Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Master The Basics Of Microsoft Azure

The cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure have changed the world, providing businesses with technical services and infrastructure which is reliable, scalable and resilient. Azure Fundamentals provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Azure for those new to cloud technology and its main concepts.

Over 1 day, you'll learn the benefits of Microsoft Azure, strategies for migrating to it, and its features and services for things like networks, storage and security. You will also have the chance to try Azure out for yourself through our hands-on labs.

Who should take this course

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course is aimed at those individuals who are interested in evaluating, deploying, configuring, and administering services using Microsoft Azure. This could be:

Developers wishing to work with Azure solutions.
Windows Server administrators who want to migrate from Active Directory to Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
IT professionals who want to use of Microsoft Azure to host websites and mobile app back-end services.
Database Administrators who want to use Microsoft Azure to host SQL databases.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend.

Understand cloud concepts
Understand core Azure services
Understand security, privacy, compliance, and trust
Understand Azure pricing and support

Course Content

Module 1: Cloud Concepts

In this module, you will learn about cloud services, the types of cloud models, and the types of cloud services.

Lessons

Why Cloud Services
Types of Cloud models
Types of Cloud services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Define cloud computing and its key advantages.
Explain public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
Explain IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud services.

Module 2: Core Azure Services

In this module, you learn about Azure core cloud architectural components, Azure services and products, Azure solutions, and Azure management tools.

Lessons

Core Azure Architectural components
Core Azure Services and Products
Azure Solutions
Azure management tools
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a virtual machine
Lab : Walkthrough: Deploy Azure container instances
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a virtual network
Lab : Walkthrough: Create blob storage
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a SQL database
Lab : Walkthrough: Implement an Azure IoT Hub
Lab : Walkthrough: Implement Azure Functions
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a web app
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a VM with a Template
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a VM with PowerShell
Lab : Walkthrough: Create a VM with CLI

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify core Azure architectural components, such as regions, geographies, and resource groups.
Identify usage cases for Azure core services and products, such as virtual machines and storage.
Identify usage cases for Azure solutions, such as the Internet of Things and Machine Learning.
Identify what Azure management tools are available such as Azure PowerShell and the CLI.

Module 3: Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust

In this module, you learn about Azure security, identity, governance, monitoring, reporting, and standards.

Lessons

Secure network connectivity
Core Azure identity services
Security tools and features
Azure governance methodologies
Monitoring and reporting
Privacy, compliance, and data protection standards
Lab : Walkthrough: Secure network traffic
Lab : Walkthrough: Implement Azure key vault
Lab : Walkthrough: Create an Azure Policy
Lab : Walkthrough: Manage access with RBAC
Lab : Walkthrough: Manage resource locks
Lab : Walkthrough: Implement resource tagging
Lab : Walkthrough: Exploring the Trust Center

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe virtual network security connectivity options such as Network Security Groups.
Describe Azure identity authentication and authorization options.
Describe usage cases for the Security Center, Key vault, threat and information protection options.
Describe Azure policies and role-based access control.
Describe usage cases for Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health.
Describe privacy, compliance, and data protection standards.

Module 4: Azure Pricing and Support

In this module, you will learn about Azure subscriptions, planning and managing costs, support options, SLAs, and service lifecycles.

Lessons

Azure subscriptions
Planning and managing costs
Azure support options
Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Service lifecycle in Azure
Lab : Walkthrough: Use the Azure Pricing Calculator
Lab : Walkthrough: Use the Azure TCO Calculator
Lab : Walkthrough: Open a Support request
Lab : Walkthrough: Calculate composite SLAs
Lab : Walkthrough: Access Azure Preview features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Use an Azure subscription.
Plan and manage costs.
Explain Azure support options.
Describe Azure SLAs.
Explain Azure service lifecycles.

About Cambridge

Cambridge is a university city and the county town in Cambridgeshire in England. It is located on the River Cam about 50 miles north of London. Its population is about 123,867. It is situated at the heart of the high-technology Silicon Fen with industries like software and bioscience and many more start-up organisations.

Governance

Local Government

Cambridge is a non-metropolitan district that is served by Cambridge City Council in England. Cambridge Local Authority District covers most of the urban area of the city. The headquarters of the city is in Guildhall (large building in the market square). In 1207, King John granted the Cambridge, which allowed the appointment of a mayor. Now, mayors are elected annually.

Westminster

Most of the city is protected by the parliament constituency of Cambridge. In general elections of 2015, Daniel Zeichner was elected as Member of Parliament (MP). He was re-elected in the general elections of 2017. Heidi Allen is the MP of Queen Edith’s ward that lies in the South Cambridgeshire constituency. Heidi Allen was also elected in 2015 and was re-elected in 2017.

Geography

Cambridge is located about 50 miles north-by-east of the London. This county town was historically surrounded by low-lying wetlands which have been drained with the expansion of the town. The river calm flows through the village of Grantchester to the south-west.

Climate

Cambridge has two official weather observing stations. One is National Institute of Agricultural Botany, and another is Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Also, the University's Computer Laboratory displays weather conditions online through web browsers.

Ecology

Cambridge contains three sites of scientific Interest at Cherry Hinton West Pit, Cherry Hinton East Pit and Travellers Pit, and ten Local Nature Reserves.

Demography

It’s hard to measure demography of Cambridge as it changes considerably. In 2001 census, 89.44% residents of Cambridge identified themselves as white. Inside University, 84% of undergraduates and 80% postgraduates identify themselves as white. Cambridge has a higher proportion than average of people paid in managerial and administrative jobs and much lower than average proportion of manual workers. Also, much higher than average proportion of people having a high-level qualification like degree, Master’s, PhD or Higher National Diploma.