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Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of Cloud Computing:
- Establish the definition of cloud computing.
- Explain the shared responsibility model.
- Define cloud deployment models, specifically public, private, and hybrid.
- Determine suitable applications for each cloud deployment model.
- Explain the consumption-based pricing mechanism.
- Evaluate different cloud pricing structures.
Module 2: Advantages of Cloud Services:
- Elaborate on the benefits of high availability and scalability in cloud environments.
- Discuss the benefits of reliability and predictable performance in the cloud.
- Outline the benefits related to security and governance frameworks in the cloud.
- Detail the benefits of enhanced manageability in cloud operations.
Module 3: Cloud Service Categories:
- Explain Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
- Explain Platform as a Service (PaaS).
- Explain Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Identify specific operational use cases for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Module 4: Core Architectural Elements of Azure:
- Detail Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Explain the function of Availability Zones
- Describe the structure of Azure datacenters
- Define Azure resources and the organization of Resource Groups
- Explain the concept of subscriptions
- Describe the role of management groups
- Outline the hierarchical relationship between resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
Module 5: Azure Compute and Network Services:
- Evaluate compute options, such as container instances, virtual machines, and serverless functions
- Describe virtual machine configurations, including standard VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Identify the prerequisites for deploying virtual machines
- Review application hosting methods, including Azure Web Apps, containerized applications, and virtual machines
- Explain virtual networking components, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
- Distinguish between public and private network endpoints
Module 6: Azure Storage Services:
- Compare various Azure storage service offerings
- Explain the different storage tiers
- Describe available data redundancy strategies
- Review storage account configurations and supported data types
- Identify tools for file transfer, such as AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync
- Explain data migration pathways, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box
Module 7: Azure Identity, Access Control, and Security:
- Describe Azure directory services, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services
- Explain authentication protocols in Azure, such as single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless access
- Discuss the management of external identities and guest user access in Azure
- Explain the functionality of Microsoft Entra Conditional Access
- Describe Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Explain the Zero Trust security framework
- Outline the objectives of the defense in depth strategy
- Describe the role of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Module 8: Azure Cost Management:
- Identify factors influencing Azure operational costs
- Compare the Pricing calculator with the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator
- Explain the features of the Microsoft Cost Management tool
- Describe the utility of resource tagging for cost tracking
Module 9: Azure Governance and Compliance Tools:
- Describe the function of Microsoft Purview
- Explain the purpose of Azure Policy
- Describe the use of resource locks for protection
- Explain the function of the Service Trust portal
Module 10: Azure Resource Management and Deployment Tools:
- Describe the functionality of the Azure portal
- Explain Azure Cloud Shell, including the Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell interfaces
- Describe the purpose of Azure Arc for hybrid management
- Explain Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and the use of ARM templates
Module 11: Azure Monitoring Tools:
- Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
- Explain the function of Azure Service Health
- Describe Azure Monitor capabilities, including Log Analytics, Monitor Alerts, and Application Insights
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Experience with fundamental IT and networking principles
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure is beneficial but not mandatory
Target Audience
- IT professionals
- Developers
- System administrators
7 Hours
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