Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions Training (AZ 400)

AZ-400 is designed for professionals who want to implement DevOps practices in Azure environments. This course focuses on combining development and operations to deliver high-quality software faster through automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This course provides hands-on experience in building CI/CD pipelines, managing source control, implementing infrastructure as code, and monitoring applications.

Participants will learn how to use Azure DevOps and GitHub to automate workflows, improve collaboration, and enhance software delivery.

Module 1: DevOps Fundamentals and Collaboration

Topics Covered:

• DevOps culture and principles
• Agile and collaboration practices
• Version control with Git

Lab:

• Create Git repository
• Implement branching strategies
• Manage pull requests and code reviews

Outcome:
Understand DevOps workflow and collaboration.

Module 2: Source Control and Repository Management

Topics Covered:

• GitHub and Azure Repos
• Branching and merging strategies
• Repository security

Lab:

• Configure repository access
• Implement branch policies
• Manage version control workflows

Outcome:
Manage code repositories effectively.

Module 3: Continuous Integration (CI)

Topics Covered:

• Build pipelines
• Automated testing
• Build artifacts

Lab:

• Create CI pipeline
• Integrate automated tests
• Generate build outputs

Outcome:
Automate build and testing processes.

Module 4: Continuous Deployment (CD)

Topics Covered:

• Release pipelines
• Deployment strategies
• Environment management

Lab:

• Create CD pipeline
• Deploy application to Azure
• Configure environment approvals

Outcome:
Automate application deployment.

Module 5: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Topics Covered:

• ARM templates and Bicep
• Terraform basics
• Automated infrastructure deployment

Lab:

• Deploy infrastructure using IaC
• Manage resources through templates
• Version control infrastructure

Outcome:
Automate infrastructure provisioning.

Module 6: Configuration Management and Containers

Topics Covered:

• Docker containers
• Kubernetes basics
• Configuration management

Lab:

• Build Docker image
• Deploy containerized application
• Manage configurations

Outcome:
Work with containerized applications.

Module 7: Monitoring and Logging

Topics Covered:

• Azure Monitor
• Application Insights
• Logging and alerts

Lab:

• Configure monitoring dashboards
• Analyze logs and metrics
• Set alerts for performance issues

Outcome:
Monitor application performance.

Module 8: Security and Compliance (DevSecOps)

Topics Covered:

• Secure DevOps practices
• Secrets management
• Compliance and governance

Lab:

• Implement security scanning
• Manage secrets securely
• Integrate compliance checks

Outcome:
Build secure DevOps pipelines.

Module 9: Continuous Feedback and Optimization

Topics Covered:

• Performance optimization
• Feedback loops
• Pipeline improvements

Lab:

• Analyze pipeline performance
• Optimize workflows
• Improve deployment strategies

Outcome:
Enhance DevOps efficiency.