What is DevOps?

When silos break down, business speeds up – a necessity in today’s world, where change is constant. Application delivery needs to be faster, and fixes need to happen quickly. That’s where DevOps comes in. 

Approaching DevOps

DevOps refers to a process where a concept goes from creation and development to deployment in a production environment.

While DevOps as a discipline has only been around for over a decade, HighVail has been mastering IT operations and the underlying technology for much longer, evolving from enterprise servers and virtualization to container platforms and automation.

Being able to take needless work out of the system is more important than being able to put more work into the system.

1. Plan

Identify business needs and plan development projects, defining requirements and setting goals for features or updates.

2. Develop

Write, build, and integrate code collaboratively, often using version control systems like Git.

3. Build

Automate the building of applications and dependencies into deployable artifacts, ready for the next stage.

4. Test

Conduct automated and manual testing to identify bugs and ensure the code meets quality standards.

5. Release

Package the application for production, making it ready for deployment.

6. Deploy

Roll out the application to production environments, often using automation to ensure consistency and speed.

7. Operate

Monitor and manage the application in production, ensuring it remains functional and efficient.

8. Monitor

Continuously collect data on application performance, security, and user feedback to identify areas for improvement.

The DevOps Cycle

Every organization setting out on the path to DevOps maturity will have a unique experience — there is no formula for success. However when done correctly, organizations can capture significant value. Regardless of where you are on the DevOps journey, there are benefits to gain.

Not sure where to start? Discover our DevOps-on-Demand Services (DOODS) for all your ad hoc needs.

Why DevOps Matters: The Real World Impact

DevOps is more than a methodology—it’s a cultural shift. By uniting your development and operations teams, DevOps fosters collaboration, enhances agility, and accelerates time-to-market.

  • Faster Time-to-Value

    End users will see changes, fixes, and enhancements sooner. Shorten release cycles from weeks to hours.

  • Increased Collaboration

    Unite teams under a shared framework for success.

  • Rapid Implementation

    Release new features quickly to stay competitive and keep end users happy.

  • Cost Efficiency

    Optimize resources and reduce overhead with streamlined processes.

  • Automation

    Fewer dedicated team resources required, thanks to automation.

  • Scalability

    Handle increased workloads without compromising quality or performance.

Planning Your DevOps

Why Choose HighVail?

With decades of experience in IT transformation, HighVail combines industry expertise with a proven track record of delivering success across industries—from startups to large enterprises. Our trusted partnerships with leading platforms like Red Hat, AWS, and Azure enable us to offer cutting-edge solutions, regardless of where your business falls in the DevOps journey.

Not sure where to begin on your road to modernization? Try our DevOps-On-Demand Service (DOODS), and we’ll handle the rest. We have compiled the following suggested solutions that can help get your enterprise infrastructure from archaic to cutting edge, fast.

DevOps-On-Demand Services (DOODS)

For enterprises looking for rapid delivery using microservices architecture in place of a monolithic application stack, we are the partner you need to help you transition to your new model.

Ansible Automation

Freeing up time provides your team the ability to improve collaboration and innovation; strategies that actually drive the business forward toward new levels of growth. Try our Ansible Automation Quickstart.

Container Quickstart

Provides a low-risk opportunity to experience the revolutionary approach to how applications are packaged and run, consistently, regardless of where they reside.

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