Module 1: Get Started with Cloud-Native Apps and Containerized Deployments

• Introduction to cloud-native applications.
• Explore deployment options for cloud-native apps.
• Review Azure Container Apps solution architecture and resources.
• Knowledge Check: Test your understanding of cloud-native app fundamentals.

Module 2: Configure Azure Container Registry for Container App Deployments

• Overview of Azure Container Registry services.
• Create and manage a container registry instance.
• Perform image management and registry operations.
• Configure authentication with managed identities.
• Set up roles, permissions, and secure communications using virtual networks.
• Knowledge Check: Reinforce key concepts.

Module 3: Configure a Container App in Azure Container Apps

• Understand the Azure Container Apps service and architecture.
• Create and configure container apps and environments.
• Use managed identities, ingress settings, and secrets for security.
• Integrate storage mounts and cloud service connections.
• Knowledge Check: Evaluate your progress.

Module 4: Configure Continuous Deployment for Container Apps

• Explore options for continuous deployment of containerized apps.
• Set up Azure DevOps and configure Azure Pipelines.
• Work with agents, agent pools, and deployment tasks.
• Manage environment and secret variables for pipelines.
• Knowledge Check: Validate your deployment knowledge.

Module 5: Scale and Manage Deployed Container Apps

• Manage revisions and lifecycle in Azure Container Apps.
• Implement scaling strategies for container apps.
• Configure ingress settings for traffic-splitting and blue-green deployments.
• Knowledge Check: Test your understanding of scaling and management techniques.

Guided Project: Deploy and Manage a Container App using Azure Container Apps

• Prepare deployment tools and resources.
• Exercises:
  • Configure Azure Container Registry for secure integration.
  • Create and configure a container app.
  • Implement continuous integration using Azure Pipelines.
  • Manage revisions and scaling for deployed container apps.
• Knowledge Check: Review and solidify your hands-on experience.

This course provides a comprehensive approach to configuring and managing cloud-native applications, enabling you to leverage Azure services for secure, scalable, and efficient deployments.