When it comes to software development, DevOps is all about speed. It promises faster development sprints, faster updates, and faster shipments—all of which lead to shortened software development lifecycles (SDLC). In fact, organizations that successfully transition to a DevOps model have been found to outperform other companies by 4-5x.

But organizations can face any number of real-world challenges when seeking to successfully adopt DevOps. These can run the gamut from organizational resistance to change to dealing with legacy architectures and determining how to best apply automation throughout the SDLC.

In this guide, we’ll explore six actionable DevOps tips that high-performing organizations follow to maximize their investment in and benefit from DevOps.