Devops & Ci/cd Pipelines: Accelerate Software Delivery With Automation

Introduction:

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, speed and efficiency are paramount. This course on DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines equips participants with the specialized knowledge and skills to automate software development and deployment processes. Participants will learn how to build and manage CI/CD pipelines, implement infrastructure as code, and foster a DevOps culture. This course bridges the gap between traditional development practices and modern, automated workflows, empowering professionals to deliver software faster and more reliably.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for IT professionals seeking to implement DevOps practices and automate software delivery, including:

• Software Developers
• DevOps Engineers
• System Administrators
• IT Managers
• Release Engineers
• Anyone involved in software development and deployment

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of DevOps and CI/CD.
• Design and implement effective CI/CD pipelines.
• Utilize automation tools for building, testing, and deploying software.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) for automated infrastructure provisioning.
• Understand and apply version control and branching strategies.
• Implement continuous testing and quality assurance.
• Utilize containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understand and implement continuous monitoring and feedback loops.
• Develop strategies for fostering a DevOps culture.
• Understand the importance of collaboration and communication in DevOps.
• Enhance their ability to automate software development and deployment processes.
• Improve their organization's software delivery speed and reliability.
• Contribute to improved software quality and reduced time to market.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in DevOps and CI/CD.
• Become a more knowledgeable and effective DevOps professional.
• Understand ethical considerations in DevOps and automation.
• Learn how to use DevOps tools and platforms effectively.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps and CI/CD

• Understanding the principles and culture of DevOps.
• The evolution of software development and the need for DevOps.
• Understanding Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and Continuous Deployment.
• Benefits of implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Key DevOps practices and tools.

Module 2: Version Control and Branching Strategies (Git)

• Understanding Git fundamentals and workflows.
• Implementing branching strategies (Gitflow, GitHub Flow).
• Managing code repositories and pull requests.
• Resolving merge conflicts and code reviews.
• Utilizing Git hooks and automation.

Module 3: Continuous Integration (CI) with Build Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)

• Setting up and configuring CI servers.
• Creating build pipelines and jobs.
• Integrating version control systems with CI tools.
• Automating build, test, and code analysis processes.
• Implementing build artifacts and dependency management.

Module 4: Automated Testing and Quality Assurance

• Understanding different types of automated tests (unit, integration, functional).
• Implementing test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Utilizing testing frameworks and tools.
• Integrating code quality analysis tools (SonarQube, ESLint).
• Implementing test automation in CI/CD pipelines.

Module 5: Containerization with Docker

• Understanding containerization concepts and benefits.
• Building and managing Docker images and containers.
• Utilizing Dockerfiles for image creation.
• Implementing Docker Compose for multi-container applications.
• Integrating Docker with CI/CD pipelines.

Module 6: Container Orchestration with Kubernetes

• Understanding Kubernetes architecture and components.
• Deploying and managing containerized applications on Kubernetes.
• Implementing Kubernetes deployments, services, and pods.
• Utilizing Kubernetes namespaces and resource management.
• Implementing Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines.

Module 7: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or CloudFormation

• Understanding IaC principles and benefits.
• Utilizing Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning.
• Implementing infrastructure automation and version control.
• Managing infrastructure configurations and state.
• Integrating IaC with CI/CD pipelines.

Module 8: Configuration Management with Ansible or Chef

• Understanding configuration management concepts and tools.
• Utilizing Ansible or Chef for server configuration and management.
• Implementing infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Managing configuration drift and compliance.
• Integrating configuration management with CI/CD pipelines.

Module 9: Continuous Delivery (CD) and Deployment Strategies

• Understanding different deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling).
• Implementing automated deployment pipelines.
• Utilizing deployment tools and services.
• Managing application configurations and secrets.
• Implementing rollback and disaster recovery strategies.

Module 10: Continuous Monitoring and Logging

• Understanding the importance of monitoring and logging in DevOps.
• Utilizing monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Implementing log aggregation and analysis.
• Setting up alerts and notifications.
• Implementing application performance monitoring (APM).

Module 11: Security in DevOps (DevSecOps)

• Understanding security considerations in DevOps.
• Implementing security automation and testing.
• Utilizing security scanning tools and services.
• Managing secrets and credentials securely.
• Implementing security best practices in CI/CD pipelines.

Module 12: Collaboration and Communication in DevOps

• Understanding the importance of collaboration and communication in DevOps.
• Utilizing collaboration tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• Implementing agile methodologies and practices.
• Fostering a DevOps culture and mindset.
• Implementing feedback loops and continuous improvement.

Module 13: Implementing CI/CD Pipelines for Microservices

• Understanding microservices architecture and benefits.
• Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for microservices.
• Utilizing container orchestration for microservices deployment.
• Managing microservices configurations and dependencies.
• Implementing service discovery and communication.

Module 14: Cloud-Native CI/CD Pipelines (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Understanding cloud-native CI/CD services and tools.
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Utilizing cloud-native build and deployment services.
• Integrating cloud-native monitoring and logging.
• Implementing serverless CI/CD pipelines.

Module 15: Advanced DevOps Practices and Future Trends

• Exploring advanced DevOps practices (e.g., GitOps, Chaos Engineering).
• Understanding the impact of AI and machine learning on DevOps.
• Exploring emerging DevOps technologies and trends.
• Developing strategies for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Building a DevOps culture within your organization.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.