Importing and Running Azure DevOps Pipelines with CLI and Portal

Setting up continuous integration and delivery does not have to be overwhelming. Getting your build and release pipelines running smoothly is the foundation of modern software delivery. This text-based course guides you through the practical steps of importing, configuring, and monitoring YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps. You will gain the confidence to manage automation workflows using both the web portal interface and command-line tools, incorporating modern best practices for pipeline security and efficiency. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational CI/CD concepts and the structure of YAML pipeline files. - Import existing pipeline configurations into your project using the web portal. - Execute and manage pipeline runs efficiently using command-line interface (CLI) tools. - Configure secure variables, secrets, and environment parameters for safe deployments. - Monitor execution logs and troubleshoot common pipeline errors in real time. - Apply modern optimization techniques like pipeline caching to speed up build times. You will start with core pipeline terminology and basic YAML syntax before moving on to practical import workflows. Through structured text explanations and clear configuration examples, you will learn to trigger, monitor, and optimize your automation steps. This course is designed for beginner DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators looking to automate their workflows. No prior experience with Azure DevOps is required. Start reading today to build and run your first automated pipeline with confidence.