Octopus
Summary
Octopus Deploy is an automated deployment and release management tool used by the KU IT Software Development unit.
Features
- Allows users’ control over application updates, versions, and alterations.
- Allows administrators to control access to updates, releases, and changes.
- Offers an easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface.
- Automates releases of the application for access on desktop, web, or mobile devices.
- Provides data points such as time and cost of a process on a dashboard to evaluate process efficacy.
- Allows for additional features and functionalities in the form of pre-packaged integrations and plug-ins.
- Application Programming Interface Specification for how the application communicates with other software.
- Grants feature flag capabilities to alter app functionality without redeploying.
- Allows for control and organization for infrastructure and release processes.
- Assists in developing reliable automated release processes
- Allows users to easily map their application release pipelines.
Who can use it?
- This infrastructure service can only be used by KU IT staff.
When can I use it?
You can use this service anytime.
How much does it cost?
This service is available at no charge to the KU IT staff.
How do I get it?
You should contact the service owner to get this service.
Related Policy and Procedures
All users of Koç University computing and networking facilities are expected to read and abide by the Acceptable Use Policy.