Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | MSP Training

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.

Tutor Support

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

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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According to the census conducted in 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were separate urban areas but by 2011 they had become the sixth largest built area in England. It also formed a part of the South Hampshire metropolitan area or the Solent City. Its population of over 1.5 million makes it United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

Shipping

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Southampton also plays cricket. The Hampshire County Cricket Club is the famous cricket club that has been playing at the Rose Bowl in West End, the County Cricket Ground and the Antelope Ground, both of which fall near the city centre. Another league known for cricket is the Southampton Evening Cricket League.

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