Continuous Deployment with Jenkins on OpenStack

🌟 Course Title: Continuous Deployment with Jenkins on OpenStack

🚀 Course Headline: Demystifying Continuous Deployment by Leveraging an IaaS Cloud

Are you ready to revolutionize your software deployment process? Dive into the world of Continuous Deployment and unlock the power of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) with OpenStack! 🖥️☁️

Course Description:

Welcome to "Continuous Deployment with Jenkins on OpenStack" – the ultimate course designed for developers and DevOps professionals looking to master the art of automating deployments. This is not just a theoretical dive; it's a hands-on journey that will transform the way you think about deployment.

Why Enroll in this Course?

• Understand CD Fundamentals: Begin with the basics and end with advanced techniques in continuous deployment, all within the context of Jenkins and OpenStack.
• Practical Experience: This course is 100% hands-on, ensuring you gain practical experience that translates directly to your job.
• Real-World Application: Learn how to implement a scalable CI/CD pipeline in an IaaS environment, using the popular open-source automation server – Jenkins.
• Leverage OpenStack: Discover how to orchestrate infrastructure provisioning with OpenStack, giving you control over compute, storage, and networking resources.
• Expert Guidance: Be guided by Kumulus Technologies' Lead Application Developer, James Starmer, an industry expert with years of experience in CI/CD practices.

Course Highlights:

• Get Started Quickly: We'll begin with a simple example to quickly get you up and running with Jenkins on OpenStack.
• Build Your Knowledge: Progress through the course as we construct a fully functional CD pipeline, integrating Jenkins, Maven, and OpenStack.
• Efficiency and Automation: Learn how to streamline your deployment process, reducing manual work and accelerating the time it takes to get your software into production.
• Best Practices: Gain insights into industry best practices for CI/CD pipeline design, including code quality checks, automated testing, and more.
• Real Challenges: Tackle real-world scenarios that challenge you to think like a seasoned DevOps professional.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Continuous Deployment: Understanding the importance of CD in today's fast-paced software development environment.

2. Setting Up Your OpenStack Environment: Preparing your workspace for the course, including access to OpenStack resources. 🔧

3. Jenkins Fundamentals: Getting familiar with Jenkins and its core concepts.

4. Building Your First Pipeline: Step-by-step guide to creating a simple CD pipeline with Jenkins on OpenStack.

5. Advanced Pipeline Configuration: Integrating Maven and automating complex workflows.

6. Testing and Code Quality: Ensuring your code is up to scratch before deployment.

7. Monitoring and Logging: Keeping an eye on your pipelines to ensure everything runs smoothly.

8. Scaling Your Deployment: Learning how to manage and scale your infrastructure as demand grows.

9. Course Wrap-Up: Reviewing key takeaways and next steps in your journey towards mastering CD with Jenkins on OpenStack.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Developers eager to implement CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps professionals aiming to expand their skill set
• System administrators looking to understand the IaaS cloud environment better
• Anyone interested in automating and streamlining the deployment process

Join us on this exciting learning journey and transform your software deployment practices forever! 🎓✨

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of software development concepts.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Maven, and OpenStack is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Access to an OpenStack environment is required for practical exercises.