Mastering Azure DevOps: From Beginner to Advanced 2026

Name: Mastering Azure DevOps: From Beginner to Advanced 2026
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Learn Azure DevOps step by step — Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Terraform, Docker, GitHub — with real-world projects.

Created byUday Academy

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of DevOps and why Azure DevOps is widely used.
Set up an Azure DevOps Organization & Project step by step.
Work with Azure Boards to manage Agile projects, backlogs, user stories, and sprints.
Manage source code with Azure Repos using Git (clone, branch, merge, pull requests).
Build and deploy apps using Azure Pipelines (CI/CD) with YAML and Classic pipelines.
Integrate Azure DevOps with GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Cloud.
Set up continuous monitoring & feedback loops for DevOps lifecycle.
Learn real-world project workflows with examples (web app, microservices, APIs).
Best practices for DevOps automation, scalability, and security.

Course content

1 section • 53 lectures • 43h 27m total length

Introduction59:24
Explore how cloud computing and Azure DevOps enable on-demand, scalable hosting with Microsoft Azure, covering planning, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring across boards, repos, pipelines.
Azure Account, Tenant, Subscription50:01
Azure Resource39:32
Access tiers, Hot, Cool, Archive45:56
Life Cycle Management, Policys, Rules56:11
Storage account & redundencies1:06:07
Powershell commands48:13
Operators, Conditions53:48
For loops to iterate over elements55:05
basic powershell commands to create storage container1:00:09
Ip Address58:20
Public Ip address, Vnet42:09
Explore ip addresses, cidr blocks, and private versus public ip concepts, and how azure vnet and subnets allocate ranges and reserve addresses for vm access.
Linux virtual machine methods48:35
Learn to create and connect to Linux and Windows virtual machines in Azure, including virtual networks and subnets. Use ssh keys and ports to manage Linux vms via cli.
Network Interface Card1:00:33
Securing storage account58:02
How to deploy Dotnet application54:47
Learn to deploy dotnet apps by restoring dependencies, building, and publishing, then deploying to Azure App Service for a shareable URL, while comparing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Scaling & Types58:04
Learn scaling of Azure app services: vertical scale up/down and horizontal scale out/in at the app service plan, with manual, rule-based auto-scaling, and automatic scaling using CPU-based rules.
Infrastructure as Code50:40
Explore how infrastructure as code enables automated, consistent Azure deployments by using declarative templates like ARM and JSON, replacing manual provisioning.
Parameters, Reuse the same template39:13
Variables, Reusability52:40
Define and pass parameters in ARM templates to parameterize deployments and reuse with parameter files. Use variables to simplify expressions, add outputs, and compare incremental versus complete deployment with what-if.
Resource Providers & types55:21
Azure Dev portal & project51:47
Branching Strategy53:52
Pipelines & deployment49:15
Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD)50:15
Code for CI, CD, Diff environments, ARM Template42:54
Infra, Code for CI CD, Pipleline Variables49:06
Variables priority55:59
Master variable management in azure devops by using pipeline variables, variable groups, and scope to stage or release, enabling stage-specific and prod deployments across dev and qa, including yaml pipelines.
YAML pipeline54:50
Terraform42:27
State file48:03
Update state file in resource55:40
See how the Terraform state file serves as the source of truth and updates during apply. Learn to manage dependencies, import existing resources, and reuse configurations with variables.
How to reuse configurations49:42
Local variables in Terraform48:45
Learn how to reuse Terraform configurations with variables and locals, pass values via var, tfvars, and -var-file, and manage remote state with Azure storage backend.
Service Principal & User account47:10
Infra & pipelines in Terraform53:55
Terraform Loops45:03
For Each loop52:04
For each, for, Modules46:57
Docker50:35
Docker Start, Stop container41:46
Create own image & commands47:49
Docker file, Process or execute inside container48:09
CMD & ENTRYPOINT51:09
Docker Image, Dotnet application42:36
Drawbacks of Docker,Kubernetes38:47
Pod using manifast or YAML definition19:30
ReplicaSet43:44
Drawbacks of replicaset & deployment45:04
Learn how replica sets select pods via labels and selectors, and how deployments overcome these drawbacks with controlled updates in Kubernetes.
Drawback of replicaset & Deploment part 241:06
Deployment strategies41:59
Port Forwarding40:14
Explore Kubernetes deployment strategies—rolling update, recreate, blue-green, and canary—covering traffic switching, port forwarding, and the role of services for load balancing.
Project44:41

Requirements

No prior DevOps or Azure experience required.
Basic knowledge of software development is helpful but not mandatory.
A computer with internet access (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Free Azure DevOps account (we’ll guide you to set it up).
What is DevOps and why it matters.
Differences between DevOps, Agile, and traditional SDLC.
Introduction to Azure DevOps Services.
Setting up a free Azure DevOps account.
Understanding Azure DevOps Organizations.
Creating and managing Projects in Azure DevOps.
Understanding the DevOps lifecycle (Plan → Code → Build → Test → Release → Monitor).
Introduction to Azure Repos.
Creating your first repository.
Cloning and pushing code.
Working with branches in Git.
Merging and resolving conflicts.
Creating Pull Requests.
Code reviews in Azure Repos.
Branch policies and approvals.
Repository permissions and security.
Introduction to Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
Creating your first build pipeline (Classic Editor).
Introduction to YAML pipelines.
Writing your first YAML pipeline.
Using pipeline variables.
Adding build tasks (restore, build, test).
Running automated tests in pipelines.
Creating release pipelines for deployments.
Multi-stage YAML pipelines.
Deploying apps to Azure App Service.
Deploying apps to Azure Virtual Machines.
Deploying apps with Docker.
Deploying apps to Kubernetes (AKS).
Pipeline triggers (continuous integration & scheduled builds).
Pipeline approvals and gates.
Using templates in YAML pipelines.
Securing secrets with Azure Key Vault integration.
Pipeline caching and performance optimization.
Using Terraform with Azure Pipelines.
Monitoring builds and deployments.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure DevOps.
Best practices for scaling DevOps projects.
Preparing for Azure DevOps interviews.
Real-world case study: End-to-end project using Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines

Description

In today’s fast-paced digital world, organizations are under constant pressure to deliver software faster, more reliably, and with higher quality. This is where DevOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps come into play. Azure DevOps is one of the most powerful and versatile platforms that supports the entire software development lifecycle — from planning and coding to building, testing, releasing, and monitoring applications.

This course, Mastering Azure DevOps, is designed to take you on a complete journey — from the fundamentals of DevOps to advanced, real-world applications of Azure DevOps Services. Whether you are a student, a fresh graduate, a developer, or an IT professional, this course will equip you with the practical skills to confidently work with Azure DevOps in real-world scenarios.

Why Learn Azure DevOps?

DevOps has become the industry standard for modern software development. Companies are shifting to Agile and DevOps practices to shorten release cycles, reduce manual errors, and improve collaboration between teams. Azure DevOps, built and maintained by Microsoft, is widely adopted across startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 enterprises.

By learning Azure DevOps, you will not only strengthen your technical expertise but also make yourself highly employable, as demand for DevOps engineers, cloud professionals, and automation specialists continues to rise.

What This Course Covers:

This course is carefully structured to give you step-by-step knowledge of all major components of Azure DevOps:

Azure Boards: Learn how to manage Agile projects, track user stories, bugs, tasks, and sprints using backlogs and Kanban boards.
Azure Repos: Master Git-based version control with branching, merging, pull requests, and code reviews.
Azure Pipelines: Build powerful CI/CD pipelines to automate the building, testing, and deployment of applications. You will learn both Classic Pipelines and YAML Pipelines for real-world flexibility.
Azure Test Plans: Execute manual and automated tests to ensure product quality, link bugs to test results, and run exploratory testing sessions.
We also cover integrations with GitHub, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how Azure DevOps fits into the broader DevOps ecosystem.

Real-World Hands-On Projects:

To ensure you not only learn but also apply your knowledge, this course includes practical projects and demonstrations such as:

Creating and managing a complete Agile project in Azure Boards.
Building a Git-based repository in Azure Repos and collaborating with teammates.
Deploying a web application using CI/CD pipelines into Azure App Service, Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS).
Setting up package management with Azure Artifacts.
Designing test plans and running test cases to validate releases.

These real-world exercises prepare you to face on-the-job challenges and give you confidence in applying DevOps practices effectively.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start their career in DevOps.
Software developers who want to learn CI/CD automation.
IT professionals & administrators looking to upgrade skills.
Project managers & Scrum masters who want to track projects in Azure Boards.
Students & freshers who want to add Azure DevOps to their resume.
Anyone preparing for DevOps interviews or certifications.