“Microsoft DevOps,” often referred to as “Azure DevOps,” is a set of development and collaboration tools and services provided by Microsoft to support modern software development practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and DevOps principles. Azure DevOps includes a range of services and tools that help development teams plan, develop, test, deliver, and monitor software applications. Here are some key components of Azure DevOps:

1. Azure Boards: Azure Boards provides a set of tools for agile project management, including work item tracking, backlog management, sprint planning, and Kanban boards. It helps teams plan and manage their development projects effectively.

2. Azure Repos: Azure Repos is a version control system that supports Git repositories for source code management. It enables collaborative development, version control, and code reviews. It’s also integrated with popular code editors and IDEs.

3. Azure Pipelines: Azure Pipelines is a CI/CD platform that allows teams to automate the build, test, and deployment of their applications. It supports continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release automation across multiple platforms and environments.

4. Azure Test Plans: Azure Test Plans offers test case management and manual and exploratory testing capabilities. It helps teams plan, track, and manage their testing efforts.

5. Azure Artifacts: Azure Artifacts is a package management service that allows teams to create, host, and share packages, such as NuGet, npm, and Maven packages. It facilitates dependency management for applications.

6. Azure DevTest Labs: Azure DevTest Labs provides on-demand, self-service environments for developers and testers to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) and resources for development and testing purposes.

7. Azure Monitor: Azure Monitor is a comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics service that helps teams gain insights into the performance and health of their applications and infrastructure. It can be used to set up alerts, analyze telemetry data, and troubleshoot issues.

8. Azure DevOps CLI: The Azure DevOps Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a command-line tool that allows developers and administrators to interact with Azure DevOps services from the command line or automated scripts.

9. Azure DevOps Server (formerly Team Foundation Server – TFS): Azure DevOps Server is an on-premises version of Azure DevOps for organizations that require self-hosted DevOps capabilities.