How do you build your own Azure DevOps?

Building your own Azure DevOps environment involves setting up and configuring the necessary components to create a comprehensive DevOps platform. Azure DevOps Services, formerly known as Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), provides a set of services for version control, build automation, release management, and more. Below are the general steps to build your own Azure DevOps environment:

Prerequisites: Before you start building your Azure DevOps environment, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

1. Azure Subscription:

   • You need an active Azure subscription to create and manage Azure resources.

2. Azure DevOps Organization:

   • Create an Azure DevOps organization if you don't have one. Visit the Azure DevOps website to create an organization.

Steps to Build Your Azure DevOps Environment:

1. Create an Azure DevOps Organization:

   • Visit the Azure DevOps website and sign in with your Azure credentials. Create a new organization.

2. Create a Project:

   • Within your organization, create a new project. A project in Azure DevOps is a container for repositories, builds, releases, and more.

3. Set Up Version Control:

   • Choose a version control system for your project. Azure DevOps supports Git and Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC). Create a Git repository for your project.

4. Build Pipelines:

   • Create build pipelines to automate the build process. Define build tasks, triggers, and configurations based on your project's requirements.

5. Release Pipelines:

   • Set up release pipelines to automate the deployment process. Define stages, environments, and tasks for deploying your application to various environments.

6. Artifacts:

   • Use Azure Artifacts to manage your package dependencies and artifacts. This is useful for packaging and distributing artifacts in your CI/CD pipelines.

7. Test Plans (Optional):

   • If your project includes testing, set up test plans to manage and track testing activities.

8. Configure Service Connections:

   • Configure service connections to connect your Azure DevOps environment with external services such as Azure subscriptions, GitHub, or Docker registries.

9. Integrate with Azure Boards (Optional):

   • If you're using Agile methodologies, integrate Azure DevOps with Azure Boards to manage work items, sprints, and backlogs.

10. Security and Permissions:

    • Configure security settings and permissions to control access to resources within your Azure DevOps environment.

11. Monitoring and Analytics:

    • Set up monitoring and analytics to gain insights into your pipelines' performance. Azure DevOps provides built-in reporting and analytics features.

12. Notifications and Alerts:

    • Configure notifications and alerts to stay informed about changes, builds, and releases.

13. Extensions and Integrations:

    • Explore the Azure DevOps Marketplace for extensions and integrations that enhance the functionality of your DevOps environment.

14. Documentation and Training:

    • Provide documentation and training for your team members on using the Azure DevOps environment effectively.

Remember that Azure DevOps is a flexible platform, and the specific configurations will depend on your project's requirements and your team's processes. Microsoft provides extensive documentation and tutorials on using Azure DevOps, which can guide you through the setup process and help you customize it to meet your needs.