Azure Functions For DevOps Engineers

Event-driven Automation with PowerShell

Learn how to use serverless functions and PowerShell to build, manage, and deploy your own event-driven solutions in the Azure cloud.

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Course Instructor: Matt Allford

Matt Allford is an aspiring DevOps engineer with a 10 year background in systems administration, architecture and design, primarily in the on-premises data center.

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Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Functions

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

What is Serverless?
What are Functions?
Key Features of Functions
Supported Languages in Azure Functions
Function Scale and Hosting

Module 2: Getting Started with Azure Functions

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

Azure Functions Topology
Creating a Function App
Deploying and Reviewing App Structure
Reviewing and Running a Function

Module 3: Azure Functions Triggers and Bindings

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

Understanding Triggers and Bindings
Building an Event Based Function
Working with Triggers and Bindings
Outputting Data From a PowerShell Function

Module 4: Azure Functions Settings

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

Understanding Function Authentication and Keys
Exploring Function Configuration
Configuring Custom Domains
Configuring Managed Identity
Integrating Functions with Azure Key Vault
Function Networking Overview
Integration with Azure Front Door
Configuring Network Access Restrictions
Understanding Hybrid Connections
Configuring VNET Connectivity
Configuring Private Endpoint

Module 5: Azure Functions Monitoring

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

Configuring Application Insights
Log Streaming and Live Metrics
Function App Diagnostic Logging
Function App Metrics
Function App Alerts

Module 6: Azure Functions Development and Deployment

Here's what you'll learn in this module:

Azure Functions PowerShell Module
Azure Functions Core Tools
Using Visual Studio Code with Azure Functions
Azure Functions App Deployment Slots
Azure Functions Deployment Center
CI/CD for Azure Functions with Azure DevOps

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