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Module 1: Cloud Concepts
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Introduce foundational cloud computing principles and core models.
Lessons:

  • Defining cloud computing and its value

  • Understanding the shared responsibility model

  • Comparing cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid

  • Exploring the consumption-based pricing model

Key Topics:

  • Cloud definition and advantages

  • Responsibility distribution in cloud

  • Deployment models

  • Cloud financial models

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Module 2:  Benefits of Cloud Services
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Understand why organizations adopt cloud services and the business/technical benefits.
Lessons:

  • High availability and scalability in the cloud

  • Reliability and predictability benefits

  • Security, governance, and compliance advantages

  • Increased manageability and operational efficiency
    Key Topics:

  • Elasticity and redundancy

  • Fault tolerance and disaster recovery

  • Cloud governance imperatives

  • Operational agility

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Module 3:  Cloud Service Types
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Explore the different service delivery models in Azure and their use cases.
Lessons:

  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  • Software as a Service (SaaS)

  • Appropriate use cases for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Key Topics:

  • Definition and characteristics of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS

  • Differences and trade-offs

  • Real-world application scenarios

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Module 4: Core Architectural Components of Azure
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Learn how Azure is structured globally and how resources are organized.
Lessons:

  • Understanding Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions

  • Availability Zones and data center infrastructure

  • Resource Groups, Azure Resources, Subscriptions, and Management Groups

Key Topics:

  • Geographical infrastructure

  • Fault domains and zones

  • Resource organization and hierarchy

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Module 5: Azure Compute & Networking Services
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Explore compute options and networking services provided by Azure.
Lessons:

  • Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, and Azure Functions

  • Container Instances and Web Apps

  • Virtual Networks, subnets, peering, and DNS

  • Connectivity options: VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, endpoints

Key Topics:

  • Compute models in Azure

  • Serverless vs VM-based compute

  • Virtual Networking fundamentals

  • Network connectivity strategies

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Module 6: Azure Storage Services
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Understand the storage options in Azure and how they support resilience and performance.
Lessons:

  • Storage account types and services (blob, queue, file, disk)

  • Redundancy options: LRS, GRS, ZRS, etc.

  • Data transfer and migration tools (AzCopy, Storage Explorer)

  • Storage tiers and performance levels

Key Topics:

  • Storage architecture

  • Resiliency strategies

  • Data migration approaches

  • Access performance tuning

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Module 7:  Identity, Access & Security in Azure
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Introduce Azure identity services and security best practices.
Lessons:

  • Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) fundamentals

  • Authentication methods: SSO, MFA, conditional access

  • External identities: B2B, B2C

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust, and defense-in-depth

  • Security tools, such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Key Topics:

  • Identity management

  • Access control strategies

  • Zero Trust security framework

  • Threat protection

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Module 8: Cost Management & SLAs
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Learn how to plan, estimate, and govern costs effectively in Azure.
Lessons:

  • Cost factors and cost management strategies

  • Using the Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculators

  • Applying tags for cost tracking

  • Understanding Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and service lifecycles

Key Topics:

  • Cost estimation tools

  • Billing models

  • Resource tagging

  • SLA basics and uptime guarantees

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Module 9: Governance & Compliance Tools
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Explore tools that enable governance and compliance at scale in Azure.
Lessons:

  • Azure Policy and resource compliance

  • Managing Azure Blueprints

  • Applying resource locks

  • Understanding regulatory compliance and data protection features

Key Topics:

  • Policy enforcement

  • Deployment blueprints

  • Resource protections

  • Compliance frameworks

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Module 10: Management & Deployment Tools in Azure
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Familiarize with tools to deploy and manage Azure resources.
Lessons:

  • Using the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and Cloud Shell

  • Introduction to Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and ARM templates

  • Extending management with Azure Arc

Key Topics:

  • Infrastructure-as-Code practices

  • CLI vs portal usage

  • Hybrid resource management

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Module 11: Monitoring Tools in Azure
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Provide an overview of Azure’s native monitoring, alerting, and health capabilities.
Lessons:

  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

  • Application Insights

  • Azure Advisor, Service Health, and alerts

Key Topics:

  • Observability architecture in Azure

  • Health management and diagnostics

  • Best practices for monitoring