This company offers a Microsoft Azure DevOps extension that automates build and release pipelines for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central development. Their tool streamlines continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes, simplifying deployment management and version control for Business Central application developers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Developing for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using the AL language and integrating it with CI/CD systems like Azure DevOps presents complexities. Microsoft does not provide an out-of-the-box solution to easily manage build and release pipelines for AL development. This often requires specialized knowledge of PowerShell, Docker, and DevOps practices.
Solution
ALOps is a Microsoft Azure DevOps extension designed to simplify and automate build and release pipelines for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central AL development. The extension abstracts away the complexities of PowerShell scripting, enabling users to create complete CI/CD pipelines without needing in-depth scripting knowledge. ALOps supports deployments to both on-premises and SaaS environments, and manages the intricacies of different Business Central versions. It provides a set of building blocks for pipeline flexibility, allowing users to customize their build and release processes.
Target Audience
ALOps targets Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central developers and DevOps engineers who need to streamline and automate their build and release processes within Azure DevOps.
Features
- Simplifies the creation of CI/CD pipelines for Business Central AL development within Azure DevOps.
- Manages PowerShell scripting, eliminating the need for manual script maintenance.
- Supports deployments to Docker, on-premises, and SaaS environments.
- Compatible with various Business Central versions.
- Offers building blocks for customizable pipeline configurations.
- Includes tasks for creating OpenAPI descriptions for Custom APIs.
- Provides license checking against customer developments.
- Features a fast compiler for rapid code checks.
- Supports running and storing test results.
- Facilitates AppSource validation and app signing.
- Integrates with Admin Center API tasks.