Deploy MERN Stack Apps on Azure with CI/CD Pipeline Practice Exam
Deploy MERN Stack Apps on Azure with CI/CD Pipeline Practice Exam
About Deploy MERN Stack Apps on Azure with CI/CD Pipeline Exam
The Deploy MERN Stack Apps on Azure with CI/CD Pipeline Exam is designed to assess an individual’s ability to deploy full-stack applications built on the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js) stack to Azure cloud infrastructure. The exam focuses on evaluating skills in configuring Azure services, implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, and managing scalable and reliable cloud deployments. It tests both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in deploying modern web applications in production environments with automation and cloud integration.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of MongoDB for database management.
- Expertise in building server-side applications with Node.js and Express.js.
- Hands-on experience in creating dynamic front-end interfaces using React.js.
- Knowledge of Azure services, including Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Storage.
- Familiarity with setting up and managing Azure resources for hosting and scaling applications.
- Ability to configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in automating build, test, and deployment workflows for seamless application delivery.
- Experience with Docker for containerizing applications.
- Understanding Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools for deployment on Azure.
- Proficiency in Git for version control and managing repositories.
- Familiarity with branching strategies and collaborative development workflows.
- Knowledge of integrating monitoring tools like Azure Monitor or Application Insights for performance tracking.
- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing cloud-based applications.
Who should take the Exam?
- Full-Stack Developers
- DevOps Engineers and Cloud Engineers
- Developers and solution architects interested in building and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications using modern technologies.
- Professionals with experience in traditional IT or development roles seeking to upskill in cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
- Students and Technology Enthusiasts
Course Outline
The Deploy MERN Stack Apps on Azure with CI/CD Pipeline Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to Public Cloud
- Course Overview
- Understanding Cloud vs. On-Premises Infrastructure
- Introduction to Public Cloud and Cloud Service Providers
- Exploring Cloud Models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Overview of Azure Cloud Services
- Introduction to Azure DevOps
Domain 2 - Azure Portal and Azure DevOps
- Registering for an Azure Free Account
- Navigating the Azure Portal
- Exploring Azure DevOps
- Enabling Azure Pipeline Agents in a Free Account
Domain 3 - Node Express API – Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
- Overview of MERN Stack Application
- Setting Up CosmosDB
- Connecting CosmosDB to Local Code
- Testing Local Application with CosmosDB
- Pushing Node Express Code to Azure Repos
- Creating CI Pipeline for Node Express
- Creating CD Pipeline for Node Express
- Connecting Local React Code to Azure Backend CosmosDB
Domain 4 - ReactJS – Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
- Pushing React Code to Azure Repos
- Creating CI Pipeline for ReactJS
- Setting Up a Storage Account Container
- Creating CD Pipeline for ReactJS
- Performing End-to-End Testing on the Azure Deployed Application
- Enabling Auto Commit Pipeline Trigger
- Application Monitoring
- Clean-Up: Deleting All Cloud Services
