Azure Fundamentals
OVERVIEW
This course will provide foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking further Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services courses.
The course will cover general cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services such as Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service(PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
It will also cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance and trust. It will finally cover pricing and support services available with Azure.
COURSE LENGTH: 1 DAY
DELIVERY: ONLINE OR IN CLASS SETTING
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Understand general cloud computing concepts
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Understand core services available with Microsoft Azure
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Understand security, privacy, compliance and trust with Microsoft Azure
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Understand pricing and support models available with Microsoft
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
Course Overview
Cloud Concepts
Learning Objectives
Why Cloud Services?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud models
Core Azure Services
Core Azure architectural components
Core Azure Services and Products
Azure Solutions
Azure management tools
Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust
Securing network connectivity in Azure
Core Azure Identity services
Security tools and features
Azure governance methodologies
Monitoring and Reporting in Azure
Privacy, Compliance and Data Protection standards in Azure
Azure Pricing and Support
Azure subscriptions
Planning and managing costs
Support options available with Azure
Service lifecycle in Azure