Deployment

In the previous step, we learned about build automation and continuous integration. In this step, we look at application deployment and the value of automated deployments. Application Deployment Application deployment …

Builds in DevOps

Before discussing the details of automated builds, it’s important to differentiate between local builds and automated builds. The Build The build is like the heartbeat of your project. If you …

Automation Desired State Configuration (DSC)

In the previous step, we discussed Automation DSC and in this step, we will view a demo. DSC Configuration Files DSC configurations are PowerShell scripts that define a special type …

Automation DSC

In the previous step, we demonstrated using ARM templates to deploy objects in Azure. In this step, we will introduce the concept of a Desired State Configuration. Azure Automation Desired …

Demo: Azure Resource Manager Templates

In the previous step, we learned how we can use GitHub to build and deploy solutions on Azure. This video is a quick demonstration of the benefits of the Azure …

Azure Resource Manager Templates

In the last step, you learned about the ARM Template structure. In this step, you will deploy objects in your Azure subscription and learn how to use QuickStart templates You …

IaaS/PaaS/Containers

In the previous step, we examined database as code. This step describes various types of target environments that we need to think about when we are dealing with Infrastructure as …

Database as Code

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration as code are not mutually exclusive processes. Instead, the two processes complement each other and can be used in tandem. The term configuration as …

Environment Configuration

In the last step, we discussed Infrastructure As Code with Terraform. In this step, we explore environment configuration. Configuration As Code Configuration as code, along with Infrastructure as Code, can …

Environment Deployment

We completed the previous activity with a step illustrating the benefits of configuration management. In this activity on deployment and configuration, we will start off with a step covering environment …

Change Agents for DevOps

So far, in this course, you have gained an understanding of DevOps. You explored the basics of DevOps and the philosophies and practices of DevOps and discovered how DevOps supports …

How to automate compliance in DevOps

If you work at a financial institution, a healthcare company, a government agency, or in any heavily regulated industry, compliance is often the first concern when you are thinking about …

The need for security in DevOps

The need for security in DevOps The prospect of more automation and fewer manual security checks is an understandable concern when you are contemplating moving towards DevOps practices. An article …