This outline is designed for a course that introduces the concepts and practices of DevOps project management. It covers the core principles of DevOps, explores various tools and methodologies, and equips participants to manage projects effectively in a collaborative DevOps environment.

Target Audience:

• Software developers

• IT operations professionals

• Project managers

• Anyone interested in learning about DevOps project management methodologies

Course Duration:

• This outline can be adapted to fit various class durations (e.g., one-day workshop, multi-week course). Adjust the depth and number of exercises for the chosen timeframe.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of DevOps and its benefits

• Explore various DevOps methodologies and tools

• Learn to plan, manage, and monitor DevOps projects effectively

• Gain practical skills in configuration management, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure provisioning

• Foster collaboration and communication within a DevOps team

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

• 1.1 What is DevOps?

  • History and evolution of DevOps

  • Core principles of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement

  • Benefits of DevOps: faster delivery, improved quality, and higher efficiency

• 1.2 DevOps vs. Traditional Approaches

  • Challenges of siloed development and operations teams

  • How DevOps bridges the gap between development and operations

Module 2: DevOps Methodologies

• 2.1 Agile and DevOps

  • The role of Agile methodologies in DevOps (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

  • Aligning DevOps practices with Agile principles for iterative development and delivery

• 2.2 Popular DevOps Methodologies

  • Lean: Focus on waste reduction and efficient value delivery

  • ITIL: Integrating DevOps practices within existing IT service management frameworks

  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Automating build, test, and deployment processes

Module 3: DevOps Tools and Technologies

• 3.1 Version Control Systems (VCS): Git, Subversion

  • Managing code changes and collaboration with distributed VCS

• 3.2 Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet

  • Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration for consistent environments

• 3.3 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI

  • Setting up automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications

• 3.4 Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation

  • Treating infrastructure as code for repeatable and version-controlled infrastructure deployments

• 3.5 Monitoring and Logging Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

  • Monitoring application and infrastructure performance for proactive problem identification

Module 4: DevOps Project Management Practices

• 4.1 Planning and Estimation in DevOps

  • User story creation and backlog management

  • Techniques for accurate effort estimation in a continuous delivery environment

• 4.2 Collaboration and Communication

  • Fostering a culture of collaboration between development, operations, and other stakeholders

  • Effective communication practices for DevOps teams

• 4.3 DevOps Workflow Management

  • Kanban boards for visualizing project workflows

  • Utilizing project management tools adapted for DevOps methodologies

Module 5: Implementing DevOps for Continuous Delivery

• 5.1 Continuous Integration (CI): Automated build and test processes

  • Unit testing, integration testing, and code coverage analysis

  • Identifying and fixing bugs early in the development lifecycle

• 5.2 Continuous Delivery (CD): Automated deployment to various environments

  • Staging environments for testing before production deployments

  • Blue/green deployments and rollback strategies

  • Infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools

• 5.3 Monitoring and Feedback

  • Monitoring application health and performance after deployment

  • Gathering feedback from stakeholders and iterating on features and functionalities

Module 6: DevOps Security

• 6.1 Security Considerations in DevOps

  • Integrating security practices throughout the development lifecycle (DevSecOps)

  • Secure coding practices and vulnerability scanning tools

• 6.2 Infrastructure Security

  • Securing infrastructure configurations and deployments

  • Access control and data security measures

Module 7: Continuous Improvement in DevOps

• 7.1 Measuring DevOps Success

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring DevOps effectiveness (e.g., lead time, deployment frequency)

• 7.2 DevOps Culture and Mindset

  • Importance of continuous learning and adaptation in a DevOps environment

  • Encouraging a culture of shared responsibility and ownership between development and operations