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Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure

This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools. Audience Profile This course is suitable for IT...

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$675 USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code AZ-900T00
Available Formats Classroom, Virtual

Overview

Course Description

This course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; and Azure management and governance features and tools.

Audience Profile

This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure. This audience wants to learn about our offerings and get hands-on experience with the product. This course primarily uses the Azure portal and command line interface to create resources and does not require scripting skills. Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator. This course combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Familiarity with cloud computing is helpful, but isn't necessary.

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Course Details

Course Details

Outline

  • Describe cloud computing
    • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    • Introduction to cloud computing
    • What is cloud computing
    • Describe the shared responsibility model
    • Define cloud models
    • Describe the consumption-based model
    • Module assessment
  • Describe the benefits of using cloud services
    • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
    • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
    • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
    • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud
    • Describe sustainability considerations in the cloud
    • Module assessment
  • Describe cloud service types
    • Describe Infrastructure as a Service
    • Describe Platform as a Service
    • Describe Software as a Service
    • Module assessment
  • Describe the core architectural components of Azure
    • What is Microsoft Azure
    • Get started with Azure accounts
    • Describe Azure physical infrastructure
    • Describe Azure management infrastructure
    • Module assessment
  • Describe Azure compute services
    • Describe Azure virtual machines
    • Describe Azure virtual desktop
    • Describe Azure containers
    • Describe Azure functions
    • Describe AI, machine learning, and IoT/Edge services in Azure
    • Describe application hosting options
    • Module assessment
  • Describe Azure networking services
    • Describe Azure virtual networking
    • Describe Azure virtual private networks
    • Describe Azure ExpressRoute
    • Describe Azure DNS
    • Module assessment
  • Describe Azure storage services
    • Describe Azure storage accounts
    • Describe Azure storage redundancy
    • Describe Azure storage services
    • Identify Azure data migration options
    • Identify Azure file movement options
    • Module assessment
  • Describe Azure identity, access, and security
    • Describe Azure directory services
    • Describe Azure authentication methods
    • Describe Azure external identities
    • Describe Azure conditional access
    • Describe Azure role-based access control
    • Describe Zero Trust model
    • Describe defense-in-depth
    • Describe encryption and key management in Azure
    • Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
    • Module assessment
  • Describe cost management in Azure
    • Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
    • Explore the pricing calculator
    • Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool
    • Describe the purpose of tags
    • Describe cost optimization options in Azure
    • Module assessment
  • Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
    • 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 assessment
  • Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
    • Describe tools for interacting with Azure
    • Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
    • Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates
    • Module assessment
  • Describe monitoring tools in Azure
    • Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
    • Describe Azure Service Health
    • Describe Azure Monitor
    • Module assessment

Module 2: Azure Architecture and Services

This module explores Microsoft Azure, its architecture, and some of the most commonly used services and resources.

  • Core Azure architectural components
  • Azure compute and networking services
  • Azure storage services
  • Azure identity, access, and security
  • Lab : Explore the Microsoft Learn sandbox
  • Lab : Create an Azure resource
  • Lab : Create an Azure virtual machine
  • Lab : Configure network access
  • Lab : Create a storage blob

Module 3: Core Solutions

In this module, you'll learn about the management and governance resources available to help you manage your cloud and on-premises resources.

  • Cost management in Azure
  • Features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
  • Feature and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
  • Monitoring tools in Azure
  • Lab : Configure a resource lock
  • Lab : Compare workload costs using the Total Cost of Ownership calculator
  • Lab : Estimate workload costs using the Pricing calculator

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FAQ

How do I get a Microsoft exam voucher?

Pearson Vue Exam vouchers can be requested and ordered with your course purchase or can be ordered separately by clicking here.

  • Vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable. Vouchers expire 12 months from the date they are issued unless otherwise specified in the terms and conditions.
  • Voucher expiration dates cannot be extended. The exam must be taken by the expiration date printed on the voucher.

Do Microsoft courses come with post lab access?

Most Microsoft official courses will include post-lab access ranging from 30 to 180 calendar days after instructor led course delivery. A lab training key in class will be provided that can be leveraged to continue connecting to a remote lab environment for the individual course attendee.

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Lunch is normally an hour-long after 3-3.5 hours of the class day.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Microsoft courses are conducted in English unless otherwise specified.

Reviews

Tarik did a great job and was very clear in his explanations and passionate about the subject material. I appreciate how open he was to questions and cared that the students understood the material and would give extra information that wasn't required of the course. Great job!

The best online class I have taken. He is very skilled and made sure all of us learned.

Gene McKelvey presented the information exceptionally well and did a great job keeping us engaged. Great instructor!

Mark was a great instructor. He took the time to answer each question and provided demonstrations whenever possible.

Instructor is extremely knowlegable in this field. It was great to connect with him.

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