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 Worcester

Worcester is one the main city in Worcestershire, United Kingdom, which is 31 miles (approx 50 km) south-west of Birmingham and 27 miles (approx 43 km) north of Gloucester. The population of Worcester is 100,000 approximately. The River Severn at the city’s western part, which is ignored by the Worcester Cathedral in 12th-century .

The well-known Battle of Worcester was the concluding battle of the English Civil War, In which army of Oliver defeated King Charles I's Cavaliers. It is known as the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, composer Edward Elgar, Lea & Perrins, the University of Worcester and makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce.

History of Worcester

The trade route past of this city which at final stage formed as part of the Roman Ryknild Street from the times of Neolithic. The position commanded a ford over the River Severn and was fortified by the Britons in 400 BC.

Geography

Famous suburbs in Worcester are Blackpole, Barbourne Cherry Orchard, Claines, Ronkswood, Red Hill, St Peter the Great, Warndon, Tolladine, Northwick, Diglis, and Warndon Villages (which was main housing development in UK when this area was being built in the late 1980s and get completed in the very early 1990s).

Economy

The city of Worcester, situated on River Severn and with transport links to Birmingham and other different parts of the Midlands through the vast canal network, became a significant centre for many light industries. The last part Victorian period had witnessed the growth of iron founders, like Hardy & Padmore, McKenzie & Holland and Heenan & Froude.

Glove industry

Glove making was one of the flourishing industries of Worcester. Worcester's Gloves industry peaked from 1790 to 1820 when 150 companies employed about 30 thousand people. At this point of time, approximately 50 percent of the Glove Manufacturers of UK were located in Worcestershire.

Landmarks

The most well-known landmark in Worcester is Anglican Cathedral. Before the English Reformation, the current building known as Worcester Priory is officially named as The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Construction began in 1084 while its crypt dates from the 10th century. The chapter house is only circular one in the country while the cathedral also has the difference of having the tomb of King John.