Mastering Azure: A Complete Guide
Mastering Azure: A Complete Guide
Published 10/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 2.31 GB | Duration: 11h 6m
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.
