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Getting Started with Octopus

by Chris Behrens

At the core of managing software deployment is a thorough knowledge of Octopus Deploy. In Getting Started with Octopus you’ll learn how to use this tool to manage your software deployments through their entire lifecycle.

What you'll learn

At the core of managing software deployment is a thorough knowledge of Octopus Deploy. In Getting Started with Octopus, you’ll learn how to use this tool to manage your software deployments through their entire lifecycle. First, you’ll learn how to model your deployment assets in Octopus. Next, you’ll explore creating your software lifecycle and processes using Projects. Finally, you’ll discover how to use scripting and custom templates to bridge the gaps between Octopus Deploy and your own unique systems. By the end of this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of Octopus Deploy that will help you as you move forward to master the art of deploying software.

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About the author

Chris B. Behrens is a writer, speaker and software developer, specializing in DevOps. He has been a developer and architect for more than twenty years focusing on small to medium size companies and the development changes they face. He focuses on his flavor of Fear Based Development, whereby a developer ranks their tasks in descending order of anxiety, and how to tackle them in that order. Chief among these anxiety-inducing processes is software deployment, a topic that Behrens focuses upon. He ... more

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