This Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course equips you with the skills to understand and work with core Azure services, identity and data management, networking, and DevOps tools. Begin with foundational concepts to learn what Azure is, explore its key services across compute, storage, containers, databases, and security, and understand how it compares to other cloud platforms. Progress to managing identities with Azure Active Directory, integrating data with Azure Data Factory and Data Lake, and deploying scalable solutions with Azure Virtual Machines. Then, dive into Azure Virtual Network to design secure, scalable networks, and master Azure DevOps tools to streamline development and deployment workflows.
To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and IT infrastructure.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize core Azure services across cloud functions
- Manage user identities and access with Azure Active Directory
- Integrate and transform data using Azure Data Factory and Data Lake
- Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Machines for scalable infrastructure
Build virtual networks and apply DevOps practices using Azure tools
Ideal for aspiring cloud professionals, system administrators, and DevOps engineers.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to Azure and Core Services
- Gain a solid foundation in Microsoft Azure with this beginner-friendly module. Explore what Azure is, its key services, and practical use cases. Learn about core Azure offerings across compute, containers, databases, networking, storage, identity, and security. Understand how Azure compares to other cloud providers, and watch a hands-on demo to see Azure in action.
- Identity, Data, and Storage Solutions
- Explore Azure’s identity, data, and storage solutions in this hands-on module. Learn identity management with Azure Active Directory and compare it with Windows AD. Dive into data integration using Azure Data Factory and Data Lake with guided demos. Understand Azure Virtual Machines, their benefits, core components, and how to deploy them in real-world scenarios to power scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Networking, DevOps, and Application Services
- Master Azure networking, DevOps, and application services in this practical module. Learn to build secure, scalable networks with Azure Virtual Network and its components, benefits, and setup demo. Explore Azure DevOps, including its core features, services, and differences between Azure DevOps Service and Server. Gain hands-on experience to streamline development and deployment in cloud environments.
Taught by
Priyanka Mehta