Azure Devops PRD Document

The document outlines a project to create a robust DevOps pipeline using Azure services. The pipeline will utilize Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker and Azure DevOps to automate infrastructure provisioning, containerization, deployment and monitoring. The goals are to demonstrate DevOps capabilities and increase prospects of securing contracts.

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Azure Devops PRD Document

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Project Overview

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to create a robust and scalable DevOps pipeline using Azure services,
demonstrating the ability to build, deploy, and manage applications efficiently. The end goal is to showcase
advanced DevOps capabilities to potential clients, thus increasing the likelihood of securing contracts for DevOps
services.

Scope
This project will cover the development of a CI/CD pipeline that integrates with Azure services, utilizing tools like
Terraform for infrastructure as code, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and Docker for containerization.

Objectives
To construct a CI/CD pipeline that exemplifies best practices and leverages Azure DevOps capabilities.
To illustrate competency in managing infrastructure as code, automating deployments, and maintaining scalable
cloud environments.
To demonstrate expertise in containerization and orchestration, ensuring smooth and automated workflows.
Technical Requirements
Infrastructure as Code
Tool: Terraform
Purpose: Automate the creation and management of Azure resources.
Requirements:
Define infrastructure for the entire Azure environment in Terraform configuration files.
Use Azure Resource Manager (ARM) provider to manage Azure resources.
Store and version Terraform state files in Azure Blob Storage for state management.

Containerization
Tool: Docker
Purpose: Package and run the application in a loosely isolated environment called a container.
Requirements:
Create Dockerfiles to define the container images.
Utilize multi-stage builds to minimize image size and secure application dependencies.
Store and manage Docker images in Azure Container Registry (ACR).

Orchestration
Tool: Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS)
Purpose: Automate application deployment, scaling, and operations.
Requirements:
Deploy and manage the Kubernetes cluster using AKS.
Define Kubernetes manifests for deployment, services, and ingress resources.
Implement autoscaling policies for handling workload fluctuations.

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

Tools: Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines)
Purpose: Automate the build, testing, and deployment phases of application development.
Requirements:
Set up Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
Integrate source control using Azure Repos or GitHub.
Define pipeline stages for build, test, and deploy processes.
Implement environment-specific deployment strategies (development, staging, production).

Monitoring and Observability

Tools: Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics
Purpose: Gain full visibility into the application's performance and health.
Requirements:
Collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from Azure services and applications.
Set up alerts and notifications for anomaly detection and performance issues.
Create dashboards for real-time monitoring of the DevOps pipeline and application metrics.

Security and Compliance

Tools: Azure Security Center, Azure Policy
Purpose: Ensure that the infrastructure complies with security standards and regulations.
Requirements:
Enforce security best practices and compliance standards using Azure Policy.
Monitor the security posture of the Azure environment with Azure Security Center.
Integrate security scanning and vulnerability assessments into the CI/CD pipeline.

Documentation
Provide comprehensive documentation for the entire DevOps pipeline, including:
Setup and configuration instructions for all Azure services used.
Guidelines for managing and updating the Terraform configurations.
Procedures for container creation, management, and deployment with Docker and AKS.
Details on the CI/CD process setup in Azure Pipelines.
Instructions for monitoring setup and alert configurations.

Success Criteria
Successful deployment of a microservices-based application to the AKS cluster using the CI/CD pipeline.
Infrastructure deployment and updates executed solely through Terraform with zero manual interventions.
Demonstrated autoscaling capabilities of the application in response to simulated load.
No critical security vulnerabilities postured as per Azure Security Center standards.
Full observability of the pipeline and application performance with actionable insights from Azure Monitor.

Milestones
Milestone 1: Complete infrastructure setup with Terraform and AKS provisioning.
Milestone 2: Establish the containerization process with Docker and ACR integration.
Milestone 3: Implement the full CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps.
Milestone 4: Set up monitoring, logging, and security compliance measures.