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Azure for Researchers part 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

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Overview

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  • Module 1: This module introduces you to the basics of Azure. Prepare for AZ-900.
  • After you complete this module, you'll be able to:

    • Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing.
    • Determine whether Azure is the right solution for your business needs.
    • Differentiate between the different methods of creating an Azure subscription.
  • Module 2: Learn about Azure subscriptions, management groups, resource groups, Azure Resource Manager, Azure regions, and availability zones. Prepare for AZ-900.
  • After completing this module, you'll be able to describe the benefits and usage of:

    • Azure subscriptions and management groups.
    • Azure resources, resource groups, and Azure Resource Manager.
    • Azure regions, region pairs, and availability zones.
  • Module 3: Learn about the database services that are available on Microsoft Azure, such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, as well as big data and analytics. (AZ-900)
  • After completing this module, you'll be able to describe the benefits and usage of:

    • Azure Cosmos DB
    • Azure SQL Database
    • Azure SQL Managed Instance
    • Azure Database for MySQL
    • Azure Database for PostgreSQL
    • Azure Synapse Analytics
    • Azure HDInsight
    • Azure Databricks
    • Azure Data Lake Analytics
  • Module 4: Learn about the different services that are available in Azure compute Prepare for AZ-900.
  • After completing this module, you'll be able to describe the benefits and usage of:

    • Azure Virtual Machines
    • Azure App Service
    • Azure Container Instances
    • Azure Kubernetes Service
    • Azure Functions
    • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Module 5: Learn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine, the options to create and manage the VM, and the extensions and services you use to manage your VM.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Compile a checklist for creating a virtual machine
    • Describe the options to create and manage virtual machines
    • Describe the additional services available to administer virtual machines
  • Module 6: Learn about the different storage options that are available in Azure Storage. Prepare for AZ-900.
  • After completing this module, you'll be able to describe the benefits and usage of:

    • Azure Blob Storage
    • Azure Disk Storage
    • Azure Files
    • Azure Blob access tiers
  • Module 7: Learn how using Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB - or a combination of them - for your business scenario is the best way to get the most performant solution.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Learn how to classify your data as structured, semi-structured, or unstructured
    • Learn how to determine the operational needs, latency requirements, and transaction requirements for your data
    • Determine whether your data requires transactions
  • Module 8: Discover ways to use an Azure Storage account to manage your data for billing, access, and storage location of your blobs, files, queues, and tables.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Decide how many storage accounts you need for your project
    • Determine the appropriate settings for each storage account
    • Create a storage account using the Azure portal
  • Module 9: Azure provides a variety of disk storage options for virtual machine workloads. Identify the features of capabilities of each type to ensure your application performs optimally.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Identify the types of disk storage available to virtual machines
    • Identify the capabilities of different disk storage
    • Identify the use cases for each type of disk storage

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to Azure fundamentals
    • Introduction
    • What is cloud computing?
    • What is Azure?
    • Tour of Azure services
    • Get started with Azure accounts
    • Case study introduction
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Describe core Azure architectural components
    • Introduction
    • Overview of Azure subscriptions, management groups, and resources
    • Azure regions, availability zones, and region pairs
    • Azure resources and Azure Resource Manager
    • Azure subscriptions and management groups
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Explore Azure database and analytics services
    • Introduction
    • Explore Azure Cosmos DB
    • Explore Azure SQL Database
    • Exercise - Create a SQL database
    • Explore Azure database for MySQL
    • Explore Azure Database for PostgreSQL
    • Explore Azure SQL Managed Instance
    • Explore big data and analytics
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 4: Explore Azure compute services
    • Introduction
    • Overview of Azure compute services
    • Decide when to use Azure Virtual Machines
    • Decide when to use Azure App Service
    • Decide when to use Azure Container Instances or Azure Kubernetes Service
    • Decide when to use Azure Functions
    • Decide when to use Azure Virtual Desktop
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 5: Introduction to Azure virtual machines
    • Introduction
    • Compile a checklist for creating an Azure Virtual Machine
    • Exercise - Create a VM using the Azure portal
    • Describe the options available to create and manage an Azure Virtual Machine
    • Manage the availability of your Azure VMs
    • Back up your virtual machines
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 6: Explore Azure Storage services
    • Introduction
    • Azure Storage account fundamentals
    • Disk storage fundamentals
    • Azure Blob storage fundamentals
    • Azure Files fundamentals
    • Understand Blob access tiers
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 7: Choose a data storage approach in Azure
    • Introduction
    • Classify your data
    • Determine operational needs
    • Group multiple operations in a transaction
    • Choose a storage solution on Azure
    • Summary
  • Module 8: Create an Azure Storage account
    • Introduction
    • Decide how many storage accounts you need
    • Choose your account settings
    • Choose an account creation tool
    • Exercise - Create a storage account using the Azure portal
    • Knowledge check - Create a storage account
    • Summary
  • Module 9: Choose the right disk storage for your virtual machine workload
    • Introduction
    • Managed, unmanaged, and local disk storage
    • Disk types for virtual machines
    • Select a disk type for your workload
    • Summary

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