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Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics Specialization

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics Specialization

Build Practical Azure Administration Skills.

Learn Azure services, networking, security, monitoring, and cloud administration workflows.

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Instructor: Microsoft

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Beginner level

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4 months to complete
at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete
at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure and manage Azure compute, networking, identity, and monitoring services.

  • Implement Azure security, governance, and access control best practices.

  • Use Azure CLI, ARM templates, and PowerShell to automate cloud operations.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

Cloud Computing Essentials with Azure Management

Course 1, 19 hours

What you'll learn

  • Discuss the basics and benefits of cloud computing.

  • Describe various cloud computing models and their applications.

  • Describe core Azure services, their features, and applications.

  • Discuss advanced features and capabilities of Azure services.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Scalability
Category: Generative AI
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Data Governance
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: AI literacy
Category: Microsoft Office
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Azure Cloud Services

Azure Cloud Services

Course 2, 19 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe Azure Compute services, including Virtual Machines, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

  • Explain Azure Networking concepts such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancing, Routes, and NSGs.

  • Describe Azure Security features, including IAM, NSGs, and Microsoft Sentinel.

  • Apply best practices to deploy, secure, troubleshoot, and scale Azure Virtual Machines and networking resources efficiently.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Scalability
Category: Network Routing
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Microsoft 365
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Application Development
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Operating System Administration
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Network Administration
Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

Course 3, 21 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe Microsoft Entra ID and its role in Azure identity and access management.

  • Troubleshoot common Microsoft Entra ID issues efficiently.

  • Implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions in Azure.

  • Create and secure Azure virtual networks using Network Security Groups (NSGs).

Skills you'll gain

Category: Azure Active Directory
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Security
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Windows PowerShell
Category: Security Controls
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

Course 4, 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify and discuss the key features of Azure Monitor.

  • Configure basic monitoring in Azure for proactive resource management.

  • Set up and manage alerts based on various conditions and thresholds to ensure timely response.

  • Utilize advanced monitoring techniques, including Log Analytics and custom dashboards, for troubleshooting and optimizing system performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dashboard Creation
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Incident Management
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Resource Management
Category: Application Performance Management
Category: Performance Tuning

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