DevOps Fundamentals

Overview

Up to 200 times faster software deployment, 30 times increased deployment frequency, and 60 times higher change success rates. The data doesn’t lie. Organizations such as Netflix, Spotify and Facebook are transforming IT by successfully implementing DevOps principles. But you don't have to be a hot internet company or a gigantic enterprise to be a DevOps leader. Companies large and small, young and old, have magnificently made the transition and have the proof of success in their pockets.

DevOps training is the starting point for an organization going on the DevOps journey. Improved workflows and faster deployment starts with a core understanding of DevOps fundamental concepts by anyone involved in an agile and/or DevOps team. The 3-day DevOps Fundamentals course provides an extensive introduction to the core Agile DevOps principles covering the essential knowledge and skill competences that have been defined by the DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA). This course is designed to provide the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and to understand its principles and practices. With the help of key DevOps concepts and terminology, real-life case studies, examples and interactive group discussions and extensive exercises in each module you will acquire a fundamental understanding of DevOps.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Course Introduction

Let’s Get to Know Each Other
Overview
Course Objectives
Mapping of the Competence Model with the Course Modules
Course Agenda
Type of Activities
Exam
Course Book
Technical Glossary
Group Activity
Module Summary

Module 2: DevOps Introduction

Module Objectives
Module Topics
Emergence of DevOps
Core Concepts of DevOps
DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA)
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Module 3: Culture

Module Objectives
Module Topics
Essence of a DevOps Culture
Key Elements of DevOps
Implementation of a DevOps Culture
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Module 4: Organization

Module Objectives
Module Topics
Organizational Model
Autonomous Teams
Architecting for DevOps
Governance
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Module 5: Processes

Module Objectives
Module Topics
Process Basics
DevOps in Relation to ITSM
Agile and Scrum
12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto
Optimizing Processes Using Lean
Business Value Optimization and Business Analysis Using Story Mapping
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Module 6: Automation

Module Objectives
6A Automation Concepts
Automation for Delivery of Software
Continuous Delivery Core Concepts
Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts
Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics
6B Data Center Automation
Emergence of Cloud Technology and Principles
Cloud Services Concepts in a DevOps Organization
Automated Provisioning Concepts
Platform Product Characteristics and Application Maturity
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Module 7: Measure and Improvement

Module Objectives
Module Topics
Importance of Measurement
Choosing the Right Metrics
Monitoring and Logging
Module Summary
Module End Questions

Prerequisite

Basic familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Lean, and ITSM principles is beneficial

Certification

DevOps Fundamentals workbook; a multiple-choice, closed book exam (or voucher for a DASA exam institute); instruction by the world’s leading DevOps trainers.

Certified DevOps Fundamentals DASA Certification awarded upon successful completion of the exam (65% passing rate)
Prepare in advance with this DevOps Fundamentals mock exam here.

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