Training: DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices (AZ-2008)

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DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices Training (AZ-2008)

You want to automate your deployments on Azure but do not know where to start with Azure DevOps and GitHub? Teams that still deploy their applications manually multiply human errors, configuration oversights, and downtime during production releases. Without a structured DevOps process, every deployment is a risk and delivery velocity remains limited.

This official Microsoft AZ-2008 training teaches you in 1 day the DevOps fundamentals to automate application deployment on Azure. You configure an Azure DevOps project, create your first CI/CD pipeline, implement infrastructure as code with Bicep, and deploy an application on Azure App Service in an automated way. MCT-certified trainers guide you step by step through Microsoft cloud labs. This training validates the corresponding Applied Skill and is an excellent starting point before the AZ-400. Sessions are available in person in Geneva and Lausanne or as virtual classroom.

Participant Profiles

System or cloud administrator
Software developer
DevOps engineer
Cloud or solutions architect
Security or support engineer
IT student
Operations analyst

Objectives

Configure an Azure DevOps project with Git repos and boards
Create a CI/CD pipeline to automate build and deployment
Implement infrastructure as code with Bicep templates
Deploy a web application on Azure App Service via a pipeline
Apply fundamental DevOps practices in an Azure environment

Prerequisites

An Azure subscription. You must have your own subscription.
Basic knowledge of IT terms and concepts.

Course Content

Module 1: Discover DevOps

What is DevOps?
Explore DevOps culture
Explore DevOps goals and benefits
Explore DevOps application lifecycle

Module 2: Plan with DevOps

Foster DevOps culture
What is Agile?
Explore DevOps practices
Plan with GitHub
Agile plan and management using GitHub

Module 3: Develop with DevOps

Explore source control and version control
Explore version control using Git
Explore GitHub flow
Explore Continuous Integration
Explore shift-left testing
Explore shift-left security
Implement flow of work with GitHub

Module 4: Deliver with DevOps

Explore continuous delivery
Explore Infrastructure as Code
Explore progressive exposure techniques
Explore continuous delivery with GitHub Actions
Implement CI/CD with GitHub Actions and IaC with Bicep

Module 5: Operate with DevOps

Explore operational excellence
Explore shift-right testing
Explore observability through performance monitoring
Explore observability through security assessment
Explore resiliency with site reliability engineering
Improve developer experience with platform engineering
Enhance workload resiliency Traffic Manager and Azure Chaos Studio

Documentation

Access to Microsoft Learn, Microsoft’s online learning platform, offering interactive resources and educational content to deepen your knowledge and develop your technical skills.

Lab / Exercises

This course provides you with exclusive access to the official Microsoft lab, enabling you to practice your skills in a professional environment.

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Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

DevOps fundamentals: the starting point for automating on Azure

DevOps adoption is accelerating in Swiss companies, but many teams struggle to take the first step. The complexity of CI/CD tools, the variety of available approaches, and the cultural shift required can seem overwhelming. This training provides a structured, practical entry point for teams wanting to automate their deployments on Azure without getting lost in the ecosystem’s complexity. You learn the fundamental practices that form the foundation of any DevOps transformation, with Azure DevOps as the central platform.

AZ-2008 training program

This intensive one-day training follows a progressive approach that takes you from zero to a functional CI/CD pipeline. You start by configuring an Azure DevOps project with Git repositories, work items, and boards for task management. You then create your first CI/CD pipeline in YAML, automating the build, testing, and deployment of a web application. The infrastructure as code module introduces you to Bicep for provisioning Azure resources in a declarative and reproducible way. The training concludes with deploying a complete application on Azure App Service via your automated pipeline, with verification of each deployment stage.

Target profiles and prerequisites

This training is designed for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who want to get started with DevOps on Azure. Teams currently deploying manually and wanting to automate their first CI/CD pipeline will find a practical and immediately applicable approach. Prerequisites include basic understanding of Azure concepts (resource groups, subscriptions), familiarity with version control (Git basics), and general development experience. No prior DevOps experience is required, making this training the ideal starting point for your DevOps journey.

Stepping stone to the AZ-400 certification

The AZ-2008 provides a solid foundation for professionals targeting the DevOps Engineer Expert certification (AZ-400). Where the AZ-400 covers advanced DevOps practices across 4 days, the AZ-2008 focuses on fundamental concepts in a single intensive day. This progressive approach lets you validate essential skills quickly before committing to the full certification program. The Applied Skill validated by this training also demonstrates to employers your ability to implement basic DevOps practices, complementing a future AZ-400 certification on your professional profile.

AZ-2008 training at ITTA

ITTA delivers this training with MCT-certified trainers who simplify DevOps concepts for professionals starting their automation journey. Sessions in Geneva and Lausanne are limited in size for personalized step-by-step guidance. Official Microsoft lab environments provide a complete infrastructure to practice Azure DevOps configurations, pipeline creation, and application deployments. This training validates a Microsoft Applied Skill, certifying your ability to implement DevOps fundamentals on Azure. Post-training technical support helps you apply acquired practices in your professional environment.

Frequently asked questions

Is this training suitable for DevOps beginners?

Yes, this training is specifically designed as an introduction to DevOps on Azure. No prior experience with CI/CD pipelines or Azure DevOps is required.

What is the difference between AZ-2008 and AZ-400?

AZ-2008 covers DevOps fundamentals in 1 day (first pipeline, first IaC deployment). AZ-400 is a comprehensive 4-day training covering all advanced DevOps practices. AZ-2008 is the ideal starting point before AZ-400.

Do I need programming experience?

Basic understanding of development concepts is helpful, but deep programming expertise is not required. The training focuses on DevOps tools and processes rather than application development.

Does the training use YAML pipelines or the visual editor?

The training uses YAML pipelines, which is the recommended approach by Microsoft and the standard in production environments. The YAML syntax is explained step by step.

Can I apply what I learn immediately in my organization?

Yes, the training is designed to be immediately applicable. You leave with the skills to set up an Azure DevOps project and create a functional CI/CD pipeline for your applications.