Welcome to the MSDN DevOps Guide
Explore comprehensive documentation that helps you adopt, implement, and master DevOps practices using Microsoft technologies. From continuous integration and delivery pipelines to release management, monitoring, and security, this guide provides step‑by‑step instructions, best practices, and real‑world examples.
Getting Started
- Set up your
Azure DevOpsorganization. - Create a project and define your repository.
- Configure a CI pipeline using YAML or the visual designer.
- Set up environments for CD and define release approvals.
Key Concepts
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Pipeline | Automated workflow that builds, tests, and deploys code. |
| Agent | Hosted or self‑hosted machine that runs pipeline jobs. |
| Artifact | Package produced by a pipeline stage, stored for later use. |
| Environment | Target for deployments, e.g., Development, Staging, Production. |
| Gate | Control point that requires manual approval or automated checks. |
Explore Further
Use the navigation links on the left to dive deeper into specific topics. Each section includes interactive examples and downloadable templates.