Azure User Group Norway talk
Introduction to Azure Managed DevOps Pools
A deep dive into Azure Managed DevOps Pools (MDP) — what they are, how they work, and how they can revolutionize your cloud deployments with enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and secure network integration.
· 45 min
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In this talk presented at the Azure User Group Norway, I introduce Azure Managed DevOps Pools (MDP) — a game-changing service that was in Public Preview at the time.
#What Are Managed DevOps Pools?
Azure Managed DevOps Pools provide a fully managed solution for running your Azure DevOps pipelines. Instead of managing your own self-hosted agents or relying solely on Microsoft-hosted agents, MDP gives you the best of both worlds:
- Enhanced performance — Dedicated compute with customizable SKUs
- Cost efficiency — Pay only for what you use with auto-scaling
- Secure network integration — Run agents inside your own VNet
- Zero maintenance — Microsoft manages the infrastructure
#Key Takeaways
- How MDP compares to traditional hosted and self-hosted agents
- Setting up your first Managed DevOps Pool
- Networking and security considerations
- Cost optimization strategies