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Implementing CI/CD Using Azure Pipelines

Implementing CI/CD Using Azure Pipelines: Manage and automate the secure flexible deployment of applications using real-world use cases

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Implementing CI/CD Using Azure Pipelines

Understanding Azure Pipelines

This book will be one of your favorite books in the Microsoft DevOps world as it provides a comprehensive guide to learning all about Azure Pipelines and will allow you to become an experienced Azure DevOps engineer. An Azure DevOps engineer is an individual who is responsible for designing and implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using the Azure Pipelines service, which is a component of Azure DevOps. Azure DevOps is a group of Microsoft services that help a project team achieve the project’s goal.

In this chapter, you will be introduced to the CI/CD and Azure DevOps concepts in greater detail and will learn about the advantages of using Azure Pipelines to create CI/CD pipelines for the application deployment process. More specifically, in this chapter, you will learn about the following topics:

  • What is CI/CD?
  • Introducing Azure DevOps
  • Introducing Azure Pipelines and its components
  • Comparing Azure Pipelines with other CI/CD tools
  • Setting up agent pools
  • Creating a personal access token (PAT)
  • Setting up and updating self-host agents
  • Setting up deployment groups

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  • Develop automated end-to-end CI/CD solutions with Azure Pipelines
  • Learn how to implement and configure your pipeline using real-world examples and scenarios
  • Gain the skills you need to efficiently develop and deploy your organization’s software
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Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are ubiquitous concepts in modern development. Azure Pipelines is one of the most popular services that you can utilize for CI/CD, and this book shows you how it works by taking you through the process of building and automating CI/CD systems using Azure Pipelines and YAML, simplifying integration with Azure resources and reducing human error. You’ll begin by getting an overview of Azure Pipelines and why you should use it. Next, the book helps you get to grips with build and release pipelines, and then builds upon this by introducing the extensive power of YAML syntax, which you can use to implement and configure any task you can think of. As you advance, you’ll discover how to integrate Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform, and perform code analysis with SonarQube. In the concluding chapters, you’ll delve into real-life scenarios and hands-on implementation tasks with Microsoft Azure services, AWS, and cross-mobile application with Flutter, Google Firebase, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design and build CI/CD systems using Azure Pipelines with consummate ease, write code using YAML, and configure any task that comes to mind.

Who is this book for?

This book is for DevOps engineers, release engineers, SREs, application developers, and sysadmins looking to manage CI/CD using Azure Pipelines with the help of real-world use cases. A clear understanding of cloud computing services on Azure and AWS, DevOps, and CI/CD concepts, along with knowledge of building and deploying web and mobile applications automatically on cloud is assumed.

What you will learn

  • Create multiple jobs, stages, and tasks on the Azure DevOps portal
  • Use YAML syntax for Node.js, .NET, Docker, and SQL Server tasks
  • Automate microservice applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters
  • Deploy Docker applications on AWS container services
  • Use SonarQube and Jenkins for security and artifacts
  • Implement CI/CD on Flutter-based mobile applications
  • Utilize Azure Key Vault secrets in Azure Pipelines
  • Build a Node.js application in Azure Container Instances

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Table of Contents

17 Chapters
Part 1:Getting Started with Azure Pipelines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Understanding Azure Pipelines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Creating Build Pipelines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Setting Variables, Environments, Approvals, and Checks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Extending Advanced Azure Pipelines Using YAML Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2:Azure Pipelines in Action Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Implementing the Build Pipeline Using Deployment Tasks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Integrating Testing, Security Tasks, and Other Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Monitoring Azure Pipelines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Provisioning Infrastructure Using Infrastructure as Code Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3:CI/CD for Real-World Scenarios Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Implementing CI/CD for Azure Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Implementing CI/CD for AWS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Automating CI/CD for Cross-Mobile Applications by Using Flutter Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Navigating Common Pitfalls and Future Trends in Azure Pipelines Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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SA Feb 22, 2024
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The book was a balance between conceptual explanations and practical applications, making it an enjoyable and informative read. The conceptual sections provided a solid foundation, while the practical examples showcased real-world scenarios and use cases. This approach allowed me to grasp the concepts and see how they could be applied in practice whether using Azure or another cloud provider.Overall, the book is a well-written and informative guide to cloud architecture using Azure and other services operating with Azure. The mix of conceptual explanations, practical examples, and integration with other cloud platforms make it valuable for both beginners and experienced cloud professionals.
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Vijay Feb 08, 2024
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The course was designed so well. It covers all the major topics and is good for beginners and experienced individuals who want a better understanding of Azure Pipelines.Thanks to Mr. Piti Champeethong and Mr. Roberto Mardeni for presenting it in an excellent way.
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Tiny Feb 21, 2024
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Pipelines should be easy, the concept is well-known, the details should be available and the scheme should make sense. However, getting pipelines up and running effectively can be challenging for many new teams. “Implementing CI/CD using Azure Pipelines” (Packt, 2024) by Piti Champeethong and Roberto Mardeni provides basic and advanced skills for developers, software engineers, and security engineers who are looking to expand their Azure skill set. After reading, I’m a big fan of the easy-to-use GUI associated with pipeline build suites associated with Azure. Twelve chapters are divided into three sections: the basics to get started, operating pipelines, and some advanced tips, such as integrating Azure DevOps with AWS or Flutter for maximum usage. The first section begins with administrative access to Azure, and setting up the basic Azure DevOps. This has a number of sub-programs that are useful later in the process. The document takes you through the initial GUI process, builds a “Hello World” application pipeline, and identifies some additional steps. The section also includes a brief introduction to YAML if you desire to work directly in the CLI modules instead of using the interface. The overall DevOps tool can also start with bringing code from other sources such as GitLab, GitHub, or other functions. The next section really dives into the meat of the book. First is getting pipelines to work through service agreements supporting .net, SQL, Node.js, docker, and others. These extensibility options are critical for anyone who has ever felt the pain of being locked to a single vendor. These integrations continue into security with using Sonarqube, Terraform, Jenkins, and other tools. Azure DevOps supports a marketplace where one can purchase or install plugins. Also useful, the section walks through setting up IAC when using the functions and demonstrates the observability with Azure DevOps. Another neat trick was bringing the observability tools that may be from plugins into a common dashboard. The last area starts with a product example. It builds a multi-aspect product with an Angular frontend, Python product catalog, Node.js for a shopping cart and asp.net checkout. The example uses REST.API to start the pipelines, and then incorporate Helm charts for the environment. After creating and deploying the sample app, the authors provide some common errors with solutions. As a great example, the book provides a path to build with Azure DevOps and then deploy those products to either AWS as an alternate cloud or Flutter for mobile applications. Unfortunately, the last touch offers some advanced looks: going out to the Azure page and looking at the publicly available roadmap. The book does a great job of working through step-by-step samples, and the end project is clearly a win. In some sense, the gap between the early and later steps is more significant. I would have liked to see some moderate-level skill tasks during the middle of the book but they don’t significantly impact the overall value. One other note: integrating security and testing was a little light. These are some of the most important parts of the pipeline. Defaulting to just integration leaves out some of the essential aspects of identifying those artifacts and prioritizing improvement. Overall, “Implementing CI/CD using Azure Pipelines” (Packt, 2024) is a great initial reference for moving in the Azure platform. As with any commercial platform, some of the more advanced implementations cost more. One interesting fact was that establishing concurrency in pipelines, running more than one pipeline at a time is a significant cost add to the system. However, if you are looking for a way to launch quickly in Azure, this offers an informative path to using Azure DevOps, and building products for any environment, or from any previous environment into an Azure outcome. Recommended for anyone working with Azure pipelines.
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Shrujal Ambati Mar 29, 2024
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"Implementing CI/CD Using Azure Pipelines" by Roberto and Piti is an empowering read that beckons DevOps engineers to explore the transformative power of CI/CD through Azure Pipelines. It invites readers to journey from fundamentals to advanced strategies, promising to revolutionize software deployment. This book is a testament to Roberto and Piti's mastery, aiming to inspire innovation and elevate DevOps practices to new heights. It's a call to action to embrace the challenges and opportunities that Azure Pipelines presents, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software deployment.
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