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Zero to Hero in Cloud: Learn Azure + AWS + Azure DevOps(New)

Name: Zero to Hero in Cloud: Learn Azure + AWS + Azure DevOps(New)
Rating: 4.4 (73 reviews)

Master Azure and AWS to Launch Your Cloud Career | HandsOn Labs on Storage, IAM, Networking & CI/CD + Certification Prep

Created byDivyanshu Mehta

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand the core concepts of cloud computing and the differences between AWS and Azure.
Create and manage storage services like AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage.
Deploy and manage virtual machines in both AWS (EC2) and Azure (Azure VM).
Set up databases using AWS RDS and Azure SQL Database.
Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) in both AWS and Azure.
Compare and deploy networking components such as VPC (AWS) and VNet (Azure).
Build and automate infrastructure with Terraform for multi-cloud deployment.
Learn to use Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and AWS CloudFormation templates.
Set up basic CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and Azure DevOps.
Understand pricing, billing, and cost optimization tools in both platforms.
Prepare for cloud certification exams: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator and many more.
Gain real-world skills to apply for cloud engineer, DevOps, or architect roles.

Course content

17 sections • 170 lectures • 26h 10m total length

Course Introduction2:46
Target Audience & Expectations5:12

Agenda & On Premises (Before Cloud Evolve)9:12
What is cloud computing ?3:52
Cloud Computing Deep Dive9:45
Advantages of Cloud Computing5:09
Save costs by avoiding on-prem hardware and paying only for what you use, while enabling reliable, scalable cloud access from anywhere with multi-region reach and easy tool integration.
IaaS and PaaS6:40
SaaS2:15
IaaS Vs PaaS Vs SaaS4:34
CapEx Vs OpEx4:57
Deep Dive CapEx Vs OpEx3:32
Public Cloud3:42
Public Vs Private Vs Hybrid Cloud6:07
Learn the differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud: public cloud is a shared environment with isolated machines; private cloud is owned by you; hybrid combines both.
Summary of Public , Private & Hybrid Cloud4:31
Azure Regions and Azure Availability Zones13:19
Azure Geography and Visual Diagram5:37
Explore how geography, regions, and availability zones organize cloud infrastructure, with data centers and machines across multiple zones to boost high availability.

Create Azure Account for free6:24
What is a Resource in Azure3:10
What is a Resource Group in Azure4:27
Create your first Resource Group5:08
Create your first resource group in Azure, a logical container, by selecting a subscription and region; an empty group costs nothing, while resources incur charges.
Create your First Virtual Machine(VM) in Azure - Part One6:13
Create your First Virtual Machine(VM) in Azure - Part Two9:01
Connect to the Virtual Machine7:06
Summary and Questions2:39
Certifications4:55
Management Group5:19
Management Group - Demo7:33
Availability Sets - Discussion on Fault Domain and Update Domain13:50
Availability Sets - Demo6:00
Summary and Questions Discussions5:44
Explore how availability sets with distinct fault and update domains deliver high availability, fault isolation, and reliability—while reviewing Azure regions, availability zones, and geography concepts with examples.
Autoscaling: Learn Horizontal and Vertical Scaling11:04
Explore auto scaling concepts in cloud computing, learning how to automatically adjust virtual machines with horizontal scaling (scale out/in) and vertical scaling (scale up/down) to match fluctuating loads.
Enable Resource Provider for VMSS4:09
Explain Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS) and Detailed Demo on VMSS46:11
What is Load Balancer5:22
Detailed Demo on Load Balancer56:53
What is an Azure App Service3:46
Demo on Azure App Service8:39
Create and deploy an Azure app service to host your code on a scalable, pay-as-you-go, managed platform with built-in security, rapid deployment, and easy integration with other Azure services.
Log Analytics Introduction5:17
Explore Azure Log Analytics, a cloud service that collects, analyzes, and visualizes telemetry from Azure resources, on-premises, and third-party clouds to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance.
Log Analytics Demo (Create and Connect to VM)22:29
What is ARM Templates8:00
Demo on ARM Templates12:40
Azure CLI and Using CloudShell7:02
Discover how to create Azure resources using Azure CLI and Cloud Shell, including storage accounts, resource groups, and locations, and compare CLI with portal and ARM templates.

What is Azure Networking and Virtual Networks11:24
What is Vnet Peering ?4:33
Vnet Peering Part - One13:29
Vnet Peering Part - Two14:07
What is Azure DNS ?6:06
Azure DNS Demo16:58
Explore how dns maps ip addresses to domain names by creating a private dns zone linked to a virtual network with auto registration for dns records.
Network Security Groups(NSG)4:19
Azure Firewall and DDoS9:42
Learn how Azure Firewall protects your virtual network by blocking unwanted traffic, and how DDoS protection defends against bot traffic to keep your apps online.
Azure VPN Gateway8:20
Azure Express Route7:15

What is Azure Storage Account5:00
LRS Vs ZRS Vs GRS9:08
Demo on Storage Account13:20
In this demo, create an Azure storage account in a new resource group, select Azure blob storage, configure region and redundancy, create a container, and upload files.
Hot Tier Vs Cool Tier Vs Archive Tier7:21
Clean up Storage Account2:05
Learn how to clean up a storage account by deleting the resource group to save costs, and gain hands-on practice that enables you to recreate resources later for continued learning.
Compute Vs Storage Vs Netowrking5:17
Introduction to Azure SQL10:23
Azure SQL Demo with SQL Queries32:05

What is Azure Advisor6:20
Azure Advisor acts as a personalized cloud consultant, offering best-practice recommendations to optimize Azure resources for cost, performance, security, reliability, and operational excellence.
Azure Advisor Demo12:27
Discover how Azure Advisor provides cost, security, reliability, operational excellence, and performance recommendations in the portal, including practical checks like health checkups, EDR, and NSG guidance.

Migration Agenda1:50
What is migration ?2:48
Learn how to migrate on premises databases to the cloud, driven by cost reduction, scalability, and managed services, and apply the SQL migration process across cloud resources.
Advantages6:03
SQL Server and Database creation on Azure12:28
Installing SQL on the On premises3:33
Download SSMS2:13
Migration Process and Enabling Sa user5:20
Migration Demo - 16:22
Learn to migrate an on-premises database to the cloud using Azure Migrate and the Data Migration Assistant, with compatibility checks and a guided project workflow.
Migration Demo - 213:14

Introduction2:49
Introduction to Azure Site Recovery and Backup3:44
Advantages of ASR1:59
RPO Vs RTO3:34
Understand RTO and RPO concepts and how a BC/DR plan and regular backups reduce outage downtime and data loss.
What is Chaos Studio5:35
What is Recovery Services3:18
Azure Backup Intro3:18
Discover Azure backup within Recovery Services vault, learn to govern, monitor, and analyze backups at scale, and distinguish Site Recovery from data backup.
Backup Vaults Demo5:37
Backup Polices1:15
Create Recovery Services Vault2:24
Create a recovery services vault in Azure by selecting subscription, resource group, region, and vault name, configure network access and tags, to enable disaster recovery and Azure Site Recovery.
Azure Site Recovery Demo 16:22
Azure Site Recovery Demo - Part 23:01
Azure Site Recovery Demo - Part 35:39
Azure Site Recovery Demo - Part 414:03
Azure Site Recovery Demo - Part 52:14
Azure Site Recovery Demo - Part 67:32

Requirements

No prior cloud experience is required – this course is designed for complete beginners.
A basic understanding of IT concepts (like servers, IP addresses, and operating systems) is helpful but not mandatory.
Access to a computer with a stable internet connection.
A free-tier AWS account (we’ll guide you through setup).
A free Microsoft Azure account (setup instructions included).
Willingness to learn by doing – the course includes hands-on labs and real-world projects.

Description

Unlock your cloud career with this hands-on, beginner-to-intermediate course focused primarily on Microsoft Azure and, AWS and Azure DevOps concepts and services.

This course is designed for learners who want to master Azure fundamentals, build real-world DevOps pipelines, and gain a strong foundation in multi-cloud environments.

Whether you're an IT professional looking to move into cloud engineering, a developer eager to automate deployments, or someone preparing for certifications like AZ-104, AZ-400, or AWS — this course will take you from cloud novice to confident practitioner.

What You’ll Learn

Core Azure services: Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, VNet, NSGs, RBAC, and more
Azure DevOps pipelines: Repos, Boards, Artifacts, CI/CD with YAML and Classic pipelines
Infrastructure as Code using ARM Templates and Terraform (Azure-focused)
Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Azure AD integration
Monitoring and cost management tools in Azure
Key AWS services for comparison: EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC
Real-world labs: Deploy and automate apps in Azure, then compare workflows on AWS
Best practices in DevOps, cloud automation, and platform comparison

Why This Course?

Azure-First Approach: Most cloud courses start with AWS — we flip the script to help you learn Azure first.
Azure DevOps Focus: Master DevOps pipelines, infrastructure automation, and release management using Microsoft-native tools.
Multi-Cloud Confidence: By learning AWS in parallel, you’ll be able to work confidently in hybrid and enterprise environments.
Hands-On Projects: Real-world labs and guided challenges will help you gain practical experience — not just theory.
Certification-Oriented: This course supports preparation for AZ-104, AZ-400, and AWS Solutions Architect Associate.

What Makes This Course Different?

Unlike most cloud courses that start with AWS, this course is designed with an Azure-first philosophy, so you learn Microsoft's fast-growing cloud platform from the ground up. You’ll build real-world cloud infrastructure, automate workflows, deploy apps, and create CI/CD pipelines — all with hands-on projects.
Then, we'll introduce AWS in parallel, helping you understand key differences and similarities between the two platforms.

What You’ll Learn (In Detail)

Azure Cloud Core Skills

Set up and manage Azure Virtual Machines and resource groups
Use Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Load Balancers
Create and secure Virtual Networks (VNet), subnets, and NSGs
Implement Azure Identity (Azure AD) and RBAC policies

Azure DevOps (Deep Dive)

Understand Azure DevOps organization, projects, and repositories
Create build & release pipelines using Classic and YAML
Integrate GitHub and Azure DevOps for seamless CI/CD workflows
Manage Azure Boards for project tracking and automation
Publish and version code with Azure Artifacts

AWS for Comparison & Multi-Cloud Skills

Create and manage EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, and VPCs
Understand AWS equivalents to Azure services
Compare DevOps workflows using AWS CodePipeline.

Infrastructure as Code

Deploy infrastructure using ARM templates and Terraform (multi-cloud)
Version control infrastructure for reproducibility and collaboration

Security, Monitoring & Cost Management

Azure Security Center & AWS Trusted Advisor
Cost calculators, budgets, and recommendations
Enable logging and alerts for cloud resource monitoring

Tools & Technologies You'll Use

Azure Portal
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Terraform
AWS Console & CLI
Bash (for scripting)

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Confidently deploy and manage cloud resources in Azure
Automate infrastructure and application delivery with DevOps pipelines
Work across multi-cloud environments with ease
Present real, hands-on projects in job interviews or certification prep
Make smart architecture and security decisions across platforms

Who this course is for:

Beginners looking to start a career in cloud computing with no prior experience.
IT professionals (SysAdmins, Network Engineers, Developers) who want to upskill into cloud roles.
Students and fresh graduates preparing for their first job in cloud or DevOps.
Cloud certification aspirants preparing for exams like AWS SAA-C03 or Microsoft AZ-104.
DevOps and infrastructure engineers seeking hands-on knowledge of both Azure and AWS.
Freelancers and entrepreneurs who want to deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms.
Anyone interested in building multi-cloud skills and understanding real-world cloud architecture.

Zero to Hero in Cloud: Learn Azure + AWS + Azure DevOps(New)

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Introduction2 lectures • 8min

Getting Started with Azure14 lectures • 1hr 23min

Azure Deep Dive26 lectures • 4hr 39min

Azure Networking10 lectures • 1hr 36min

Governance8 lectures • 1hr 13min

Data Module8 lectures • 1hr 25min

Azure Advisor2 lectures • 19min

Azure Cost Management3 lectures • 37min

Migrations9 lectures • 54min

Disaster Recovery in Azure16 lectures • 1hr 12min

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