Cloud Providers & CI/CD Tools
This guide covers major cloud providers and CI/CD tools essential for modern DevOps practices.
Cloud Providers
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Core Services:
- EC2: Virtual servers
- S3: Object storage
- RDS: Managed databases
- Lambda: Serverless computing
Microsoft Azure
- Key Features:
- Virtual Machines
- App Services
- Azure Functions
- Azure DevOps
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Popular Services:
- Compute Engine
- Cloud Storage
- Cloud Functions
- Kubernetes Engine
CI/CD Tools
Version Control Integration
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GitHub Actions
- Built-in CI/CD
- Workflow automation
- Repository integration
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GitLab CI/CD
- Pipeline configuration
- Auto DevOps
- Container registry
Standalone Tools
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Jenkins
- Extensible automation
- Plugin ecosystem
- Custom pipelines
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CircleCI
- Cloud-native CI/CD
- Docker support
- Parallel execution
Pipeline Components
Build Process
- Source Control
- Dependency Management
- Compilation/Building
- Artifact Generation
Testing Phase
- Unit Tests
- Integration Tests
- Security Scans
- Code Quality Checks
Deployment
- Environment Management
- Infrastructure as Code
- Release Strategies
- Rollback Procedures
Best Practices
CI/CD Pipeline
- Automation First
- Fast Feedback
- Consistent Environments
- Security Integration
Cloud Infrastructure
- Cost Optimization
- Scalability Planning
- Security Compliance
- Disaster Recovery