.NET Build and Release Training: Curriculum, Toolchain, Workflow, and Enrollment

Originally published on 2015-09-12; fully revised and updated.

This page reorganizes the original .NET Build and Release training announcement into a technical reference. It is designed for engineers evaluating build-and-release learning paths on Microsoft/.NET stacks and summarizes scope, tools, workflow, prerequisites, and enrollment details from the source post.

Course overview and who this training is for

As published, this course targets practitioners moving toward Build and Release or DevOps-focused roles, with emphasis on CI/CD automation and infrastructure-aware delivery practices.

• DevOps Engineer
• Build and Release Engineer
• AppOps Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer
• System Administrator and Operations Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Project Managers, Test Engineers, and Developers/Architects working with deployments

Learning objectives in the original course outline

• Understand why Build and Release engineering matters and which delivery problems it addresses.
• Learn infrastructure fundamentals related to scalability and availability.
• Implement automated installation and deployment workflows.
• Apply baseline performance and security considerations for infrastructure.
• Understand virtualization concepts used in delivery environments.
• Adopt monitoring and logging as part of operations readiness.
• Understand CI/CD concepts and implementation flow.
• Get exposure to tools mentioned in the curriculum, including TFS, Jenkins, Puppet, Nagios, Docker, Git, MSBuild, NAnt, Octopus, and NuGet.

Agenda snapshot: modules and technologies listed

• Concepts and process: SCM fundamentals, build/package/release concepts, DevOps concepts, and CI/CD process.
• Source control: Git and Team Foundation Source Code.
• Build tools: MSBuild, NAnt, and Team Foundation Build.
• Scripting: PowerShell fundamentals.
• Packaging/artifacts: NuGet.
• Configuration and deployment: Puppet and Octopus.
• CI servers: Jenkins and TeamCity.
• Incident management: Jira.

Toolchain comparison (as referenced by the course)

Typical .NET CI/CD workflow this training aligns with

flowchart LR
    A[Developer commit] --> B[Source control Git or TFS]
    B --> C[CI server Jenkins or TeamCity]
    C --> D[Restore dependencies NuGet]
    D --> E[Build with MSBuild or dotnet]
    E --> F[Run automated tests]
    F --> G{Tests pass}
    G -- Yes --> H[Package artifacts]
    H --> I[Deploy with Octopus or Puppet]
    I --> J[Monitor logs and incidents]
    G -- No --> K[Fix code and recommit]
    K --> A

The source post describes CI/CD concept coverage plus tools for build, packaging, deployment, and operations. The diagram above shows a practical end-to-end path engineers typically implement.

Hands-on command examples

These are representative commands for a .NET build/release flow using the tools named in the course. Adapt paths and project names to your environment.

dotnet restore
dotnet build --configuration Release
dotnet test --configuration Release --logger trx
dotnet publish src/MyApp/MyApp.csproj --configuration Release --output ./artifacts/publish
nuget pack src/MyLibrary/MyLibrary.nuspec -OutputDirectory ./artifacts/nuget

nuget restore MySolution.sln
msbuild MySolution.sln /p:Configuration=Release /m

Training format, prerequisites, and schedule

Course format (as published): 30 hours instructor-led online training, hands-on labs, assignments, scenario-based projects, interview preparation session, and post-training support.

• Prerequisites: basic Linux/Unix concepts, command line familiarity, text editor use, and prior exposure to infrastructure/app/application management or automation.
• Batch times listed: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM IST and 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM IST.
• Classroom availability listed: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
• Calendar link from source: http://www.scmgalaxy.com/calender/

Fees, enrollment, and contact details (from the source post)

• Email: info@scmGalaxy.com
• Phone (India): +91 9939272785
• Phone (India): +91 7739774984
• WhatsApp: +91 9939272785
• Skype: RajeshKumarIN
• Enrollment link as published: events/register/index.html

Reference links preserved from the original article

• Testimonials: http://www.scmgalaxy.com/testimonials.html
• FAQ: http://www.scmgalaxy.com/training/faq.html
• Why online training: http://www.scmgalaxy.com/training/advantage-of-online-training-at-scmgalaxy.html
• Classroom list page: list.html
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scmgalaxy
• LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=1807520
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmGalaxy
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHpkw0X4k9cwQmqF2XiBxlA

Common pitfalls when selecting a build and release course

• Choosing a course by tool names only, without checking whether the workflow matches your team’s real delivery process.
• Ignoring prerequisite depth (Windows/Linux admin basics, CLI comfort, scripting readiness).
• Not validating whether course content has been updated for current .NET and CI/CD practices.
• Skipping a hands-on review: ask for sample labs, project structure, and expected deliverables before enrolling.
• Not confirming operational details (timings, support model, fee terms, and re-enrollment conditions) in writing.

Rajesh Kumar

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