Course Description

Course Overview

The Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco Platforms (DEVOPS) course, specifically the 300-910 exam, focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and skills to implement DevOps practices and solutions using Cisco platforms. This course is designed for professionals involved in software development and operations who want to enhance their understanding of DevOps methodologies and leverage Cisco technologies for efficient software delivery. The course covers topics such as DevOps principles, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), automation tools, containerization, and orchestration.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the DEVOPS 300-910 course, participants should have a solid understanding of software development concepts, basic networking knowledge, and familiarity with Cisco networking technologies. It is recommended to have completed the Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification or possess equivalent knowledge. Prior experience with DevOps practices and tools will be beneficial.

Methodology

The DEVOPS 300-910 course employs a combination of theoretical lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of DevOps solutions and practices using Cisco platforms. Participants will engage in instructor-led demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises to reinforce their knowledge. Lab exercises and simulations will be provided to allow participants to apply their skills in a controlled environment.

Course Outline

• Introduction to DevOps
• Understanding the principles and benefits of DevOps
• Exploring DevOps culture and collaboration
• Identifying DevOps practices and methodologies
• Implementing DevOps in software development lifecycle
• Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)
• Overview of CI/CD concepts and best practices
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines and workflows
• Using source control systems and versioning
• Automating build, test, and deployment processes
• Automation Tools and Configuration Management
• Introduction to automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Implementing configuration management practices
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools
• Containerization and Orchestration
• Understanding containerization concepts (Docker)
• Building and deploying containerized applications
• Orchestration platforms and tools (Kubernetes)
• Managing containerized applications at scale
• Monitoring, Logging, and Metrics
• Monitoring and observability in DevOps
• Implementing logging and centralized log management
• Collecting and analyzing metrics for performance monitoring
• Implementing proactive monitoring and alerting
• Security and Compliance in DevOps
• Incorporating security practices in DevOps workflows
• Ensuring compliance in software development and deployment
• Implementing secure coding practices
• Securing containerized applications and orchestration platforms

Course Outcome

Upon completion of the DEVOPS 300-910 course, participants will be able to:

• Understand DevOps principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Utilize automation tools and configuration management for infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Monitor, log, and analyze metrics for efficient application performance.
• Incorporate security practices and ensure compliance in DevOps workflows.

Labs

The DEVOPS 300-910 course includes hands-on labs to provide participants with practical experience in implementing DevOps solutions using Cisco platforms. Some of the labs may include:

• Setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline for a sample application.
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible.
• Deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker.
• Scaling and orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Implementing monitoring and log management for application performance.
• Incorporating security practices in DevOps workflows.
• Ensuring compliance in software development and deployment.