Infrastructure Setup: This is the underlying system where the application will run. It could be on a public cloud like AWS, GCP or Azure, private cloud or hybrid setup. It includes setting up servers, databases, load balancers, etc.
Automation Scripts: This includes code and configurations for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools like Terraform or ARM, configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet, and CI/CD scripts for Jenkins, Gitlab CI or Github actions.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Pipeline: A system that allows automatic testing, building, and deploying of applications.
Configuration Management: Set up and management of the tools that control and manage configuration across the entire infrastructure.
Monitoring and Logging Setup: Includes setting up tools for application and infrastructure monitoring (like Prometheus, Nagios, Datadog) and log management (like ELK stack or Splunk).
Security Implementations: Security is a critical part of DevOps services. The client should receive a system that is secured with the implementation of appropriate tools and practices, such as secrets management, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS systems, vulnerability scanning, etc.
Disaster Recovery and Backup Strategy: Includes setting up backups and designing a disaster recovery strategy to ensure that the system can quickly recover in case of any disaster.
Documentation: Detailed documentation explaining how to use and maintain the systems and processes you've put in place. This includes architectural diagrams, process guides, and detailed technical documents.
Knowledge Transfer: Training sessions or workshops with the client's team to ensure they understand how to use and maintain the new DevOps systems and tools.
Ongoing Support and Maintenance: Depending on the agreement, the client may receive a certain period of ongoing support and maintenance for the systems you've set up.