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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

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Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

This course is part of Microsoft Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into Microsoft Entra ID and its function within Azure.
Learn efficient troubleshooting techniques for Microsoft Entra ID-related issues.
Implement identity and access management (IAM) strategies in Azure, including practical implementation insights.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will explore Microsoft Entra ID and its role in the Azure environment. Learn to troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID-related issues efficiently, ensuring seamless operations within Azure. Dive into the realm of identity and access management (IAM) in Azure, gaining practical insights into implementation strategies. Explore the creation and management of virtual networks in Azure and master the art of configuring network security groups (NSGs) to elevate security measures and safeguard your Azure environments.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Describe Microsoft Entra ID and its role in Azure. • Troubleshoot Entra ID-related issues efficiently. • Implement identity and access management (IAM) in Azure. • Create and manage virtual networks in Azure. • Configure network security groups (NSGs) for enhanced security. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 exam. By passing the AZ-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. This is a beginner-level course aimed at aspiring IT professionals looking to build a career in cloud support. To be successful in this course, you do not need an existing IT background, but you should have a fundamental understanding of cloud computing, the Microsoft Azure platform, virtual machines, and network traffic principles.

In this module, you will explore the intricacies of configuring Microsoft Entra ID within the Azure environment. Additionally, you'll learn how to apply advanced concepts using real-world applications of Entra ID.

What's included

16 videos11 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

16 videos Total 108 minutes

Course introduction 3 minutes
Introduction to Entra ID 7 minutes
Implementing Entra ID in your organization 6 minutes
Comparing Entra ID editions 6 minutes
Overview of Entra ID identity types 8 minutes
Entra ID B2B and B2C 8 minutes
In-depth analysis of Microsoft Entra architecture 7 minutes
Advanced features and functionalities of Microsoft Entra ID 7 minutes
What is Microsoft Entra Connect? 7 minutes
Deploy Microsoft Entra Connect 7 minutes
Plan your Microsoft Entra hybrid join implementation 7 minutes
Deep dive into on-prem Active Directory integration with Microsoft Entra ID 6 minutes
Advanced features of Microsoft Entra ID for identity synchronization 6 minutes
Advanced IAM strategies for RBAC in Azure 7 minutes
Integration of Entra ID with Azure Policy 7 minutes
Module summary: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID 7 minutes

11 readings Total 110 minutes

Course syllabus 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Practice stop: Working with Entra ID 10 minutes
Practice stop: Selecting the Entra ID edition 10 minutes
Case studies on implementing Microsoft Entra ID 10 minutes
Best practices for optimizing Microsoft Entra ID 10 minutes
Implementing Microsoft Entra ID in hybrid environments 10 minutes
Strategies for managing identity lifecycle in dynamic Azure environments 10 minutes
Implementing fine-grained access controls with Entra ID 10 minutes
IAM strategies for securing critical Azure resources and applications 10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 135 minutes

Activity: Advanced Entra ID configurations 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Microsoft Entra 15 minutes
Activity: Deploying Microsoft Entra Connect 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Identity and Entra 15 minutes
Activity: Advanced IAM Policy configurations for Dynamic Access Control 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Identity and Access Management (IAM) 15 minutes
Module quiz: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes

In this module, you will focus on configuring resources within the Azure environment. Building on foundational knowledge, you'll delve into three essential tools: Azure CLI, Microsoft PowerShell, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates. Each lesson is designed to provide comprehensive insights and hands-on experiencesto ensure that you can efficiently provision and manage resources in diverse Azure scenarios.

What's included

25 videos14 readings7 assignments

25 videos Total 190 minutes

Getting started with Azure CLI 7 minutes
Identity and authentication in Azure CLI 8 minutes
Learn to use the Azure CLI 8 minutes
Use Bash with the Azure CLI 8 minutes
Querying command output with Azure CLI 7 minutes
Work in interactive mode with Azure CLI 8 minutes
Tips for using the Azure CLI successfully 7 minutes
Mastery of advanced Azure CLI commands 8 minutes
Use of Azure CLI with Entra ID 9 minutes
Getting started with Azure PowerShell 7 minutes
Identity and authentication in Azure PowerShell 8 minutes
Learn to use the Azure PowerShell 9 minutes
What is an API? 7 minutes
Manage Azure resources with Invoke-AzRestMethod 8 minutes
Query command output with Azure PowerShell 7 minutes
Work in interactive mode with Azure PowerShell 8 minutes
Tips for using the Azure PowerShell successfully 8 minutes
Utilizing advanced PowerShell scripting for Azure resource provisioning 8 minutes
Use of Microsoft PowerShell with Entra ID 7 minutes
Deploy private resource manager templates 4 minutes
Export resource manager templates 6 minutes
Deploy private resource manager templates 7 minutes
In-Depth ARM template language constructs 8 minutes
Leveraging ARM template functions for complex resource dependencies 8 minutes
Module summary: Configuring resources 9 minutes

14 readings Total 135 minutes

Practice stop: Applying Azure CLI skills 10 minutes
Creating complex resource deployments using Azure CLI 10 minutes
Streamlining resource deployment with Azure CLI in various workflows 10 minutes
Practice stop: Installing Azure PowerShell 10 minutes
Choosing the right Azure command-line tool: Azure CLI vs. Azure PowerShell 10 minutes
Practice stop: Exploring Azure PowerShell 10 minutes
Creating PowerShell scripts for specific resource types 10 minutes
Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for resource state 10 minutes
Exemplar: PowerShell scripts for resource configuration 10 minutes
Practice stop: Exploring ARM templates 10 minutes
Designing reusable ARM templates 10 minutes
Implementing parameterized templates for dynamic resource deployments 10 minutes
Exemplar: ARM templates for comprehensive resource stacks 10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring resources 5 minutes

7 assignments Total 135 minutes

Activity: Advanced Azure CLI exercises 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure CLI 15 minutes
Activity: PowerShell scripts for resource configuration 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure PowerShell 15 minutes
Activity: ARM templates for comprehensive resource stacks 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates 15 minutes
Module quiz: Configuring resources 30 minutes

This module equips participants with advanced skills in configuring virtual networks within the Azure environment, focusing on enhancing both security and performance aspects. Participants will delve into the intricacies of virtual networks, exploring key concepts and tools to ensure robust network architectures.

What's included

9 videos8 readings7 assignments

9 videos Total 69 minutes

What is Azure ExpressRoute? 8 minutes
Advanced virtual network concepts 7 minutes
Exploring VNet peering 7 minutes
Integration of Azure Firewall and Azure Bastion for enhanced security 8 minutes
Advanced techniques for virtual network creation and management 7 minutes
In-depth exploration of virtual network scaling 7 minutes
In-depth exploration of advanced NSG configurations 8 minutes
Integration of Azure Monitor and Network Watcher for advanced diagnostics 8 minutes
Module Summary: Configuring virtual networks 8 minutes

8 readings Total 75 minutes

Practice stop: Advanced network features 10 minutes
Advanced network security strategies 10 minutes
Leveraging Azure Firewall features 10 minutes
Optimization of network traffic with advanced load balancing 10 minutes
Utilization of Azure Traffic Manager for global distribution 10 minutes
Implementation of custom logging and alerting configurations 10 minutes
Creation of comprehensive monitoring dashboards 10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring virtual networks 5 minutes

7 assignments Total 135 minutes

Activity: Implementing Azure Bastion for RDP/SSH 20 minutes
Knowledge check: What is a Virtual Network? 15 minutes
Activity: Configuring and fine-tuning Azure Traffic Manager 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Creating and Managing Virtual Networks 15 minutes
Activity: Configuration of NSGs for intricate security scenarios 20 minutes
Knowledge check: Configuring virtual networks 15 minutes
Module quiz: Configuring virtual networks 30 minutes

In this module, you will engage in a hands-on Capstone Project, simulating a real-world Azure network configuration scenario. This assignment activity is designed to allow you to apply the skills acquired throughout the course and showcase your proficiency in configuring, securing, and optimizing Azure networks.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videos Total 11 minutes

Course recap: Azure Identity and Networking Essentials 7 minutes
Congratulations 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

About the final project and assessment 10 minutes
Next steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 150 minutes

Activity: Implement a secure, scalable Azure environment incorporating virtual infrastructure (VN/VMs) 30 minutes
Self review: Implement a secure, scalable Azure environment incorporating virtual infrastructure (VN/VMs) 30 minutes
Course quiz: Azure Identity and Networking Essentials 90 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Reflect on learning 5 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

Exemplar: Implement a secure, scalable Azure environment incorporating virtual infrastructure (VN/VMs) 10 minutes

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This program is for you:

· If you are interested in the field of cloud support or just beginning to work in cloud support related roles.

· If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cloud support.

· If you already work in cloud support, earning a Microsoft Cloud Support Associate certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Specialization. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

A Coursera Specialization is a series of related courses designed to help you master a specific topic.

To complete a Specialization and earn a Specialization Certificate, you will need to:

·Complete all courses in a Specialization in the same language.

·Earn a Course Certificate for each course in the Specialization.

·Complete the Specialization's Capstone Project.

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a capstone project that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

• This Specialization will prepare you to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. The Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Each course teaches you the core concepts and skills that are measured by the exam.

• When you complete the specialization, you will receive a Coursera Specialization Certificate of Completion. This is an official Coursera credential that confirms that you successfully completed a Specialization on Coursera. You can see all the Course Certificates you've earned on your Accomplishments page. From there, you can download, print, or share your Certificates.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.