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 Dublin

Dublin

Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. Dublin is located in Leinster province on the east coast of Ireland at River Liffey mouth. The Urban population of the Dublin is 1,345,402. The population of Greater Dublin Area according to 2016 is 1,904,806. After the Invasion, of Normans, Kingdom of Dublin became a principal city of Ireland. Dublin expanded rapidly in the 17th century and is the second largest town in British Empire. Dublin became the capital of Irish Free State after the partition of Ireland in 1922.

City council administers Dublin. It is listed by World Cities Research Network and Globalization as a global city with a ranking of Alpha. Dublin is historic and a major centre for arts, education, industry, administration and economy.

History

During 18th century, Dublin city grew more rapidly because many districts and buildings were added. Districts added was Merrion Square, Royal Exchange and Parliament House. In 1757 beginnings of City Corporation was created. In 1759, Ireland’s famous Guinness Stout was first brewed. In 1779 Grand Canal was built and in 1786 police force was established. At the end of the century, Kilmainham Goal and O Connell Bridge was built. The population was grown to 180,000 in 1800. Overpopulation brought poverty and diseases.

In 19th-century street lighting was introduced in Dublin. Dublin suffered economic as well as political decline. Things changed rapidly in the 20th century with 1916 Easter Rising. Dublin was setting for many significant events during Irish struggle for independence. In mid-1990’s economic boon in Dublin brought massive expansion and development to the city. It included the creation of Dublin’s new landmarks, Spire monument on O Connell Street. Dublin is the only largest conurbation in Ireland. In Greater Dublin Area 1.2 million people live. This area population comprises 28% of country’s total population.

The boom brought many new ethnic groups in the city and created an international feel in the north inner city.

Economy

Ireland Economic Centre is Dublin. During Celtic Tiger period in 2009, Dublin was at the forefront of country’s economic expansion. Dublin is listed as the fourth richest city in the world by power and 10th richest by personal income. It is also a 13th most expensive city in the European Union and 58th expensive place to live in the world. Around 800,000 people employed in Greater Dublin Area. Out of this population, 600,000 were employed in the service sector and 200,000 in an industrial sector.

Various traditional industries in Dublin like food processing, brewing, textile manufacturing and distilling declined. In 1990’s Dublin attracted a various global information, communications and pharmaceutical technology companies. Companies like Amazon, Google, Paypal, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, Accenture, Yahoo!, eBay and Pfizer now have headquarters and operational bases in Dublin. Various enterprise clusters like Silicon Docks and Digital Hub are located in this city.

After the establishment of Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre in 1987, financial services became important to Dublin. Under IFSC programme, 500 operations were approved. This centre is also host to world’s top 20 insurance companies and top 50 banks. Various international firms established their headquarters in a city like Citibank and Commerzbank. Irish Enterprise Exchange, Internet Neutral Exchange and Irish Stock Exchange are located in Dublin.