Frequently asked questions

What is DevOps?

DevOps is a collaborative approach emphasising communication, integration, and automation between software development and IT operations teams to streamline the software delivery process.

What are the key benefits of DevOps?

Faster time to market, improved quality and reliability, increased collaboration between teams, and enhanced scalability and flexibility.

What is infrastructure as code (IaC)?

Infrastructure as Code is managing and provisioning infrastructure through code and automation rather than manual processes.

How does Docker differ from virtual machines?

Docker containers share the host OS kernel, making them more lightweight and efficient compared to virtual machines, which require separate OS instances.

What is Kubernetes, and why is it essential in DevOps?

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates containerised applications' deployment, scaling, and management. It's essential in DevOps for efficiently managing containerized workloads at scale.

How do you ensure security in a DevOps Pipeline?

Security practices such as code scanning, vulnerability assessments, access controls, and encryption are integrated into the DevOps pipeline to identify and mitigate security risks at every development and deployment stage.