Azure Kubernetes Service DevOps

🌟 Course Headline:

🚀 Mastering DevOps with AKS: A Hands-On Lab for Practitioners!

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) DevOps Course Description

Introduction to AKS and DevOps in the Cloud

Welcome to a comprehensive, hands-on lab designed to elevate your understanding and proficiency in implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This course will guide you through the process of setting up a robust DevOps pipeline that leverages Jenkins as its core CI/CD tool, integrating seamlessly with GitHub and Azure's suite of services.

What You Will Learn

• 🛠️ Understanding AKS Architecture: Explore the architecture and design principles behind AKS and how it fits into a DevOps ecosystem.
• 🤖 CI/CD with Jenkins on Azure: Discover how to integrate Jenkins with GitHub, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Container Registry (ACR), and AKS for a complete CI/CD workflow.
• 🚀 Automated Builds & Deployments: Automate the build, test, and deployment process of containerized applications using Jenkins pipelines on AKS.
• 🗂️ Version Control with GitHub: Learn how to manage code changes and integrate them effectively into your CI/CD pipeline.
• 🔒 Security & Compliance: Ensure that your deployment adheres to security best practices using Azure Active Directory for authentication and authorization.
• 🎯 Monitoring and Managing AKS Clusters: Gain insights into monitoring, managing, and scaling your AKS clusters with ease.

Course Features

• Real-World Scenarios: Engage with practical, real-world scenarios that mirror challenges faced by industry professionals in deploying applications on AKS.
• 🧪 Hands-On Labs: Roll up your sleeves and apply what you learn through hands-on labs and exercises.
• Expert Guidance: Be mentored by the experienced course instructor, Amr Gamil, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
• 📚 Comprehensive Resources: Access extensive resources and documentation to support your learning journey.
• Community Support: Join a community of peers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on best practices.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the course, ensure you have:

• Basic knowledge of Docker and containerization concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with GitHub and version control systems.
• A general understanding of CI/CD principles and workflows.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to AKS: Understanding Kubernetes and its benefits on Azure.
2. Setting Up the Development Environment: Preparing your local setup for coding, building, and pushing images.
3. GitHub Integration: Managing code repositories and workflows.
4. Building with Jenkins: Creating pipelines to automate the build process.
5. Container Registry: Pushing container images to ACR.
6. Deploying to AKS: Automating deployment to Azure Kubernetes Service clusters.
7. Monitoring and Managing AKS: Tools and techniques for monitoring and managing AKS clusters.
8. Security Best Practices: Ensuring your CI/CD pipeline is secure.
9. Final Project: Implement a complete CI/CD pipeline from code commit to deployment on AKS.

Join us on this journey to master DevOps with Azure Kubernetes Service and transform the way you build, test, and deploy applications. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this course is tailored to elevate your skills and understanding of cloud-native development using AKS. 🌟

Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a DevOps expert!