Microsoft AZ–900 Certification Course Azure Fundamentals – Nick Colyer

Course Description:

Not sure where to start with the Microsoft Azure platform? Whether an IT pro or new to the platform, this is exam is exactly what you need to form a solid foundation which will propel you on your Azure journey. The Azure Fundamentals course will provide you with all of the foundational information you need to jumpstart your knowledge of Azure.

During your journey, Skylines Academy will lead you through a series of sections, modules, and demos to prepare you for taking, and ultimately passing, the Microsoft Azure AZ-900 exam.

Lectures will educate you on the fundamental terms and principles of the Azure platform and demos will enable you with a hands-on experience using scenarios to empower you in the real world.

What you will learn:

• Understand the core cloud concepts before jumping into the Azure platform
• Get to know Azure services, including the Azure portal and resource groups
• Learn about the world of Azure compute
• Gain a firm understanding of the important role networking plays in Azure
• Form knowledge around exciting data and storage services: types of data, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, VM Disk Storage, and more!
• Get ahead of the curve with cutting edge IoT, Big Data, and Machine Learning functionalities in Azure
• Understand how identity plays a key role in keeping you and your organization protected
• Grasp compliance, security, and cost principles through the Azure Security Center, Pricing Calculator, and Azure Advisor

Requirements:

This is a course is will give you all the knowledge you need about fundamental services. That being said, the course is non-technical and can be taken by anyone, whether you’re just getting to know cloud concepts and the Azure platform, or you’ve been in IT for years.

While it isn’t required, we highly recommend you spin up a free Azure account for a more hands-on experience.

Course Curriculum

Course Introduction
PreviewAZ-900 Course Introduction (1:41)
StartAZ-900 Course Slides
StartAZ-900 Study Guides
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StartArticle: Preparing for Your AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification
1. Cloud Concepts
PreviewLecture: Cloud Concepts (4:48)
PreviewLecture: Elasticity (1:57)
StartLecture: Scalability (1:19)
StartBlog Article: Scalability and Elasticity
StartLecture: High Availability (HA) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) (5:23)
StartLecture: Cloud Service Models (5:53)
StartLecture: Cloud Economics (5:27)
StartLecture: Cloud Deployment Models (7:49)
StartOptional Demo: Create Azure Trial Account (7:11)
2. Azure Core Services
PreviewLecture: Azure Core Services Overview (5:19)
PreviewDemo: Quick Overview of Azure Portal (10:53)
StartLecture: Azure Regions (4:20)
StartLecture: Resource Groups (2:17)
StartDemo: Resource Groups (5:53)
StartLecture: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) (3:47)
3. Compute
StartLecture: Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) (5:01)
StartDemo: Create a VM (14:01)
StartDemo: Connect to a Windows VM (3:38)
StartLecture: VM Availability (4:14)
StartLecture: Availability Zones (1:49)
StartLecture: App Services (10:09)
StartDemo: App Service Plan (4:59)
StartDemo: Deploy Web App (6:00)
StartLecture: Containers (4:46)
StartLecture: Serverless Computing (3:51)
StartLecture: Comparing Compute Options (1:51)
4. Networking
StartLecture: Networking Overview (3:32)
StartDemo: Virtual Networks (VNets) and Subnets (6:58)
StartLecture: Hybrid Connectivity (12:18)
StartLecture: Load Balancers (7:20)
StartDemo: Load Balancing (8:01)
StartLecture: Content Delivery Network (CDN) (5:46)
StartDemo: Content Delivery Network (CDN) (5:55)
5. Data and Storage Services
StartPlease provide feedback! (0:34)
StartLecture: Types of Data (2:17)
StartLecture: Azure SQL (4:22)
StartLecture: Cosmos DB (2:57)
StartLecture: Azure Storage (3:47)
StartLecture: VM Disk Storage (7:25)
StartLecture: Storage Account Overview (4:56)
StartDemo: Storage Account via Azure Portal (5:08)
6. Other Services
StartLecture: IoT Services (2:45)
StartLecture: Big Data Services (4:20)
StartLecture: Machine Learning (2:10)
7. Identity
StartLecture: Accounts and Subs Overview (6:30)
StartLecture: Domain Services (3:12)
StartLecture: Azure AD (3:12)
StartLecture: RBAC (5:28)
StartDemo: RBAC (3:36)
StartLecture: Azure Policy (1:12)
StartDemo: Azure Policy (3:42)
StartLecture: Resource Locks (1:17)
StartDemo: Resource Locks (2:09)
8. Compliance, Security, and Cost
StartLecture: Compliance and Security (7:40)
StartLecture: Security Center (2:43)
StartDemo: Security Center (11:40)
StartWalkthrough: Pricing Calculator and Azure Advisor (8:02)
StartSupport Plans PDF
AZ-900 Course Outro
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