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AZ-400 Course Plan

Segment 1: DevOps Foundations, Source Control, and Artifacts

  • DevOps Overview
    • Core principles: CI/CD, collaboration, automation, monitoring.
    • Azure DevOps vs. GitHub: when to use each.
  • Setting Up Projects
    • Create a project in Azure DevOps and link it to GitHub.
    • Sync Azure Boards with GitHub Issues.
  • Source Control Basics
    • Branching strategies: GitFlow, trunk-based, feature flags.
    • Create branches and enforce policies in Azure Repos and GitHub.
  • Pull Requests (PRs)
    • Create, review, and automate PR workflows.
    • Link PRs to work items for traceability.
  • Artifacts
    • Publish and manage artifacts in Azure Pipelines and GitHub Packages.
    • Use artifact feeds for package storage (NuGet, npm).
  • Interactive Demos
    • Use VS Code and GitHub Desktop for workflows.
    • Publish a package to Azure Artifacts and GitHub Packages.

Segment 2: Continuous Integration (CI)

  • CI Basics
    • Automate build pipelines for code validation and integration.
  • Azure Pipelines
    • Create a YAML-based CI pipeline for a Node.js/.NET app.
    • Add build steps, triggers, and notifications.
  • GitHub Actions
    • Build a CI workflow using reusable Actions.
    • Compare YAML workflows in GitHub and Azure Pipelines.
  • Testing in CI
    • Add unit and static analysis tests to pipelines (e.g., NUnit, Jest, SonarCloud).
  • Pipeline Optimization
    • Enable caching to reduce build times.
    • Analyze build outputs and logs for debugging.
  • Interactive Demos
    • Run a pipeline, view test results, and resolve issues live.

Segment 3: Continuous Delivery (CD)

  • CD Basics
    • Automate deployments with release pipelines and GitHub Actions.
  • Release Pipelines
    • Create release pipelines in Azure DevOps.
    • Add dev, staging, and production environments.
  • Deployment Strategies
    • Demo blue-green and canary deployments.
    • Configure rollback steps for fail-safe deployments.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Use ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform for automated deployments.
  • GitHub Environments
    • Manage deployment stages and secrets with GitHub Environments.
  • Interactive Demos
    • Deploy an app to Azure App Service using pipelines and GitHub Actions.

Segment 4: Security, Compliance, and Monitoring

  • DevSecOps
    • Shift-left security: early integration into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Code Analysis
    • Use SonarCloud and GitHub Advanced Security for scans.
  • Secure Secrets
    • Manage sensitive data with Azure Key Vault and GitHub Secrets.
  • Compliance
    • Enforce Azure Policy and GitHub branch protection rules.
  • Monitoring Deployments
    • Set up Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
    • Add alerts and dashboards for live feedback.
  • Feedback Loops
    • Track post-deployment feedback in Azure Boards and GitHub Discussions.
  • Interactive Demos
    • Show a monitored deployment with live telemetry and issue tracking.

Segment 5: Exam Prep and Strategy

  • Objective Domain Overview
    • Recap exam topics: CI/CD, testing, artifacts, monitoring, and IaC.
  • Practice Questions
    • Solve AZ-400-style case studies, drag-and-drop, and multiple-choice questions.
  • Hands-On Labs
    • Explore practice labs in Microsoft Learn (CI/CD and IaC scenarios).
  • Exam Tips
    • Manage time effectively; focus on key tasks during labs.
  • Resources
    • Provide links to Microsoft Learn, sandbox labs, and study guides.
  • Closing Q&A
    • Address final questions and ensure learners are exam-ready.

Key Features:

  • Flow: Logical and compact progression from foundations to advanced topics.
  • Hands-On: Demos in every segment using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
  • Exam-Focused: Ends with a dedicated segment for AZ-400 exam readiness.