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In this section, we’ll walk through the essential steps to provision your infrastructure, install necessary software, and build a simple Jenkins pipeline with four stages. By the end, you’ll have:
Make sure you have:
The image outlines a DevOps pipeline process, including setting up a VM, installing software, understanding use cases, and implementing a basic DevOps pipeline. It also covers DevSecOps and Kubernetes security topics.

1. Set Up a Free Azure Account

  1. Navigate to the Azure free tier page.
  2. Complete the sign-up form to obtain $200 in credits.
  3. Verify your email and phone number.
Free credits expire after 30 days. Monitor your usage in the Azure Portal to avoid unexpected charges.

2. Create a Virtual Machine

Use the Azure CLI to spin up a Linux VM:

3. Deploy a Single-Node Kubernetes Cluster

Install Kubernetes with kubeadm:

4. Install Software for Hands-On Labs

Install common DevOps tools:

5. Create a Basic Jenkins Pipeline

Here’s a simple Jenkinsfile with four stages:

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