Microsoft Azure for Cloud Infrastructure

Introduction:

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud technologies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a leading cloud computing platform. With its extensive array of services, Azure offers businesses the tools to build, deploy, and manage applications through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. This course will equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate Microsoft Azure, enabling them to leverage cloud infrastructure effectively for their organizations.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core components and services of Microsoft Azure.

• Gain hands-on experience in deploying and managing Azure resources.

• Learn best practices for security, monitoring, and optimizing cloud infrastructure.

• Explore solutions for building scalable and resilient applications in Azure.

• Prepare for Azure certification exams and enhance their career opportunities in cloud computing.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Azure

• What is cloud computing?

• Advantages of using cloud infrastructure for businesses.

• Overview of Microsoft Azure: History, services, and market position.

• Hands-on: Setting up a free Azure account and exploring the Azure Portal.

Module 2: Core Azure Services

• Overview of key Azure services: Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL Database.

• Understanding compute, networking, and database services in Azure.

• Hands-on: Deploying a virtual machine and creating storage accounts in Azure.

Module 3: Networking and Security in Azure

• Introduction to Azure networking concepts: Virtual Networks, Azure Load Balancer, and VPN Gateway.

• Best practices for securing Azure resources: Azure Security Center and Network Security Groups.

• Hands-on: Configure a virtual network and set up security rules for a web application.

Module 4: Azure Resource Management

• Understanding Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and its benefits.

• Managing resources with Azure Resource Groups and templates.

• Hands-on: Creating and deploying resources using ARM templates.

Module 5: Monitoring and Diagnostics

• Overview of Azure monitoring tools: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Azure Log Analytics.

• Setting up alerts and diagnostics for applications and infrastructure.

• Hands-on: Monitor performance metrics and set alerts for Azure resources.

Module 6: Azure Storage Solutions

• Understanding different Azure storage options: Blob Storage, File Storage, and Queue Storage.

• Best practices for data management and backup strategies in Azure.

• Hands-on: Implementing Azure Blob Storage and configuring backup options.

Module 7: Building and Deploying Applications

• Introduction to Azure App Services and Azure Functions for app deployment.

• Exploring containerization with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Hands-on: Deploying a web application using Azure App Services and creating a serverless function.

Module 8: Azure Governance and Compliance

• Understanding Azure policies, blueprints, and role-based access control (RBAC).

• Best practices for compliance and regulatory requirements in Azure.

• Hands-on: Implementing Azure Policy to enforce governance.

Module 9: Cost Management and Optimization

• Overview of Azure pricing models and cost management tools.

• Strategies for optimizing cloud infrastructure costs and usage.

• Hands-on: Analyzing cost reports and setting budgets using Azure Cost Management.

Module 10: Course Wrap-Up and Certification Preparation

• Review of key concepts covered in the course.

• Preparing for Azure certification: Exam structure, tips, and study resources.

• Final assessment: Participants will design a cloud infrastructure solution based on a real-world scenario.

• Q&A session to address participants’ queries and explore additional Azure resources.

Course Duration:

20 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.

Target Audience:

IT professionals, developers, system administrators, and business leaders interested in leveraging Microsoft Azure for cloud infrastructure.