Introduction
This module explores the differences between Microsoft-hosted and self-hosted agents, detail job types, and introduces agent pool configuration. Understand typical situations to use agent pools and how to manage their security.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, students and professionals can:
- Choose between Microsoft-hosted and self-hosted agents.
- Install and configure Azure Pipelines Agents.
- Configure agent pools.
- Make the agents and pools secure.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of what DevOps is and its concepts.
- Familiarity with version control principles is helpful but isn't necessary.
- Beneficial to have experience in an organization that delivers software.