
Define cloud computing as on-demand, scalable access to servers and storage over the internet. Explore IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and public, private, and hybrid clouds for flexible, cost-efficient resource use.
Explore Microsoft Azure by starting a free account with $200 credit for 30 days and using the Azure portal to monitor costs and stay in the free tier.
Explore key Azure services and their use cases, from virtual machines and blob storage to App Service, Azure sql database, Cosmos db, and Azure functions.
Take a quick tour of the Azure portal, exploring the dashboard and resource groups. Use the search bar, navigation menu, Resource Explorer, and tools like Azure CLI and Cloud Shell.
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Explore Azure Resource Manager as the central control layer that orchestrates resources, enabling consistent, template-based deployments, resource groups, and role-based access control across tools.
Learn how Azure resource manager ARM templates automate deployments, structure a JSON blueprint with schema, content version, parameters, variables, resources, and outputs for reusable, version-controlled infrastructure.
Build your first storage account in Azure with an ARM template, defining parameters for the account name and location and deploying to the test resource group.
Explore advanced features of Arm templates, including conditional deployments, loops, and built-in functions. Apply condition logic, copy loops, and functions for dynamic, adaptable deployments.
Link and nest ARM templates to manage complex deployments by modularizing resources, enabling reusable components, and coordinating multi-resource setups through external or embedded templates.
Deploy a complex Azure solution using linked and nested ARM templates, splitting into network, VM, and storage templates, and deploying via the Azure CLI.
Adopt modular ARM templates with linking and parameterization to build scalable deployments, secure sensitive data with Azure Key Vault, and enforce version control and collaboration through Git, PRs, and documentation.
Master troubleshooting ARM templates by identifying and resolving deployment errors using Azure portal logs, Azure CLI, and PowerShell, while validating templates and debugging outputs.
Learn to update and redeploy resources with ARM templates, monitor performance, usage, and costs with Azure Monitor, and hands-on modify a template to validate changes.
Recap the core concepts of Azure fundamentals and ARM templates, including JSON-based infrastructure definitions and automated, consistent deployments. Review hands-on exercises, deployments, and next steps.
Are you ready to take your Azure skills to the next level? This comprehensive course will guide you through the essential concepts and advanced features of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, empowering you to automate, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure efficiently and effectively.
What You Will Learn:
Azure Fundamentals: Start with a solid foundation in cloud computing and Azure services, understanding the key concepts and tools you’ll be working with.
Master ARM Templates: Learn how to create, deploy, and manage Azure resources using ARM templates. Whether you're deploying a simple storage account or a complex multi-tier application, you'll gain the skills to handle it all.
Advanced ARM Template Features: Dive deep into conditional deployments, loops, and functions to create dynamic and flexible templates that can adapt to different scenarios and environments.
Deployment Strategies: Discover various deployment methods, including Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell, and learn how to apply these methods in different environments like development, testing, and production.
Resource Management: Get hands-on experience in updating, monitoring, and managing deployed resources, ensuring your Azure infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
Best Practices: Explore best practices for template modularity, security, version control, and collaboration, setting you up for success in real-world deployments.