This course focuses on the Devopsification of Windows Server 2016, emphasizing its alignment with DevOps principles and practices. The learning outcomes include understanding the new features introduced in WS2016 such as NanoServer, Windows Server Applications, Desired State Configuration, OneGet, Pester, Just Enough Admin, OpenSSH, Containers, and Docker. The course teaches skills related to configuration management, application packaging, testing, security, remoting, and operational validation. The teaching method involves exploring the architectural changes in WS2016 and their implications for adopting a DevOps workflow. The intended audience for this course includes IT professionals, system administrators, and individuals interested in DevOps practices and Windows Server technologies.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Cloud Competitive
The right configuration for the task
Nano Server - PowerShell Core
PowerShell V5 Security Improvements
Windows Server App installer
Package Management Architecture
Desired State Configuration
Operating System Deployment Modes Windows Server Containers
DevOpsification of Windows
Resource Utilization Improvements
Deployment Improvements
Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V scalability
The Release Pipeline
Taught by
USENIX
