Course OutlineModule 1: Introduction to Azure

This module provides the students a high level introduction to Azure.

• Cloud Technology Overview
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Portals
• Managing Azure with Windows PowerShell

Module 2: Implement and Manage Virtual Networks

In this module students will learn how to Implement Virtual Networks, why they are important and how to manage them post-implementation.

• Planning Virtual Networks
• Implementing and Managing Virtual Networks
• Configuring Connections to Virtual Networks

Lab : Creating Virtual Networks

• Creating the Virtual Network

Module 3: Implement Virtual Machines

In this module, students will see how Microsoft Azure VMs can host services for their users and customers and how to create, install, and configure VMs with different operating systems and software platforms.

• Introduction to IaaS Cloud Services
• Planning Virtual Machine Workloads
• Creating Virtual Machines

Module 4: Managing Virtual Machines

In this module the student will learn how to properly configure Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Disks as well as managing and monitoring the Virtual Machine environments ensuring security, availability and scalability.

• Configuring Virtual Machines
• Managing and Configuring Virtual Machine Disks
• Managing and Monitoring Virtual Machines

Module 5: Implementing Websites

In this module students will learn how to plan for website deployment, covering different levels of website and differing deployment models. They will then learn how to deploy a website, how to configure the site, how to monitor the performance of the site, what Webjobs are and how to use them and finally what Traffic Manager is and how it is used.

• Planning for Website Deployment
• Deploying Websites
• Configuring Websites
• Monitoring Websites
• Traffic Manager

Module 6: Planning and Implementing Storage

• Planning Storage
• Implementing and Managing Storage
• Backup and Monitoring Storage

Module 7: Planning and Implementing Data Services

In this module students will look at the differences between SQL databases on-premises and Azure SQL databases. They will learn how to implement Azure SQL databases, how to migrate data to SQL Azure, how to monitor the databases once created in Azure and learn about business continuity using database copy and export, Self-service restore and Geo-replication.

• Data Services in Microsoft Azure
• Implementing Azure SQL Database
• Managing Azure SQL Database Security
• Monitoring Azure SQL Database
• Managing Azure SQL Database Business Continuity

Module 8: Implementing PaaS Cloud Services and Mobile Services

• Planning and Deploying PaaS Cloud Services
• Configuring Cloud Services
• Implementing Mobile Services
• Monitoring and Diagnostics

Module 9: Implementing Content Delivery Networks and Media Services

In this module students learn what a content delivery network is and how to implement one. They then move on to look at Azure Media Services, and how to utilize media in Azure.

• Implementing Azure Content Delivery Networks
• Publishing Content with Azure Media Services

Module 10: Implement Azure AD

In this module students will learn how to implement Azure Active directory, then to manage users within the directory. They will also look at adding customer domains, at multi-factor authentication and at application integration with Azure Active Directory. Finally they will learn about the features and benefits offered by Azure Active Directory Premium.

• Creating and Managing Azure Directories
• Configuring Application Integration with Azure Active Directory
• Overview of Azure Active Directory Premium

Module 11: Managing Active Directory in a Hybrid Environment

In this module, students look at three alternative approaches for integrating on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Azure. These options are placing a domain controller into Azure, implementing directory synchronization with optional password synchronization or single sign-on using Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Finally, you will consider how to manage these types of hybrid environments.

• Extending On-Premises Active Directory into Azure
• Directory Synchronization
• Implementing Federation

Module 12: Implementing Automation

This module starts with an introduction to automation and the components. The student then moves on to look at PowerShell Workflows, particularly the move from PowerShell scripts to worklows and finally looks at managing automation through creating and publishing runbooks, creating and scheduling jobs and monitoring job execution.

• Overview of Automation Components
• Implementing PowerShell Workflows
• Managing Automation

Module 13: Microsoft Azure Solutions

Now that the student has a technical understanding of many Azure services, they can use their knowledge to solve business problems for customers. In this module, they will read about and discuss two detailed scenarios. The instructor will help you to propose an outline solution for each scenario, in which Azure services are used to solve project goals.

• Tailspin Toys Business Systems Scenario
• Software as a Service Scenario