Chapter 2: Managing DevOps from Architecture

In the previous chapter, we learned about the different DevOps components, which comprise automation, collaboration, integration, and configuration management components. In this chapter, we will learn in more detail how to design these components and how to manage the DevOps cycle from these components. We will learn that automation and integration start with standardizing building blocks, called artifacts. These artifacts are linked with a portfolio that is defined by the enterprise architecture. Before we get to launch DevOps projects using automation and integration, we need to understand the business strategy and demand for architecture.

After completing this chapter, you will be able to identify the different components of demand management and how this drives portfolio management. You will also learn what the various stages are in continuous integration (CI) and how automation can help enterprises in speeding up deployment processes...