Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Explore cloud services with Microsoft Azure

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Azure Fundamentals course provides basic knowledge and skills to the delegates to evaluate Microsoft Azure in their organizations. The course explains how to implement the principles of cloud computing in Microsoft Azure and core Azure infrastructure comprising storage and virtual networks. During the course, the delegates will gain an understanding to design most common Azure services consisting Azure SQL database, Azure Virtual Machines, and Web Apps. The course introduces delegates to the core concepts and components of Azure AD and also covers the techniques how it integrates with on-premises Active Directory. The course covers an introduction to Microsoft Azure and how it is structured as a service.  

The course enables the delegates to implement Microsoft Azure quickly and easily and also know about Azure Active Directories and organizational roles.  Throughout the course, the delegates will learn the different types of Azure storage, deployment of Windows or Linux virtual machines, Azure Virtual machines, SQL databases and Azure Identity services with Azure AD (Active Directory). The course also provides information about the deployment of web applications and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions of Azure with Azure App Service.

  • Explore ways to become a multi-cloud expert

  • Understand cloud computing, Azure and its subscriptions

  • Configure virtual machines using Microsoft Azure

  • Manage Azure Databases using SQL Server Management Studio

  • Implement the core Azure infrastructure

  • Create and manage Azure AD effectively

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

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Courseware

Courseware will also be provided to the delegates so that they can revise the course after the training.

PREREQUISITES

The main requirements for attending the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course include:

  • Delegates must have thorough understanding of web applications and possess professional experience in information technology
  • A basic understanding of database and Active Directory concepts including queries, tables, domains and domain controllers is also beneficial

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Developers who are interested in evaluating the creation of Azure solutions
  • IT professionals and generalists hosting websites and mobile app back-end services, evaluate the use of Azure
  • Windows Server administrators evaluate the migration of on-premises Active Directory roles and services to the cloud
  • Database administrators hosting SQL databases evaluate the use of Azure

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Explain the concepts of Microsoft Azure including cloud computing and Azure subscriptions
  • Develop and configure Azure virtual machines and manage their disks
  • Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell, Azure command-line interface (CLI) and Azure Software Development Kit (SDK).
  • Configure and manage cloud storage in Azure
  • Deploy Azure platform as a service (PaaS) cloud services and monitor web apps in Azure
  • Plan, install and manage SQL databases and Azure AD
  • Create and configure Azure virtual networks

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Microsoft Azure fundamental course introduces the concepts of basic cloud computing and specific features of Microsoft Azure used by administrators and professionals in the routine administration of cloud resources. The course provides essential and in-depth knowledge of the architecture of Microsoft Azure and core components required to perform various tasks by administrators and developers. The course also helps those delegates who want to attend Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions and Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions courses as it provides prerequisite knowledge and skills to enhance their performance.

 The course explains the key features of Microsoft Azure, its methodologies, processes, services it provides and techniques to leverage them effectively. The course is specifically designed for those delegates who want to use Azure for evaluating the deployment and administration of virtual machines and services.

                                                               


PROGRAM CONTENT

Fundamentals of Microsoft Azure

The module explains the various Azure services including cloud services. Understand how to manage Azure subscription and billing and use Azure portal to manage Azure services.

Lessons

  • Understand cloud computing
  • Define Azure and its various services
  • How to manage Azure services
  • Explain subscription management, support, and billing

Lab: Implement the Azure portals

  • Designing the interface of Azure portal
  • Manage billing and quotas data

Microsoft Azure management tools

The module introduces delegates to the Azure PowerShell, Azure SDK and Azure CLI used in managing Azure subscriptions.

Lessons

  • Describe Azure PowerShell
  • What is Azure SDK and Azure CLI?

Lab: Applying management tools

  • Adopting the Azure PowerShell modules
  • Using the Azure CLI

Role of Virtual machines in Microsoft Azure

In this module, Understand how to plan and deploy virtual machines in Azure and how it is used for managing disks.

Lessons

  • Use Azure Marketplace image to develop a VM from the Azure portal
  • Recognize the functionality of the VM
  • How to configure disks

Lab: Setting up a VM in Azure

  • Plan and configure VMs in Azure
  • Configure storage of a VM

Understand Web Apps and cloud services

The module helps the delegates to plan, configure and administer web applications in Azure and teaches how Azure PaaS cloud services are deployed.

Lessons

  • Design and set up web apps
  • Monitor web apps
  • Configure PaaS cloud services

Lab: Use cloud services and web apps

  • Use Azure portal for configuring web apps
  • Maintain web apps in Azure
  • Plan and deploy PaaS cloud services

Design and Install Virtual Networks

In this module, delegates will use the components of Azure networks to improve the resiliency and availability of VMs.

Lessons

  • Understand the functionality of virtual networks
  • Explain Azure Load Balancer
  • Setting up Azure networking

Lab: Configure virtual networks

  • Designing virtual networks
  • Validate functionality of virtual network

Understand Cloud Storage

The module describes how to plan, install and manage cloud storage in Azure and also explains the key features and benefits of cloud storage.

Lessons

  • Describe cloud storage
  • Understand its benefits and key features
  • Design and manage storage in Azure

Lab: Setting up Azure storage

  • Create an account for Azure storage
  • Create and monitor blobs

Microsoft Azure Databases

The module introduces the delegates to use SQL database for installing and managing databases in Azure. It also describes the options for storing relational data in Azure efficiently.

Lessons

  • Explain options for relational database deployment in Azure
  • Understand the scope of Azure SQL databases

Lab: Planning a SQL Database in Azure

  • Design a new Azure SQL database
  • Setting up SQL Server firewall rules
  • Explore SQL Server Management Studio for managing content

Creating and Managing Azure Active Directory

In this module, understand how to organize domains and directories and use Multi-Factor Authentication.

Lessons

  • Introduction to Azure AD
  • Monitor Azure AD authentication

Lab: Construct and manage Azure Active Directory tenants

  • Develop users in Azure AD
  • Monitor Azure AD authentication
  • Create a new Azure AD tenant
  • Design a custom DNS domain

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ABOUT Harrogate

Harrogate is a district situated in the shire county of North Yorkshire. The town is famous for its Spa Industry. It is also a tourist place. The major attractions of the town are RHS Harlow Carr gardens and spa waters. The city also has a National park. In the 17th century, the town was divided into High Harrogate and Low Harrogate. Now the two towns combined known as Harrogate. People are very friendly there and in the survey of 2013, it was voted as the happiest place among any other cities in the England. Elements such as common salt, Sulphur and Iron are found in huge quantity in the Spa water. In the Georgian era of the 16th century, this town was famously known as The English Spa. The Iron-rich water had been used for medical treatment for two centuries (17th and 18th). Because of this sure shot treatment, there had been a large number of people migrated to this town. So, it added a lot more wealth in the basket of the town.

History

As per the records of the 13th century, the earlier names of the town were Harrowgate, Harrogate and Harwegate. Still, no one could explain the origin of the town. During the late 13th century, King Edward III admittedly the Knaresborough forest to his son John. He was Duke of Lancaster. The root cause of the development of the Harrogate was owing to Sulphur and Iron-rich water. William Slingsby found the similar properties of Belgian spa water in the water of Tewit well. Edmund Deane gave a push to the importance of water and published in its book. A very important episode of past i.e creation of water gas by Engineer Samson Fox is also associated with the town. His invention was in the field of heating and gas lighting. By using this, he lit Parliament Street by water-gas. He had been mayor for 3 terms.

Geography

The town provides shelter to many travellers working in Bradford and Leeds. The property prices are very high here. There are many properties in the town as well as villages that have worth more than 1 million pounds. The climatic condition of the town is dry in summer and mild during winters.  There are many towns that have establishments below the Harrogate.

Economy and Landmarks

The economy of the town is very strong. It is also one of the flexible economies in the Britain.  The Harrogate International Centre hosts the conferences appreciated at the global level. It earns huge revenue from here. This Centre is appreciated by all over the Britain and Europe as well. Other famous items that have been exported by Harrogate are Farrah’s Toffee, Harrogate Blue Cheese, Harrogate Bluewater, and Yorkshire Tea. The famous Architect Temple Lushington Moore constructed a famous building St Wilfrid in the town. The Frank Matcham renowned Royal Hall Theatre is also in the city. The Royal Pump Room representing town’s spa industry also attracts tourists to the town. Other prominent places are Montpellier quarter, The Valley Gardens, Crescent Gardens and a few more.

Culture

The today’s Harrogate Theatre helped the British soldiers that were fighting Boer War in South Africa. The North of England’s leading arts festival i.e Harrogate Festival of Arts and Science has also been celebrating in the city. As per channel 4 TV show 2005, it stood at third place to live in the UK. The number dropped to one in the next year.

Sport and Transport

The Finish Line of the first stage of the Tour de France is organised by Harrogate Authority. The Event attracted a huge bulk of the crowd from other parts of the world and it was telecast to the global audience. It is well connected with road, railway and air.