Azure Cloud for Beginners

Name: Azure Cloud for Beginners
Rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)

Getting Started with Azure: An Introduction to Cloud Computing | Azure Core Services

Created byK21 Academy

Last updated 5/2023

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

You will learn about the basic concepts of cloud computing and the Microsoft Azure platform.
You will learn about the different services provided by Azure, such as virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking.
You will learn how to deploy applications to Azure using tools such as Azure CLI.
You will learn about monitoring and securing their Azure resources, including setting up alerts and using Azure Security Center.
After completion this course you will be able to have the good basic idea of AZURE cloud.

Course content

1 section • 27 lectures • 3h 15m total length

Module Overview11:38
Explore a comprehensive beginner-friendly module overview of Azure cloud concepts, core services, and service and deployment models, plus hands-on guidance to create a free Azure account and navigate the portal.
Module Agenda & Lessons Covered6:23
Explore a high-level overview of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure, covering service and deployment models, core compute, network, storage, database, and governance concepts.
Cloud Overview, Elasticity vs Scalability, BYOL7:14
Discover cloud overview, where on-demand self-service and broad network access enable scalable resources, and compare elasticity with scalability while exploring BYOL and Azure Hybrid Benefit.
Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS7:58
Explore cloud service models—IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS—showing how virtualization, runtime, and middleware are managed by the provider, while customers control data and applications.
Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid6:11
Explore cloud deployment models: public, private, and hybrid—and see how Azure Stack Hub enables on premise private clouds while allowing applications to run across public and private environments.
Azure account and Subscription7:49
Learn how an Azure account provides access to services, and how subscriptions create billing and resource boundaries; review trial, pay as you go options, and cost management.
Azure Services Overview8:12
Explore Azure cloud services overview, covering compute, storage, networking, security, and data services, including Azure Active Directory, SQL Database, and Azure Synapse.
IAM, Azure Active Directory, Users Groups8:30
Learn how Azure Active Directory powers identity and access management for authentication and authorization, with user and group management, multi-factor authentication, and on-prem and cloud integrations.
Compute: Virtual Machines (VM)4:09
Explore Azure compute by provisioning virtual machines, selecting operating system options, and configuring virtual network, subnet, network security groups, NICs, and storage.
Compute: App Service3:30
Azure App Service, a platform as a service, hosts web apps, REST APIs, and mobile backends without managing servers or runtimes, supporting multiple runtimes via the portal.
Compute: Functions Logic App3:30
Explore serverless compute with functions and logic apps, including input-output examples, multi-language support, and workflow orchestration for business processes. Learn how containers and Kubernetes fit into this compute landscape.
Compute: Docker & Kubernetes (ACR, ACI, AKS)7:08
Discover how Docker containers power lightweight Azure workloads with Kubernetes orchestration, and how Azure Container Registry, Azure Container Instance, and Azure Kubernetes Service fit together.
Network Service8:30
Learn Azure network services with a three-tier design: VNet and subnets (db, app, web), a load balancer, a bastion host, and secure on-prem connectivity via VPN gateway or ExpressRoute.
Storage Service5:26
Explore Azure storage service fundamentals, including object storage (blob), disk (block storage), and file storage. Understand storage accounts, queues, durability, availability, scalability, and replication options across regions and availability zones.
Data Platform: SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake6:53
Explore the Azure data platform by mapping structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data to SQL, Cosmos DB, and Data Lake, with Data Factory, Synapse, and Data Lake enabling ETL and analytics.
Security in Azure6:11
Discover Azure security from physical controls to data protection, and understand the shared security model across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, including encryption and Azure Security Center.
Data Protection, Backup Restore4:41
Explore data protection with the Azure Recovery Services Vault for backup and restore, including on-premise backups to the cloud, Veeam VM backups, and site recovery across paired regions.
Monitoring Log Analytics3:52
Learn to use Azure Monitor for end-to-end observability of apps, VMs, containers, and Azure resources. Collect metrics and logs, create alerts, and analyze data with Log Analytics, dashboards, and Power BI.
Migration and Data Transfer6:28
Explore migration and data transfer service options in Azure for beginners, including database migration with Azure Database Migration Service, VM migration via Azure VM Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery.
Azure DevOps9:22
Azure DevOps integrates boards, repos, pipelines, test plans, and artifacts into a complete CI/CD workflow, from development to dev, QA, and production with blue-green deployment.
AI, ML & Data Science on Azure9:56
Explore AI and machine learning on Azure, including cognitive services, conversational and custom AI, and the data science workflow from data prep to model deployment in Azure Machine Learning Studio.
Global Infrastructure: Region, AZ, UD & FD10:42
Explore how Azure's global infrastructure uses geography, regions, availability zones, and region pairs to ensure high availability, fault and update domains, data residency, and disaster recovery.
Resource , RG, MG & ARM6:43
Explore azure resource manager concepts by defining resources, resource groups, management groups, and resource providers; learn to deploy with arm templates via portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
Management Tools Portal CLI Powershell ARM Templates8:04
Explore Azure management tools, including the Azure portal, Cloud Shell with bash and PowerShell and the Azure CLI, and ARM templates for infrastructure as code to manage resources and deployments.
How To Register For A Free Azure Cloud Account22:32
Register for a free azure cloud account, claim 200 USD credit for 30 days, and explore the portal to manage resources, monitor activity logs, subscriptions, quotas, and support.
Create Azure Account & Access Console (Lab)0:02
Module Wrap Up3:42
Wraps up Azure cloud for beginners with free trial setup, Azure Pass options, and an overview of core services, resource management, and tools like the portal, CLI, and ARM templates.

Requirements

No programming experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know
You just need to have the ability to learn and focus and dedicate a small amount of your time.

Description

Welcome to the Azure Cloud for Beginners course! In this comprehensive introductory course, we will take you on a journey through the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure, one of the leading cloud computing platforms in the world.

As technology rapidly evolves, organizations are increasingly adopting cloud computing to improve their scalability, reliability, and flexibility. Microsoft Azure provides a powerful and feature-rich platform that enables businesses to build, deploy, and manage applications and services with ease.

Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or someone interested in cloud computing, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in Azure. No prior knowledge or experience with Azure is required. We will start from the basics and gradually progress to more advanced concepts.

Here's an overview of what you'll learn throughout the course:

Elasticity vs Scalability, BYOL
Cloud Service & Deployment Models
Creating Azure Free Trail Account
Accessing the Console
Azure Services
Security in Azure
Monitoring & Migration
Basics of Azure DevOps
Resource , RG, MG & ARM
Management Tools Portal CLI PowerShell ARM Templates

By the end of this course, you will have gained a solid understanding of Microsoft Azure and its core services. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently start your journey into the world of Azure cloud computing.

Sign up today to embark on an enriching learning experience that will lay the foundation for your Azure journey. Expand your horizons and unlock a world of possibilities with cloud computing.

Enroll now!

Who this course is for:

Beginner Azure Learner
Beginners to cloud computing eager to learn Azure Cloud