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-# Exam AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions Crash Course
+# Exam AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions - Live Learning Course
 
-**📅 Updated for July 2024 Exam Objectives**
+**📅 Updated for August 2025 Delivery - Hybrid Azure DevOps & GitHub Enterprise Cloud**
 
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-> **Comprehensive study materials for the Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification, taught by Microsoft MVP Tim Warner**
+> **5-Hour O'Reilly Live Learning Course covering AZ-400 exam objectives with hybrid Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud approach, taught by Microsoft MVP Tim Warner**
 
 ## 🎯 Course Overview
 
-This repository contains all materials for the O'Reilly Training course covering the AZ-400 exam objectives. The course is structured into **5 progressive segments** designed to take you from DevOps fundamentals to exam-ready expertise.
-
-### 📋 Course Structure
-
-1. **DevOps Foundation & Team Setup** - People, Process, Tools
-2. **Source Control & CI Fundamentals** - Code Management & Quality Gates  
-3. **Advanced Pipelines & Deployment** - From Code to Cloud
-4. **Security, Compliance & Governance** - Secure DevOps at Scale
-5. **Monitoring, Feedback & Exam Prep** - Production Excellence & Certification
-
-### 🚀 Key Technologies Covered
-
-- **Azure DevOps** - Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, Artifacts
-- **GitHub** - Actions, Advanced Security, Projects, Packages
-- **Infrastructure as Code** - Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates
-- **Security Tools** - Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for DevOps
-- **Monitoring** - Application Insights, Azure Monitor, KQL
+This repository contains all materials for the **5-Hour O'Reilly Live Learning Course** covering the AZ-400 exam objectives with a unique **hybrid approach** using both Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Each hour balances theory, hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A.
+
+### 📋 Course Structure - August 2025
+
+1. **Hour 1: DevOps Foundation & Source Control Strategy** (Domains 1+2: 20-30%)
+   - Azure DevOps vs GitHub Enterprise Cloud comparison
+   - Work tracking with Azure Boards AND GitHub Projects
+   - Git branching strategies and repository management
+   - Cross-platform integration setup
+
+2. **Hour 2: Build Pipelines & Package Management** (Domain 3 Part 1: ~25%)
+   - Azure Artifacts AND GitHub Packages configuration
+   - YAML pipeline development for both platforms
+   - Matrix builds, parallel jobs, and reusable templates
+   - Package feeds and semantic versioning
+
+3. **Hour 3: Testing, Deployment & Release Strategies** (Domain 3 Part 2: ~25%)
+   - Quality gates in both Azure DevOps and GitHub
+   - Blue-green and canary deployment patterns
+   - GitHub Environments AND Azure Pipeline Environments
+   - Container deployments to AKS and ACR
+
+4. **Hour 4: Infrastructure as Code & Security** (Domain 3 Part 3 + Domain 4: ~25%)
+   - Bicep templates with GitHub Actions AND Azure Pipelines
+   - Service principals, managed identities, and OIDC
+   - Azure Key Vault integration across platforms
+   - Security scanning and vulnerability management
+
+5. **Hour 5: Monitoring, Optimization & Enterprise Scenarios** (Domain 5 + Advanced: ~10%)
+   - Application Insights and custom metrics
+   - Cross-platform CI/CD optimization
+   - Enterprise governance and hybrid scenarios
+   - Cost optimization and performance tuning
+
+### 🚀 Key Technologies Covered (Hybrid Approach)
+
+- **Azure DevOps Services** - Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, Artifacts
+- **GitHub Enterprise Cloud** - Actions, Advanced Security, Projects, Packages, Codespaces
+- **Infrastructure as Code** - Bicep (primary), ARM Templates, Terraform
+- **Security & Compliance** - Azure Key Vault, GitHub Advanced Security, SonarCloud
+- **Monitoring & Analytics** - Application Insights, Azure Monitor, KQL queries
+- **Integration Patterns** - Cross-platform workflows, unified licensing, hybrid scenarios
 
 ## 📚 Course Resources
 
 ### 📖 Core Materials
-- [Detailed Course Plan](az400-course-plan.md)
-- [July 2024 Exam Objectives](az400-objective-domain-july-2024.md)
+- [August 2025 Course Plan](az400-course-plan-aug-2025.md)
+- [Current AZ-400 Exam Objectives](az-400-exam-objectives.md)
 - [Course Slides (PowerPoint)](warner-AZ400-slides.pptx)
+- [GitHub CLI Demo Script](github-cli-demo-script.sh)
+- [Azure CLI + DevOps Demo Script](az-cli-demo-script.sh)
+- [Comprehensive Demo Application](az400-demo-app/)
 
 ### 🧪 Microsoft Learn Paths
 - [AZ-400: Get started on a DevOps transformation journey](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/az-400-get-started-devops-transformation-journey/)
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 - [AZ-400: Implement a secure continuous deployment using Azure Pipelines](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/az-400-implement-secure-continuous-deployment/)
 - [AZ-400: Manage infrastructure as code using Azure and DSC](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/az-400-manage-infrastructure-as-code-using-azure/)
 
-### 🔬 Hands-On Labs
+### 🔬 Hands-On Labs & Resources
 - [Microsoft Learn AZ-400 Labs](https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ400-DesigningandImplementingMicrosoftDevOpsSolutions/)
 - [Azure DevOps Labs](https://azuredevopslabs.com/)
 - [Azure DevOps Demo Generator](https://azuredevopsdemogenerator.azurewebsites.net/)
-- [Sample Node.js Application](nodeapp-1/)
+- [AZ-400 Demo Application](az400-demo-app/) - Modern Node.js app with multiple pipeline variants
+- [CLI Demo Scripts](.) - Parallel GitHub CLI and Azure CLI management tasks
+- [Legacy Sample Applications](archive/) - Previous course materials and examples
 
 ### 📋 Study Resources
 - [Official AZ-400 Study Guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/certifications/exams/az-400)
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 - **Experience**: 2+ years working with Azure (development OR administration)
 - **Knowledge**: Basic understanding of Git, CI/CD concepts, and cloud computing
-- **Tools**: Azure subscription, GitHub account, VS Code installed
+- **Required Tools**: 
+  - Azure subscription with DevOps organization
+  - GitHub Enterprise Cloud access (or personal account for demos)
+  - VS Code with Azure DevOps and GitHub extensions
+  - Azure CLI with DevOps extension
+  - GitHub CLI (gh)
 - **Certification**: Either AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) OR AZ-204 (Azure Developer) required
 
 ## 🎓 Certification Path
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 - **Certification**: Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
 - **Exam Format**: 40-60 questions, 180 minutes, includes hands-on labs
 - **Passing Score**: 700/1000
+- **Last Updated**: July 26, 2024 (English language version)
+- **Focus Areas**: Hybrid Azure DevOps + GitHub Enterprise Cloud scenarios (major 2024-2025 emphasis)
+
+## 🚀 What's New in August 2025 Course
+
+### Major Updates
+- **Unified Licensing Model**: GitHub Enterprise + Azure DevOps Basic integration
+- **Bicep-First Approach**: Modern Infrastructure as Code with ARM template comparisons
+- **Cross-Platform Workflows**: Hybrid scenarios using both platforms together
+- **Enhanced Security**: GitHub Advanced Security + Azure security integrations
+- **CLI Automation**: Comprehensive management scripts for both platforms
+- **Enterprise Scale**: Focus on large organization requirements and governance
+
+### Key Differentiators
+1. **No Either/Or Approach**: Learn both Azure DevOps AND GitHub Enterprise Cloud
+2. **Real-World Integration**: Make both systems work together effectively
+3. **Latest Features**: AI-assisted DevOps, advanced security, cost optimization
+4. **Practical Automation**: CLI scripts covering 80% of common management tasks
 
 ## 🤝 Contributing
 
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 2. Create a feature branch
 3. Submit a pull request
 
+This repository is actively maintained for O'Reilly Live Learning courses.
+
 ## 📜 License
 
 This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.