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Course Outline
Module 1: An Overview of Cloud Computing:
- Explain what cloud computing entails.
- Clarify the shared responsibility model.
- Define the various cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
- Determine suitable use cases for each distinct cloud model.
- Describe the principles of the consumption-based model.
- Compare different cloud pricing models.
Module 2: Exploring the Advantages of Cloud Services:
- Outline the benefits of high availability and scalability in a cloud environment.
- Discuss the advantages of reliability and predictability that the cloud offers.
- Detail the security and governance benefits inherent to cloud platforms.
- Explain the manageability improvements gained from cloud services.
Module 3: Understanding Cloud Service Types:
- Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
- Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
- Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Identify appropriate scenarios for applying each cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Module 4: The Core Architectural Components of Azure:
- Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Describe Availability Zones
- Describe Azure datacenters
- Describe Azure resources and Resource Groups
- Describe subscriptions
- Describe management groups
- Describe the hierarchical structure of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
Module 5: An Exploration of Azure Compute and Networking Services:
- Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions
- Describe virtual machine (VM) options, covering VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Describe the necessary resources for running virtual machines
- Describe application hosting options, such as Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines
- Describe virtual networking, including the function of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
- Define the concepts of public and private endpoints
Module 6: A Look at Azure Storage Services:
- Compare Azure storage services
- Describe storage tiers
- Describe the available redundancy options
- Describe storage account options and storage types
- Identify methods for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync
- Describe migration options, such as Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box
Module 7: Azure Identity, Access, and Security:
- Describe directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
- Describe Azure's authentication methods, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless solutions
- Describe external identities and guest access features in Azure
- Describe Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
- Describe Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Describe the Zero Trust security concept
- Describe the purpose of the defense in depth model
- Describe the function of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Module 8: Mastering Cost Management in Azure:
- Describe the factors that can influence costs within Azure
- Compare the Pricing calculator with the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator
- Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool
- Describe the purpose and use of tags
Module 9: Features and Tools for Governance and Compliance in Azure:
- Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview
- Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
- Describe the purpose of resource locks
- Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal
Module 10: Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources:
- Describe the Azure portal
- Describe Azure Cloud Shell, which includes Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
- Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
- Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure ARM templates
Module 11: Monitoring Tools in Azure:
- Describe the function of Azure Advisor
- Describe Azure Service Health
- Describe Azure Monitor, including its components like Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor Alerts, and Application Insights
Requirements
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
- Practical experience with foundational IT and networking principles
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure is advantageous, but not mandatory
Target Audience
- IT professionals
- Developers
- System administrators
7 Hours
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