Description

Introduction
This training provides a structured learning path into Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, covering essential to intermediate concepts required to understand, deploy, and manage cloud solutions. It focuses on core Azure services, identity management, networking, storage, compute, security, and monitoring—preparing learners for real-world cloud environments.

Prerequisites
• Basic computer and networking knowledge
• Understanding of operating systems
• Interest in cloud technologies
• No prior Azure experience required

Table of Contents
1. Azure Cloud Fundamentals
 1.1 Introduction to Cloud Concepts
 1.2 Azure Architecture & Global Infrastructure
 1.3 Azure Subscription & Resource Management
 1.4 Navigating Azure Portal, CLI & PowerShell

2. Azure Identity & Governance
 2.1 Azure Active Directory Essentials
 2.2 Authentication, MFA & Conditional Access
 2.3 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
 2.4 Azure Policies, Blueprints & Resource Organization

3. Azure Compute Services
 3.1 Virtual Machines & Compute Options
 3.2 VM Deployment, Scaling & Management
 3.3 Azure App Services: Web & API Apps
 3.4 Serverless Computing with Azure Functions

4. Azure Storage Solutions
 4.1 Storage Account Types & Services
 4.2 Blob, Queue, Table & File Storage
 4.3 Storage Replication & Redundancy
 4.4 Securing and Managing Storage Data

5. Azure Networking Essentials
 5.1 Virtual Networks, Subnets & IP Addressing
 5.2 Network Security Groups & Firewalls
 5.3 Load Balancers, Traffic Manager & Application Gateway
 5.4 Hybrid Connectivity: VPN & ExpressRoute

6. Azure Database & Data Services
 6.1 Azure SQL Database Basics
 6.2 Azure Cosmos DB Essentials
 6.3 Managed Databases & Backup Options
 6.4 Data Security & Access Management

7. Security, Monitoring & Compliance
 7.1 Azure Security Center & Defender
 7.2 Azure Monitor, Metrics & Alerts
 7.3 Log Analytics & Activity Logs
 7.4 Backup, Recovery & Compliance Frameworks

8. Automation & Cost Management
 8.1 ARM Templates & Bicep Basics
 8.2 Azure Automation & Runbooks
 8.3 Azure DevOps Pipeline Basics
 8.4 Cost Analysis, Budgets & Optimization

9. Hands-on Labs (Essential to Intermediate)
 9.1 Deploy a Virtual Machine with NSGs
 9.2 Host a Web Application in App Services
 9.3 Configure a Storage Account with Policies
 9.4 Build a Serverless Function App
 9.5 Set Up Monitoring & Alerts

This training enables learners to build confidence in Azure Cloud Services through structured concepts and hands-on practice. By course completion, participants will be able to design, deploy, secure, and optimize cloud solutions at an essential to intermediate level.