Demystifying Azure Devops Services

Learn about Azure DevOps services to successfully apply DevOps strategies Ê KEY FEATURESÊÊ _ Share knowledge on DevOps implementation and use of Azure DevOps services. _ Learn about Azure artifacts, dependency management, and CI/CD pipeline management. _ Manage third-party integration, Agile planning, and application lifecycle management. DESCRIPTIONÊ This book offers readers the best DevOps practices and explains how to implement various services of Azure DevOps to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and better management of the entire software development lifecycle. This book explains each component of Azure DevOps services, their pricing models, and a quick tutorial on how to proceed with its usage. Backed with numerous examples, this book helps you implement Agile planning using Azure Boards, maintain code versioning using Azure Repos, and manage CI/CD using Azure Pipelines. You will learn how to administer the DevOps process such as managing packages using the most popular Azure Artifacts and how to run Test Plans using Azure Test Plans. You will also learn how to integrate with third-party systems. Finally, you will learn about marketplaces of extensions and how to develop your own extensions. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN _ Learn DevOps culture, practices, and habits. _ Learn to manage version control of the source code within Azure DevOps Services. _ Learn how to administer Azure DevOps services for an enterprise application lifecycle management system. _ Learn Azure DevOps services and features. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is for anyone who wishes to use or who are using Azure DevOps services, including Infrastructure engineers, Software engineers, Architects, Testers, Managers, or Product Owners. Ê TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Azure DevOps 2. Azure DevOps Organization 3. Azure DevOps Project 4. Azure Board 5. Azure Repos 6. Azure Pipelines 7. Azure Artifacts 8. Azure Test Plans 9. Extension Marketplace

A comprehensive guide to becoming a skilled Azure DevOps engineer Key FeaturesExplore a step-by-step approach to designing and creating a successful DevOps environmentUnderstand how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines on AzureIntegrate and implement security, compliance, containers, and databases in your DevOps strategiesBook Description Implementing Azure DevOps Solutions helps DevOps engineers and administrators to leverage Azure DevOps Services to master practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerization, and zero downtime deployments. This book starts with the basics of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated deployments. You will then learn how to apply configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) along with managing databases in DevOps scenarios. Next, you will delve into fitting security and compliance with DevOps. As you advance, you will explore how to instrument applications, and gather metrics to understand application usage and user behavior. The latter part of this book will help you implement a container build strategy and manage Azure Kubernetes Services. Lastly, you will understand how to create your own Azure DevOps organization, along with covering quick tips and tricks to confidently apply effective DevOps practices. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge you need to ensure seamless application deployments and business continuity. What you will learnGet acquainted with Azure DevOps Services and DevOps practicesImplement CI/CD processesBuild and deploy a CI/CD pipeline with automated testing on AzureIntegrate security and compliance in pipelinesUnderstand and implement Azure Container ServicesBecome well versed in closing the loop from production back to developmentWho this book is for This DevOps book is for software developers and operations specialists interested in implementing DevOps practices for the Azure cloud. Application developers and IT professionals with some experience in software development and development practices will also find this book useful. Some familiarity with Azure DevOps basics is an added advantage.

Implement real-world DevOps and cloud deployment scenarios using Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and other Azure DevOps tools Key FeaturesImprove your application development life cycle with Azure DevOps in a step-by-step mannerApply continuous integration and continuous deployment to reduce application downtimeWork with real-world CI/CD scenarios curated by a team of renowned Microsoft MVPs and MCTsBook Description Developing applications for the cloud involves changing development methodologies and procedures. Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes are a must today, but are often difficult to implement and adopt. Azure DevOps is a Microsoft Azure cloud service that enhances your application development life cycle and enables DevOps capabilities. Starting with a comprehensive product overview, this book helps you to understand Azure DevOps and apply DevOps techniques to your development projects. You'll find out how to adopt DevOps techniques for your development processes by using built-in Azure DevOps tools. Throughout the course of this book, you'll also discover how to manage a project with the help of project management techniques such as Agile and Scrum, and then progress toward development aspects such as source code management, build pipelines, code testing and artifacts, release pipelines, and GitHub integration. As you learn how to implement DevOps practices, this book will also provide you with real-world examples and scenarios of DevOps adoption. By the end of this DevOps book, you will have learned how to adopt and implement Azure DevOps features in your real-world development processes. What you will learnGet to grips with Azure DevOpsFind out about project management with Azure BoardsUnderstand source code management with Azure ReposBuild and release pipelinesRun quality tests in build pipelinesUse artifacts and integrate Azure DevOps in the GitHub flowDiscover real-world CI/CD scenarios with Azure DevOpsWho this book is for This book is for developers, solutions architects, and DevOps engineers interested in getting started with cloud DevOps practices on Azure. Prior understanding of Azure architecture and services is necessary. Some knowledge of DevOps principles and techniques will be useful.

The perfect DevOps guide for beginning Azure users In Beginning Azure DevOps: Planning, Building, Testing and Releasing Software Applications on Azure, award-winning software engineer Adora Nwodo delivers a beginner's guide to DevOps on the Microsoft-powered Azure cloud platform. In the book, you'll learn to deploy Azure's built-in DevOps tools required to plan, build, test, and ship applications. The author explains how to use Azure's functionality for project management, version control, code testing, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). She discusses how to plan software development projects from start to finish using Agile and Scrum techniques. Readers will also find: Updated source code repositories on GitHub with instructive practice exercises Strategies for improving collaboration and automating your code-to-cloud workflows Techniques for securing your code with advanced capabilities An essential resource for Azure novices who hope to learn about the myriad possibilities unlocked by Azure DevOps tools, Beginning Azure DevOps will also earn a place in the libraries of software professionals familiar with other cloud platforms who hope to gain a foothold in the Azure cloud environment.

A step-by-step guide to implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery for Mobile, Hybrid, and Web applications KEY FEATURES a- This book covers all these practices that can be utilized in real-life scenarios with sample applications written in Java, Android, iOS, Node.js, Angular, Ionic Cordova, Xamarin, Python, and PHP. a- This book provides detailed insight into Microsoft Azure Cloud, especially Platform as a Service Model - Azure App Services. a- This book utilizes the Multi-Stage Pipeline Feature of Azure DevOps. Step by Step implementation of Continuous Practices of DevOps makes it easy to understand even for beginners of DevOps practices. DESCRIPTION This book will cover an approach that includes the understanding of DevOps, Assessment of AS-IS state, DevOps Practices Implementation and measurement of success. The main objective is to demonstrate Continuous Practices of DevOps Culture using Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Azure Cloud across different types of applications such as Mobile apps, Hybrid Mobile App, and Web applications. The main idea is to have a uniform approach across different types of applications such as Mobile apps, Hybrid Mobile App, and Web applications. It is important to have a uniform approach of DevOps Practices implementation in an application written in different programming languages such as Java, Android, iOS, Node.js, Angular, Ionic Cordova, Xamarin, Python, and PHP. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN a- Learn to create a Multi-Stage (CICD) Pipeline for sample applications a- Configure Unit Test Execution and Code Coverage Reports in Azure DevOps for sample applications a- Create and configure Cloud resources using Platform as a Service Model - Azure App Services for Web Applications and deploy Web Applications to Azure App Services using Pipeline a- Understand how to distribute Mobile App Packages (APK and IPA) to App Center WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is suitable for DevOps Consultants, DevOps Evangelists, DevOps Engineers, Technical Specialists, Technical Architects, Cloud Experts, and Beginners. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Overview of DevOps Practices 2. DevOps Assessment - Measure the "e;AS-IS"e; Maturity 3. DevOps Practices Implementation for Android App - Azure DevOps Pipelines 4. DevOps Practices Implementation for iOS App - Azure DevOps Pipelines 5. DevOps Practices Implementation for Native Apps using App Center 6. DevOps Practices Implementation for Java App - Azure DevOps Pipelines 7. DevOps Practices Implementation for Node.js Apps - Azure DevOps Pipelines 8. DevOps Practices Implementation for Angular App - Azure DevOps Pipelines 9. DevOps Practices Implementation for Python and, PHP - Azure DevOps Pipelines 10. DevOps Practices Implementation for Hybrid Mobile App (Ionic and Xamarin) - Azure DevOps Pipeline 11. Azure DevOps Best Practices 12. Measure Benefits of DevOps Practices Implementations AUTHOR BIO Mitesh is a DevOps engineer. He is in love with the DevOps culture and concept. Continuous improvement is his motto in life with existing imperfection. Mitesh has worked on multiple DevOps practices implementation initiatives. His primary focus is on the improvement of the existing culture of an organization or a project using Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. He believes that attitude and dedication are some of the biggest virtues that can improve professional as well as personal life! He has good experience in DevOps consulting, and he enjoys talking about DevOps and CULTURE transformation using existing practices and improving them with open source or commercial tools. Mitesh always believes that DevOps is a cultural transformation, and it is facilitated by People, Processes, and Tools. DevOps transformation is a tools agnostic approach. He loves to give training and share knowledge with the community. He has a keen knowledge of programming, and he is aware of different languages/frameworks/platforms such as Java, Android, iOS, NodeJS, Angular. His main objective is to get enough information related to the project in a way that it is helpful in creating an end to end automation pipeline. In his leisure time, he likes to walk in Garden, to click photographs, and to do cycling. He prefers to spend time in peaceful places. His favorite tool / services for DevOps Practices implementation is Azure DevOps and Jenkins in commercial and open sources categories respectively.

"Unlocking Azure AI" is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Microsoft Azure platform. This book serves as a roadmap for individuals looking to explore, understand, and leverage the full potential of Azure AI services to solve real-world problems and drive innovation. With the exponential growth of AI technologies and their increasing integration into various industries and applications, there is a growing demand for professionals who possess the knowledge and skills to develop, deploy, and manage AI solutions on cloud platforms like Azure. "Unlocking Azure AI" addresses this need by offering a structured and accessible approach to learning Azure AI concepts and services. The book begins by introducing readers to the fundamentals of AI, providing a foundational understanding of key concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and conversational AI. Readers will learn how AI is transforming industries and reshaping the way businesses operate and interact with customers. As readers progress through the book, they will explore the rich ecosystem of Azure AI services offered by Microsoft, including Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Bot Services. Each chapter delves into a specific aspect of Azure AI, covering topics such as: Understanding the capabilities and use cases of Azure Cognitive Services, including vision, speech, language, and decision services. Building and training machine learning models using Azure Machine Learning, from data preparation and model development to deployment and management. Developing intelligent chatbots and virtual agents using Azure Bot Services to automate customer support and enhance user experiences. The book provides practical guidance, hands-on examples, and real-world case studies to illustrate how Azure AI services can be applied to solve common business challenges across various industries. Readers will learn how to leverage Azure AI to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and gain competitive advantage in today's digital economy. In addition to technical content, "Unlocking Azure AI" also addresses ethical considerations and implications in AI development and deployment, helping readers understand the importance of responsible AI practices and ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems. Whether you're a developer, data scientist, IT professional, or business leader, "Unlocking Azure AI" is your go-to resource for mastering Azure AI and unlocking the full potential of artificial intelligence on the Microsoft Azure platform. With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and actionable advice, this book empowers readers to embark on their Azure AI journey with confidence and competence.

A step-by-step guide to understand Agile, Scrum, DevOps and Cloud Computing using Azure DevOps and Microsoft Azure Cloud DESCRIPTION Agile development and implementation of Scrum methodologies require quick delivery of applications. Manual activities to manage application lifecycle management are no longer sufficient. This book will cover the DevOps practices implementation that helps to achieve speed for faster time to market using transformation in culture using people, processes, and tools. Ê This book discusses the definition of Cloud computing and the benefits of Cloud Service Models. You will understand how Agile, DevOps practices implementation and Cloud computing can be utilized effectively to transform the culture of an organization. The main objective of this book is to demonstrate continuous practices of the DevOps culture using Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Azure Cloud. You will learn how to track features, user stories, backlogs, dashboards, and burndown charts. You will also learn how to create and manage repositories. This book gives an overview of Microsoft Azure Cloud and Azure App Services and a brief description of virtual machines and App Services. It summarizes Build and Release definitions available in Microsoft Azure DevOps and explains how to configure Pipelines and create end-to-end automation pipelines. KEY FEATURES _ÊLearn how to do Continuous Planning in Azure DevOps _ÊLearn the basics of Continuous Code Inspection and importance of Code Quality _ÊLearn how continuous integration can make a difference in the application life cycle _ÊLearn how to create and configure Cloud resources using Platform as a Service Model _ÊLearn how to perform continuous integration using the YAML script and continuous delivery pipeline using a release pipeline _ÊLearn how to configure monitoring for Platform as a Service resources WHAT WILL YOU LEARN By the end of the book, you will get an overview of Agile, Scrum, DevOps and Continuous Practices such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Computing, and Continuous Code Inspection. You will learn how all these practices can be utilized in real-life scenarios with the sample applications. This book will provide detailed insights into Microsoft Azure Cloud, especially Platform as a Service Model. A step-by-step implementation guide of continuous practices of DevOps will help beginners to get started with. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR ÊDevOps Evangelists, DevOps Engineers, Technical Specialists, Technical Architects, and Cloud Experts Basic knowledge of application development and deployment, Cloud computing, and DevOps practices BeginnersÊ Ê Table of ContentsÊ 1. An overview of Agile 2. Need for DevOps 3. An overview of Cloud Computing 4. Azure Boards 5. Azure Repos 6. Microsoft Azure Cloud 7. Microsoft Azure Cloud: IaaS and PaaS 8. Azure Pipelines: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery 9. Azure Pipelines Implementation

Accelerate and Automate Build, Deploy, and Management of applications to achieve High Availability. About This Book This guide highlights tools that offer development and deployment environments for application services Secure and continuously monitor your web application in order to make it highly available Use Visual Studio Team Services for Continuous Integration and Continuous Development to expedite your application life cycle management process Use Microsoft Azure App Services (Azure Web Apps / Azure Websites), PaaS offering from Microsoft to deploy web application Who This Book Is For This book is for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and developers (.net) who want to implement DevOps for their organization. You do not need to have any knowledge of VSTS or Azure App Services (Azure Web Apps / Azure Websites). What You Will Learn Explore the features of PaaS and aPaaS in DevOps Use Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) to manage versions of code and integrating VSTS with Eclipse IDE Understand and configure Continuous Integration in VSTS Review Unit Test Execution for Automated Testing Create different environments that can be used to continuous deploy a web application Configure Roll-based Access to enable secure access for Azure Web Apps Create and configure the App Service Environment to enhance security Understand the execution of the end-to-end automation process Conduct Performance Testing using JMeter Discover the different monitoring options available in Microsoft Azure Portal In Detail This book will teach you all about the Visual Studio Team Services and Microsoft Azure PaaS offerings that support Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, and execution in the cloud with high availability, disaster recovery, and security. You will first be given a tour of all the concepts and tools that Microsoft Azure has to offer and how these can be used in situations to cultivate the DevOps culture. You'll be taught how to use and manage Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) and about the structure of the sample application used throughout the book. You will become familiar with the nitty gritty of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development with VSTS and Microsoft Azure Apps. You will not only learn how to create App service environments, but also how to compare Azure Web Apps and App Service Environments to deploy web applications in a more secure environment. Once you have completed Continuous Integration and created the Platform for application deployment, you will learn more about the final stepping stone in achieving end-to-end automation using approval-based Continuous Delivery and Deployment. You will then learn about Continuous Monitoring, using the monitoring and notification options provided by Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio Team Services. Style and Approach This book is an easy-to-follow guide filled with examples and real-world applications for gaining an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio. This book will help you leverage Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio using real-world examples.