This course equips you with core skills in build automation, CI/CD, and configuration management through practical use of tools like Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and Ansible. Whether you're automating builds, setting up CI/CD pipelines, or managing infrastructure as code, you'll gain the essential knowledge and tools to streamline software delivery while boosting collaboration in modern DevOps environments.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
This course is part of Master DevOps: CI/CD, Automation & Monitoring Specialization
Instructor: Edureka
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at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Utilize Maven and Gradle to automate project builds and manage dependencies efficiently within DevOps pipelines.
Configure and manage Jenkins pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment, including automated testing and notifications.
Implement configuration management and infrastructure automation using Ansible, integrating it with CI/CD workflows.
Apply CI/CD principles to automate software integration, testing, and deployment for faster and reliable delivery.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of build automation and its significance in modern software development. Learners will explore the features and architecture of Maven and Gradle, understand how these tools manage dependencies, and discover their roles in streamlining project builds.
What's included
24 videos6 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts
This module explores continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins, focusing on its architecture, pipeline setup, and integration with tools like Maven and Gradle. It also overs plugin management, security, notifications, and automation best practices, with hands-on exercises for building pipelines and connecting Jenkins to version control and configuration tools.
What's included
34 videos5 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
This module explores configuration management with Ansible, focusing on its architecture, playbooks, roles, and ad-hoc commands. It demonstrates how Ansible supports consistent, scalable, and repeatable deployments, and highlights its integration with Jenkins for end-to-end automation.
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20 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts
The final module consolidates your learning through a practice project and graded assessment. You’ll apply the skills and concepts acquired throughout the course to real-world scenarios, demonstrating your ability to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Frequently asked questions
This course introduces learners to Jenkins and its role in automating software builds, testing, and deployment. It focuses on building robust, automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, integrating with tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Ansible, and more. It also covers the steps of setting up Jenkins, managing plugins, and creating pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery. The course also explains how to set up secure and reliable automation for building, testing, and deploying applications.
This course is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and anyone involved in automating software delivery processes. It's also suitable for individuals who want to learn how to use Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment, and for those looking to improve their skills in building automated pipelines in real-world environments.
No, prior programming experience is not required. The course is designed for beginners, and you'll learn Jenkins concepts and CI/CD workflows from scratch. Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Bash or Python can be helpful but is not essential.
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