Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Explore cloud services with Microsoft Azure

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Azure Fundamentals course provides basic knowledge and skills to the delegates to evaluate Microsoft Azure in their organizations. The course explains how to implement the principles of cloud computing in Microsoft Azure and core Azure infrastructure comprising storage and virtual networks. During the course, the delegates will gain an understanding to design most common Azure services consisting Azure SQL database, Azure Virtual Machines, and Web Apps. The course introduces delegates to the core concepts and components of Azure AD and also covers the techniques how it integrates with on-premises Active Directory. The course covers an introduction to Microsoft Azure and how it is structured as a service.  

The course enables the delegates to implement Microsoft Azure quickly and easily and also know about Azure Active Directories and organizational roles.  Throughout the course, the delegates will learn the different types of Azure storage, deployment of Windows or Linux virtual machines, Azure Virtual machines, SQL databases and Azure Identity services with Azure AD (Active Directory). The course also provides information about the deployment of web applications and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions of Azure with Azure App Service.

  • Explore ways to become a multi-cloud expert

  • Understand cloud computing, Azure and its subscriptions

  • Configure virtual machines using Microsoft Azure

  • Manage Azure Databases using SQL Server Management Studio

  • Implement the core Azure infrastructure

  • Create and manage Azure AD effectively

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

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Courseware

Courseware will also be provided to the delegates so that they can revise the course after the training.

PREREQUISITES

The main requirements for attending the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course include:

  • Delegates must have thorough understanding of web applications and possess professional experience in information technology
  • A basic understanding of database and Active Directory concepts including queries, tables, domains and domain controllers is also beneficial

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Developers who are interested in evaluating the creation of Azure solutions
  • IT professionals and generalists hosting websites and mobile app back-end services, evaluate the use of Azure
  • Windows Server administrators evaluate the migration of on-premises Active Directory roles and services to the cloud
  • Database administrators hosting SQL databases evaluate the use of Azure

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Explain the concepts of Microsoft Azure including cloud computing and Azure subscriptions
  • Develop and configure Azure virtual machines and manage their disks
  • Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell, Azure command-line interface (CLI) and Azure Software Development Kit (SDK).
  • Configure and manage cloud storage in Azure
  • Deploy Azure platform as a service (PaaS) cloud services and monitor web apps in Azure
  • Plan, install and manage SQL databases and Azure AD
  • Create and configure Azure virtual networks

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Microsoft Azure fundamental course introduces the concepts of basic cloud computing and specific features of Microsoft Azure used by administrators and professionals in the routine administration of cloud resources. The course provides essential and in-depth knowledge of the architecture of Microsoft Azure and core components required to perform various tasks by administrators and developers. The course also helps those delegates who want to attend Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions and Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions courses as it provides prerequisite knowledge and skills to enhance their performance.

 The course explains the key features of Microsoft Azure, its methodologies, processes, services it provides and techniques to leverage them effectively. The course is specifically designed for those delegates who want to use Azure for evaluating the deployment and administration of virtual machines and services.

                                                               


PROGRAM CONTENT

Fundamentals of Microsoft Azure

The module explains the various Azure services including cloud services. Understand how to manage Azure subscription and billing and use Azure portal to manage Azure services.

Lessons

  • Understand cloud computing
  • Define Azure and its various services
  • How to manage Azure services
  • Explain subscription management, support, and billing

Lab: Implement the Azure portals

  • Designing the interface of Azure portal
  • Manage billing and quotas data

Microsoft Azure management tools

The module introduces delegates to the Azure PowerShell, Azure SDK and Azure CLI used in managing Azure subscriptions.

Lessons

  • Describe Azure PowerShell
  • What is Azure SDK and Azure CLI?

Lab: Applying management tools

  • Adopting the Azure PowerShell modules
  • Using the Azure CLI

Role of Virtual machines in Microsoft Azure

In this module, Understand how to plan and deploy virtual machines in Azure and how it is used for managing disks.

Lessons

  • Use Azure Marketplace image to develop a VM from the Azure portal
  • Recognize the functionality of the VM
  • How to configure disks

Lab: Setting up a VM in Azure

  • Plan and configure VMs in Azure
  • Configure storage of a VM

Understand Web Apps and cloud services

The module helps the delegates to plan, configure and administer web applications in Azure and teaches how Azure PaaS cloud services are deployed.

Lessons

  • Design and set up web apps
  • Monitor web apps
  • Configure PaaS cloud services

Lab: Use cloud services and web apps

  • Use Azure portal for configuring web apps
  • Maintain web apps in Azure
  • Plan and deploy PaaS cloud services

Design and Install Virtual Networks

In this module, delegates will use the components of Azure networks to improve the resiliency and availability of VMs.

Lessons

  • Understand the functionality of virtual networks
  • Explain Azure Load Balancer
  • Setting up Azure networking

Lab: Configure virtual networks

  • Designing virtual networks
  • Validate functionality of virtual network

Understand Cloud Storage

The module describes how to plan, install and manage cloud storage in Azure and also explains the key features and benefits of cloud storage.

Lessons

  • Describe cloud storage
  • Understand its benefits and key features
  • Design and manage storage in Azure

Lab: Setting up Azure storage

  • Create an account for Azure storage
  • Create and monitor blobs

Microsoft Azure Databases

The module introduces the delegates to use SQL database for installing and managing databases in Azure. It also describes the options for storing relational data in Azure efficiently.

Lessons

  • Explain options for relational database deployment in Azure
  • Understand the scope of Azure SQL databases

Lab: Planning a SQL Database in Azure

  • Design a new Azure SQL database
  • Setting up SQL Server firewall rules
  • Explore SQL Server Management Studio for managing content

Creating and Managing Azure Active Directory

In this module, understand how to organize domains and directories and use Multi-Factor Authentication.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Azure AD
  • Monitor Azure AD authentication

Lab: Construct and manage Azure Active Directory tenants

  • Develop users in Azure AD
  • Monitor Azure AD authentication
  • Create a new Azure AD tenant
  • Design a custom DNS domain

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ABOUT Corby

Corby is a borough which is located 37 km away from the north-east of Northampton. It is the town with fastest growing population in Northamptonshire as well as England. The census held in 2011 reports that Corby had a population of sixty-one thousand three hundred. It is located 37 km away from the north-east of Northampton. Due to a large number of Scottish migrant workers who came to Corby for its steelworks, Corby was at one time known locally as "Little Scotland". The town was a small village until 1930. All the changes took place with the opening of the steelworks by Stewarts and Lloyds. It is a rapidly changing place and a vibrant.

Politics:

Created since 1983, the constituency of Corby contains parts of traditionally Conservative East Northamptonshire. Corby has since 2005 won almos every election. Labour won the General Elections in 2005 by a huge majority. However it was in 2010 that the Labour Party candidate lost the seat to the Conservatives. In 2012 again, the Labour Party came to power when Mensch resigned as an MP The seat was won by Labour's Andy Sawford. As the constituency was an important seat, it attracted both national and international media.The Corby Borough Council , since 1979, has been under the control of the Labour party in local politics. During the 2015 elections ,Corby was represented by 5 Conservatives and 24 Labour Party members.

Employment and Education

Employment in Corby is against health and education, public administration and biased towards manufacturing. Weetos are made in the north of the town by Weetabix Limited. The town also is home to workshops that manufacture Fairline Boats. Amy’s Kitchen opened a factory in Corby a short time back. The Census of 2001 depicted the ratio of the working-age population to its degree-level qualifications at its lowest in both England and Wales. A 39.3% of the total population are without any GCSE-equivalent qualification. Corby had a population of 61,255 according to 2011 census. There are85.0% White British, 9.1% Other White, 85.0% White British, 9.1% Other White. Oakley Vale is Corby's least White British with only 70.7% of the population being White British. A range of vocational courses is provided to post-16 students and adult learners by the Corby campus of Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education. The nearest universities to the south are the University of Northampton and to the west are De Montfort University in Leicester and University of Leicester.

Society and Culture

According to 2001 census, the number children of Scottish-origin in the Corby Urban Area was 10, 063 around 18.9% of the total population. A large number of the inhabitants of Corby enjoy this Scottish heritage. Apart from London, Corby is the only town in England with two Church of Scotland churches. About the town of the Corpy, a song Steeltown by Big Country was written.

Sport and Leisure

The main football team in Corby who play in the National League North is the Corby Town F.C. Corby is also home to the Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool that came up in 2009. The Stewarts and Lloyds Rugby Football Club plays its home games in Corby. The club also has an athletic club for youngsters below 11 ears of age and also for those who have crossed 60. When the Youth Development League took place, the upper age group was promoted to Midland East 1 and it also gained a promotion in the Heart of England Athletics League.

Climate

Corby experiences a maritime climate mild winters and with cool summers. In Corby, the highest recorded temperature was 35 °C (95.0 °F) in August 1990 and the lowest was recorded during 1987 which was −23.3 °C (−9.9 °F).