DevOps solutions stimulate the collaboration between Development and Operations departments. This allows fluent communication between the two teams, simplifying the process of designing and testing the software. Moreover, DevOps consultants conduct scheduled deployment to minimizes business disruption. Are you looking for the best DevOps consulting companies to receive the product with improved efficiency and speed? It can be difficult to find the most suited DevOps consulting firms due to the rise in its popularity and the simultaneous increase in the number of service providers. Here is the list of top DevOps service provider companies that have been handpicked by the researchers at GoodFirms.
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Sigma understands the criticality of each piece of data in today’s world and in the next generation. Sigma was born to give its expertise in the world of Big Data! It has pre-define workshop patterns to understand the problem based on this it provides unique solutions to every customer using various tools and frameworks.
Australia
IT Svit started in 2005 as a group of friends, who provided remote system administration services. Since then, we grew to a team of 60+ software developers, DevOps engineers and Big Data architects, who provide end-to-end solutions for business projects of varying scope. More than 800 successful projects helped us gather ample expertise with solving various types of challenges, as well as ready solutions for the most widespread challenges. This helps us shorten the time-to-market for our customer projects.
United States
At Protonshub Technologies, we always try to bring something new and innovative for the people and society as well. We deliver something beyond of expectations always! For Protonshub Technologies, profit is not everything. we believe in long business relationship with our clients.
We are an award-winning IT & Software Outsourcing Company based in India offering end-to-end solutions to Enterprises, ISVs, Digital Agencies, and Startups. Since our establishment in the year 2004, we have serviced 4800+ customers from 38+ countries. We are highly acknowledged among our clients for our agile/DevOps development process, SLA driven approach, and on-time project delivery. We have one of the best client-retention rates (97%+) across the industry. As on date, we are 600+ people company with over 70% CAGR over the past 3 y... read more about PixelCrayons
SPEC INDIA is an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 company with 30+ years of established experience. We specialize in Custom Software Development, Web & Mobile App Development, BI & Analytics Solutions, Automation & Security Testing, Legacy Software Migration, Product Engineering, and IoT Solutions. SPEC INDIA has a team of 300+ Consultants, who are committed to delivering Quality Solutions to Global Customers. Our Extended Development Centers and Innovative Onshore/Offshore Models help us service Fortune 500 companies, SME’s and Sta... read more about SPEC INDIA
United States
Ulam Labs is a software development company made of Python and blockchain experts. We focus on custom software development, DevOps, consulting and outsourcing to ensure the best service and support for our clients. We deliver software to startups and SMBs from various industries: FinTech, Telecommunication, E-commerce, Banking, Supply chain, Production and Manufacturing, and many more. We have experience in analyzing complicated business processes and turning them into simple software applications. Our team works in an agile manner and pr... read more about Ulam Labs
CoreQ is a team of crazy-good DevOps Engineers, with their expertise recognized by AWS: CoreQ is a member of AWS Partner Network. We help businesses build reliable, scalable, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure and let them focus on building great products and achieving challenging goals. ◆ 200+ successful AWS migrations ◆ 30+ AWS DevOps projects ◆ 7+ years deploying AWS services ◆ 90%+ long-term clients We advocate for data-driven decision making and agile approach to proactively meet the needs of a hi... read more about CoreQ
The internet is a vast place, and it can be hard to stick out from the crowd. That's why you need to develop your brand, whether it's a new logo, an online store, a website or business cards. We will take your ideas and work with you to make your digital presence "you." That is what we do at Endurance Softwares
Gophers is one of the most trusted Golang development services providers in the world. Our large Golang development team has been successfully delivering highly complex applications using Golang. Gophers’s Golang development team includes, Golang Architects, Golang Community Contributors and speakers. Most of our Golang development team members are full stack and has ability to manage back end development, front end development and DevOps related tasks. Many of the Gophers from experienced Golang development team are community contr... read more about GOPHERS LAB
India
Kilowott builds interactive experiences and implements goal-oriented disruption by combining strategic vision, product innovation and design, emerging technologies and superior digital marketing. Simply put we are a digital strategy,design and development agency. Kilowott has partnered with some amazing brands and F500 companies helping them grow and cement connections with their customers, and convert clicks to customers. We have operations in North America, Norway, Denmark, Holland and India, and have engaged with 2000+ projects globall... read more about Kilowott
Incorporated in 2009 and headquartered in the USA, OpenXcell is an industry-leading & most reliable software and mobile app development company known for delivering innovative software solutions and engaging mobile apps. Due to our unstoppable quest for adopting newer technologies & innovations, we have evolved into a one-stop destination offering end-to-end Business & Technology Consultation. We have made a stellar reputation in the technology industry by adhering to strict timelines and quality deliverables. We are considered t... read more about OpenXcell
India
Not sure what will happen with your startup in 2-3 months? Conduct a Product Development Strategy Session with our Business Analyst Team. Founded in 2010 as a YC startup, JetRuby Agency a smart, professional BPO company, specializing in building efficient digital solutions to help businesses grow. With more than 100 skilled employees and 4 offices worldwide, we have the capacity, passion and expertise needed, to bring your vision to reality. Here’s how we work: 1. Tell us briefly about your idea (jus... read more about JetRuby Agency LTD.
United States
Intellias is a trusted supplier of software development services operating in Ukraine, Poland, Germany, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. With over 1,600 experienced specialists, we deliver solutions to Fortune 500 companies and help leading technology innovators build successful software products in a variety of domains. Our digital consulting and advanced technology services help businesses improve their scalability and keep on top of the ever-changing global market. Intellias has... read more about Intellias
Germany
We've been building customer software for our clients, partners and our own products since 2016. Our team includes experts in JavaScript, Python and Ruby plus engineers with AWS certification. From UX design, project management to development and delivery, we’ve got the complete life-cycle of your custom software, native app or webapp covered. Our approach and dedication to agile, iterative development with complete transparency allows us to bring decades of combined experience to new startups and the fresh innovation of a small te... read more about eTeam
Ukraine
LemApp is a tech company, with headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine. We are helping Startups and mature Businesses accelerate growth by building development centers, enhancing existing teams & creating AI based solutions/products. We aren’t hesitant to take over the development of challenging projects regardless of their size. Whether it’s an MVP or small-mid sized project, LemApp team will do its best to come through and meet your needs and expectations.
Our DevOps Services & Solutions Rationalize your software development process with DevOps technology that brings development and operations teams together to build and deliver software in fewer spans of time. ONjection is a key player in rendering DevOps services globally. Our versatile DevOps developers hasten the software delivery process using best industry practices & render real-time dashboards. Our DevOps consultants have helped a number of stakeholders to implement DevOps technology and deliver IT applications in a fixed ti... read more about Onjection Labs Private Limited
India
We help companies from Fortune 500s to startups create strategic software products that change the world. Our software development services team helps companies reduce costs and transform their businesses and market performance.
We are a close-knit team of fearless DevOps and Blockchain practitioners, handling projects of any complexity. We can automate anything and help you save up to 85% on your infrastructure costs.
Zestra Technologies is a fast-growing IT company in India that is specialized in website development, mobile applications, and digital marketing. With a culturally diverse research pool working behind the scenes, this best website & mobile apps development company keeps its approach wide and perspective global. Turnkey products and incredible user experience A great website is one that delivers an incredible experience on both user and admin ends. We present website designs that let you make an instant connection with your clients. S... read more about Zestra Technologies
Terasol Technologies is a world class web and mobile app development company that believes in delivering only the best IT Software Solutions. With our provider base established in 2014, in India, Terasol has quickly spread its wings to open its partner offices in New York, Melbourne, Dubai, London and Singapore Terasol Technologies takes pride in developing efficient, innovative and captivating mobile apps & websites. Our dynamic team of creative strategists and tech-hungry enthusiasts, work hard to create bespoke mobility solutions... read more about Terasol Technologies
United States
The NineHertz is a mobile application development, web development & web design company established in 2008. Since its beginning The NineHertz has been delivering the best suited solutions at a competitive cost across the world. We have a team of 50+ full-time professionals, including project managers, developers (mobile app, web design, development) & QA experts. The NineHertz has produced superlative results for the clients in past 8+ years and also earned ISO 9001:2008 certification. The NineHertz aims to deliver the best suite... read more about The NineHertz
United States
Mobile: We provide end-to-end mobile design and development services globally. From award-winning B2C native applications to robust cross-platform enterprise-grade mobile solutions, Algoworks innovates applications with latest tech trends. Feel free to have a quick discussion with our architects to find out best app development strategy and tools for your app development. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA, Noida, India and Toronto, Canada. Algoworks is a technology company providing end-to-end product development services globally. ... read more about Algoworks
United States
Cirkle Studio spent significant time in business consulting and crafting custom top-notch web and mobile solutions over the globe. We have set up our benchmark in eCommerce, Web App, Mobile App, UI/UX Design, Premium Support, etc and have been positioned as one of the top web and mobile app development companies in India. Setup in 2012, with the home office and operational office setup in India, our main focus and objective are to make a transformative effect for organizations by utilizing the most recent technological advancement. We are... read more about Cirkle Studio Pvt. Ltd.
MindInventory has been dealing with Enterprises, Startups and Agencies since 2011 providing the services in terms of Enterprise Web Development, Startup Consulting, Mobility Solutions and UI/UX Consulting. As a top mobile application development company, MindInventory carries a combined experience of 100+ years with the team size of 160+ Employees that are working from our Head Quarters based out of Ahmedabad, India. We provide web and mobile app development services to business enterprises with the right tactical approach to reach targ... read more about MindInventory
United States
Attract Group is a great team of driven IT Professionals. We provide excellent web, mobile & custom solutions for your business along with IT Consulting. You get superb service and user experience since our team cares about Attract Group’s reputation and brand. Our office is located in Ukraine with the headquarters in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and the USA (Las Vegas). Attract Group has been successfully present on the market since 2011.
United States
Codiant - A Yash Technologies Company is an industry-leading Mobile App Development and Custom Web Product Development Company that offers customized services in iPhone, iPad and Android app development, UI/UX Development, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and Application Maintenance Services across various platforms. We’re an ISO 9001-2015 & ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certified Company headquartered at IL, USA with corporate offices in the UK, Australia and UAE and offshore development center in India. We’re a digitally-fluent force... read more about Codiant Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
United Kingdom
Chapter247 is a leading digital transformation company providing cutting-edge engineering solutions to organizations. By influencing the lives of 100+ million users our presence in the US, UK, Australia, and many countries has spearheaded the need for a technology revolution. As a collaborative partner, we aid organizations and their Fortune 500 partners to adopt emerging technologies like Machine learning, Cloud Computing, AR, VR, IoT, data science & Artificial intelligence. Our services have spread to many industries inc... read more about Chapter247 Infotech
United States
inVerita is a custom software development company with a focus on building web(.NET/Node.js/javascript), mobile solutions(Flutter, Native, React-native), QA and providing customers with team extension services. Headquartered in Lviv, Ukraine, and being present in Chicago and New York, the company pursues unique values, where the quality of delivery, customer satisfaction, and individual employee growth matters prior to revenue and profits. Our team delivers projects for clients all across the globe on both dedicated team and T&M models, ... read more about inVerita
United States
A Leading mobile app development & devOps company in India which is also an expert in creating cutting edge software products and IOT solutions to various clients all over the world. Some the mobile apps that we have developed fetched funding and went IPO also. Contact us and we will share the details to create more trust on us. You will get the quality Apps developed at 1/3rd of the cost that you develop from other companies. >>>> Ridesharerental.Com - US based ridesharing and fleet management platform went IP... read more about Team Tweaks Technologies Pvt Ltd
United States
Accubits Technologies is a full-service software provider offering product development and digital transformation services to Governments, Tech startups, Fortune 1000 companies, and Businesses. Accubits helps organizations to be future-proof through data-driven solutions for mobile, cloud, and web platforms. Accubits is headquartered in Virginia, USA and has offices in Australia, Canada, UAE, Hong Kong, India, Norway, Singapore, Indonesia, and Switzerland. By focusing on emerging technologies and building a collective of u... read more about Accubits
United States
ℹ️ Relevant is an offshore software development services vendor, known for trustworthiness, speed, flexibility, smooth communication, great project management skills, and caring about the product they’re building. Since 2013, we provide companies with senior tech talent and product development expertise to build world-class software. We become your tech partner, taking care of product-market fit, deadlines, staffing, and quality of a final product. ➡️ Video testimonial from our clients: https://youtu... read more about Relevant Software
United States
HyperSense Software is a top mobile and web app development company for startups and enterprise clients specialised in strategic app planning, design and development of iPhone, Android and Web applications, user testing, QA, DevOps, Big Data and IoT.
Mobiloitte is a Premier, Full Service Software Development Company for Blockchain, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, BOTS, Mobile and Web Development with special focus on Timeliness, Security, Scale, and Performance. EXPERIENCE: EXCELLENCE: EXUBERANCE is our work mantra for Go-to-Market Strategy of our customers With a skilled workforce of 500+ team members, Mobiloitte is equally at ease of working with: Start-Ups, Small & Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises, Development Sector, Public-Private Partnerships & Governments. More than ... read more about Mobiloitte Inc
India
We have created more than 200 Apps and more than 100 custom software solutions in more than 13 countries worldwide for prestigious international companies in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Latin America. We focused on creating innovatively and cost-efficient Apps, custom software solutions, cloud solutions, UI and UX designs, and IT consultancy services involving last generation technologies like Blockchain, Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, and Hybrid and Native Mobile Apps. Our main sec... read more about FOONKIE MONKEY
Five Systems Development was founded 25 June 2015. Company’s main office is in Vinnytsia, Ukraine Five has development offices in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine Five has representative office in Tel-Aviv, Israel Company has 50+ employees where only 10% are administrative stuff Five has its own product line and does software development services for external clients We have only happy customers. We successfully completed every project that was developed by Five engineers! We don’t charge for management, allof our inv... read more about Five Systems Development
ImproveIT Solutions creates fantastic web, mobile and SaaS solutions for European hi-tech companies. We also provide talented dedicated teams of engineers, who work directly for product companies from around the globe. Since 2016 we have been creating products used in 75 countries, and we've successfully set up dedicated development teams in Ukraine for 20+ clients. Our main technologies: React, Angular, Vue, Node, PHP, .NET, iOS, Android, React Native. Our benefits: strong senior engineers (70% have 4+ years of experience... read more about Improveit Solutions Ukraine
Analytix is a business solutions & IT services company with its HQ in USA and global delivery centers in India. Since our inception in 2006, we have been providing innovative business solutions comprising of product, services and IT Solutions to customers across the world. As your business grows, your need for technology enablement becomes very important. Analytix works with you to ensure your growth remains technologically sound. We have a process to understand your technology needs and then addresses them with solutions tailored specif... read more about Analytix Solutions
India
Cabot Technology Solutions is a value based IT consulting firm delivering high value, cost effective solutions using cutting edge technologies. Founded in 2006 by Shibu Basheer, Cabot’s team of planners, project managers, developers, designers and testers have delivered over 500 projects for diverse range of clients across a number of industry sectors.
India
Bacancy work with people and organizations who have ambitious missions - whether they are in the commercial, social or government sectors. We set up smart teams who love challenges and think disruptively to help our clients succeed. We are focused on helping our industry improve, and believe in sharing what we learn. We do this by writing books, blogging, running events, talking at conferences, and championing open source. We are strong believers in the power of software and technology as tools for social change. Through our Social Impact Progr... read more about Bacancy Technology
Canada
INOSTUDIO is a software development company providing clients with full cycle development services since 2006. Started as a company of two it has grown up to 80 people so far. We help small and medium businesses to increase profits by creating effective web&mobile solutions. The company portfolio comprises 285 successful projects including complex web-based systems, mobile applications, and more that gives us extensive business and technical expertise and an ability to focus on the best client needs. Partnership and long-term col... read more about INOSTUDIO
We’re a software consultancy passionate about creating innovative digital solutions and transforming ideas into products that people love. The mobile and web apps we’ve built continue to support the evolution of key industries in the United States and improve people’s daily lives like: farmers, dairy managers, veterinarians and others who work with livestock so they can better predict and execute production over 3 million Uruguayan citizens who now have easier access to government services B2B Sa... read more about Octobot
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SovTech is a custom software development company providing a complete software design and development service. SovTech delivers the best in class custom software solutions, elite software development teams and innovative cloud software to enterprise business across numerous industries. We believe new technologies are the lifeline of every business in the modern age and aim to connect businesses across all industries to innovative software, technological development, solutions and services, in a manner that’s faster, easier and better t... read more about SovTech
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DreamzTech is a US-based leading software development company with expertise in New Age Technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, Enterprise Mobility, Progressive Web App Platform, Cloud Apps & Security, Data Analytics, Augmented Reality & Custom Web design & development. DreamzTech is Registered IBM & Amazon partner and recognised by Deloitte as one the fastest growing company in APAC and India. DreamzTech offices are located in USA, UK, India & Singapore with client presence worldwide & the USA division has the office in A... read more about DreamzTech Solutions Inc.
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TemaBit is a solution provider that solves everyday enterprise challenges such as scalability, redundancy, down timing. We provide business intelligence analytics, packaged software products as well as SW development, database development, mobile application development, UX/UI Design, QA Services. We work with body-shopping, team-shopping, project-based outsourcing approaches. We are fluent in the following technologies: Development for Windows platform: Microsoft .NET Framework, C#, C++, F#. Cross-platform developmen... read more about TemaBit
United States
Azilen Technologies is a global Product Engineering company headquartered in India, and with footprints across the USA and Europe. Founded in 2009, Azilen has been helping businesses drive growth and maximize ROI by being their Product Development Partner. Driven by a team of 200+ dynamic, experienced and highly-qualified product development engineers, subject matter expertise, marketers and sales professionals, Azilen believes in leveraging innovation to fuel growth. Azilen’s global customers across the United States and Europe hav... read more about Azilen Technologies
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DreamLabs deliver web and mobile applications development service, IT consultancy, enterprise solutions and revenue automation across Nigeria from Abuja. DreamLabs harnesses the power of technology to help organizations greatly improve employee productivity, make their processes more efficient, systems more powerful and customer experiences exceptional.
Alea IT Solutions, a multinational company having offices in India, United Kingdom, Singapore is a global service provider, delivering a wide variety of products and services to its global clients through its well-qualified team of IT professionals. Alea is focused on delivering the very best quality and mainly works in Website Design, Website Development, Application Development, Mobile Application Development and other customised business solutions. We cater for clients worldwide from a spectrum of different industries.
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DreamSoft4u is a HealthCare IT Service Provider and Software Development Company in India and the USA for enterprises and startups globally. We do have more than 15 years of extensive experience in the IT industry including technology and industry domains. We work with our customers; mostly the enterprises and startups to support them to grow their business and turn them into successful and high-performance organizations. Apart from this platform, we also featured in the Clutch, Appfutura, Cabinetm, Crunchbase etc. DreamSoft4u is growin... read more about DreamSoft4u Private Limited
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We are a software company that has been in the world IT market for more than 10 years. In addition to high-quality software development and further technical support, we provide services on managed products and projects, which help our clients to keep their focus on the main business strategies while the team of experienced specialists takes care of all the rest. Our Industries: Real Time Multimedia FinTech Education and E-learning Insurance & Healthcare Internet Of Things Our Services: Web and mobile development... read more about New Line Technologies
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Founded in 2017, ChekitAnaa LLC is a Salesforce consulting partner. People development and customer success are the driving force- we embody a culture that cultivates and nurtures them both. We are a team of creators, problem solvers, and collaborators- accountable to each other and to client success. We promote and grow from within, building on strengths and investing in development. Whether its building apps for the App Exchange, blazing the path to architect, or managing a team of consultants- we foster growth by innovation. Balancing i... read more about ChekitAnaa LLC
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What is DevOps?
DevOps definition refers to the technology that aims to bridge the gap between the Development and Operations departments. This promotes a fluid communication channel between the two units, thus creating, testing, and deploying the product with enhanced effectiveness and agility. Additionally, it aims to shorten the development life cycle of the system while delivering frequent updates in close alignment with business goals.
Before the inception of DevOps technology, the most common software development methodologies were Waterfall and the Agile model. However, the biggest drawback of these systems was that any changes in the application were difficult to implement due to a linear process flow. Moreover, a lack of communication between the technical team and the client-front team resulted in a below-par product. The DevOps strategy follows an endless lifecycle from continuous development to continuous deployment. DevOps attempts to merge software development and implementation into a more streamlined operation. It also builds a culture of shared responsibility between the teams, facilitating transparency, faster innovation, and better results.
What Are the Benefits of DevOps?
Incorporating DevOps technology has several advantages, such as:
1. Speed
The technology offered by the above-mentioned DevOps service provider list improves the speed of the software development process, enabling faster innovation. This allows the developers to adapt to the changing industry better and become more proficient at accelerating business goals.
2. Rapid Delivery
The DevOps consulting firms focus on increasing the pace and frequency of releases allowing you to boost the product's deployment. Quick sprints ensure the rapid release of new features while fixing any bugs, thus enabling you to respond to your customers' needs and gain competitive advantage.
3. Reliability
DevOps ensures the quality of software updates and its infrastructure changes so you can assuredly deliver the product while maintaining a positive experience for end-users. Continuous integration and continuous delivery to test the application warrants that each modification is functional and safe.
4. Enhanced Collaboration:
DevOps promotes teamwork between the developers and the operations team. This helps them communicate dynamically, improving the teams' flexibility and agility. Integrating DevOps also encourages cross-skilling and improvement within the functioning of individual departments.
5. Risk Mitigation:
DevOps plays a substantial part in handling the persistent threat of interruptions and delays prompted due to undetected development errors. The system splits the development process into shorter sprints, enabling rapid rollback in case of a glitch. Hence, teams can reduce risks as they operate through the process.
What Are the Different Phases of DevOps Lifecycle?
DevOps is a non-stop process, where the phases repeat until the final product is flawless. The DevOps lifecycle consists of five segments, Continuous Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Monitoring.
These segments are further segregated to understand the functioning of a DevOps model better.
1. Continuous Development:
a) Planning - This stage focuses on every aspect that transpires before the developing team initiates writing the code. The project's vision is decided during this phase, prompting the developers to develop the code for the software. The operations team gathers the requirements and feedback from stakeholders and customers to build an efficient product roadmap. The DevOps consulting firms employ a wide range of tools and technologies in this phase to plan out the achievable milestones and the project timeline.
b) Coding - Once all the specifications are determined, the developers can commence with their coding tasks. In addition to the standard coding toolkit, the software developers establish new sets of plugins required for this current project. The team helps execute consistent code-styling and prevents several security flaws and coding errors. This enables developers to implement good coding practices while providing consistency to the codebase.
2. Continuous Integration:
The continuous integration stage focuses on planning various tests that need to be implemented in the upcoming phase. It assists in determining whether the application suffices the desired requirements or not. This phase also deals with the addition of new codes to implement the latest functionalities as well as their integration into the existing code. Continuous integration helps exhibit the variances that end-users would encounter with the updated design.
3. Continuous Testing:
a) Build - Once the developers have concluded the task, they employ their code to a distributed code repository. The development unit merges its new codes with the shared codebase. A separate developer, within the DevOps service companies, subsequently reviews the changes made, and once it is ensured that there are no issues, the pull-requests are approved. By continuously reviewing code changes into the shared repository as well as running builds and tests, the developers minimize integration issues, highlighting breaking bugs early in the development lifecycle.
b) Testing - Once a build operates, it is deployed to a platform for more in-depth, out-of-band examination. A wide range of manual and automated tests are conducted once the application is rerouted to the test environment. An example of manual testing is User Acceptance Testing (UAT). In this, experts operate the software as the customer would, to identify any issues or refinements that must be addressed before sending it into production. Whereas, automated tests run security scans, checking for changes in the infrastructure, and compliance with best-practices.
4. Continuous Deployment:
a) Deploy - Once all the tests are executed successfully, the application is ready for the initial deployment. This release may contain some of the new, untested features that can be hidden from the users until they are available for action, using feature flags. The deployment can either be automatic, once the tests are concluded, or be manually scheduled to release only after the milestones are achieved.
b) Operate - This stage occurs after the end-users commenced working on the application. Now, the operations team must ensure that the entire application is running smoothly. Based on the hosting service configuration, the system environment automatically calibrates with the load to manage peaks and troughs in the number of active customers. This is also the stage where users offer feedback, which is then redirected to the development team to enhance the software's performance.
5. Continuous Monitoring:
The last phase of the DevOps lifecycle is to observe the environment. This is built on customer recommendations presented in the 'Operate' stage by gathering data and curating analytics on customer behavior, system performance, errors, and other instances. The DevOps consulting firms then present the complete data to the Product Manager, restarting the loop. The development team works on new codes to further evolve the software.
What Are the Different Types of DevOps Services?
There are three types of DevOps Services:
1. DevOps as a Service:
DevOps as a Service (DaaS) is a software delivery model that facilitates cooperation between the development team and the operations team of an organization. In this delivery module, DevOps consulting companies assemble the various tools that encompass multiple aspects of the overall process and unite these tools to work collectively as one unit. The principal objective of DevOps as a Service is to ensure that each action that occurs in the delivery of software is traceable. This system successfully adapts approaches such as continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) to ensure that the clients receive desired results. Moreover, DevOps as a Service offers feedback to the developers in case a problem is distinguished in the production environment.
2. DevOps Automation:
DevOps Automation has a crucial role in eliminating manual errors while reducing dependency on humans to improve the accuracy and consistency of the application. Moreover, DevOps automation further minimizes the lead time, permitting the software's frequent and faster release. The entire DevOps pipeline is automated, from code generation to monitoring the application and system in production. Automation in DevOps encourages speed, consistency, higher accuracy, reliability, as well as an increase in the number of deliveries. The DevOps service companies automize each and every division of the phase, including software installation, environment configuration, code compilation, system deployment, etc.
3. DevOps Implementation:
DevOps implementation focuses on streamlining the processes in order to improve efficiency. DevOps implementation service empowers businesses in resolving problems with more agility and accuracy. It includes quick and frequent delivery cycles while ensuring a minimum recovery time. In addition to extensive opportunity to scale various functions as required, DevOps implementation also helps in bringing innovation into the business. Moreover, configuration management techniques, along with automated compliance strategies, offer added security to the entire application development process.
Which Are the Most Popular DevOps Tools?
The most prominent and useful DevOps tools are as follows:
1. Jenkins:
Jenkins, previously known as Hudson, is an open-source DevOps automation tool. It is coded in Java and includes plugins built to facilitate the Continuous Integration. Jenkins is employed to develop and test the software, which ultimately makes it convenient for developers to incorporate changes to the project. It additionally enables continuous delivery of the software through automation and a variety of testing and deployment technologies. This DevOps tool includes over 1000 plugins to support various development, testing, and deployment tools. Moreover, Jenkins also provides developers the ability to create additional plugins and share them with the rest of the community.
2. Docker:
Docker is designed to simplify the process of creating, deploying, and operating software by utilizing containers. The docker engine has multiple containers that run the application individually. These separate containers have their own set of dependencies & libraries. This ensures each section is independent of the other, enabling developers to modify the applications without interference. In docker, the applications and the system use the same Linux kernel, which significantly boosts the system's performance while reducing the size of the software. Moreover, since it is an open-source technology, developers can modify their functionalities to fulfill their requirements.
3. Gradle:
Gradle is one of the top open-source DevOps tools that offers extreme flexibility while building any software. Gradle only runs tasks whose inputs or outputs are expected to change to avoid unnecessary work. It allows developers to build a cache that facilitates the reuse of task outputs from previous sprints. Gradle can efficiently run on different platforms since it operates on the JVM. Developers can also include standard Java APIs in the build logic if the system has a Java Development Kit (JDK) installed. Several major IDEs, such as Android Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans, etc., permit developers to import Gradle builds and create an interaction channel with them.
4. Kubernetes:
Similar to Docker, Kubernetes also functions in a containerization procedure. The main concept behind Kubernetes is that it manages the containers at a large scale and groups them into logical units. Kubernetes consists of two components, master and nodes. Master is a controlling device that operates as the primary management contact point for users, whereas containerized apps run on nodes. Kubernetes equips developers with a framework that helps run distributed systems compliantly. This system also supports automated rollouts and rollbacks of the containers at a controlled rate.
5. Chef:
Chef is an efficient automation tool that defines infrastructure as code. Chef performs some of the vital automation services such as infrastructure configuration, software deployment, and configurations management across the network. Chef can function with cloud-based platforms like Amazon EC2, Internap, Google Cloud Platform, OpenStack, Microsoft Azure, etc. to automatically procure and configure new instruments. Hence, it allows the DevOps developers to write and execute the chef infrastructure from any machine, irrespective of the operating system. In case of a failure, the chef server can adapt and recreate the system infrastructure as required due to its high availability and replication feature.
How to Choose a DevOps Consulting Services Provider?
Shortlisting the right DevOps company to manage the development of software can be notably tricky. Businesses must critique several aspects prior to choosing a particular service provider. The client company must evaluate each prospect on the following criteria to find the ideal partner:
1. Portfolio:
Evaluating the DevOps consultant's portfolio is the best means to better understand the working pattern and the past project types managed by them. This also enables clients to recognize the steps exercised by the DevOps consulting companies when facing certain hurdles during their prior contracts. You may ask for recommendations from previous customers to better identify the strengths and weaknesses of the DevOps service companies. It is recommended to explore autonomous, third-party reviews and rating platforms, such as GoodFirms, to receive an unbiased outlook.
2. Budget:
Before finalizing a deal with DevOps service provider companies, businesses must scrutinize their budget. The main area of interest should include understanding how much you are willing to pay and for which specific features. Once you have a clear notion of your investment capabilities, search for a DevOps consulting services provider that coordinates with your prices. However, it would be best if you stay open to revisions in the budget as DevOps companies can offer certain added services to accomplish the desired goals at a slightly increased budget. It is advisable to obtain quotations from multiple vendors before finalizing the right associate.
3. Certifications:
To ensure that you have the best DevOps company, it is imperative to review the certifications earned by the prospective agencies. There is a vast range of certifications that can vouch for the quality of the services provided by the DevOps consultant. These certifications depend on the type of services you require. For instance, if you are looking for an expert in DevOps tools such as Docker, it is ideal to opt for a service provider that is a Docker Certified Associate. DevOps consulting companies may also hold certificates for professional DevOps courses from companies such as Amazon and Azure.
4. Team:
It is vital to know the experts who will be personally responsible for managing the complete development of your application. Moreover, it is also inevitable to analyze the perception and values of DevOps consulting firms to better attain your business goals. It is better to establish a communication channel with the experts who will act as a point of contact throughout your projects and get to know the team that will be handling the project. You may assess their professional profile on business platforms such as LinkedIn to evaluate their ability, expertise, and previous projects.
5. Security:
While outsourcing to the most suitable DevOps consulting services provider, interview the team about their security protocols. Security is a vital part of the complete DevOps lifecycle, from inception to deployment and beyond. Analyze the policies concerning code analysis, configuration checks, scanning vulnerabilities, etc. Ask them regarding their plan of action to prevent the leak of crucial data such as APIs, SSH keys, privileged credentials, etc. Ensure that the DevOps company comprises a DevSecOps model, conducts frequent vulnerability management, and automates security processes and tools.
GoodFirms Research Process:
GoodFirms is a well-renowned research and review platform that analyzes the best DevOps consulting companies out of countless available agencies. The participating firms are evaluated on three fundamental parameters, namely Quality, Reliability, and Ability. The above-mentioned DevOps service provider list allows service seekers to examine and ascertain the ideal associate for their organization. GoodFirms' expert researchers have impartially judged the services provided by the DevOps service provider companies and created the list of top companies mentioned-above. The list is curated after a meticulous examination of each participating company's market discernment, portfolios, domain knowledge, and support services. The solutions offered are further assessed on the feedback and critique provided by their former clients.
GoodFirms welcomes market leaders as well as rising DevOps consulting companies to expand our list. If you feel you deserve a spot on our Research page, provide proof of your work and proficiency, and earn a chance to get listed.
