AZ-2006: Automate Azure Load Testing by using GitHub Actions
Upcoming dates
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| Location | Oct 26 | Nov 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | ||
| Wellington | ||
| Virtual |
Overview
In this one-day course, students will learn how to create workflows on GitHub, create load tests in Azure, and use GitHub Actions for Azure to initiate load tests on deployments.
Who should attend
This course is for Developers.
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with creating resources in Azure, configuring Azure App Service and Azure Load Testing, and authoring GitHub Actions workflows. Candidates should have experience using Git and Visual Studio Code.
What you'll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the components of GitHub Actions
- Implement variables and scripts in a workflow
- Use contexts and expressions to manage workflow execution
- Manage secrets in GitHub
- Create and run a GitHub Actions workflow
- Explain the benefits GitHub Actions for Azure
- Describe the different types of service principals
- Implement service principals and use them in your GitHub Actions for Azure workflows
- Use GitHub Actions for Azure to publish a web app to Azure App Service
- Understand the components of Azure Load Testing
- Create an Azure Load Testing resource
- Configure service authentication to allow GitHub Actions to connect to your Azure load testing resource
- Add load test input files to your repository
- Update the GitHub Action definition to invoke Azure Load Testing
Course content
Implement GitHub Actions
- Explore GitHub Actions
- Examine a workflow file
- Implement variables and scripts in a workflow
- Explore contexts and expressions in GitHub
- Manage secrets in GitHub
- Create a workflow that validates code on a pull request
Implement GitHub Actions for Azure
- Explore GitHub Actions for Azure
- Discover authentication options for GitHub Actions for Azure
- Use GitHub Actions for Azure to publish a web app to Azure App Service
Implement Azure Load Testing
- Explore Azure Load Testing5 min
- Create and manage tests in Azure Load Testing5 min
- Create a load test YAML configuration file4 min
- Define fail criteria and AutoStop5 min
- Configure secrets and environment variables5 min
- Exercise - Automate Azure load testing using GitHub Actions
Common questions
When does AZ-2006: Automate Azure Load Testing by using GitHub Actions next run?
The next date is Tue, 20 Oct 2026, and there are 2 further dates scheduled. Delivered live online, ACE Training Wellington, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does AZ-2006: Automate Azure Load Testing by using GitHub Actions cost?
From $895 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Can we pay by invoice instead of by card?
Yes. Choose 'Pay by invoice' when you book and we'll hold your place and send the invoice to your accounts address, with a purchase order number on it if you need one. You can also pay by card at the time of booking if that's easier.
Do I need any prior experience?
Students should be familiar with creating resources in Azure, configuring Azure App Service and Azure Load Testing, and authoring GitHub Actions workflows. Candidates should have experience using Git and Visual Studio Code.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code AZ2006 when you enquire.