Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Computing Course Overview
This one-day instructor-led course is designed for IT professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and technical skills related to the Cloud and Microsoft Cloud Products, including Azure, Office 365, OneDrive, and Intune. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of key concepts, terminology, security considerations, deployment strategies, migration practices, and the overall scope of Microsoft Cloud product offerings. By the end of the course, students will have gained a high-level understanding of these technologies and their potential applications.
This one-day instructor-led is intended for IT professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills with an understanding of the Cloud and Microsoft Cloud Products such as Azure, Office 365, One Drive and InTune. In this course, students learn high level terminology, structure, security, deployment and migration practices as well as the general scope of Microsoft Cloud product offerings.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for both novice and experienced IT professionals and managers of IT professionals who have basic Windows navigation skills and want to get started using cloud resources and products.
At Course Completion
Describe and understand the types of Cloud Infrastructure and Types of Cloud Services.
Understand how to utilze Cloud systems.
Describe Cloud infrastructure technologies such as LDAP, X.500, E.509 and SSO in Microsoft environments.
Understand SLA agreements and change management in the cloud.
Describe security and Privacy considerations, Priviliged User Access, Regulatory Compliance, Investigative Support, Data Segregation, Recovery, Long-Term Viability and Transfer of Data.
Understand the fundamentals of PKI and Digital Signing.
Describe Cloud authentication and Authorization techniques.
Understand the roles of Microsoft Azure, Office 365, One Drive and InTune.
**Module 1: The Basics of Microsoft Cloud Computing**
1.1 Introduction to Cloud Computing - Definition of cloud computing - Key concepts: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS) - Benefits of cloud computing - How cloud computing has evolved
1.2 Understanding Microsoft's Cloud Services - Overview of Microsoft's cloud offerings - Comparison with other cloud service providers - Azure, Dynamics 365, Office 365, and other Microsoft cloud services
1.3 Cloud Computing Architectures - Public, private, and hybrid clouds - How Microsoft supports different cloud architectures - Deciding which cloud architecture is right for you
1.4 Compliance, Privacy, and Security in Microsoft Cloud - Importance of compliance and privacy - Microsoft's commitment to security - Understanding data residency and sovereignty issues
**Module 2: Azure Fundamentals**
2.1 Getting Started with Microsoft Azure - Creating an Azure account - Navigating the Azure portal - Azure regions and data centers
2.3 Azure Pricing and Support - Understanding Azure subscriptions - Azure pricing calculator - Azure support plans and options
2.4 Azure Resource Management - Deployment and management of Azure resources - Understanding Azure Resource Manager - Tagging and organizing resources
**Module 3: Microsoft Cloud Solutions for Businesses**
3.1 Office 365 for Productivity - Overview of Office 365 components (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, etc.) - Collaboration and productivity tools in Office 365 - Integrating Office 365 with other Microsoft services
3.2 Dynamics 365 for CRM and ERP - The role of Dynamics 365 in customer relationship management - ERP solutions with Dynamics 365 - Customizing and extending Dynamics 365
3.3 Business Intelligence with Power BI - Introduction to data visualization with Power BI - Connecting data sources to Power BI - Creating reports and dashboards
3.4 Enterprise Mobility and Security with Microsoft 365 - Overview of Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) - Identity and access management with Azure AD - Mobile device and application management
**Module 4: Microsoft Cloud Development and Deployment**
4.1 Developing for the Cloud - Overview of development tools and environments - Building applications for Azure - Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
4.2 DevOps with Azure - Introduction to Azure DevOps Services - Planning, developing, delivering, and monitoring software - Automation and collaboration with Azure DevOps
4.3 Containers and Kubernetes in Azure - Overview of containerization with Docker - Orchestrating containers with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Best practices for container-based applications
4.4 Deploying and Managing Applications - Scaling and monitoring Azure applications - Application Insights and Azure Monitor - Disaster recovery and high availability
**Module 5: Microsoft Cloud Advanced Topics**
5.1 Cloud AI and Cognitive Services - Overview of AI and cognitive services in Azure - Building intelligent applications - Integrating AI services with existing applications
5.2 Internet of Things (IoT) on Azure - Understanding the Azure IoT ecosystem - Deploying IoT solutions with Azure IoT Hub - Real-world IoT case studies
5.3 Advanced Networking and Security - Advanced virtual network configurations - Hybrid connectivity and application gateways - Network security features and best practices
5.4 Governance, Risk, and Compliance on Azure - Managing compliance in the cloud - Tools for governance and risk assessment - Security Center and compliance resources
After completing these modules, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of Microsoft Cloud Computing, its core services, development, deployment practices, and advanced functionalities.
**Final Thoughts** - Recap of key points learned throughout the course - How to stay updated with Microsoft Cloud developments - Further resources and certifications for deepening expertise in Microsoft Cloud services
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