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 Wrexham

Wrexham is the largest town in north Wales that had a population of 61,603 as of the 2011 census. The Geographical condition of Wrexham city is near to Lower Dee Valley. The city is also surrounded by Welsh mountains. The city is the hub for Education sector, retail, commerce and Administration too. The Clwyd absorbs a lot of portion of Denbighshire in the mid-1970's.  From 1997 to 2017, it is also a centre of Wrexham County Borough.

Wrexham existed even in the times before Jesus Christ, i.e. somewhere between 8000 – 4300 BC. Excavations have shown that agriculture was the main source of living through the people of Wrexham also had trade relations with the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons rule Wrexham from the 8th to the 10th Century AD.

When Llywelyn ap Gruffudd died in 1282 fighting in the independence struggle, Wrexham fell to the Marcher, a semi-independent lordship of Bromfield and Yale. After this, Wrexham continued to progress through the Middle Ages and in the process it became a centre of exchange for the goods produced in the Dee valley and Denbighshire uplands. Iron and lead were also being mined in Wrexham.

The town became a market town after 1327. As the end of the 14th Century approached, the town pollution started to constitute of different kind of people such as dancers, goldsmiths and other wealthy people who wanted to do business in Wrexham.

Tourism

  • The National Eisteddfod of Wales was held in Wrexham in 2011.

Places to Visit

  • Wales Comic Con: Personalities including actors, artists, writers and sports meet here every year for their fans all around the world.
  • Giles Church: It is the famous Chruch which is one of the seven wonders of Wales. It is considered as the burial place of Elihu Yale.
  • Racecourse Ground: This ground is the oldest international stadium in the world which is home to Wrexham F.C also.
  • Techniquest Glynd?r: This is a famous science discovery centre in the city.
  • Wrexham County Museum – This museum has a local history and is very famous among the citizens.
  • Saith Seren: It is also called “Seven Stars”. This centre provides a multi-purpose environment for the residents. They can have a locally sourced food along with the bar. It also has live entertainment which makes the experience awesome. Meeting rooms are also available for the professionals for business purposes.

Governance

The county council consists of 52 councillors out of which one is elected as Mayor for a year. The constituency of the town elects members to the National Assembly for Wales and UK Parliament. The constituency consists of both city and some nearby villages. Various communities in the town are Rhosddu, Offa, Acton and Caia Park.

Public Services

Wrexham Maelor Hospital is one of the three largest hospitals in North Wales. The hospital contains facilities required to provide effective treatment. It has an arrangement of over 900 beds. Other hospitals include Penley Polish Hospital and Chirk Community.

The major private hospital in the town is Yale hospital with over 25 beds. It is near to the Maelor Hospital. Spire healthcare operate and own this hospital.

The North Wales Police served the city. The Eastern division headquarters is based in the centre of the town.

In case of any fire-related issue, the main fire station of town is located on Croesnewydd Road. It is now combined with Ambulance Service Station. Llangollen and Chirk have local fire stations.

Economy

Earlier the economy of Wrexham's was based on the heavy industry. This was later on overcome by biotechnology, professional services and manufacturing. Among other regions of North Wales, the town leads in the retail sector. The town showed exemplary performance by coming fifth among other cities of the United Kingdom in 2007.