Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Course Description

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

Duration Delivery Method Mandatory Prerequisites Who Should Attend
1 day Virtual – Instructor led
  • There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Familiarity with cloud computing is helpful, but isn’t necessary.
  • This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure.
  • 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.

Course Objectives:

This course combines lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam.

  • Describe cloud computing
  • Describe the benefits of using cloud services
  • Describe cloud service types
  • Describe the core architectural components of Azure
  • Describe Azure compute and networking services
  • Describe Azure storage services
  • Describe Azure identity, access, and security
  • Describe cost management in Azure
  • Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
  • Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
  • Describe monitoring tools in Azure

Agenda:

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
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