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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond..

Name: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond..
Author: Steve Miles
ISBN: 9781801073301

by Steve Miles

January 2022

Intermediate to advanced

424 pages

8h 47m

English

Packt Publishing

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification and Beyond
ForewordContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your Thoughts
Section 1: Cloud Concepts
Chapter 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Where has the cloud computing model evolved from?Evolution of cloud computing architectures What is the Shared Responsibility model?What are the cloud computing delivery models?Comparing the cloud computing delivery modelsWhat are the cloud computing service models?A closer look at the cloud computing service modelsWhat is serverless computing?Comparing the cloud computing service modelsSummaryFurther readingSkills check
Chapter 2: Benefits of Cloud Computing
Why cloud computing?Cloud computing as a digital transformation enablerDigital transformation triggersMigration approach Cloud computing's target audienceCloud computing mindsetWhat is a traditional computing model mindset?What is a cloud computing mindset?Cloud computing hierarchy of needsCloud computing operations modelOperational benefits of cloud computingThe economics of cloud computingConsumption-based model?Defining the expenditure modelsApplying cost expenditure models to cloud computingThought exerciseMigration assessment discovery outputMigration solution proposalSummaryFurther readingSkills check
Section 2: Core Azure Services
Chapter 3: Core Azure Architectural Components
Azure global infrastructureAzure regions and geographiesAvailability componentsAzure resource managementAzure management scopesAzure management groupsAzure subscriptionsAzure Resource ManagerHands-on exercisesGetting startedExercise 1 – Azure management groupsExercise 2 – Azure access assignmentExercise 3 – resource groupsExercise 4 – proximity placement groupsExercise 5 – availability setsSummaryFurther readingSkills check
Chapter 4: Core Azure Resources
Technical requirementsAzure resourcesAzure MarketplaceAzure compute servicesVirtual machinesContainer servicesAzure Container InstancesAzure Kubernetes ServiceAzure App ServiceThe Azure Virtual Desktop serviceAzure network servicesAzure VNetsVirtual network peeringVirtual private network gatewaysExpressRouteAzure storage servicesStorage accountsStorage tiersStorage replicationData storesDisk StorageFile storageContainer (Blob) storageAzure database servicesAzure SQL Managed InstanceAzure SQL DatabaseAzure Database for MySQLAzure Database for PostgreSQLCosmos DBHands-on exercisesGetting startedExercise 1 – creating a VNetExercise 2 – creating a storage accountExercise 3 – creating a VMExercise 4 – creating an Azure container instanceExercise 5 – creating an Azure web appSummaryAdditional information and study referencesSkill check
Section 3: Core Solutions and Management Tools
Chapter 5: Core Azure Solutions
Technical requirementsServerless computing solutionsAzure FunctionsAzure Logic AppsArtificial intelligence solutionsAzure Machine LearningAzure Cognitive ServicesAzure Bot ServiceInternet of Things solutionsAzure IoT solutionsBig data and analytics solutionsAzure Synapse AnalyticsAzure HDInsightAzure DatabricksDevOps solutionsThe history of DevOpsWhat is DevOps?Azure DevOpsGitHub and GitHub ActionsAzure DevTest LabsThought exerciseHands-on exercisesGetting startedExercise 1 – Creating a serverless solution using an Azure FunctionExercise 2 – Creating a serverless solution using an Azure Logic AppExercise 3 – Creating an IoT solution using an Azure IoT HubExercise 4 – Creating an AI solution using a Bot ServiceSummaryFurther readingSkills check

Chapter 6: Azure Management Tools
Technical requirementsAzure portalAzure PowerShellThe Azure CLIAzure Cloud ShellTerraform on AzureAzure mobile appAzure AdvisorAzure MonitorAzure Service HealthThought exerciseHands-on exerciseGetting startedExercise 1 – installing Azure PowerShellExercise 2 – installing the Azure CLIExercise 3 – creating resources using PowerShell from Cloud ShellExercise 4 – creating resources using the Azure CLI from Cloud ShellExercise 5 – exploring Azure Service HealthSummaryFurther readingSkill check
Section 4: Security
Chapter 7: Azure Security
Technical requirementsThreat modelingZero TrustDefense in depthNetwork and application protectionNSGsAzure FirewallAzure DDoS protectionAzure Key VaultAzure Dedicated HostAzure SentinelAzure Security CenterOther protection solutionsHands-on exerciseGetting startedExercise 1 – Create an Azure key vaultExercise 2 – Secure network access using an NSGSummaryAdditional information and study referencesSkills check
Section 5: Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance
Chapter 8: Azure Identity Services
Technical requirementsAzure AD Authentication and authorization Single sign-onMFA and Conditional AccessHands-on exercisesGetting startedExercise 1 – creating a new tenant instance of Azure ADExercise 2 – creating users and groups in Azure ADSummaryFurther readingSkills check
Chapter 9: Azure Governance
Technical requirementsResource tagsResource locksRole-based access controlAzure PolicyAzure BlueprintsThe Cloud Adoption Framework for AzureHands-on exercisesGetting startedExercise 1 – assigning access with RBACExercise 2 – creating a custom RBAC roleExercise 3 – creating resource locksExercise 4 – enabling resource tagging with Azure PolicyExercise 5 – limiting the resource creation location with Azure PolicySummaryFurther readingSkills check
Chapter 10: Azure Privacy and Compliance
Technical requirementsCore security, privacy, and compliance tenetsTrust CenterMicrosoft Privacy StatementThe Product Terms siteData Protection AddendumAzure compliance documentationAzure Sovereign RegionsThought exerciseHands-on exerciseGetting startedExercise – exploring Microsoft Trust Center PortalSummaryAdditional information and study referencesSkills check
Section 6: Cost Management and Service-Level Agreements
Chapter 11: Azure Cost Planning and Management
Technical requirementsFactors that affect costsReducing and controlling costsAzure Cost ManagementAzure Pricing calculatorTCO calculatorHands-on exercises Getting started Exercise 1 – using the Azure Pricing calculatorExercise 2 – using the TCO calculatorSummaryFurther readingSkills check
Chapter 12: Azure Service-Level Agreements
Technical requirementsAzure SLAsAzure service life cycle Thought exerciseHands-on exerciseGetting startedExercise 1 – exploring the SLA for a serviceExercise 2 – exploring Azure Preview featuresSummaryAdditional information and study referencesSkills check
Chapter 13: Exam Preparation Practice Tests
Test questionsPractice test 1 – cloud conceptsPractice test 2 – core Azure servicesPractice test 3 – core solutions and management toolsPractice test 4 – security featuresPractice test 5 – identity, governance, privacy, compliancePractice test 6 – cost management, SLA, and service life cycleTest answersPractice test 1 – cloud conceptsPractice test 2 – core Azure servicesPractice test 3 – core solutions and management toolsPractice test 4 – security featuresPractice test 5 – identity, governance, privacy, compliancePractice test 6 – cost management, SLA, and service life cycleSummaryAdditional information and study references
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Chapter 13: Exam Preparation Practice Tests

In Chapter 12, Azure Service-Level Agreements, you learned about the purpose of an Azure service-level agreement (SLA), identifying actions that can impact an SLA, and describing the service life cycle in Azure.

This chapter will cover exam preparation tests in each key skills-measured section from the exam objectives; combined with the hands-on exercises throughout this chapter, you will be confident and ready to apply the knowledge and skills that have prepared you for a real-world, day-to-day Azure-focused role.

Test questions

Each of the following tests maps to the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals skills-measured exam outline.

Practice test 1 – cloud concepts

In the cloud computing shared responsibility ...

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