Introduction to DevOps and

Cloud Computing with AWS

Dragan Neskovic
 ● Introduce the concepts of DevOps
and cloud computing.
● Explain the benefits of using
DevOps and cloud computing with
AWS.

Agenda ● Demonstrate key DevOps practices

and tools on AWS.
● Provide hands-on experience with
AWS services for DevOps.
 What is DevOps?
● A mindset and set of practices that
bridges the gap between development
and operations.
● Aims to deliver software faster and more
Introduction to reliably.

DevOps
Collaboration Between Development and Operations

● Breaking Down Silos

● Shared Responsibility
● Cross-Functional Teams
● Continuous Communication
● Joint Accountability
● Feedback Loops
● Continuous Improvement
 Key Principles of DevOps

1. Automation:

Automation involves using tools and

scripts to automate repetitive tasks in the
software development lifecycle, reducing
manual errors and increasing efficiency.

2. Measurement:

Measurement involves collecting and analyzing data throughout the development and
operations processes to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of changes.
Key Principles of DevOps

3. Sharing: 4. Collaboration (reiterated):

Sharing emphasizes open Collaboration is a key principle, ensuring

communication and knowledge-sharing that development and operations teams
among team members, fostering a work seamlessly together throughout
culture of transparency and the entire software delivery process.
collaboration.
Benefits of DevOps

● Increased speed and agility

● Improved quality and stability
● Reduced risk and cost
● Improved communication and
collaboration
Key DevOps Practices

● Continuous Integration (CI):

Merge code changes frequently
and run automated builds and
tests.
Key DevOps Practices

● Continuous Delivery (CD): Automate the deployment process to release updates

quickly and reliably.
Key DevOps Practices

● Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Treat infrastructure as code for consistent and repeatable
provisioning.
Key DevOps Practices

● Configuration Management:
Manage infrastructure and
application configurations with
tools like Puppet or Ansible.
Key DevOps Practices

● Monitoring and Logging:

Continuously monitor systems and
applications for performance &
errors.
Key DevOps Practices

● Microservices Architecture: Break down

applications into smaller, independent services
that can be developed, deployed, and scaled
independently.
Key DevOps Practices

● Communication and Collaboration: Foster

open communication and collaboration
between development and operations
teams to break down silos and improve
efficiency.
DevOps Lifecycle 4. Deploy: Release the tested code into
the production environment, making it
available for end-users.
1. Plan: Teams define project goals, set
priorities, and plan the tasks required for 5. Operate: Manage and monitor the
successful development and deployed application, ensuring its
deployment. availability, performance, and security in
a production environment.
2. Develop: Coding and building the
software, sticking to coding standards 6. Monitor: Continuous monitoring is
and best practices. performed to collect data on
application's performance and user
3. Test: The developed code is experience.
thoroughly tested to ensure its
functionality, performance, and security.
DevOps Tools

● Version Control Systems: Git, SVN

● CI/CD Platforms: Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI
● IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation
● Configuration Management Tools: Puppet,
Ansible
● Monitoring and Logging Tools:
Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
How to Adopt a DevOps Model

1. Mindset Shift:

● Transition from siloed teams to cross-functional collaboration.

● Adopt continuous improvement and learning.
● Prioritize automation and infrastructure as code.

2. Assess Your Current State:

● Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your development and deployment

processes.
● Evaluate existing tools and technologies.
● Understand team culture and resistance to change.
How to Adopt a DevOps Model

3. Start Small and Iterate:

● Choose a pilot project or specific area to implement DevOps practices.

● Begin with automating basic tasks like builds and tests.
● Measure results and iterate based on feedback.

4. Assess Your Current State:

● Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your development and deployment

processes.
● Evaluate existing tools and technologies.
● Understand team culture and resistance to change.
How to Adopt a DevOps Model

5. Choose the Right Tools:

● Select tools that align with your specific needs and workflow.
● Consider factors like scalability, integration, and cost.
● Start with essential tools for CI/CD and configuration management.

6. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:

● Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for further automation.

● Collect feedback from teams and stakeholders.
● Celebrate successes and adapt to challenges.
 What is Cloud Computing?

● On-demand delivery of computing

resources (servers, storage, databases,
networking) over the Internet.
● Pay-as-you-go model.
● Scalability, elasticity, and agility.
Introduction to
Cloud Computing
Why Cloud Computing for DevOps?
● Quickly provision and scale resources for
development and testing.
● Pay only for the resources you use.
● Shared access to resources for teams.
● Deploy applications to users worldwide.
Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing
● On-Demand Self-Service: Users can provision and manage resources as needed
without human intervention.
● Broad Network Access: Services are accessible over the network and can be
accessed by various devices.
● Resource Pooling: Computing resources are shared and dynamically allocated based
on demand.
● Rapid Elasticity: Resources can be quickly scaled up or down to accommodate
changing workloads.
● Measured Service: Usage of resources is monitored, controlled, and billed based on
consumption.
Service Models
● Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):

Provides virtualized computing resources

over the internet. Users have control
over operating systems, storage, and
network, while the cloud provider
manages the underlying infrastructure.
Service Models
● Software as a Service (SaaS):

Delivers software applications over the

internet on a subscription basis. Users
access the software through a web
browser without the need for installation
and maintenance.
Service Models
● Platform as a Service (PaaS):

Offers a platform with tools and services

for application development, reducing
the complexity of managing
infrastructure. Developers can focus on
coding without worrying about the
underlying hardware.
 Deployment Models
Public Cloud:

Services are provided over the Internet and

available to the general public. Resources are
owned and operated by a third-party cloud
service provider.
 Deployment Models

Private Cloud:

Cloud infrastructure is used exclusively by a

single organization. It can be managed
internally or by a third party and offers more
control and customization.
 Deployment Models

Hybrid Cloud:

Combines public and private cloud services,

allowing data and applications to be shared
between them. Offers greater flexibility and
more deployment options.
 Deployment Models

Multi-cloud:

Involves using services from multiple cloud

providers. Offers redundancy, risk mitigation,
and the ability to choose the best features
from different providers.
Leading Cloud Providers:
● Amazon Web Services (AWS): ● Google Cloud Platform (GCP):
Leader in market share, Competitive pricing, cutting-edge
comprehensive services, strong technology, focus on open source
ecosystem. and containers.
● Microsoft Azure: Strong hybrid ● Other options: Alibaba Cloud,
capabilities, focus on enterprise DigitalOcean, IBM Cloud, etc.
solutions, integrates with Microsoft
products.
 What is AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a

comprehensive and widely adopted cloud
platform, offering a vast array of scalable
and cost-effective services to businesses,

Introduction to developers, and organizations globally.

AWS
AWS Global Infrastructure:
● Global Reach
● Redundancy and High Availability
● Unmatched Security
Core Services
1. Compute: 2. Storage:

● Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute ● Amazon S3 (Simple Storage

Cloud): Launch and scale virtual Service): Store and manage any
servers in minutes, with options for amount of data securely and cost-
various compute needs and effectively, with options for object
budgets. storage, archiving, and backups.
● AWS Lambda: Run code without
provisioning or managing servers,
paying only for the milliseconds
your code executes.
Core Services
● Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): High- ● Amazon DynamoDB: NoSQL
performance block storage volumes for database service for high-
your EC2 instances, providing persistent performance applications with
and reliable data storage. flexible data models and scalability.

3. Databases:

● Amazon RDS (Relational Database

Service): Managed database services for
popular relational databases like MySQL,
PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
Core Services
4. Networking 5. Additional Services:

● Amazon VPC (Virtual Private ● AWS offers a vast ecosystem of

Cloud): Create your own private services beyond core infrastructure,
network in the cloud, with including analytics, AI/ML, security,
customizable security and control management tools, and DevOps
over your network environment. solutions, catering to diverse needs
and applications.
 ● DevOps and AWS are a powerful
combination for building, testing, and
deploying software faster and more
reliably.
● DevOps focuses on breaking down
silos between development and
DevOps and AWS operations, fostering collaboration and
automation.
● AWS provides the infrastructure and
tools to automate and scale DevOps
processes, enabling rapid delivery and
continuous improvement.
Key AWS Services for DevOps
● Amazon CodeCommit: Secure Git-
● Amazon EC2: Scalable virtual
based code hosting.
servers for compute. ● AWS CodeBuild: Build and test code
● Amazon S3: Object storage for data
automatically.
and applications. ● AWS CodeDeploy: Deploy code to
● Amazon CloudFront: Content
EC2 instances or other AWS
Delivery Network (CDN) for fast
resources.
content delivery. ● Amazon CloudWatch: Monitoring
● AWS Lambda: Serverless compute
and observability service.
platform for running code without
provisioning or managing servers.
Why AWS for DevOps?● Scalability on Demand: Easily scale
your infrastructure up or down to
● Built for Collaboration: AWS tools meet fluctuating demand and avoid
like CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and resource overprovisioning.
CodeDeploy facilitate seamless ● Security in the Cloud: AWS
collaboration between prioritizes security, offering multiple
development and operations layers of protection and compliance
teams. certifications for your applications
● Automation is King: Automate tasks and data.
like builds, tests, deployments, and ● Cost-Effectiveness: Pay only for the
infrastructure provisioning with resources you use, minimizing
AWS services like CloudFormation upfront investments and
and Lambda. infrastructure maintenance costs.
DevOps Tooling by AWS:
● CloudFormation: Treat
infrastructure as code for consistent
● CodeCommit: Secure Git-based and repeatable provisioning of
code hosting for version control and resources.
collaboration. ● CloudWatch: Monitor and observe
● CodeBuild: Build, test, and package your applications and infrastructure
your code automatically for for performance and
continuous delivery. troubleshooting.
● CodePipeline: Model and automate ● Many other tools: Explore services
your entire software delivery like CloudTrail for logging, Service
process from code commit to Catalog for managing IT services,
deployment. and Fargate for serverless container
orchestration.
DevOps on AWS - Demo Time!