What you'll learn:
- Fundamentals of cloud computing and its benefits
- Essential Azure services like virtual machines, databases, and storage solutions
- Azure's infrastructure, including regions, availability zones, and resource groups
- Azure AD, identity management, and security features for protecting resources
- Governance policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance standards
- Azure pricing models, factors affecting costs, and service level agreements (SLA)
- Virtual networks, load balancers, and other networking components
- Azure storage options like Blob storage, Table storage, and File storage
- Azure resources, access diagnostic logs, and troubleshoot common issues
- Best practices for resource management and understand real-world use cases
The AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Complete Training course is an in-depth guide to mastering the foundational concepts of Microsoft Azure, perfect for beginners aiming to kickstart a career in cloud computing.
This course thoroughly covers essential Azure services, cloud computing principles, and management tools, making it ideal for IT professionals, developers, and anyone preparing for the AZ-900 certification exam.
Through detailed sections and hands-on labs, you'll gain confidence in navigating Azure’s environment and learn practical applications of cloud computing in a variety of business scenarios.
Course Overview
Basics of Cloud Computing: Start with understanding cloud computing fundamentals, including various service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and the shared responsibility model. You'll explore cloud deployment models (public, private, and hybrid) and gain a clear understanding of CapEx and OpEx in cloud infrastructure.
Benefits of Cloud Computing: Dive into the numerous advantages of cloud adoption, such as scalability, high availability, and reliability. This section will help you understand how cloud computing can be cost-effective and secure while allowing businesses to go global with minimal infrastructure investments.
Creating Setup for Azure Labs: This section walks you through creating a free Azure account to set up a lab environment, providing a hands-on foundation for practical learning.
Core Architectural Components of Azure: Gain insights into Azure datacenters, availability zones, global infrastructure, regions, and region pairs, laying the groundwork for understanding Azure’s global footprint and operational resilience.
Management Structure of Microsoft Azure: Understand the organizational structure within Azure, from resources and resource groups to subscriptions and management groups, which helps in organizing and managing access and billing.
Azure Networking Services: Learn about Azure's robust networking capabilities, including Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSGs), private and public endpoints, and ExpressRoute for secure connectivity.
Azure Compute: Discover compute options such as Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Desktops, Containers, Functions, and application hosting, allowing for versatile workload management.
Azure Storage Services: This section covers storage options like Azure Blob Storage, Azure Queues, Table Storage, Disk Storage, and migration tools, emphasizing storage redundancy for enhanced data resilience.
Identity & Access Management in Azure: Learn Azure Active Directory (AD), Azure AD Domain Services, conditional access, RBAC, and the Zero Trust model, providing a robust identity and security foundation.
Cost Management in Azure: Understand factors affecting costs, the Azure Pricing Calculator, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator, and Azure Cost Management Tool to efficiently monitor and manage expenses.
Governance and Compliance Tools: Discover Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, Resource Locks, and the Azure Service Trust Portal, enabling compliance and governance within cloud environments.
Azure Management Tools: Get hands-on with tools like the Azure portal, Cloud Shell, CLI, PowerShell, Azure Arc, and ARM templates for managing and automating Azure resources.
Monitoring Tools in Azure: Learn to use Azure Advisor, Service Health, and Azure Monitor to optimize resource usage, improve system health, and stay proactive with recommendations and alerts.
Enroll in AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Complete Training to gain comprehensive, practical knowledge essential for Azure certification success and advancing your cloud computing career.
This course equips you with all the tools and understanding needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of Azure.
