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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.
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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend.

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What Will You Learn

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