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

• ITSM
• Lean
• Agile

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