Microsoft Azure Security, Governance & Cloud Operations

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Welcome to Microsoft Azure Security, Governance & Cloud Operations, a practical course designed for cloud learners, IT professionals, Azure administrators, cloud engineers, and technology professionals who want to understand how organizations manage, monitor, optimize, and modernize Azure environments. This course builds on foundational Azure concepts and introduces the operational capabilities required to manage cloud resources effectively. You’ll explore Azure migration, DevOps, AI and machine learning services, governance, cost management, monitoring, application services, and database solutions. You’ll begin by exploring Azure services that support workload modernization, including Azure Migration Services, Azure DevOps, Azure AI Services, and Azure Machine Learning. You’ll learn how organizations can modernize existing workloads and adopt cloud-native and intelligent solutions. Next, you’ll focus on Azure governance and resource management. You’ll explore Microsoft Cost Management, Azure pricing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), resource locks, tags, Azure Policy, and Azure monitoring capabilities. You’ll also learn how Azure Advisor and Azure Service Health help organizations improve resource efficiency, reliability, and operational awareness. The course then moves into Azure application and data services. You’ll explore Azure Container Services, Azure Container Instances, Azure App Service, and Azure database services. Through demonstrations, you’ll gain practical exposure to deploying applications and working with database technologies such as Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and MySQL. The course also introduces career considerations, including the value of cloud certifications, Azure job opportunities, and potential career paths in cloud computing. Through a combination of conceptual lessons, guided demonstrations, and practical scenarios, you’ll develop a broader understanding of how Azure environments are modernized, governed, monitored, and operated in real-world organizations. This course combines conceptual lessons, guided demonstrations, and practical examples across three progressive modules. Each module focuses on a key aspect of Azure operations, from workload modernization and governance to application and data services. Recommended Background Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing Familiarity with core Azure services is helpful Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and applications General awareness of security, governance, and monitoring concepts Basic understanding of databases and application hosting is beneficial Interest in Azure administration, cloud operations, or cloud engineering Who Should Take This Course? Aspiring Azure Administrators Cloud Engineers and Cloud Support Professionals Azure Infrastructure Professionals IT Operations and System Administrators DevOps and Cloud Engineers Technology professionals transitioning to cloud computing Learners interested in Azure application and data services Professionals planning an Azure cloud career Course Modules Azure Migration, DevOps and AI Services Azure Governance, Cost Management and Monitoring Azure Application and Data Services

Syllabus

Azure Migration, DevOps and AI Services
- In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in Azure migration, DevOps, and AI services, learning how Azure helps organizations modernize workloads, automate development, and build intelligent applications. You'll begin by exploring Azure migration services and gain an understanding of how organizations can assess, plan, and move existing workloads to Azure. As you progress, you'll explore Azure DevOps Services and learn how they support collaborative software development, automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. You'll also discover Azure AI Services and understand how pre-built AI capabilities can be integrated into applications without developing machine learning models from scratch. The section further introduces Azure Machine Learning, providing an overview of its capabilities for building, training, deploying, and managing machine learning models. Through a guided demonstration, you'll gain practical experience getting started with Azure Machine Learning and explore its role in developing scalable AI solutions. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Azure migration, DevOps, AI, and machine learning services, enabling you to modernize workloads, streamline development processes, and begin building intelligent solutions on Azure.
Azure Governance, Cost Management and Monitoring
- In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in Azure governance, cost management, and monitoring, learning how to control cloud spending, enforce organizational standards, and maintain the health of Azure resources. You'll begin by exploring Microsoft Cost Management and Billing, Azure pricing, and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator to understand how organizations can plan and optimize their cloud investments. As you progress, you'll explore Azure governance capabilities such as resource locks, tags, and Azure Policies. Through guided demonstrations, you'll learn how these features help protect critical resources, organize Azure environments, and enforce consistent configuration and compliance requirements. The section further introduces Azure monitoring and management services, including Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, and Azure Service Health. You'll learn how to monitor resource performance, identify optimization opportunities, and stay informed about service issues that may affect your workloads. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Azure governance, cost management, and monitoring capabilities, enabling you to manage resources efficiently, control costs, enforce policies, and maintain reliable Azure environments.
Azure Application and Data Services
- In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in Azure application and data services, learning how to deploy applications, work with containers, and manage cloud databases. You'll begin by exploring Azure Container Services and gain hands-on experience with Azure Container Instances to understand how containerized applications can be deployed without managing traditional infrastructure. As you progress, you'll explore Azure App Service and learn how to create and configure web applications using a managed platform. You'll also discover Azure Database Services and gain practical experience working with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and MySQL database solutions for different application and data requirements. The section concludes by exploring Azure certifications, job roles, and career opportunities in the cloud industry. You'll gain an understanding of how Azure skills and certifications can support professional growth and help you identify relevant career paths. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Azure application and database services, enabling you to deploy applications, work with containers and databases, and identify opportunities for building a career in Azure cloud technologies.