Course Overview:
This course will inspire you to serve as a change champion by sharing and using what you learned, and continue to learn, about DevOps to lead and mentor others. A solid understanding of DevOps Fundamentals has helped numerous professionals and organizations how to approach a DevOps journey, not only from a tool and automation perspective but also looking in-depth at the softer side of things.
This 2-day course provides learners an extensive introduction to the core Agile DevOps principles. It covers all 12 key knowledge and skill competencies defined by DASA to ensure you acquire a solid knowledge of DevOps concepts and terminology. Multiple cases or scenarios, group discussions, and examples are included in the course to enhance your learning experience.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introducing DASA DevOps Fundamentals
- DASA DevOps Fundamentals – An Introduction
- Case Study - Easy Journey Airways
Module 2: Building the DevOps Context
- DevOps Evolution
- Business Benefits of DevOps
- DASA DevOps Principles
- Goals and Measurements
Module 3: Knowing DevOps for Individuals
- T-Shape Profiles
- DevOps Capabilities by DASA
- DASA DevOps Certifications
Module 4: Getting Acquainted with DevOps Culture and Behavior
- Embracing a DevOps Culture
- Core Elements of a DevOps Culture
- Implementation of a DevOps Culture
Module 5: Understanding the Value of DevOps for Teams and Organizations
- Organizational Models
- Team Autonomy
- DevOps at Scale
Module 6: Getting Familiar with DevOps Management Practices
Module 7: Getting Familiar with DevOps Technical Practices
- Architecture
- Modern Infrastructure and Cloud
- Operations
Module 8: Enabling DevOps Team Performance Through Continuous Delivery and Automation
- Software Delivery Automation Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Core Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts
- Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics
Module 9: Measuring the Performance - The Next Steps
- Analyze the Current Situation
- Improve Incrementally
Target Audience:
The DASA DevOps Fundamentals certification adds value to individuals involved in IT development, operations, or service management. Its target audience includes but is not limited to:
- Automation Architects
- Business Managers
- DevOps Engineers
- Enterprise Architects
- Incident and Change Managers
- Integration Specialists
- Network Administrators
- Operations Managers
- Product Owners
- System Administrators
- Testers
Learning Objectives:
DASA DevOps Fundamentals-certified professionals are able to:
- Explain the drivers responsible for the emergence of DevOps.
- Define and discuss the key concepts and principles of DevOps.
- List and explain the business benefits of DevOps and continuous delivery.
- Know how teams can translate DevOps principles into tangible practices.
- Learn about modern operations in a DevOps context.
- Explain the concepts of test automation, infrastructure automation, and build and deployment automation.
- Describe how DevOps relates to Lean and Agile methodologies.
- Get insight into the various organizational DevOps models and architectures.
- Identify how Cloud and Delivery pipeline automation optimizes and accelerate the ways of working.
- Discuss the critical success factors for DevOps transformation.
Course Materials:
Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader) eBook download and activation instructions
Agenda:
Day 1
- Module 1: Introducing DASA DevOps Fundamentals
- Module 2 - Building the DevOps Context
- Module 3 - Knowing DevOps for Individuals
- Module 4 - Getting Acquainted with DevOps Culture and Behavior
- Module 5 - Understanding the Value of DevOps for Teams and Organizations
Day 2
- Module 6: Getting Familiar with DevOps Management Practices
- Module 7: Getting Familiar with DevOps Technical Practices
- Module 8: Enabling DevOps Team Performance Through Continuous Delivery and Automation
- Module 9: The Next Steps
- Mock Exam
