Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Microsoft Azure
What is Cloud Computing?
Benefits and Key Concepts of Cloud Computing
Overview of Azure Services
Azure Global Infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Data Centers)
Setting Up an Azure Free Tier Account
Module 2: Azure Core Services
Azure Compute Services:
Virtual Machines (VMs): Configuration, Deployment, and Management
Azure App Services: Deploying Web and Mobile Applications
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Container Orchestration
Azure Functions: Serverless Computing
Azure Networking Services:
Virtual Networks (VNet)
Subnets, NSG (Network Security Groups), and Route Tables
Load Balancers and Application Gateways
Azure DNS and Traffic Manager
Azure Storage Services:
Blob Storage: Hot, Cool, and Archive Tiers
File Storage and Disk Storage
Azure Data Lake Storage
Storage Account Management and Security
Module 3: Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Azure Active Directory (AAD): User and Group Management
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Identity Protection and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Secure Access Using Conditional Access
Module 4: Azure Databases
• Azure SQL Database:
Deployment Models: Single Database and Managed Instances
High Availability and Backups
Cosmos DB:
Multi-Model NoSQL Database Service
Azure Database for MySQL and PostgreSQL
Database Migration to Azure
Module 5: Monitoring, Management, and Automation
Azure Monitor:
Metrics, Logs, and Alerts
Azure Resource Manager (ARM):
Templates and Resource Group Management
Azure Automation:
Runbooks and Automation Accounts
Azure Advisor:
Recommendations for Cost, Security, and Performance
Module 6: Security and Compliance in Azure
Azure Security Center: Threat Protection
Key Vault: Managing Secrets, Certificates, and Encryption Keys
Azure Firewall and DDoS Protection
Compliance Standards in Azure
Module 7: Azure DevOps and Application Integration
Introduction to Azure DevOps Services (CI/CD Pipelines)
Logic Apps: Workflow Automation
Azure Event Grid and Service Bus
Messaging with Azure Queue Storage
Module 8: Azure AI, Machine Learning, and Analytics
Azure AI Services: Cognitive Services and Azure Bot Service
Azure Machine Learning: Building, Training, and Deploying Models
Azure Synapse Analytics: Big Data and Data Warehousing
Azure Data Factory: Data Integration and Orchestration
Module 9: Azure Migration and Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Azure Migrate: Assessing On-Premises Infrastructure
Migrating VMs and Databases to Azure
Hybrid Cloud Solutions with Azure Arc
Module 10: Designing for High Availability and Scalability
Load Balancing and Traffic Distribution
Disaster Recovery Solutions with Azure Site Recovery
Backup Solutions Using Azure Backup Service
Module 11: Azure Pricing and Cost Management
Azure Pricing Models and Free Services
Cost Estimation Using Azure Calculator
Cost Monitoring and Alerts with Azure Cost Managemen
Module 12: Hands-On Projects
Deploying a Scalable Web Application
Setting Up a Secure Network Architecture in Azure
Migrating an On-Premises Database to Azure SQL
Automating Workflows Using Logic Apps
Module 13: Preparation for Azure Certification (Optional)
Overview of Azure Certification Tracks:
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Azure Solution Architect (AZ-305)
Mock Exams and Practice Questions
Exam Tips and Best Practices