Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Describe cloud computing

Describe cloud computing

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Introduction to cloud computing
• What is cloud computing
• Describe the shared responsibility model
• Define cloud models
• Describe the consumption-based model

Describe the benefits of using cloud services

Introduction to concepts surrounding cloud computing. Mostly platform agnostic, focused instead on general concepts.

• Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
• Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud

Describe cloud service types

Introduction to cloud service types (Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service models) and associated use cases for each.

• Describe Infrastructure as a Service
• Describe Platform as a Service
• Describe Software as a Service

Describe the core architectural components of Azure

Concepts around physical and management architecture for Azure, including data centers and regions, management groups and subscriptions, etc.

• What is Microsoft Azure
• Get started with Azure accounts
• Exercise - Explore the Learn sandbox
• Describe Azure physical infrastructure
• Describe Azure management infrastructure
• Exercise - Create an Azure resource

Describe Azure compute and networking services

Introduction to Azure compute services (virtual machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Functions) and networking services (virtual networks, ExpressRoute, DNS, etc.).

• Describe Azure Virtual Machines
• Exercise - Create an Azure Virtual Machine
• Describe Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe Azure Containers
• Describe Azure Functions
• Describe application hosting options
• Describe Azure Virtual Networking
• Exercise - Configure network access
• Describe Azure Virtual Private Networks
• Describe Azure ExpressRoute
• Describe Azure DNS

Describe Azure storage services

Azure storage services, tiers, redundancy options, and migration options and tools.

• Describe Azure storage accounts
• Describe Azure storage redundancy
• Describe Azure storage services
• Exercise - Create a storage blob
• Identify Azure data migration options
• Identify Azure file movement options

Describe Azure identity, access, and security

Describe Azure identity, access, and security

• Describe Azure directory services
• Describe Azure authentication methods
• Describe Azure external identities
• Describe Azure conditional access
• Describe Azure role-based access control
• Describe zero trust model
• Describe defense-in-depth
• Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Knowledge Check

Describe cost management in Azure

This module describes cost management methods and tools for Azure consumption.

• Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
• Compare the Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership calculators
• Exercise - Estimate workload costs by using the Pricing calculator
• Exercise - Compare workload costs using the TCO calculator
• Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool
• Describe the purpose of tags
• Knowledge Check

Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance

This module describes features and tools that are helpful for governing and maintaining compliance within Azure.

• Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview
• Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
• Describe the purpose of resource locks
• Exercise - Configure a resource lock
• Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal
• Knowledge Check

Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources

This module discusses tools and features that assist in managing and deploying resources within Azure.

• Describe tools for interacting with Azure
• Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
• Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates
• Knowledge Check

Describe monitoring tools in Azure

This module describes tools that help monitor Azure utilization and status.

• Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
• Describe Azure Service Health
• Describe Azure Monitor
• Knowledge Check