Continuous Delivery Ecosystem Foundation (CDEF)® Training Course

Course Introduction

• Course goals
• Course agenda

CDEF Concepts

• Definition of continuous delivery (CD)
• Architecting for continuous delivery
• The relationship between continuous delivery and DevOps
• Comparative analysis: CD, Waterfall, Agile, ITIL, and DevOps
• Benefits of continuous delivery for government operations

CDEF Culture

• The significance of organizational culture in the role of a CD Architect
• Actions a CD Architect can take to foster a positive culture
• Strategies for maintaining a conducive culture for continuous delivery
• Assignment: Exploring DevOps culture and practices to enhance workflow efficiency

Design Practices for Continuous Delivery

• The importance of design in achieving continuous delivery
• The CD Architect’s responsibilities in the design process
• Fundamental design principles for continuous delivery
• Best practices for continuous delivery design
• The role of microservices and containers in continuous delivery for government applications

Continuous Integration

• Definition of continuous integration (CI)
• The CD Architect’s role in implementing CI
• The significance of CI in modern software development
• Benefits of continuous integration for government projects
• Best practices for continuous integration
• Assignment: Optimizing CI workflows for government applications

Continuous Testing

• Definition of continuous testing (CT)
• The importance of CT in ensuring software quality
• Benefits of continuous testing for government systems
• The CD Architect’s role in continuous testing
• The five tenets of continuous testing
• Best practices for continuous testing
• Assignment: Addressing environment inconsistencies in CT

Continuous Delivery and Deployment

• Definition of continuous delivery
• Definition of continuous deployment
• Benefits of continuous delivery and deployment for government operations
• The CD Architect’s role in continuous delivery and deployment
• Best practices for continuous delivery and deployment
• Assignment: Differentiating between continuous delivery and deployment

Continuous Monitoring

• Definition of continuous monitoring
• The importance of continuous monitoring in maintaining system reliability
• The CD Architect’s role in continuous monitoring
• Best practices for continuous monitoring
• Assignment: Monitoring build progress and identifying issues

Infrastructure and Tools

• The significance of infrastructure and tools in the continuous delivery process
• The CD Architect’s role in selecting and implementing infrastructure and tools
• Building a comprehensive DevOps toolchain for government projects
• Best practices for infrastructure and tools management
• Assignment: Identifying essential components of a DevOps toolchain

Security Assurance

• The importance of security assurance in continuous delivery
• Definitions of DevSecOps and Rugged DevOps
• The CD Architect’s role in integrating security practices
• Best practices for securing government systems during continuous delivery
• Assignment: Applying security best practices to a real-world scenario

Capstone Exercise

• Identifying areas for toolchain and workflow improvements in government projects

Summary

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Exam Preparations

• Exam requirements for certification
• Sample exam review to prepare for the assessment