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 Watford

Watford is a town located in Hertfordshire, England, located 17 miles to the northwest of central London .

The town developed on the River Colne on land that belonged until the 16th century to St Albans Abbey . During the 12th century a charter was granted allowing a market and building St Mary's Church began. The town grew modestly. It was assisted by travellers passing through to Berkhamsted Castle and the royal palace at Kings Langley. A big house was built at Cassiobury in the 16th century. This was partly rebuilt in the 17th century and another substantial house was built nearby at The Grove. Connections with the Grand Junction Canal and the London and Birmingham Railway allowed the town to grow more rapidly. The paper-making mills, such as John Dickinson and Co. at Croxley, influencing the development of printing in the town which continues today. Two brewers Benskins and Sedgwicks flourished in the suburb until their closure in the late 20th century. Both the 2006 World Golf Championship and the 2013 Bilderberg Conference took place at The Grove.

Watford is first cited in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 1007 as one of the places marking the boundary of "Oxanhaege".

The Industrial revolution

For many centuries, Watford relied on agriculture. The Industrial Revolution brought the Grand Junction in 1798 and the London and Birmingham Railway in 1837. The land-owning interests permitted the canal to follow closely by the river Gade. Although the road and canal follow the easier valley route, the railway company was forced to build an expensive tunnel.

Parks

There are 43 public parks, gardens, recreation grounds and allotments in Watford. Of these, eight have been awarded a Green Flag, in recognition of their quality.

· Cassiobury Park

· Cheslyn House and Gardens

· Woodside Park

Theatres

· Watford Colosseum

· Watford Palace Theatre

· The Pump House

Sports

Watford is home to professional football team Watford F.C., who reached the 1984 FA Cup Final. They won the Nationwide Division Two championship in 1998. In the following season (1998–99) they reached the Premier League. The club was relegated the next season. After five years of uncertainty, Watford won the Football League Championship Play-Off Final. This helped them achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2006, this time beating Leeds United A.F.C. by three goals to nil. The club was relegated to the Football League Championship after a single season (2006–2007) in the Premier League. They were promoted to the Premier League in 2015, after finishing 2nd in the Championship. Singer-songwriter Sir Elton John is a keen, long-term supporter of Watford F.C. and a former club chairman. He still maintains his links with Watford as Honorary Life President. Between 1997 and 2013 the club shared its ground, Vicarage Road, with Saracens Rugby Football Club.

Watford has a Non-League football team Sun Sports F.C. who play at The Sun Postal Sports & Social Club. Watford were home to the Watford Cheetahs American Football team. The team played their home games at Fullerians R.F.C. between 2008 and 2012. Glen Rovers, are another team who play both Hurling and Gaelic Football in Watford. The town also has a cricket team, Watford Town, and several Sunday League football clubs.