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Get an expert understanding of Microsoft Azure and learn about the planning, implementation and management of Virtual Machines and Networks.
Your course package is designed to provide maximum learning and convenience. This is included in the price of your course:
Your expert instructor will get you ready for the following exam and certification, which are included in your course package.
In addition to professional experience, you should also understand:
- On-premises virtualization technologies including: virtual machines, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks.
- Network configuration including: TCP/IP, DNS, virtual private networks, firewalls, and encryption technologies.
- Websites including: create, configure, monitor and deploy a website on Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Active Directory concepts including: Domains, Forests, Domain Controllers, replication, Kerberos, and LDAP.
- Database concepts including: Tables, queries, Structured Query Language (SQL), and database schemas
- Resilience and disaster recovery including: backup and restore operations.
Completing the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 or the 10979 Azure Essentials course will also meet the prerequisites.
Using our engaging learning methodology including a variety of tools, we’ll cover the entire curriculum.
Module 1: Introduction to Azure
This module provides you with a high level introduction to Microsoft Azure.
- Cloud Technology Overview
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Portals
- Managing Azure with Windows PowerShell
Lab: Introduction to Azure
- Navigating the Portals
- Installing and Using Windows Azure PowerShell
- Planning Hosting in Azure
After completing this module, students will be familiar with:
- Cloud technology.
- Microsoft Azure.
- The Azure Portals.
- Managing Azure with Windows PowerShell.
Module 2: Implementing and Managing Virtual Networks
Learn how to Implement Virtual Networks, why they are important and how to manage them post-implementation.
- Planning Virtual Networks
- Administering Virtual Networks
- Inter-Site Connectivity
Lab: Implementing and Managing Virtual Networks
- Designing the Sub-Nets
- Creating the Virtual Network
- Connecting the Virtual Networks
- Validating Connectivity
- Configuring a Point-to-Site VPN
After completing this module students will be able to:
- Plan for Virtual Networks
- Create a Virtual Network.
- Administer Virtual Networks.
- Configure Point-to-Site VPNs.
Module 3: Implement Virtual Machines
You will learn how to plan and implement virtual machines, including use of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) for Azure toolkit. You'll also discover the differences between on-premise and Azure virtual machines, and of different ways to implement VMs.
- Planning Virtual Machine Workloads
- Using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit for Azure
- Creating Virtual Machines
Lab: Implementing Virtual Machines
- Planning Virtual Machines
- Deploying Windows Virtual Machines
- Deploying Linux Virtual Machines
After completing this module students will be able to:
- Plan and implement virtual machines.
- Use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) for Azure toolkit.
- Understand the differences between on-premise and Azure virtual machines.
- Implement VMs in different ways.
Module 4: Managing Virtual Machines
Having previously learnt how to implement virtual machines you will now learn how to manage these machines.
- Configuring Virtual Machines
- Managing and Monitoring Virtual Machines
Lab: Managing Virtual Machines
- Configuring Virtual Machine Storage
- Exploring Availability
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure Virtual machines.
- Manage Virtual Machines.
- Monitor Virtual Machines.
Module 5: Implementing Websites
Learn how to plan for website deployment, covering different levels of website and differing deployment models. You will then learn how to deploy a website, configure the site, monitor the performance, what Webjobs are and how to use them, and finally, what Traffic Manager is and how it is used.
- Planning for Website Deployment
- Deploying Websites
- Configuring Websites
- Monitoring Websites and WebJobs
- Traffic Manager
Lessons
- Planning for Website Deployment
- Deploying Websites
- Configuring Websites
- Monitoring Websites and WebJobs
- Traffic Manager
Lab: Implementing Websites
- Creating Websites
- Deploying a Website
- Managing Websites
- Implementing Traffic Manager
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the different types of website available and when to use them.
- Understand the different deployment options, and be able to use them to deploy a website
- Configure websites
- Monitor websites
- Create and deploy Webjobs
- Understand and use Traffic Manager
Module 6: Planning and Implementing Storage
Look at types of storage, how to choose/plan storage, storage accounts, and affinity groups. You will learn how implement BLOBs and azure files, recovery services and backup, diagnostics, monitoring, and analytics.
- Planning Storage
- Implementing and Managing Storage
- Backing up and Monitoring Storage
Lab: Planning and Implementing Storage
- Creating and Configuring Storage
- Using Azure File Storage
- Protecting Data with Azure Backup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify different types of storage and when to use each one.
- Implement BLOBs and Azure files.
- Protect their data using recovery services and backup
- Monitor their storage, and about the analytics available to help with this task.
Module 7: Planning and Implementing Data Services
You will look at the differences between SQL databases on-premise and Azure SQL databases. Learn how to implement Azure SQL databases, how to migrate data to SQL Azure, how to monitor the databases once created in Azure and about business continuity using database copy and export, Self-service restore and Geo-replication.
- Data Services in Microsoft Azure
- Implementing Azure SQL Database
- Managing Azure SQL Database Security
- Monitoring Azure SQL Database
- Managing Azure SQL Database Business Continuity
Lab: Planning and Implementing Data Services
- Configuring Azure SQL Database
- Migrating a Database to SQL Database
- Restoring a Database
At the end of this module students will be able to:
- Understand the differences in using SQL Azure databases and how to migrate their data to them.
- Keep their data secure in SQL Azure.
- Monitor their SQL Azure databases and recover data should it be required for business continuity.
Module 8: Implementing Cloud Services and Mobile Services
In this module you will look at cloud services and how they compare to VM and website execution models. You'll demonstrate knowledge of Web roles and worker roles and learn about deploying and configuring cloud services.
- Planning for Cloud Service Deployment
- Deploying Packages
- Configuring Cloud Services
- Implementing Mobile Services
- Monitoring and Diagnostics
Lab: Implementing Cloud Services
- Deploying a Cloud Service
- Configuring Cloud Services Networking
- Monitoring Cloud Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand what a cloud service is, how it is deployed and configured.
- Understand what a mobile service is, how it is deployed and configured.
- Monitor and diagnose issues with the services.
Module 9: Implementing Content Delivery Networks and Media Services
Learn what a content delivery network is and how to implement one. You will then look at Azure Media Services, and how to utilize media in Azure.
- Implementing Azure Content Delivery Networks
- Publishing Content with Azure Media Services
Lab: Implementing Content Delivery Networks and Cloud Services
- Configuring a Content Delivery Network
- Adding Content to the Source Service
- Creating a Media Services Account and Upload Content
- Publishing and Scaling Media Content
- Accessing Content Delivery Network and Media Services Content
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain what a content delivery network is and why they would want to use one.
- Implement a content delivery network and attach media to it
- Create a media account and be able to load and manage data within the account.
Module 10: Implementing Azure Active Directory
Learn how to implement Azure Active directory and manage users. You will also learn about adding customer domains, at multi-factor authentication and at application integration with Azure active Directory. Finally you will learn about the features and benefits offered by Azure Active Directory Premium.
- Creating and Managing Azure Directories
- Configuring Application Integration with Azure Active Directory
- Overview of Azure Active Directory Premium
Lab: Implementing Azure Active Directory
- Administering Active Directory
- Configuring Single Sign-On
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement and configure Azure Active Directory, including the use of multi-factor authentication and single sign-on.
- Have an understanding of Azure Active Directory premium and the benefits it offers above the standard package.
Module 11: Managing Active Directory in a Hybrid Environment
Manage Active Directory in a Hybrid environment, extend the on-premises active directory into the cloud and manage Office 365 users.Plus, learn about Directory Synchronization (Dir Synch) and federation (AD FS).
- Extending On-Premises Active Directory into Azure
- Directory Synchronization
- Implementing Federation
Lab: Managing an Active Directory Hybrid Environment
- Determining Integration Requirements
- Synchronizing Directories
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Extend their on-premises active directory to Azure
- Implement Dir Synch and/or AD FS and to understand which is appropriate in a given situation.
Module 12: Implementing Automation
You will be introduced to automation and the components. You'll look at PowerShell Workflows, particularly the move from PowerShell scripts to workflows and then move onto managing automation through creating and publishing runbooks, creating and scheduling jobs and monitoring job execution.
- Overview of Automation Components
- PowerShell Workflows
- Managing Automation
Lab: Implementing Automation
- Configuring Automation Accounts
- Creating Runbooks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the various automation components and know when and how to use them.
- Create PowerShell workflows and runbooks for use in automating their environment.
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