Module 1: Describe cloud computing
This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.
- 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
- Summary
Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services
This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
Module 3: Describe cloud service types
This module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type.
- Introduction
- Describe Infrastructure as a Service
- Describe Platform as a Service
- Describe Software as a Service
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 4: Describe the core architectural components of Azure
This module explains the basic infrastructure components of Microsoft Azure. You'll learn about the physical infrastructure and how resources are managed.
- Introduction
- What is Microsoft Azure
- Get started with Azure accounts
- Describe Azure physical infrastructure
- Describe Azure management infrastructure
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 5: Describe Azure compute services
This module focuses on core Azure compute services and when to use each option.
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
Module 6: Describe Azure networking services
This module introduces Azure networking capabilities for secure communication between Azure resources, on-premises environments, and internet-connected clients.
- Introduction
- Describe Azure virtual networking
- Describe Azure virtual private networks
- Describe Azure ExpressRoute
- Describe Azure DNS
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 7: Describe Azure storage services
This module introduces you to storage in Azure, including things such as different types of storage and how a distributed infrastructure can make your data more resilient.
- Introduction
- Describe Azure storage accounts
- Describe Azure storage redundancy
- Describe Azure storage services
- Identify Azure data migration options
- Identify Azure file movement options
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 8: Describe Azure identity, access, and security
This module covers some of the authorization and authentication methods available with Azure.
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
Module 9: Describe cost management in Azure
This module explores methods to estimate, track, and manage costs in Azure.
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
Module 10: Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
This module introduces you to tools that can help with governance and compliance within Azure.
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
Module 11: Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
This module covers tools that help you manage your Azure and on-premises resources.
- Introduction
- Describe tools for interacting with Azure
- Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
- Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 12: Describe monitoring tools in Azure
This module covers tools that you can use to monitor your Azure environment.
- Introduction
- Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
- Describe Azure Service Health
- Describe Azure Monitor
- Module assessment
- Summary
Exams and assessments
This course will help prepare you for the AZ-900 exam which is available seperately.
Hands-on learning
This course is delivered through a mixture of Presentations, Demonstrations and hands on labs.
