Question 1

What should I know before taking this course?

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<text variant="body1">You should understand basic DevOps principles, software delivery workflows, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. If these topics are new to you, take DevOps Fundamentals and Continuous Integration first. You can start here if you already have those foundations.

Question 2

How will this course help me distinguish continuous delivery from continuous deployment?

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<text variant="body1">You’ll examine the difference between preparing software for release and automating its deployment. You’ll explore deployment pipelines and the role of GitHub Actions, then apply these ideas in a scenario about planning an automated deployment pipeline.

Question 3

What will I learn about microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes?

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<text variant="body1">You’ll explore how microservices support independent development and scaling, and how Docker and Kubernetes fit into containerised applications. You’ll also examine how cloud environments support the deployment and management of these services. This helps you explain how application architecture and infrastructure connect to DevOps workflows.

Question 4

How can I apply infrastructure as code and configuration management concepts?

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<text variant="body1">You’ll examine how infrastructure as code, configuration as code, and configuration management support automated environments. In a practice activity, you’ll bring these concepts together with containers to design a cloud DevOps strategy. You’ll also practise discussing a team’s move to cloud-based configuration and containers.

Question 5

How is this course relevant to DevOps and cloud-related work?

Accepted Answer

<text variant="body1">You’ll build knowledge that supports deployment planning and discussions about application environments. You’ll be better able to explain how deployment automation, microservices, configuration management, and containers fit together. These foundations are relevant to developers and IT operations professionals working with DevOps or cloud teams.

Question 6

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you&#x27;ll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won&#x27;t be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

Question 7

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

Accepted Answer

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Question 8

Is financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Continuous Deployment, Microservices and Cloud

Continuous Deployment, Microservices and Cloud

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Continuous deployment & microservices

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DevOps and cloud

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