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Unit 1

Automation tools Installation and Execution

Overview

This unit introduces the types of triggers used in automation.

  • Timed Triggers
  • Event Triggers
  • Alert Triggers

The concept of an automation mindset is introduce and explained in detail. This helps us understand what type of automation we are going to use as system administrators and system engineers.

What is the skill/tech/concept we are dealing with?

This unit addresses the course objective to deploy various automation tools for engineering and operations activities.

Learning Objectives

  1. Scientific Method

    • As engineers we use these six steps as a real/ repeatable practice.
    • "Engineering puts the scientific method into repeatable practice."

    • Eight function cycle of operation

    • The engineering process explained using an analogy of the firearm cycle of operation.

    • "Any deviation from our normal acceptable process is the absolute enemy of engineering."

    • Automation

    • Using triggers to start a set of steps in a process.

    • "You have to have things work through [specific steps] to completion to complete a cycle.."

    • Triggers

    • Time, Events & Alerts

    • The concept of an automation mindset for engineers.

    • Consistency / repeatability

    • Timeliness

    • DevOps Methodology

    • Dev is always 'spinning' in a constant cycle.

Key Terms and Definitions

EOL End of Life
CI/CD Continuous Implementation / Continuous Deployment
SDLC Software Delivery Life Cycle