This course provides a comprehensive guide to designing and implementing platform engineering within modern enterprises.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to designing and implementing platform engineering within modern enterprises. It covers the foundational principles, strategic alignment with business goals, and the practical aspects of building scalable, secure, and future-proof platforms. By following this path, learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to enhance developer productivity, ensure operational excellence, and drive continuous innovation.
Who Should Attend?
Successful learners will have prior knowledge and understanding of the following:
Cloud computing concepts include understanding PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS implementations.
Azure administration and Azure development with proven expertise in at least one of these areas.
Intermediate to advanced DevOps concepts, including version control, Agile software development, and core software development principles. It would be helpful to have experience in an organization that delivers software.
Module 1: Foundations of Platform Engineering
The Role of Platform Engineering in Modern Enterprises
Core Principles of Platform Design
Platform Engineering Capability Model
Core Aspects of Platform Implementation
Module 2:Design Secure and Scalable Platform Architectures
Core Principles of Secure and Scalable Platform Design
Security Considerations in Platform Architecture
Scale Platform Architectures for Growth and Adaptability
Automation and Resiliency for Modern Platforms
Module 3: Implement Developer Self-Service
Introduction to Developer Self-Service
Developer Self-Service Platform Architecture
Governance and Security in Self-Service Workflows
Developer Coding Environments
Automation and Self-Service Tools
Monitor and Audit Developer Activities
Implement Microsoft Dev Box
Module 4: Observability and Continuous Improvement
The Importance of Observability in Modern Platforms
Build Observability into Platform Architecture
Metrics, Monitoring, and Alerts
Automation for Incident Detection and Resolution
Continuous Improvement through Feedback Loops
Implementing Real-Time Monitoring with Azure Monitor
Module 5: Strategic Platform Road Mapping
Understand the Strategic Importance of Platform Engineering
Develop a Scalable Platform Architecture
Future-Proofing the Platform
Continuous Improvement and Innovation Management
Roadmap Development and Execution
Risk Management in Platform Engineering
Communicate the Roadmap to Stakeholders
Implementing Self-Service Infrastructure with Bicep
