AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions Certification Prep - eLearning CourseNew

Accelerate your software delivery and master the art of continuous value with our comprehensive "AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions Certification Prep - eLearning" master bundle. This in-depth program is meticulously designed for IT professionals, developers, and operations specialists aiming to integrate DevOps principles and practices using Microsoft Azure technologies. Prepare to confidently earn the highly sought-after Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) certification, validating your ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

In today's fast-paced tech world, DevOps is no longer just a buzzword; it's a critical methodology for efficient software development and deployment. This master bundle goes beyond theoretical concepts, providing hands-on training across the entire DevOps lifecycle. You'll gain expertise in implementing DevOps development processes, source control strategies, continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), dependency management, infrastructure as code (IaC), application infrastructure, continuous feedback loops, and designing a comprehensive DevOps strategy. Master Azure DevOps tools, Git, and other essential technologies to streamline your workflows and deliver business value continuously.

What You Will Gain:

Become a DevOps Expert: Acquire practical skills in designing and implementing end-to-end DevOps solutions on Azure.
Boost Your Career: Position yourself for high-demand roles such as DevOps Engineer, Release Manager, or Cloud Automation Engineer.
Achieve Expert Certification: Confidently prepare for and pass the Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) exam, a testament to your advanced DevOps capabilities.
Streamline Development & Operations: Learn to automate build and release pipelines, manage code quality, and implement robust deployment patterns.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Understand how to gather continuous feedback, monitor systems, and optimize application performance and infrastructure.

Key Concepts Covered:

DevOps Development Processes and Source Control (Git, Azure Repos)
Continuous Integration (CI) with YAML Pipelines, Code Quality, and Testing
Continuous Delivery (CD) including Release Pipelines and Deployment Patterns
Dependency Management (Security and Compliance in dependencies)
Implementing Application Infrastructure (IaC, Azure Automation, Kubernetes, Chef)
Continuous Feedback Mechanisms (Monitoring, System Usage, Site Reliability Engineering - SRE)
Designing a comprehensive DevOps Strategy and Transformation Plan
Azure DevOps, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell

Whether you're looking to lead DevOps transformations, enhance your team's efficiency, or validate your advanced skills in designing and implementing Microsoft DevOps solutions, this bundle provides the ultimate learning journey.

Enroll today and revolutionize your software delivery with Microsoft Azure DevOps!

Also Included - 4 Courses: An Essential Career Skills Pack with 4 courses in key areas for career management and growth, including Time Management, Digital Skills, Creativity and Soft Skills.

Course Notes

Important Course Information

This is a Lecture-Only eLearning Course. If you would like to practice any hands-on activities, you must use your own software.

Prerequisites

Knowledge Prerequisites:

Strong understanding of Azure development or Azure administration.
Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git).
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts.
Conceptual understanding of cloud services.

Suggested Course Prerequisites:

eLearning

MS Azure Administrator

Exam Prep eLearning

eLearning

Developing Solutions for MS Azure

Exam Prep eLearning

Course Objectives:

Implement DevOps Development Processes:
- Set up source control, manage Git repositories, and configure Azure Repos effectively.
Implement Continuous Integration (CI):
- Design and configure automated build processes using YAML pipelines, manage code quality, and integrate testing into the CI pipeline.
Implement Continuous Delivery (CD):
- Create and manage release pipelines, implement various deployment patterns (e.g., blue/green, canary), and store artifacts efficiently.
Implement Dependency Management:
- Design strategies for managing software dependencies, ensuring security, and maintaining compliance within the DevOps workflow.
Implement Application Infrastructure:
- Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, utilize Azure Automation, deploy to Azure Kubernetes Service, and integrate configuration management tools like Chef.
Implement Continuous Feedback:
- Develop mechanisms for system feedback, track usage, monitor application performance with Azure DevOps Dashboard, and apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
Design a DevOps Strategy:
- Create a comprehensive DevOps transformation plan, including strategies for quality assurance, migration, and artifact consolidation.
Prepare for AZ-400 Certification:
- Possess the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to successfully pass the Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) exam.

Target Audience

DevOps Engineers: Professionals seeking to validate and enhance their skills in designing and implementing DevOps solutions on Azure.
Azure Administrators: Administrators looking to automate operations, manage infrastructure as code, and integrate with development workflows.
Azure Developers: Developers aiming to streamline their build, test, and deployment processes and embrace CI/CD practices.
Release Managers: Individuals responsible for managing and optimizing the software release cycle.
Cloud Architects: Architects who need to understand and design DevOps pipelines for Azure-based solutions.
Anyone Preparing for AZ-400 Certification: Individuals specifically targeting the Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification.

Exams & Certifications

Exams

This course prepares students for the AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions Certification Exam.

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Certification.

Certification Notes: Certification exams are administered by third party testing companies. Our course teaches topics that can be useful with certification exam(s), which is an additional fee paid to the testing provider. You must contact the corresponding testing provider to take a certification exam. Certstaffix Training is an independent provider. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the named certification owner and does not include certification exam questions or answers.

Suggested Follow-Ons

Suggested Follow-Ons:

eLearning

Designing MS Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Exam Prep eLearning

eLearning

Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Exam Prep eLearning

Key Features

Audio Narration
Video

Inline Activities
Supplemental Resources

Languages

Audio/Video/Course Text: English.
Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Course Duration

Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions: 13 hrs 28 min

Essential Career Skills Pack: 2 hrs 23 min

eLearning Training Delivery Method

Learn at Your Own Pace

This self-paced online course lets you learn independently at your own pace through Certstaffix Training's easy-to-use platform.

How It Works

A Learn at your own pace - Start and stop as it is convenient for you. Pick up where you left off.

Lecture utilizing video and recorded screenshots

6-month subscription length

Instant Access After Purchase

Have more than 10 students needing this course? Contact Us for bulk pricing.

Course Topics

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 1 of 7: Development Process

Course Duration - 3 hrs 59 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers implementing DevOps Development Processes, which account for approximately 20–25% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Set up source control, create an account, and a project
Create a new repository and configure organization settings
Structure a Git repository effectively
Describe Azure Repos and pipelines in DevOps
Implement security and mobile DevOps practices

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 2 of 7: Continuous Integration

Course Duration - 1 hr 40 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers the implementation of Continuous Integration, which accounts for 10–15% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Implement continuous integration processes
Utilize YAML pipelines and configure triggers in CI
Manage code quality and implement testing practices
Develop and implement a container build strategy

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 3 of 7: Continuous Delivery

Course Duration - 1 hrs 56 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers Implement Continuous Delivery, which accounts for 10–15% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Implement continuous delivery processes
Store artifacts in Azure Blobs
Create and configure a release pipeline
Develop and execute test cases
Apply various deployment patterns

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 4 of 7: Dependency Management

Course Duration - 33 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers Implementing Dependency Management, which accounts for 5–10% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Design a dependency management strategy
Manage security and compliance
Implement dependency management

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 5 of 7: Application Infrastructure

Course Duration - 3 hrs 17 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers Implementing Application Infrastructure, which accounts for 15–20% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Implement IAC and configuration management
Set up Azure Automation and an Automation Account
Deploy infrastructure as a service and Kubernetes
Integrate Chef with Azure and use Azure Cloud PowerShell
Ensure compliance and security with ARM template checking and Sonar Cloud reports

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 6 of 7: Continuous Feedback

Course Duration - 1 hr 14 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers 'Implement Continuous Feedback,' which accounts for 10–15% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Develop system feedback mechanisms
Implement tools to track system usage
Utilize Azure DevOps Dashboard for monitoring
Apply Site Reliability Engineering principles

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Part 7 of 7: DevOps Strategy

Course Duration - 49 min

Candidates for the DevOps Engineer Expert certification should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to deliver business value continuously. This course covers 'Design a DevOps Strategy,' which accounts for 20–25% of the exam.

Course Objectives:

Develop a DevOps transformation plan
Design a strategy for ensuring quality in DevOps processes
Plan and execute the migration and consolidation of artifacts

Essential Career Skills Pack

Productivity and Time Management

Course Duration - 30 min

It seems that there is never enough time in the day. But, since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve so much more with their time than others? This course will explain how to plan and prioritize tasks, so that we can make the most of the limited time we have. By using the time-management techniques in this course, you can improve your ability to function more effectively – even when time is tight and pressures are high. So, by the end of the course you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to be an effective manager of your time.

Course Objectives:

Set your priorities to better manage your time
Improve your productivity by sharpening your focus and multitasking effectively

Detailed Course Outline:

Productiity & Time Management
Prioritization
Getting Things Done

Procrastination
Multitasking & Focus
Summary

Basic Digital Skills

Course Duration - 13 min

With the rise of digital transformation and technology, having a basic digital literacy is essential for all types of jobs, regardless of the industry. To stay competitive and be successful in the workplace, enhancing your digital skills should be a top priority.

Course Objectives:

Recall the essential digital skills framework
Elaborate on the toolkit of essential digital skills
Identify how to develop or improve your digital skills

Detailed Course Outline:

The Essential Digital Skills Framework
The Toolkit of Essential Digital Skills

Developing Digital Skills
Summary

4 Ways to Boost Creativity

Course Duration - 30 min

The digital economy is opening up ways for everyone to be creative. It doesn’t just mean being artistic – it’s more about ideas, solutions, alternatives, incremental improvements. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss ways that mental capacity can be developed, perspectives changed, group power leveraged and making things actually happen.

Course Objectives:

Define creativity
Think outside the box
Develop the right mental attitude
Leverage the power of groups
Ensure managers make it happen

Detailed Course Outline:

What is Creativity at Work?
Learn to Think Outside the box
Develop the Right Mental Capacity

Laverage the Power of Groups
Ensure Managers Make It Happen
Summary

The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills

Course Duration - 1 hr 10 min

Soft Skills are the traits, characteristics, habits, and skills needed to survive and thrive in the modern work world. Soft skills aren't usually taught in school, but you will learn them all here in this course. Are you someone that other people in your organization and industry like to work with, collaborate with and partner with? Are you seen as a valuable asset to any new project that comes along?

This soft skills training course will teach you how to develop the skills that can make the difference between a lackluster career that tops out at middle management versus one that lands you in the executive suite. Or to wherever you define career success. So many soft skills seem like common sense at first glance, but they are not commonly applied by most workers. This soft skills training course will give you an edge over your competitors. It will also make your job, your career and your life more rewarding and enjoyable.

Course Objectives:

Understand how to be a great communicator
Become a stronger listene
Appear professional to co-workers and bosses of all ages
Avoid common career blunders that often end careers
Manage expectations for bosses and colleagues
Position yourself for promotions
Make technology your asset, even if you are afraid of technology
Avoid the Not My Job Syndrome
Develop EQ to Match Your IQ
Develop leadership qualities

Detailed Course Outline:

Introduction
The Soft Tech Savvy Way to Always Be Essential
Not My Job, And I Am Happy to Do It
You Can Become a Master Communicator
Feedback Video for The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills
Become a Leader Without the Title or Formal Authority

Your EQ Will Beat a Higher IQ
Building Your Winning Team
Make Every One of Your Seconds Count
Unleash Your Inner Anthony Robbins
Avoid Being Uncool
Clothes Can Still Make or Break Your Career
Conclusion The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills
Extra: Developing Your Career Secret Sauce

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