Cloud Computing_C106: Introduction to Azure Services and Architecture

About Course

Welcome to the enriching journey through the “Introduction to Azure Services and Architecture” course. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a cornerstone of cloud innovation.

In this course, you will be immersed in the world of Azure’s diverse services and powerful architecture.
From grasping the fundamentals of cloud computing and Azure’s versatile resources to mastering the art of designing resilient, scalable solutions, this course is tailored to equip you with the essential skills to navigate Azure with confidence.
As we explore real-world scenarios, best practices, and hands-on labs, you’ll emerge ready to leverage Azure’s capabilities to build, deploy, and manage modern cloud solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. Let’s embark on this exciting journey to Azure mastery together.

After the completion of course student will be able to:

Apply cloud computing concepts and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure’s services, enabling effective utilization of Azure’s ecosystem.
Master Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and apply the principles of infrastructure as code, allowing the efficient creation, management, and scaling of Azure resources.
Design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, networks, and storage solutions, ensuring the development of robust cloud-based architectures.
Apply proficiency in Azure’s identity and access management, implementing secure user management, authentication, and authorization for Azure resources.
Develop resilient, scalable, and highly available solutions using Azure services, integrating best practices to ensure optimal performance and fault tolerance.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure and Cloud Computing Concepts

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LO1: Define the scope of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing, including its service models and deployment models.

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LO2: Describe the historical background and evolution of cloud computing leading to the development of Microsoft Azure.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts underlying cloud computing and Azure platforms.

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Topic 2: Azure Core Services and Solutions Overview

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LO1: Define the scope and classification of Azure core services and solution offerings.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of Azure core services and their expansion over time.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts governing Azure compute, networking, and storage services.

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Topic 3: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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LO1: Define the scope of Azure Resource Manager and Infrastructure as Code in Azure environments.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of ARM and the emergence of IaC practices in cloud computing.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of declarative resource deployment using ARM templates.

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QUIZ I
Topic 4: Deploying and Managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)

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LO1: Define the scope of Azure Virtual Machines and their role in cloud infrastructure.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of virtualization and its integration into Azure VM services.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts involved in deploying, managing, and scaling Azure VMs.

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Topic 5: Designing and Configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)

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LO1: Define the scope of Azure Virtual Networks and their components.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of virtual networking and its adoption in Azure.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of network isolation, connectivity, and security in VNets.

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Topic 6: Implementing Azure Storage Solutions (Blob, File, Queue, Table)

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LO1: Define the scope of Azure storage solutions and their use cases.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of cloud storage evolution within Azure.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of Azure Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage services.

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QUIZ II
Topic 7: Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals

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LO1: Define the scope of Identity and Access Management in Azure environments.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of IAM and identity services in Azure.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of authentication, authorization, and access control.

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Topic 8: Implementing Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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LO1: Define the scope of Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of Azure AD and RBAC mechanisms.

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LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of identity governance and role-based permissions.

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Topic 9: Designing Resilient and Highly Available Azure Architectures

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LO1: Define the scope of resilient and highly available architectures in Azure.

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LO2: Describe the historical background of high availability and resilience in cloud platforms.

00:00
LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of fault tolerance, redundancy, and scalability in Azure architectures.

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FINAL EXAM

About Course

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure and Cloud Computing Concepts

LO1: Define the scope of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing, including its service models and deployment models.

LO2: Describe the historical background and evolution of cloud computing leading to the development of Microsoft Azure.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts underlying cloud computing and Azure platforms.

Topic 2: Azure Core Services and Solutions Overview

LO1: Define the scope and classification of Azure core services and solution offerings.

LO2: Describe the historical background of Azure core services and their expansion over time.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts governing Azure compute, networking, and storage services.

Topic 3: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

LO1: Define the scope of Azure Resource Manager and Infrastructure as Code in Azure environments.

LO2: Describe the historical background of ARM and the emergence of IaC practices in cloud computing.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of declarative resource deployment using ARM templates.

QUIZ I

Topic 4: Deploying and Managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)

LO1: Define the scope of Azure Virtual Machines and their role in cloud infrastructure.

LO2: Describe the historical background of virtualization and its integration into Azure VM services.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts involved in deploying, managing, and scaling Azure VMs.

Topic 5: Designing and Configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)

LO1: Define the scope of Azure Virtual Networks and their components.

LO2: Describe the historical background of virtual networking and its adoption in Azure.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of network isolation, connectivity, and security in VNets.

Topic 6: Implementing Azure Storage Solutions (Blob, File, Queue, Table)

LO1: Define the scope of Azure storage solutions and their use cases.

LO2: Describe the historical background of cloud storage evolution within Azure.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of Azure Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage services.

QUIZ II

Topic 7: Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals

LO1: Define the scope of Identity and Access Management in Azure environments.

LO2: Describe the historical background of IAM and identity services in Azure.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of authentication, authorization, and access control.

Topic 8: Implementing Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

LO1: Define the scope of Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control.

LO2: Describe the historical background of Azure AD and RBAC mechanisms.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of identity governance and role-based permissions.

Topic 9: Designing Resilient and Highly Available Azure Architectures

LO1: Define the scope of resilient and highly available architectures in Azure.

LO2: Describe the historical background of high availability and resilience in cloud platforms.

LO3: Explain the key principles and concepts of fault tolerance, redundancy, and scalability in Azure architectures.

FINAL EXAM

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