Introduction
This module explores the differences between Microsoft-hosted and self-hosted agents, details job types, and introduces agent pool configuration. You'll understand typical situations to use agent pools and how to manage their security.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Choose between Microsoft-hosted and self-hosted agents.
- Install and configure Azure Pipelines agents.
- Configure agent pools.
- Secure agents and pools.
- Explore communication for deploying with Azure Pipelines.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of DevOps concepts.
- Familiarity with version control principles (helpful but not required).
- Experience working in an organization that delivers software (beneficial).