Introduction:
As cloud adoption grows across industries, understanding Microsoft Azure is becoming essential for IT professionals. This course provides foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its core services, preparing participants to effectively utilize the platform for deploying and managing cloud solutions. By focusing on the fundamental services offered by Azure, this training ensures that attendees gain a strong understanding of cloud concepts, Azure pricing, security, and key services, positioning them to leverage Azure for future business needs and IT projects.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand cloud computing concepts and how Microsoft Azure fits within the cloud landscape.
• Gain familiarity with core Azure services and their use cases.
• Explore Azure pricing models and cost management tools.
• Understand Azure security and compliance practices.
• Learn how to manage and deploy resources on the Azure platform using the Azure portal and command-line interface.

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals who are new to cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It is tailored for:

• IT professionals seeking to gain knowledge of Azure cloud services.
• Developers and administrators looking to expand their cloud skillset.
• Business decision-makers or managers interested in understanding the benefits and capabilities of Azure.
• Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam (AZ-900).

Day 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Azure

Morning Session:

• What is Cloud Computing?
  • Cloud computing models: Public, private, and hybrid clouds
  • Key characteristics of cloud computing: On-demand self-service, scalability, elasticity
  • The role of Azure in the cloud computing ecosystem
• Overview of Microsoft Azure
  • Introduction to Azure as a cloud platform
  • Azure’s global infrastructure: Regions, availability zones, and data centers
  • Core Azure services: Compute, storage, networking, and databases

Afternoon Session:

• Understanding Azure’s Cloud Adoption Framework
  • Overview of the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
  • Aligning cloud adoption with business goals
  • Introduction to Azure governance and resource management
• Azure Portal and Resource Management
  • Navigating the Azure portal
  • Creating and managing resources through the Azure portal
  • Resource groups and resource management best practices

Day 2: Core Azure Services and Compute

Morning Session:

• Azure Compute Services
  • Introduction to Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • Azure App Services: Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for web applications
  • Azure Functions: Serverless computing for event-driven architecture
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration
• Choosing the Right Compute Service
  • Differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • How to choose the best compute solution based on requirements

Afternoon Session:

• Azure Storage Solutions
  • Types of Azure storage: Blob, Disk, File, Queue, and Table storage
  • Azure Data Lake Storage for big data applications
  • Managing storage with Azure Storage Explorer
• Hands-On Lab: Creating Virtual Machines and Storage Accounts
  • Launching and configuring a Virtual Machine on Azure
  • Setting up Azure Blob storage and uploading files

Day 3: Networking, Databases, and Security

Morning Session:

• Networking in Azure

  • Virtual Networks (VNet): Subnets, peering, and VPNs
  • Azure Load Balancer and Azure Traffic Manager
  • Network security: Network security groups (NSG) and Azure Firewall

• Azure Database Solutions

  • Introduction to Azure SQL Database and managed databases
  • Azure Cosmos DB: Globally distributed NoSQL database
  • Azure Database for MySQL and PostgreSQL

Afternoon Session:

• Azure Security and Compliance

  • The shared responsibility model: Understanding security in the cloud
  • Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for identity management
  • Implementing security features: Firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault

• Hands-On Lab: Configuring Virtual Networks and Database Services

  • Creating and configuring VNets with subnets
  • Setting up and securing a database on Azure

Day 4: Monitoring, Cost Management, and Azure Governance

Morning Session:

• Monitoring Azure Resources with Azure Monitor

  • Azure Monitor: Collecting, analyzing, and acting on telemetry data
  • Setting up metrics, alerts, and logs with Azure Monitor
  • Introduction to Azure Application Insights for application performance monitoring

• Cost Management and Pricing in Azure

  • Overview of Azure pricing models: Pay-as-you-go, Reserved, and Spot pricing
  • Using the Azure Pricing Calculator to estimate costs
  • Managing Azure costs: Azure Cost Management and billing dashboard

Afternoon Session:

• Azure Governance and Resource Management

  • Resource Groups, Tags, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
  • Introduction to Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints for compliance management
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure for managing user permissions

• Hands-On Lab: Setting Up Alerts and Budgeting in Azure

  • Configuring cost alerts and budgets in Azure
  • Setting up Azure Monitor to track resource performance

Day 5: Exam Preparation, Best Practices, and Future Trends

Morning Session:

• Azure Cloud Adoption Best Practices

  • Security and compliance best practices
  • Cost optimization strategies for Azure environments
  • Scaling and optimizing Azure resources for performance

• Preparing for the AZ-900 Exam

  • Key exam topics: Core Azure services, pricing models, security, and governance
  • Review of sample questions and exam strategies
  • Using Microsoft Learn and other resources for exam preparation

Afternoon Session:

• Future Trends in Azure and Cloud Computing

  • AI and machine learning services in Azure
  • The rise of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Edge computing and Azure IoT solutions

• Hands-On Lab: Review and Final Practice

  • Review key concepts through practical exercises
  • Exam prep quiz and recap