2.1 Creating Azure DevOps Organization and Project

   - Setting up Azure DevOps organization

   - Creating projects and repositories in Azure DevOps

2.2 Configuring Azure DevOps Boards

   - Creating and managing work items (User Stories, Tasks, Bugs, Epics)

   - Configuring boards, backlogs, sprints, and Kanban boards

   - Customizing process templates and work item types

2.3 Connecting Azure Repos to Version Control

   - Creating Git repositories in Azure Repos

   - Cloning repositories locally and pushing code changes

   - Branching, merging, and pull requests in Azure Repos

3.1 Introduction to Azure Pipelines

   - Understanding CI/CD concepts

   - Overview of Azure Pipelines features and capabilities

   - Creating and managing build pipelines

3.2 Configuring Build Pipelines

   - Defining build triggers and sources

   - Configuring build agents and environments

   - Integrating with source control, build tasks, and extensions

3.3 Real-Time Scenario: Setting Up CI Pipeline

   - Configuring a CI pipeline for a web application

   - Automating build process for code changes

   - Running automated tests as part of the build pipeline

4.1 Introduction to Continuous Deployment

   - Understanding deployment strategies: Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling, etc.

   - Overview of deployment stages and environments

4.2 Configuring Release Pipelines

   - Creating release pipelines for deploying applications

   - Defining release triggers and artifacts

   - Configuring deployment targets and environments

4.3 Real-Time Scenario: Setting Up CD Pipeline

   - Configuring a CD pipeline for deploying a web application to Azure App Service

   - Automating deployment process for code changes

   - Implementing deployment gates and approval workflows

5.1 Introduction to Azure Test Plans

   - Overview of test planning, execution, and tracking

   - Creating test plans, test suites, and test cases

5.2 Test Automation with Azure Pipelines

   - Integrating test automation frameworks (Selenium, NUnit, Jest, etc.)

   - Running automated tests as part of CI/CD pipelines

   - Analyzing test results and generating reports

5.3 Real-Time Scenario: Implementing Test Automation

   - Creating automated UI and API tests for a web application

   - Running tests automatically as part of CI/CD pipelines

   - Analyzing test results and identifying issues

6.1 Introduction to Azure Artifacts

   - Overview of package management and artifact repositories

   - Creating and publishing packages in Azure Artifacts

   - Managing package versions and dependencies

6.2 Integrating Azure Artifacts with Build and Release Pipelines

   - Using Azure Artifacts feeds as package sources

   - Restoring and publishing packages during build and release processes

   - Configuring artifact retention policies

6.3 Real-Time Scenario: Managing Dependencies and Packages

   - Creating and publishing NuGet packages for a .NET project

   - Consuming packages in CI/CD pipelines for build and deployment

7.1 Introduction to Azure Monitor

   - Overview of monitoring capabilities in Azure DevOps

   - Configuring alerts and notifications for build and release events

   - Analyzing metrics and logs for performance monitoring

7.2 Application Insights Integration

   - Monitoring application performance, availability, and usage

   - Integrating Application Insights with Azure DevOps for end-to-end visibility

   - Analyzing telemetry data and diagnosing issues

7.3 Real-Time Scenario: Implementing Monitoring and Insights

   - Configuring alerts and notifications for critical events in CI/CD pipelines

   - Monitoring application performance and usage with Application Insights

   - Analyzing telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize workflows

8.1 Azure DevOps Security Best Practices

   - Implementing security controls and access policies

   - Role-based access control (RBAC) for Azure DevOps services

   - Securely managing secrets and credentials

8.2 Compliance and Governance

   - Overview of compliance standards: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC, etc.

   - Implementing compliance controls in Azure DevOps environments

   - Accessing compliance reports and audits

8.3 Real-Time Scenario: Securing Azure DevOps Environment

   - Implementing RBAC and access controls for Azure DevOps services

   - Encrypting sensitive data and managing secrets securely

   - Configuring audit logs and monitoring for security compliance

9.1 Overview of Azure DevOps Marketplace

   - Exploring extensions and integrations available in the marketplace

   - Finding and installing extensions for Azure DevOps services

9.2 Customizing Workflows with Integrations

   - Integrating Azure DevOps with third-party tools and services (Slack, Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)

   - Automating workflows and notifications with integrations

9.3 Developing Custom Extensions

   - Introduction to Azure DevOps REST APIs and SDKs

   - Developing and publishing custom extensions for Azure DevOps

   - Extending Azure DevOps functionality with custom tasks and widgets

10.1 Scenario Description and Requirements

   - Understanding business requirements and project scope

   - Identifying stakeholders and user stories

10.2 Planning and Designing DevOps Workflow

   - Designing CI/CD pipelines, test plans, and release strategies

   - Planning for monitoring, security, and compliance

10.3 Implementation and Deployment

   - Setting up Azure DevOps environment and configuring services

   - Implementing CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and artifact management

   - Deploying and monitoring applications in production environment