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4 core elements of a successful DevOps transformation

DevOps transformation is a journey without a final destination, since the very principle of DevOps is continuous improvement. You are never done because there is always something to improve.

However, with strategic planning, you can achieve tangible, satisfying results along the way, such as faster time to release, predictability, and ongoing DevOps quality assurance.

This white paper explores how to build a scalable and sustainable DevOps transformation with four foundational pillars.

Browse the paper to dive into each pillar in detail, complete with supplemental strategies to align your processes with your DevOps objectives.

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