Day 1

Course Objectives and Modules, Logistics
What is DevOps Testing and its Business Benefits?
Relation of DevOps testing to other test methodologies
Principles DevOps testing best practices
DevOps Testing Terminology
Culture changes
Organisation changes
Process and team friction
Motivation strategies
Measuring Success
Continuous Evolution
Troubleshooting
What is theDevOps pipeline?
DevOps Testing on the pipeline
Test strategy choices
Pre-Flight strategies
Continuous Integration Testing
System Testing
Delivery Testing
Customer Testing
Test Environments
Lab management
Topology orchestration
Test Automation Frameworks
Test Tools
Selection criteron
Automated metrics
Key concepts

Day 2

Test Case Best Practices
Test Case Design Exercise
Test Suite Best Practices
Test Suite Design Exercise
Principles of DevOps Management
DevOps Test Management Metrics
DevOps Management Tools
DevOps Test Results Analysis
Integrating DevOps Results Analysis
Test Management Exercise
Ficticious Product Test requirements
Individual Exercise
Class discussion
Test Preparation
Test

The CTF® course is designed for:

Anyone involved or interested in learning about DevOps Test strategies and automation
Quality Assurance Managers
Testers and Quality Assurance Teams
Software Engineers and DevOps Engineers
IT Managers
Project Managers
Lab staff
Release Managers and delivery staff
Maintenance and support staff
Anyone involved in testing tool selection

The learning objectives for CTF® include an understanding of:

The purpose, benefits, concepts and vocabulary of DevOps testing
How DevOps testing differs from other types of testing
DevOps testing strategies, test management and results analysis
Strategies for selecting test tools and implementing test automation
Integration of DevOps testing into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery workflows
How DevOps testers fit with a DevOps culture, organisation and roles

*Previously known as DevOps Test Engineering

A DevOps Test Engineer is an individual accountable for testing software in a DevOps environment. This 2-day course describes culture and team aspects for test engineering, test strategies, test infrastructures, test tools, test automation, best practices, test management and analysis.

Prerequisites

Candidates should ideally have at least 3 years of IT experience. Previous knowledge of TOGAF is not necessary.

Practical Architecture (3 days)

$2350 + gst

Fees include:

Course presentation
Printed course workbook
Full catering including sit-down lunch each day
Certificate of Attendance

Case Study Introduction

Case Study Introduction
Consulting company background
Overview of the value proposition
Outline of the key stakeholders
High-level definition of the business drivers

Workshop 1 – Establish the Architecture Capability

Practice the Preliminary Phase
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 2 – Developing a Vision

Practice the Vision Phase (A)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 3 – Establish the Architecture / Programme Mgt Office

Practice the Architecture Change Mgt Phase (H)
Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 4 – Defining the Business Architecture

Practice the Business Architecture Phase (B)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 5 – Defining the Information Systems Architecture

Practice the Application & Data Architecture Phases (C1 / C2)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 6 – Defining the Technology Architecture

Practice the Technology Architecture Phase (D)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 7 – Determining Solutions & Opportunities

Practice the Solutions & Opportunities Phase (E)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 8 – Refining the Architectures

Practicing ADM iteration and Architecture partitioning
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 9 – Finalising the Solution

Practice the Solutions & Opportunities Phase (E)
Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 10 – Architecture Planning

Practice the Migration Planning Phase (F)
Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Workshop 11 – Solution Implementation

Practice the Implementation Governance Phase (G)
Artifact Refinement
Group Presentation
Coaching Sessions

Managers responsible for employees that are working on enterprise architectures, solution architectures, programmes of work and projects
Managers responsible for employees that are working on enterprise architectures, solution architectures, programmes of work and projects
Staff involved in architecture work, such as project managers, business analysts, security architects, enterprise architects, solution architects and technology architects, who have some experience with using TOGAF
Graduates who are keen to fast-track their hands-on architecture experience

Knowledge and the practical application of the TOGAF architecture development method (ADM)
Knowledge and the practical application of the TOGAF architecture development method (ADM)
Ability to understand and prioritise complex and conflicting stakeholders concerns and business requirements
Understanding a very complex stakeholder scenario and applying the appropriate use of stakeholder management and engagement techniques to define a clear vision
Practical definition and refinement of architecture principles that align to business drivers, goals and constraints and map to specific key performance indicators
Development of populated architectures and artifacts that can be applied to any business problem
Improved awareness of the types of security threats and the different approaches on how these threats can be mitigated
Ability to present complex material in a simple and engaging manner.

This 3-day breakthrough course addresses the challenge of how to apply The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) in small, medium and large businesses. It immerses participants in a realistic and highly practical digital workplace transformation solution that will revolutionise the way architects, project managers and business analysts, approach enterprise and solution architecture.

Based on proven solution architectures using Microsoft, Citrix and VMware products, the course includes:

Practical workshops, where every step of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is explained and practiced in collaborative groups of 4 people or less
Extensive set of customisable templates are supplied to apply to real business problems
Modelling tool is supplied for use, prior to the course, and populated artifacts based on real-world experience are discussed and supplied to participants, to show the art of the possible

DevOps Test Engineering (DTE)®: Course Contents

Day 1

Day 2

DevOps Test Engineering (DTE)®: Who Should Attend

DevOps Test Engineering (DTE)®: Learning Outcomes

DevOps Test Engineering (DTE)®: Course Overview

Practical Architecture: Sidebar Content

Practical Architecture: Exams and Stuff