Mastering Azure: A Complete Guide

Learn Azure from foundation to expert level, guiding you step-by-step through examples to build your cloud skills

What you'll learn

Understand core Azure concepts, including regions, resource groups, and subscriptions, and how to set up your Azure environment

Learn to create and manage virtual machines, scale applications, and deploy serverless solutions.

Build and secure virtual networks, configure VPN gateways, and implement private links and security best practices.

Explore Azure's storage solutions like BLOB storage, Azure Files, and learn how to migrate and manage data efficiently.

Dive into identity services with Microsoft Entra ID, multi-factor authentication, and learn to safeguard your resources with Azure’s security tools.

And everything in between to get you from Azure beginner to an expert

Requirements

Basic IT Knowledge: Familiarity with general IT concepts and terminology.

Interest in Cloud Technology: Enthusiasm to learn about cloud computing and its applications in the modern business environment.

Description

Welcome! This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a beginner to an expert in Microsoft Azure, covering everything you need to know about cloud computing, Azure's core services, and real-world implementation. Whether you are new to cloud computing or looking to deepen your Azure skills, this course will guide you through each concept using hands-on labs, practical examples, and best practices.Course Highlights:Course slides are available for download with the courseBeginner-Friendly Approach: Start from the basics, including creating your Azure account and understanding cloud computing concepts.Hands-On Learning: Develop practical skills by building and managing virtual machines, deploying apps, and securing networks with step-by-step labs.Advanced Topics Covered: Dive deeper into serverless computing, containers, and enterprise-grade database solutions.Security Best Practices: Learn how to safeguard your resources with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, and implement robust identity management.Real-World Examples: Work on projects that simulate real-world scenarios, helping you gain the confidence to apply your knowledge in the workplace.Comprehensive Resources: Access to detailed course slides, downloadable code files, and curated reading lists for further study.What You Will Learn:Master the Core Components of Azure: Understand Azure’s foundational elements, such as regions, availability zones, resource groups, and subscriptions. Learn how to efficiently manage resources using best practices and get familiar with Azure's global infrastructure.Deploy and Manage Compute Resources: Gain hands-on experience in creating and managing virtual machines, load balancers, and scaling solutions with VM scale sets. Explore the use of containers, App Services, and serverless computing for modern cloud applications.Design Secure Networking Architectures: Build robust network structures using virtual networks, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute. Learn how to implement private links, network security groups, and secure communication across your Azure resources with practical demos.Optimize Data Storage Solutions: Explore different storage options like BLOB storage and Azure Files, along with redundancy strategies and access tiers. Use tools like Azure Migrate to move data efficiently and understand how to choose the right storage for your needs.Implement Strong Security Measures: Discover how to secure your cloud environment with services like Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure's firewall solutions. Learn DDoS protection and other security strategies to keep your resources safe.Manage Identities and Access Control: Gain expertise in managing user identities and access through Microsoft Entra ID, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Learn how to implement zero-trust principles and enable secure collaboration with external users.Select and Manage Databases: Understand Azure’s database offerings, including relational databases like SQL and NoSQL options like Cosmos DB. Learn to choose the right database type for various use cases and how to manage them effectively.Integrate Messaging and Event-Driven Services: Use Azure’s messaging services like SignalR, Event Grid, Service Bus, and Event Hub for event-driven applications. Learn to integrate and manage data streams seamlessly in cloud environments.Explore AI and Machine Learning Capabilities: Get an introduction to Azure’s powerful AI capabilities, including OpenAI, language processing, speech-to-text, and vision analysis. Learn how to leverage these tools to enhance your applications with intelligent features.This course covers a wide range of topics designed to give you the skills to manage, secure, and optimize Azure services efficiently, preparing you for real-world challenges and making you a confident Azure user.Whether you're aiming for Azure certifications, looking to advance your cloud skills, or seeking a career in cloud architecture, this course will provide the foundation and expertise you need to succeed. Join us, and let's start your journey to becoming an Azure expert!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 How to get most out of this course?

Lecture 2 Course Structure

Section 2: Cloud Computing Overview

Lecture 3 Section Resources

Lecture 4 What is Cloud?

Lecture 5 Cloud vs On-Premise

Lecture 6 IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS

Lecture 7 Cloud Market Share

Section 3: Getting Started With Azure

Lecture 8 Section Resources

Lecture 9 Sign Up for Azure Account

Lecture 10 Azure Brief History

Lecture 11 Quick Tour of the Azure Portal

Lecture 12 Overview of Azure Services

Lecture 13 Accessing Azure: Portal, SDK, CLI, PowerShell

Section 4: Azure Core Components

Lecture 14 Section Resources

Lecture 15 Azure Operating Hierarchy

Lecture 16 Azure Physical Infrastructure

Lecture 17 Azure Regions

Lecture 18 Azure Sovereign Regions

Lecture 19 Availability Zones

Lecture 20 Azure Region Pairs

Lecture 21 Resource and Resource Groups

Lecture 22 Demo: Resource and Resource Groups

Lecture 23 Azure Subscriptions

Lecture 24 Management Groups

Lecture 25 Demo: Management Groups

Lecture 26 Best Practices for Resource Management

Lecture 27 Azure Core Components Summary

Section 5: Azure Compute Services

Lecture 28 Section Resources

Lecture 29 Compute Services Overview

Lecture 30 Azure Virtual Machine (VM)

Lecture 31 Demo: Creating Azure VM

Lecture 32 Demo: Connecting to Azure VM

Lecture 33 Load Balancing

Lecture 34 Azure VM Scale Sets

Lecture 35 Azure VM Availability Sets

Lecture 36 Demo: Creating Azure VM Availability Sets

Lecture 37 Azure Virtual Desktop

Lecture 38 What Are Containers?

Lecture 39 Containers in Azure

Lecture 40 Demo: Create Azure Container Instance

Lecture 41 Azure App Service

Lecture 42 Demo: Deploying Azure App Service

Lecture 43 Serverless Computing

Lecture 44 Azure Functions

Lecture 45 Benefits of Azure Functions

Lecture 46 Demo: Creating Azure Functions

Lecture 47 Azure Compute Services Summary

Section 6: Azure Networking Services

Lecture 48 Section Resources

Lecture 49 Overview of Azure Networking Services

Lecture 50 Azure Virtual Network

Lecture 51 Azure Subnet

Lecture 52 Demo: Create Azure Virtual Network and Subnet

Lecture 53 Network Security Group (NSG)

Lecture 54 Azure Virtual Network Peering

Lecture 55 Azure Private Link

Lecture 56 Azure VPN Gateway

Lecture 57 Express Route

Lecture 58 Azure DNS

Lecture 59 Azure CDN

Lecture 60 Azure Networking Services Summary

Section 7: Azure Storage Services

Lecture 61 Section Resources

Lecture 62 Need for Cloud Storage

Lecture 63 Understanding Types of Data

Lecture 64 Azure Storage Services Overview

Lecture 65 Azure Storage Account

Lecture 66 Demo: Creating Azure Storage Account

Lecture 67 Azure Storage Redundancy

Lecture 68 Azure BLOB Storage

Lecture 69 Demo: Creating BLOB Storage

Lecture 70 BLOB Storage Access Tiers

Lecture 71 Demo: BLOB Storage Access Tiers

Lecture 72 Azure Queue

Lecture 73 Demo: Creating Azure Queue

Lecture 74 Azure Table

Lecture 75 Demo: Creating Azure Table

Lecture 76 Azure Files

Lecture 77 Demo: Creating Azure Files

Lecture 78 Azure File Sync

Lecture 79 Azure Disk Storage

Lecture 80 Azure Storage Account Explorer

Lecture 81 AzCopy

Lecture 82 Azure Migrate

Lecture 83 Azure Databox

Lecture 84 Azure Storage Services Summary

Section 8: Azure Security Services

Lecture 85 Section Resources

Lecture 86 Azure Key Vault

Lecture 87 Microsoft Sentinel

Lecture 88 Storage Account Security

Lecture 89 Database Security

Lecture 90 Azure Firewall

Lecture 91 DDoS Protection in Azure

Section 9: Azure Identity and Access Management Services

Lecture 92 Section Resources

Lecture 93 Azure Identity Services Overview

Lecture 94 Authentication vs Authorization

Lecture 95 Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)

Lecture 96 Microsoft Entra ID Licenses

Lecture 97 Key Identity Concepts in Azure Environment

Lecture 98 Demo: Entra ID

Lecture 99 Groups in Entra ID

Lecture 100 Microsoft Entra ID Domain Services

Lecture 101 Entra Authentication Services

Lecture 102 Entra Single Sign On

Lecture 103 Multi-Factor Authentication

Lecture 104 Demo: Multi-Factor Authentication

Lecture 105 Entra Passwordless

Lecture 106 External Identities in Azure

Lecture 107 B2B Collaboration

Lecture 108 Demo: Inviting External Users

Lecture 109 B2B Direct Connect

Lecture 110 B2C (Business to Customer)

Lecture 111 Microsoft Conditional Access

Lecture 112 Demo: Conditional Access

Lecture 113 Role Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure

Lecture 114 Demo: RBAC

Lecture 115 Zero Trust

Lecture 116 Defense in Depth

Lecture 117 Microsoft Defender in Cloud

Lecture 118 Managed Identity

Lecture 119 Azure Identity Services Summary

Section 10: Azure Database Services

Lecture 120 Section Resources

Lecture 121 Relational And NoSQL Databases

Lecture 122 Azure Cosmos DB

Lecture 123 Cosmos DB Data Models and APIs

Lecture 124 Azure SQL Database

Section 11: Azure Messaging Services

Lecture 125 Section Resources

Lecture 126 Azure Messaging Services Overview

Lecture 127 Azure SignalR Service

Lecture 128 Azure Event Grid

Lecture 129 Azure Service Bus

Lecture 130 Azure Event Hub

Section 12: Azure Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services

Lecture 131 Section Resources

Lecture 132 Azure AI Services Overview

Lecture 133 Azure Open AI

Lecture 134 Azure AI Speech

Lecture 135 Azure AI Vision and Custom Vision

Lecture 136 Azure AI Language

Lecture 137 Azure AI Document Intelligence

Lecture 138 Azure AI Translate

Lecture 139 Azure AI Content Safety

Section 13: Next Step!

Lecture 140 Section Resources

Lecture 141 Career in Cloud

Lecture 142 Why Cloud Certifications?

Lecture 143 Azure Certifications

Lecture 144 Thank You!

Anyone with a keen interest in cloud technology and its impact on the digital world.,Decision-makers looking to understand the strategic benefits of cloud adoption for their organizations.