As an example, here are some of the platforms we, at Avenga, frequently work with:
Finally, it is crucial to partner with a DevOps outsourcing vendor that has a strong DevOps culture. Without it, you can’t trust the vendor to handhold your organization through the necessary changes and provide expert advice on managing the modification process efficiently.
Tips on squeezing the most out of your cooperation with a DevOps vendor
To start, it’s important to ensure that the vendor understands your business processes and expectations. This will allow them to identify any bottlenecks and constraints, such as a lack of competencies in specific relevant areas or any legacy systems unsuitable for containerization. They should also review your current software development life cycle (SDLC) and IT infrastructure to determine the best DevOps implementation approach.
Once they’ve proposed solutions, have them draft a comprehensive adoption roadmap that outlines the best continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and containerization methods, list the necessary tools, and explain how the solutions will be configured and integrated with configuration management and infrastructure as code (IaaC) software.
In addition to that, we suggest you get an in-depth description of the automation approach they offer and their solution for incorporating automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
After the execution of the plan, get your technical partner to provide mentoring to your in-house practitioners to ensure they can maintain the operability of the infrastructure, as well as describe change management procedures and ensure proper load distribution in your IT environment.
Final words
While DevOps is immensely popular and sought after, implementing it often proves challenging, largely due to how difficult it is for businesses to find experts with comprehensive subject-matter knowledge at reasonable rates. Those looking for assistance in a DevOps initiative, substantial or minor, often address the lack of internal skillsets by hiring offshore and nearshore DevOps teams. The benefits of this approach include the speed at which the necessary expertise can be obtained, the flexibility of existing pricing models, and the chance to tap into already-formed DevOps culture and processes, which can then be replicated and customized to an employer’s advantage.
If you’d like to learn about DevOps outsourcing and how it can help you achieve high-impact business outcomes, contact our experts right now for a comprehensive consultation.