The Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) course offers an essential guide to mastering Backstage, the innovative platform that empowers developers by centralizing and managing software infrastructure. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement and customize Backstage effectively within their organizations.
Module 1: Backstage Basics
Start with an overview of Backstage, understanding its architecture and learning how to create and configure a Backstage instance to streamline your organization's software management.
Module 2: Catalog
Dive into the Catalog module to gain proficiency in defining and managing entities, registering software components, and understanding the complexities of relationships and integrations within Backstage.
Module 3: Templates
Discover the power of Templates in Backstage, learning how to use them to standardize processes and automate infrastructure setups.
Module 4: Docs & Search
Learn to leverage TechDocs for effective documentation and implement search capabilities, ensuring easy accessibility of information across your development ecosystem.
Module 5: Customization & Plugins
Explore ways to customize the Backstage user interface and develop plugins to enhance functionality, tailoring Backstage to better meet specific organizational needs.
Module 6: Production Backstage
Acquire the necessary skills for managing Backstage in production, including database configuration, authentication setup, and deployment using Docker.
By completing this course, you'll be prepared to fully harness the power of Backstage to create a centralized, efficient developer portal that supports your organization's software development initiatives. You’ll be ready to clear the Certified Backstage Associate (CBA) like a PRO.
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Sanjeev worked at Cisco Systems, he excelled as a Customer Support Engineer, coordinating interdisciplinary teams for IWAN solutions and leading deployments of Multi-Fabric VXLAN/EVPN across Data Centers. His knowledge of core networking protocols and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues are well-regarded in the industry.
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