Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Online Course

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Online Course

Exam AZ-900 is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundation-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services. This exam can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and how those concepts are exemplified by Microsoft Azure. It can be taken as a precursor to Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services exams. While it is a beneficial first step, validating your fundamental knowledge, taking this exam is not a prerequisite for any other Azure certifications.

By the end of this course, you’ll be fully equipped with the knowledge required to pass the AZ-900 exam. If you’re looking for an entry point to Microsoft Azure, this AZ-900 exam prep course is what you need!

Note: The Online Course has been updated in consideration to updates for Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) 

Course Table of contents 

Course Introduction

• Introduction

Cloud Concepts

• What is Cloud Computing - I
• What is Cloud Computing - II
• Benefits of Cloud Computing
• Key Concepts and Terminology
• Economies of Scale
• CapEx Vs OpEx
• Cloud Models: What is Public Cloud
• Cloud Models: Characteristics of Public Cloud
• Cloud Models: What is Private Cloud
• Cloud Models: Characteristics of Private Cloud
• Cloud Models: Hybrid Cloud
• Cloud Models: Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud
• Review and What Next!!
• What is IAAS
• Use Cases of IAAS
• What is PAAS ?
• Use Cases of PAAS
• What is SAAS ?
• Cloud Models: Shared Responsibility Model

Core Azure Services

• Introduction
• Azure Regions
• Special Azure regions
• Region pairs
• Feature Availability Region Wise
• Availability Zones
• Availability Sets
• What are Resource Groups?
• Azure Resource Manager
• What Next!! - Azure Core Services and Products
• What is Azure Compute
• Azure Virtual Machines - Audiocast Only
• Azure Virtual Machines I - LAB
• Azure Virtual Machines II - LAB
• Azure Virtual Machines III - LAB
• Azure Virtual Machines IV - LAB
• Azure Virtual Machines V - LAB
• Azure Virtual Machines VI - LAB
• What are Containers?
• Containers ( LAB Activity )
• What are Virtual Networks
• Virtual Networks - LAB
• Azure Load Balancer
• VPN Gateway
• Azure Application Gateway - I
• Azure Application Gateway - II
• Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDN's)
• How CDN works ?
• Azure CDN - Lab Activity
• Azure Storage Services
• Structured Data
• Semi Structured Data
• Unstructured Data
• Azure Storage Account - Types
• Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - I
• Azure Storage Account - Blog - Lab Activity - II
• Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - III
• Azure Storage Account - Blog - Lab Activity - IV
• Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - V
• Azure Storage Account - Blob - Lab Activity - VI
• Azure Database Services
• Azure SQL - Lab Demo
• Azure MarketPlace
• What is Internet of Things ( IOT ) - Intro
• IOT Hub
• IOT Hub Demo
• Azure Big Data and Analytics
• Azure SQL Data Warehouse
• Azure HDInsights
• Azure Data Lake Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Azure Machine Learning Services and Studio
• What is Server less Computing ?
• The concept of Devops
• Azure Management Tools
• Creating Resources with Powershell - Lab Activity
• Creating Resources with Azure CLI - Lab Activity
• Provision Resources using Cloud Shell - Lab Activity
• Deployment with JSON - Lab Activity
• Azure Advisor
• Module 2: What did we learn

Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust

• What to expect in Module 3
• Azure Firewalls
• Azure Firewall - Lab Activity - notes
• Azure Firewall - Lab Activity
• Azure DDOS
• Network Security Groups
• Application Security Groups
• Which Network Security Solution to choose from ?
• AuthZ and AuthN
• Azure Active Directory
• Multi Factor Authentication
• Azure Security Center
• Azure Security Center - Lab Activity
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Information Protection
• Azure Advanced Threat Protection
• What is Azure Policy
• Azure Policy - Lab Activity
• Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC )
• Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC ) - Lab Activity
• Azure Locks
• Azure Locks - Lab Activity
• Azure Blueprints
• Subscription Governance
• Azure Tags
• Azure Monitoring
• Azure Monitoring Lab Activity
• Azure Service Health
• Monitoring Applications and Services
• Compliance Terms and Requirements
• Microsoft Privacy Statement
• Microsoft Trust Center
• Service Trust Portal
• Azure Government Services
• Azure Germany Services
• Azure China 21Vianet

Azure Pricing and Support

• Module 4 Introduction: What to expect in this module
• Azure Subscriptions
• What are Management Groups
• Purchase Azure Product & Services : Available Options
• Usage Metrics
• Factors Affecting Costs
• The concept of Zones for Billing
• Azure Pricing Calculator
• Azure Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO )
• Ways to Minimize Costs in Azure
• Azure Cost Management
• Azure Support Plans
• Alternative Support Options
• Service Level Agreements ( SLA's )
• Composite SLA's
• Improving Application SLA's
• Public and Preview Features
• Providing Feedback
• General Availability
• Azure Updates, Announcements and Roadmaps