InCycle's DevOps with Azure
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This document discusses adopting DevOps practices and tools using Microsoft Azure. It outlines the business pressures facing IT that require new models like DevOps and cloud computing. Common responses to these pressures are noted to be insufficient. The definition and benefits of DevOps are described. The document then provides an example roadmap for incrementally adopting DevOps with Azure and discusses potential offerings from InCycle to help with adoption.
InCycle's DevOps with Azure
- 2. Practical approach Effective practices and tools Outstanding value Consulting services Helping and coaching Deliver better software Focused on Microsoft VS/TFS/Azure There is a better way to do software! Who are we?
- 3. Who are we? 2014 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award Finalist Microsoft Gold Partner Gold Gold Consultants in ten locations There is a better way to do software!
- 5. IT is facing big challenges – Rules have changed! Business pressure Asked to do more Used to more Spend less Increased portfolio complexity More techs and apps More environments “Old” and “new” Modern development methods Faster dev cycle More environments
- 6. Common responses Standardization Put controls in place Process improvements Working harder Adding Virtualization
- 7. Lead to the usual Long hours Frustration Conflicting / wrong priorities Out of compliance
- 8. So, common responses are not enough. A new model is required.
- 10. You need DevOps Practices and Tools Automated build Release approval workflow Tests automation Automated deployment Solutions Modern development methods Increased portfolio complexity Drivers Business Pressure Infrastructure management Realistic test environments Monitoring Self and automated provisioning Work planning and management Source control Management Code quality Collaboration Tools Visual Studio 2013 Microsoft Azure Windows Server System Center Improvement/Support team
- 11. Dev stage Where most are today… Test stage UAT …Note: This is a simplified view of the model. The gray means not present
- 12. Dev stage The transition – DevOps with VS and Azure Test stage UAT …Note: This is a simplified view of the model.
- 13. ¸More IT agility! Automated build Release approval workflow Automated deployment Design with Ops in mind Tests automation Automated provisioning Realistic test environments Application and environment monitoring Infrastructure management Self provisioning + DevOps Practices Cloud Computing Practices Enabled by Enabled by
- 14. Why changes? Look at the returns
- 15. How to adopt IT agility – Incrementally Small steps but orchestrated Jumpstart and its initiatives Customized initiatives Transformation team External help Internal resources Change management and adjustments
- 16. DevOps with Azure Roadmap Considering DevOps/Azure? Evaluate Business Value and Return Introduction to Azure Portfolio assessment DevOps assessment Cloud strategy elaboration New solution evaluation Moving to DevOps/Azure? Reduce time to market and minimize risks Development for Azure Continuous delivery with Azure Solution architecture Solution migration Security considerations Optimizing DevOps/Azure Maximizing Business Value and Investments DevOps Metrics & Telemetry Business Intelligence Resources & costs optimization
- 17. An example – The Jumpstart – Dev and test with Azure Introduction to manual testing Training and Workshop Introduction to automated functional testing Training and Workshop Introduction to performance and load testing Training and Workshop Test with Azure Release management and approval strategy Workshop/Expert Azure IaaS automated provisioning Training and Workshop Automated deployment Training and Workshop Infrastructure planning Workshop/Expert Build automation Workshop/Expert Source control and build strategy Workshop/Expert Develop with Azure DevOps and Azure Readiness Assessment Workshop Introduction to Azure and DevOps Training Strategy elaboration Workshop/Expert Establish enterprise DevOps with Azure strategy
- 18. Adapt it to your context and pace
- 19. Offers - Contact us at: info@incyclesoftware.com /InCycleSoftware @InCycleSoftware /company/incycle-software incyclesoftware.com/blog/ Online DevOps Assessment Azure Strategy and POC • Establish your Azure Strategy • Perform a POC • Perform a Jumpstart • You might be eligible…
- 20. Want more information or need help? Contact sales@incyclesoftware.com or martin.rajotte@incyclesoftware.com Visit http://www.incyclesoftware.com/services/devops-cloud-computing/ http://www.incyclesoftware.com/services/devops-cloud-computing/ Contact InCycle
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