Tools for DevOps

As mentioned before, Azure is a rich and mature platform that supports the following:

• Multiple choices of languages
• Multiple choices of operating systems
• Multiple choices of tools and utilities
• Multiple patterns for deploying solutions (such as virtual machines, app services, containers, and microservices)

With so many options and choices, Azure offers the following:

• Open cloud: It is open to open source, Microsoft, and non-Microsoft products, tools, and services.
• Flexible cloud: It is easy enough for both end users and developers to use it with their existing skills and knowledge.
• Unified management: It provides seamless monitoring and management features.

All the services and capabilities mentioned here are important for the successful implementation of DevOps. Figure 13.24 shows the open source tools and utilities that can be used for different phases of managing the application life cycle and...