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Deploy Cloud-Native Apps Using Azure Container Apps

Learning Path Overview

Level: Intermediate
Provider: Microsoft Learn

About This Learning Path

Develop the skills necessary to configure a secure deployment solution for cloud-native apps. Learn how to build, deploy, scale, and manage containerized cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Pipelines.

What You’ll Learn

This learning path covers:

  • Building and managing containerized applications
  • Deploying cloud-native apps using Azure Container Apps
  • Implementing secure deployment solutions
  • Scaling and managing containerized applications
  • Integrating with Azure Container Registry
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines with Azure Pipelines

Technologies Covered

  • Azure Container Apps: Platform for deploying and managing containerized applications
  • Azure Container Registry: Private registry for storing container images
  • Azure Pipelines: CI/CD service for automated deployments
  • Azure Virtual Networks: Networking infrastructure for secure connectivity

Prerequisites

Before starting this learning path, you should have:

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing fundamentals, such as virtualization, scalability, and on-demand resource provisioning.
  • Knowledge of containers: Understanding the concept of containers, their benefits, and how they differ from traditional apps and virtual machines.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration: Basic understanding of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and their role in managing containerized applications.
  • Experience with Azure: Some familiarity with Microsoft Azure and its core container services, such as Azure Container Registry, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Container Apps.
  • Experience with deployments: Some familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools for application deployment.
  • Experience with networks: Some familiarity with networking concepts and Azure Virtual Networks.

Modules

This learning path consists of 6 modules:

  1. Module 1: Introduction to Azure Container Apps
  2. Module 2: Container Registry and Image Management
  3. Module 3: Deploying Applications to Azure Container Apps
  4. Module 4: Scaling and Managing Container Apps
  5. Module 5: CI/CD with Azure Pipelines
  6. Module 6: Networking and Security

Target Roles

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Solutions Architect

Skills Gained

By completing this learning path, you will be able to:

  • ✅ Build and containerize cloud-native applications
  • ✅ Deploy containers using Azure Container Apps
  • ✅ Manage container images with Azure Container Registry
  • ✅ Implement automated deployment pipelines
  • ✅ Configure scaling and high availability
  • ✅ Secure containerized applications and networks
  • ✅ Monitor and troubleshoot container deployments

Getting Started

Begin your journey by exploring the modules in order. Each module builds upon the previous one to provide a comprehensive understanding of deploying cloud-native apps on Azure.

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