Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Introduction to Azure Architecture Training Course is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure and its architectural components. This course covers key concepts, core services, and best practices for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions on the Azure platform. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical labs, participants will gain hands-on experience in using Azure services to build cloud-based applications.
Objectives
• Understand Azure Fundamentals: Learn the core concepts and components of Microsoft Azure, including Azure regions, subscriptions, and resource groups.
• Familiarize with Core Azure Services: Gain knowledge of essential Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Networking.
• Design Scalable Solutions: Learn best practices for designing scalable and high-availability architectures on Azure.
• Implement Security Best Practices: Understand how to secure Azure resources using Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and network security groups.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Learn strategies for managing and optimizing costs on the Azure platform.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in labs and exercises to apply the concepts learned and gain practical experience with Azure services.
Audience
• Aspiring Azure Solutions Architects: Individuals aiming to start a career as an Azure Solutions Architect.
• IT Professionals and Engineers: Those working in IT who want to gain foundational knowledge of Azure and cloud architecture.
• System Administrators: IT administrators looking to transition from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions.
• Developers: Software developers seeking to understand how to deploy and manage applications on the Azure platform.
• Network Engineers: Professionals focused on networking who want to learn about Azure’s networking services and capabilities.
• Database Administrators: DBAs interested in managing and optimizing databases in the cloud.
• Project Managers: Managers overseeing cloud projects who need to understand Azure services and architecture.
• IT Consultants: Consultants advising clients on cloud adoption and architecture who need to understand Azure fundamentals.
• Recent Graduates: Individuals who have recently completed a degree in IT, computer science, or related fields and want to gain practical cloud skills.
• Tech Enthusiasts: Anyone with a general interest in learning about Microsoft Azure and its applications in modern IT environments.
Prerequisites
• Basic IT Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental IT concepts and terminology.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing: General awareness of cloud computing principles and benefits.
• Basic Networking Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• No Prior Azure Experience Required: The course is designed for beginners with no previous Azure experience.
Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Azure Solutions
• Overview of Azure Services
• Introduction to Cloud Computing Concepts
• Basic Principles of Cloud Security and Compliance
Module 2: Core Azure Services
• Compute: Introduction to Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Functions
• Network: Basics of Azure Virtual Network, VPNs, and Azure Load Balancer
• Storage: Overview of Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and Azure Queues
Module 3: Identity, Governance, and Monitoring
• Identity Solutions: Basics of Azure Active Directory and Azure AD Connect
• Governance: Introduction to management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resource tagging strategies
• Monitoring: Using Azure Monitor for basic alerts and metrics
Module 4: Designing Data Storage Solutions
• Relational Data: Basics of Azure SQL Database
• Non-relational Data: Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB
• Data Protection: Understanding local redundant storage (LRS) and geo-redundant storage (GRS)
Module 5: Business Continuity Basics
• Backup and Recovery: Basic strategies using Azure Backup
• High Availability: Concepts of availability zones and sets
Module 6: Basic Hands-On Labs
• Deploying a simple web application on Azure App Services
• Setting up a basic network with a virtual network and a VM
• Implementing simple identity solutions with Azure Active Directory
