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Module 1: Describe cloud computing:

  • Define cloud computing.
  • Explain the shared responsibility model.
  • Define cloud deployment models, including public, private, and hybrid.
  • Identify suitable use cases for each cloud model.
  • Explain the consumption-based model.
  • Compare different cloud pricing models.

Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services:

  • Explain the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
  • Explain the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
  • Explain the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
  • Explain the benefits of manageability in the cloud.

Module 3: Describe cloud service types:

  • Explain Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  • Explain Platform as a Service (PaaS).
  • Explain Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Identify suitable use cases for each cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Module 4: Describe the core architectural components of Azure:

  • Explain Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions.
  • Explain Availability Zones.
  • Explain Azure datacenters.
  • Explain Azure resources and Resource Groups.
  • Explain subscriptions.
  • Explain management groups.
  • Explain the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups.

Module 5: Describe Azure compute and networking services:

  • Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions.
  • Explain virtual machine (VM) options, such as VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Explain the resources required for virtual machines.
  • Explain application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines.
  • Explain virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
  • Define public and private endpoints.

Module 6: Describe Azure storage services:

  • Compare Azure storage services.
  • Explain storage tiers.
  • Explain redundancy options.
  • Explain storage account options and storage types.
  • Identify file migration options, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync.
  • Explain data migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box.

Module 7: Describe Azure identity, access, and security:

  • Explain directory services in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Domain Services.
  • Explain authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless authentication.
  • Explain external identities and guest access in Azure.
  • Explain Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.
  • Explain Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Explain the concept of Zero Trust.
  • Explain the purpose of the defense in depth model.
  • Explain the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Module 8: Describe cost management in Azure:

  • Explain factors that can affect costs in Azure.
  • Compare the Pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator.
  • Explain the Microsoft Cost Management tool.
  • Explain the purpose of tags.

Module 9: Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance:

  • Explain the purpose of Microsoft Purview.
  • Explain the purpose of Azure Policy.
  • Explain the purpose of resource locks.
  • Explain the purpose of the Service Trust portal.

Module 10: Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources:

  • Explain the Azure portal.
  • Explain Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell.
  • Explain the purpose of Azure Arc.
  • Explain Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure ARM templates.

Module 11: Describe monitoring tools in Azure:

  • Explain the purpose of Azure Advisor.
  • Explain Azure Service Health.
  • Explain Azure Monitor, including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor Alerts, and Application Insights.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
  • Experience with basic IT and networking principles.
  • Previous familiarity with Microsoft Azure is beneficial but not mandatory.

Audience

  • IT professionals.
  • Developers.
  • System administrators.
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