Azure Job Seeker’s Package

Module 1: Introduction to cloud

In this module, we will discover what cloud computing is and why we need it. We will talk about several cloud computing models and the differences between traditional computing and cloud computing. We will also learn about the possibilities of cloud computing. Topics:

• What is cloud computing?
• Types of cloud
• Comparison between on-prim and cloud computing
• Azure Terminology
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Cloud computing security

Module 2: Azure Solution Architect Certification and its services

In this Module you will learn how to get started with an account on the free tier of their services. You’ll also gain knowledge about ARM templates and use them for deploying resources in your new account. Topics:

• Azure Subscriptions
• Azure Resources
• Azure Free Tier Account
• Azure Resource Manager
• Azure Resource Manager Template
• Azure Storage
• Types of Azure Storage

Hands-On:

• Create a free tier Azure account
• Create a web app service using Azure Portal
• Create and Deploy ARM templates
• Manage Azure Storage account using Storage Explorer
• Manage Azure Cost and Billing Service

Module 3: Azure Virtual Machines and Networking

In this module, you will learn to deploy and manage various services such as storage accounts, blobs and managed disks. You’ll also discover how virtual networks work with their subnets that are connected by network interfaces (NIC) while NSGs control the access of these resources. Topics:

• Azure Resource Manager Virtual Machine
• Virtual Machines in ARM Template
• Overview of Azure Virtual Machine
• Azure Managed Disks
• Azure Blob Storage
• Networking in Azure
• Subnets, NIC, NSG, IP Addresses, DNS

Hands-On:

• Create Windows and LINUX Virtual Machines
• Create BLOB Storage using Azure Portal
• Create VM with Storage Account and Managed Disks
• Configure Azure Virtual Network

Module 4: Azure VMSS and Availability Zones

In this module, you learn about Azure Availability Sets and its features. You will also be introduced to the various Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway offerings that help improve uptime of your application by deploying it on multiple virtual machines in a single availability set. Topics:

• Azure Availability Sets
• Azure Availability Zone
• Autoscaling
• Virtual Machine Scale Set
• Fault Domain
• Update Domain
• Load Balancer
• Application Gateway
• Azure Disk Encryption

Hands-On:

• Create a Virtual Machine Scale Set
• Configure VMSS and add custom usage alerts
• Configure VM for Redundancy
• Create Application Gateway

Module 5: Azure App Services and Its Features

In this module, you will learn to create and configure Function App, Logic App. By the end of it you should be able to deploy apps in Azure environment and secure them with necessary security features. Topics:

• Azure App Service Web Apps
• App Service Security
• Serverless Computing Concepts
• Function Apps
• Azure Event Grid
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure App Service Logic App
• Using Shell Commands to create Web App
• Background Tasks
• Swagger tool

Hands-On:

• Create an App Service Plan
• Create a Web App Instance
• Use shell commands to create an App Service Web App
• Create a Continuous WebJob

Module 6: Advanced Azure Hybrid Connectivity and Site Recovery

In this module, you will learn about the Azure Hybrid Connectivity and its related concepts. We’ll also implement VNet Peering, P2S and S2S connectivity as well as VPN Gateway ExpressRoute BGP Protocols. Topics:

• Hybrid Connectivity
• VNet S2S VPN
• VNet Peering
• Service Chaining
• Azure VPN Gateway
• Policy Based Gateway
• Route Based Gateway
• Swagger tool
• Gateway Connections
• Express Route
• VNet Routing
• User Defined Route
• Border Gateway Protocol

Hands-On:

• Create a Virtual Network Gateway
• Design User Defined Routes
• Migrate On-Premise Machines to Azure using Azure Site Recovery

Module 7: Azure Storage Solution and Design Patterns

In this module, we will explore the Design Patterns such as Azure Architecture Center. You will learn about cloud design patterns and competing consumers pattern from cache-aside pattern in detail which is associated with Microsoft’s Azure Storage Service and Database features. Topics:

• Azure Architecture Center
• Cloud design patterns
• Cache-aside pattern
• Sharding Pattern
• Azure SQL DB
• Azure Elastic Pool
• Azure Data Lakes
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Cosmos DB

Hands-On:

• Create and Deploy Azure Data Lake
• Create and Deploy Azure Cosmos DB

Module 8: Azure Kubernetes Service

This module provides an in-depth knowledge of Azure Service Fabric as a distributed systems platform that makes it easy to package, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable microservices. You will also explore Kubernetes Service (AKS) in Azure. Topics:

• Azure Container Registry
• Azure Container Instance
• Orchestration
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Diagnostics Logs

Hands-On:

• Deploy an Application in ACI
• Deploy an Application in AKS

Module 9: Azure Active Directory and Role Based Access Control

We will be learning about authentication and authorization in applications. We’ll also learn to conceptualize data security using end-to-end encryption, Azure confidential computing, key vault and SSL/TLS communications. Topics:

• Access Control
• Role Based Access Control
• Authentication in applications (certificates, Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, token-based)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Claims-based authorization
• Role-based access control (RBAC) authorization
• End-to-end encryption
• Azure confidential computing
• SSL and TLS communications
• Azure Key Vault
• Configure Fraud alerts
• Bypass option, trusted IPs
• Managed Service Identity
• Service Principal authentication

Hands-On:

• Implement authentication using certificates, Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, and tokens
• Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Implement Claims-based authorization
• Implement RBAC authorization
• Implement secure data for end-to-end encryption
• Implement secure data for implementing SSL and TLS communications.
• Use Azure Key Vault to manage cryptographic keys

Module 10: Azure Messaging Service (Events, Hubs, Queue and Bus)

In this module, you’ll learn to configure a message-based integration architecture for asynchronous processing and create apps that scale automatically. Topics:

• Azure Messaging Service
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Events Hub
• Azure Events Grid
• Azure Notifications Hub
• Auto Scale Ruling in Azure
• Transient Fault Handling

Hands-On:

• Create a Service Bus Queue
• Deploy Service Bus Topics and Subscriptions
• Design and Implement Azure Service Bus
• Enable Auto Scale based on CPU Metrics Or Schedule
• Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Module 11: Azure Monitoring and Insights Service

In this module, you will learn about Azure’s monitoring services. You’ll also get a brief overview on Log Analytics and Service Health as well as App Insights and the Activity log. Topics:

• Azure Monitoring
• Azure Analytics
• Azure Alerts
• Azure Resource Metrics
• Azure Activity Log
• Service Health
• Azure Log Analytics
• Azure App Insights

Hands-On:

• Create and Deploy Alert Rules for Azure Resources
• Analyze the data in your metric database
• Create and Configure Azure Log Analytics
• Deploy Azure App Insights Service

Module 12: Design Identity, Security and Storage

This module we will explore different security and storage design aspects like Authentication, Authorization principles, licensing compliance, PIMs (Platform as a Service Infrastructure), Storage Accounts. Topics:

• Authorisation and Authentication
• Authorisation and Authentication Protocols
• Azure AD B2B B2C
• Security and Risk Management
• PIM
• Licensing & Compliance
• Understanding Azure Storage
• Setting Up Azure Storage
• Designing Storage Access
• Storage Security and Best Practices

Hands-On:

• OpenID & OAuth2
• Conditional Access
• Storage Account Creation and Shared Access Signatures

Module 13: Azure Migration

In this module, you will learn about data migration and how to use Microsoft Azure services for migrating your business information. Topics:

• Design Migration & Integration Strategy
• Understand Data Protection at Different Stages
• Migration Fundamentals
• Azure Services for Migration

Hands-On:

• Migration and Access Using Azure Migrate

Module 14: Design Monitoring

This module teaches you about how to reduce costs for the different resources like compute, storage and network. Topics:

• Introduction to Design for Cost Optimization
• Azure Cost Calculator and Azure Cost Management
• Minimize Compute Costs
• Minimize Network Costs
• Minimize Storage Costs
• What should be your Monitoring Strategy
• What is Compliance
• What should be the Compliance Strategy
• Understand the Azure Monitoring Service
• Azure Application Insight
• Achieving Compliance with Azure Policy
• Azure Sentinel

Azure Real-Time Live Projects

Implementing Azure Monitoring Solutions

This project enables complete Azure monitoring solutions, starting with Azure Monitor for performance tracking. It optimizes resources through Azure Advisor, ensuring cost-effectiveness and security. Security is further enhanced using Azure Sentinel, an SIEM tool, and log data centralized with Azure Log Analytics.

Microsoft Entra integration-Hybrid Joining

"Microsoft Entra Hybrid Integration focuses on seamlessly connecting on-premises and cloud services through Microsoft Entra Identity Connector (formerly Azure AD Connect). Tasks include setting up synchronization, managing devices, customizing sync rules, and ensuring secure user integration with Entra."

Serverless Automation with Azure Functions

This Project empowers users to build efficient, event-driven applications without managing infrastructure. Learn to Create event-triggered and timer-based functions, integrate Azure services, and secure access. Get a practical insights into serverless computing.

Deploying a Web Application on Azure

This project guides users through the process of deploying a commercial web application. Tasks include managing virtual machines, configuring virtual networks, implementing Azure Application Security Gateway, utilizing custom domains, and optimizing resource groups and subscriptions.

Unified Azure Identity Governance Project

Learn to implement a unified IAM solution using various Azure services. The scenario involves securing resources, managing dynamic user access, and enforcing compliance across an organization's Azure environment.

Migration of a Web Application to Azure

In this project learn how to migrate an existing on-premises web application to Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure services to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance.

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