Topics
Skill: Describe Cloud Concepts
Part 1: Describe Cloud Computing
Session 1: Defining Cloud Computing
- Core characteristics of cloud computing
- Understanding the shared responsibility model
Session 2: Defining Cloud Models
- Differences between public, private, and hybrid clouds
- Identifying appropriate use cases for each model
Session 3: Describing the Consumption-Based Model
- Overview of the consumption-based pricing model
- Benefits and cost implications of pay-as-you-go
Session 4: Comparing Cloud Pricing Models
- Subscription-based vs. consumption-based models
- Factors influencing cloud pricing
Session 5: Describing Serverless Computing
- Definition and benefits of serverless architectures
- Examples of serverless implementations in Azure
Part 2: Describe the Benefits of Using Cloud Services
Session 6: High Availability and Scalability in the Cloud
- How cloud platforms achieve high availability
- Benefits of elastic scalability
Session 7: Reliability and Predictability in the Cloud
- Ensuring reliability through redundancy
- Predictable performance and cost management
Session 8: Security and Governance in the Cloud
- Security benefits of cloud environments
- Role of governance in compliance and risk management
Session 9: Manageability in the Cloud
- Centralized management of cloud resources
- Automation and self-service capabilities
Part 3: Describe Cloud Service Types
Session 10: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Characteristics and examples of IaaS
- Use cases for virtual machines and storage
Session 11: Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Overview of PaaS offerings
- Scenarios for application development and hosting
Session 12: Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Features of SaaS solutions
- Common business applications of SaaS
Session 13: Identifying Use Cases for Cloud Service Types
- When to choose IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS
- Cost and complexity considerations
Skill: Describe Azure Architecture and Services
Part 1: Describe Core Architectural Components of Azure
Part 1: Describe the Core Architectural Components of Azure
Session 1: Understanding Azure Regions and Availability Zones
- Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Role of availability zones in high availability
Session 2: Exploring Azure Datacenters
- Structure and purpose of Azure datacenters
- How datacenters support redundancy and compliance
Session 3: Azure Resources and Resource Groups
- Managing resources and grouping them logically
- Benefits of using resource groups
Session 4: Subscriptions and Management Groups
- Organizing resources across subscriptions
- Hierarchical structure of subscriptions and management groups
Part 2: Describe Azure Compute and Networking Services
Session 5: Comparing Compute Types
- Overview of containers, virtual machines, and functions
- Choosing the right compute type for specific scenarios
Session 6: Exploring Virtual Machine Options
- Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Resource requirements and configurations
Session 7: Application Hosting Options
- Web apps, containers, and virtual machine hosting
- Comparing flexibility and performance
Session 8: Virtual Networking in Azure
- Purpose and setup of Azure Virtual Networks and subnets
- Peering, DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
Session 9: Public and Private Endpoints
- Configuring endpoints for secure access
- Differences between public and private endpoints
Part 3: Describe Azure Storage Services
Session 10: Comparing Azure Storage Services
- Features of Azure Blob Storage, File Storage, and more
- Choosing the right storage type for different needs
Session 11: Understanding Storage Tiers
- Hot, cool, and archive tiers
- Cost and performance trade-offs
Session 12: Redundancy Options and Storage Account Types
- Locally redundant, geo-redundant, and other redundancy types
- Selecting the appropriate storage account configuration
Session 13: File Management and Migration
- Tools like AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync
- Migration options using Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box
Part 4: Describe Azure Identity, Access, and Security
Session 14: Directory Services in Azure
- Microsoft Entra ID and Domain Services
- Integration with on-premises Active Directory
Session 15: Authentication Methods
- Single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passwordless
- Benefits of external identity solutions like B2B and B2C
Session 16: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Assigning roles to users and groups
- Managing access through RBAC
Session 17: Security Models in Azure
- Zero Trust and defense-in-depth models
- Role of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Skill: Describe Azure Management and Governance
Part 1: Describe Cost Management in Azure
Session 18: Factors Affecting Azure Costs
- Understanding key cost drivers
- Comparing the Pricing Calculator and TCO Calculator
Session 19: Cost Management Tools and Features
- Setting budgets and alerts
- Using cost analysis tools effectively
Part 2: Describe Governance and Compliance Tools
Session 20: Microsoft Purview and Azure Policy
- Using Purview for data governance
- Enforcing compliance with Azure Policy
Session 21: Resource Locks and Tags
- Securing resources with locks
- Using tags for categorization and cost tracking
Part 3: Managing Azure Resources
Session 22: Azure Management Tools
- Navigating the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
- Using CLI and PowerShell for resource management
Session 23: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Azure Arc
- Benefits of ARM templates and IaC
- Managing hybrid environments with Azure Arc
Part 4: Monitoring Tools in Azure
Session 24: Overview of Azure Monitoring Tools
- Role of Azure Advisor and Service Health
- Using Azure Monitor for metrics, logs, and alerts
Session 25: Application Insights and Log Analytics
- Monitoring application performance
- Configuring and analyzing logs
