Azure Backup, Security, and Compliance Administration

Overview

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In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Azure backup strategies, security protocols, and compliance administration. You'll explore configuring backups for files, folders, and virtual machines, implementing automatic updates, ensuring compliance in Azure cloud environments, and formulating robust backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure services. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Implement effective backup strategies for both files and folders, as well as virtual machines in Azure. • Configure and manage automatic updates for virtual machines. • Implement and enforce compliance policies in the Azure cloud environment. • Monitor and audit Azure resources for compliance. • Develop comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure services, including Azure Site Recovery. By passing the AZ-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.

Syllabus

Configuring backups

This module aims to help you to establish a solid understanding of Azure backup concepts and build the skills required for effective backup configurations. In this module, you will focus on the foundational aspects of configuring backups in the Azure environment. You will first be introduced to essential concepts of backup strategies, emphasizing the importance of regular backups. Then, the focus will shift to practical configurations, specifically covering file and folder backups, with hands-on exercises for reinforcement. Later on, the discussion will extend to virtual machine backups, providing both theoretical insights and practical application through guided configurations.

Patching/updating virtual machines

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective update management practices in Azure, ensuring security and stability within your virtual environments. In this module, you'll learn how to keep your virtual machines up-to-date in Azure. You'll understand why regular updates are important and how to set up automatic updates for efficiency. Additionally, you'll explore tools to help you manage updates effectively.