DevOps principles for IT managersThe first in a series of SlideShares for IT managers who are bringing Development and Operations together.

The first in a series of SlideShares for IT managers who are bringing Development and Operations together.

What is DevOps?

DevOps is about more than acquiring new tools and new practices. It's about:

•Setting expectations and priorities

•Lean management principles •A collaborative approach to problem solving

DevOps culture

Automation is a prerequisite for DevOps. It's just the way everything gets done. Automating frees up time for higher-level work and opens up opportunities for innovation.

Automation

Integrating feedback into the work is fundamental to DevOps. Measure everything that moves in production, and share the metrics with everyone involved in software delivery — not just Ops and Dev.

Measurement

Sharing metrics and knowledge between teams and within teams is how people learn to work well together. Share not only the metrics, but also how they affect software delivery and overall company performance.

Sharing

Win with DevOps

Check out the rest of the DevOps for IT Managers series:

Why Your Team Needs DevOps Get Executive Backing for DevOps Bringing Dev and Ops Together

For practical tips on getting DevOps buy-in from your operations team, the development team and executives, check out the DevOps Guide for IT Managers.

More in the DevOps for IT managers series:Why Your Team Needs DevOps Get Executive Backing for DevOps Bringing Dev and Ops Together