Course Introduction AZ 400

Welcome to the AZ-400 course, your comprehensive guide to designing and implementing Microsoft DevOps solutions with Azure. In this course, you will learn how to leverage Azure DevOps to streamline processes, implement robust source control, automate builds and releases, and enforce security and compliance across your project lifecycle.

I'm Jeremy Morgan, your instructor on this journey into the world of Azure DevOps. I understand how challenging it can be to translate theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world applications. This course bridges that gap, ensuring you are ready to take on complex scenarios with confidence.

Course Overview

Throughout this course, we will focus on practical and scenario-based exercises that mirror the challenges of real-world Azure DevOps environments. The curriculum is structured into the following key modules:

1. Configuring Processes and Communications
   Learn how to optimize and streamline workflows between teams. This module covers strategies to enhance collaboration and ensure that all team members are aligned and working efficiently.

2. Designing and Implementing Source Control
   Dive into the best practices for managing code repositories. In this section, you will explore branching strategies, integration techniques, and processes required to maintain code integrity and boost seamless collaboration.

   

3. Designing and Implementing Build and Release Pipelines
   Focus on automating builds, testing, and deployments. This module teaches you how to design pipelines that ensure consistent, rapid updates and maintain high levels of reliability and efficiency.

4. Security and Compliance
   Explore strategies to secure your applications and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. You will learn how to develop a comprehensive security plan and implement measures that safeguard your codebase, reduce vulnerabilities, and build customer trust.

5. Implementing an Instrumentation Strategy
   This module covers methods for monitoring applications and infrastructure. Understand how to use performance metrics to detect and resolve issues promptly, ensuring the ongoing health of your systems.

Throughout the course, you'll discover practical tips and techniques that streamline your workflow and help you avoid common pitfalls, increasing productivity and ensuring quality delivery.

Hands-On Demonstrations

Below is an example of development steps and commands that illustrate the process of setting up and pushing code changes:

create mode 100644 Layout/MainLayout.razor.css
create mode 100644 Layout/NavMenu.razor
create mode 100644 Layout/NavMenu.razor.css
create mode 100644 Pages/Counter.razor
create mode 100644 Pages/Home.razor
create mode 100644 Pages/Weather.razor
create mode 100644 Program.cs
create mode 100644 Properties/launchSettings.json
create mode 100644 _Imports.razor
create mode 100644 obj/CoolWebsite.csproj.nuget.dgspec.json
create mode 100644 obj/CoolWebsite.csproj.nuget.g.props
create mode 100644 obj/CoolWebsite.csproj.nuget.g.targets
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/.NETCoreApp,Version=v8.0.AssemblyAttributes.cs
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.AssemblyInfo.cs
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.AssemblyInfoInputs.cache
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.GeneratedMSBuildEditorConfig.editorconfig
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.GlobalUsings.g.cs
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.assets.cache
create mode 100644 obj/Debug/net8.0/CoolWebsite.csproj.AssemblyReference.cache
create mode 100644 obj/project.assets.json
create mode 100644 obj/project.nuget.cache
create mode 100644 wwwroot/css/app.css
create mode 100644 wwwroot/css/bootstrap/bootstrap.min.css
create mode 100644 wwwroot/css/bootstrap/bootstrap.min.css.map
create mode 100644 wwwroot/favicon.png
create mode 100644 wwwroot/icon-192.png
create mode 100644 wwwroot/index.html
create mode 100644 wwwroot/sample-data/weather.json
CS C:\Users\jeremy\Projects\CoolWebsite> git push

Another practical demonstration shows how to add changes and commit code modifications within a repository:

C:\Users\jeremy\repos\WeatherApp> git add .
C:\Users\jeremy\repos\WeatherApp> git commit

Next Steps

If you are ready to master Azure DevOps and transform your approach to cloud-based development and operations, enroll today and join this transformative learning experience.

For additional resources and a deeper understanding of Azure DevOps, please refer to the following links:

• Azure DevOps Documentation
• Microsoft Learn: AZ-400
• Azure Fundamentals

Let’s embark on this DevOps journey together and achieve new heights in your professional career.