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 Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull also known as Hull is a city and unitary authority located in East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated on River Hull, 40 km inland from the North Sea and has a population of 260,220. In the 12^th century, this town was discovered. Monks of Meaux Abbey required a port from wool from estates could be exported. These monks choose a place at the confluence of River Humber and Hull to construct quay.

Year in which this town was discovered is not yet known, but it was first mentioned in 1193. It was renamed Kings-town-upon Hull by King Edward 1 in 1299. Hull has been a military support port, market town, whaling and fishing centre and industrial metropolis. In English Civil Wars, Hull was an early theatre of battle. William Wilberforce took a significant part in the abolition of slave trade done in Britain.

From 1902, the city is unique in the United Kingdom has had a municipally owned telephone system. After facing massive damage during Second World War. At the beginning of 21^st century, after facing recession in the late 2000s, the city saw a large amount of new commercial, retail, public and housing service construction spending.

Tourist attractions of Kingston Upon Hull include Museum Quarter, Old Town, The Deep, Hull Marina that is a city landmark. Redevelopment of Ferensway, include the opening of St Stephen’ Hull and new Hull Truck Theatre. Sports in Kingston Upon Hull include Football and Rugby. KCOM study houses Hull City football club and Hull FC rugby league club. Hull is home to English Premier Ice Hockey League Hull Pirates.

The University of Hull was discovered in 1927, and now It has more than 16000 students. It is ranked as the best university in the Yorkshire and Humber region, and it is located in Newland suburb that is in the north-west of the city.

In 2013, it was announced that Hull would be 2017 UK City of Culture.

In 2015, it was announced that Ferens Art Gallery would host prestigious annual art prize called the Turner Prize in 2017. After this, the prize was held outside London every year.

History

The population of Hull in 1901 was 239,000, and it continued to increase. City Hall was built in 1909 and Guildhall in 1916. During 20^th century facilities in Hull improved. In the 1920s and 1930s, slum clearance started in the centre of Hull. Many new council houses were built on West, North and East of the city. At the beginning of 20^th-century various houses in Hull didn’t have flushing facility. In 1929, fences of Hull were extended to include part of Anlaby and Sutton. Queens’s gardens were laid out on a site filled in the dock. Hull suffered depression in the 1930s, and many Dockers got unemployed, similarly in the shipbuilding industry. In 1954, Hull University was founded. In 2001 an aquarium called The Deep was opened in Hull. Later at the beginning of 21^st century, various parts of Hull were regenerated. Fish Market of Hull was closed in 2011. In 2017 Hull became UK City of Culture. Now the population of Hull is 258,000.