Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics

This course is designed to help you gain insights into the fundamentals of cloud computing, understanding its advantages and the strategic selection of Microsoft Azure solutions for diverse business scenarios. Delve into the intricacies of Azure Compute, covering Virtual Machines, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Learn troubleshooting techniques specific to operating systems on Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring smooth operation in practical scenarios. Explore the realm of Azure Networking, encompassing Virtual Networks, Load Balancing, and Routes. Develop a solid understanding of Azure Security, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Microsoft Sentinel, to enhance your knowledge of safeguarding Azure environments. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to describe Azure Compute services, including Virtual Machines, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), explain Azure Networking concepts such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancing, and Routes, and discuss Azure Security components including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Microsoft Sentinel. You’ll also be able to deploy and manage Virtual Machines effectively, apply best practices for securing virtual networks and machines, troubleshoot operating systems on Azure Virtual Machines, implement scaling strategies for optimal performance, and use key Azure networking and security features to enhance the management and protection of Azure resources. This course also supports foundational knowledge aligned with Microsoft 365 Fundamentals concepts.

In this course, you will explore Microsoft Entra ID and its role in the Azure environment. Learn to troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID-related issues efficiently, ensuring seamless operations within Azure. Dive into the realm of identity and access management (IAM) in Azure, gaining practical insights into implementation strategies. Explore the creation and management of virtual networks in Azure and master the art of configuring network security groups (NSGs) to elevate security measures and safeguard your Azure environments. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to describe Microsoft Entra ID and its role within Azure environments, troubleshoot Entra ID-related issues efficiently, and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions in Azure. You’ll also be able to create and manage virtual networks, configure network security groups (NSGs) to strengthen security, and apply foundational Azure networking and identity management concepts in practical scenarios. This course also supports foundational knowledge aligned with Microsoft 365 Fundamentals concepts.

In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Azure Monitoring and Analytics. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the key features offered by Azure Monitor, setting the stage for proficient resource management. Learn to configure basic monitoring in Azure, enabling proactive measures to ensure optimal resource performance. Dive into the intricacies of setting up and managing alerts based on diverse conditions and thresholds, ensuring a timely response to critical situations. Delve further into advanced monitoring techniques, exploring the power of Log Analytics and custom dashboards. Equip yourself with the skills needed for effective troubleshooting and system performance optimization. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss the key features of Azure Monitor, configure basic monitoring solutions in Azure for proactive resource management, and set up and manage alerts based on different conditions and thresholds to support timely responses to critical events. You’ll also be able to apply advanced monitoring techniques, including Log Analytics and custom dashboards, to troubleshoot issues and optimize overall system performance. This course also supports foundational knowledge aligned with Microsoft 365 Fundamentals concepts.