Who is Azure Identity and Networking Essentials for

This course is designed for learners who want to build foundational cloud networking and identity management skills using Microsoft Azure. It is suitable for aspiring cloud professionals, IT support specialists, system administrators, and technical learners exploring Azure services.

Do I need prior cloud computing experience for Azure Identity and Networking Essentials?

No advanced cloud experience is required. Basic familiarity with networking concepts, operating systems, and IT environments is helpful for understanding the course material more easily.

What Microsoft Azure services will I work with in this course?

You’ll explore core Azure services related to identity and networking, including Azure Active Directory, virtual networks, network security configurations, access management, and cloud connectivity tools.

What will I learn in Azure Identity and Networking Essentials?

You’ll learn how to manage user identities, configure authentication and access controls, build and secure Azure virtual networks, and support cloud infrastructure environments using Microsoft Azure tools.

Why are identity and networking skills important in cloud computing?

Identity and networking are critical components of cloud security and infrastructure management. Organizations rely on these skills to control access, secure resources, maintain connectivity, and support scalable cloud operations.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, 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.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

This course is part of Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics Specialization

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4 modules

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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).

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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.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to describe Microsoft Entra ID and its role within Azure environments, troubleshoot Entra ID-related issues efficiently, and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions in Azure. You’ll also be able to create and manage virtual networks, configure network security groups (NSGs) to strengthen security, and apply foundational Azure networking and identity management concepts in practical scenarios. This course also supports foundational knowledge aligned with Microsoft 365 Fundamentals concepts.

Module details

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 videosTotal 108 minutes

Course introduction3 minutes
Introduction to Entra ID7 minutes
Implementing Entra ID in your organization6 minutes
Comparing Entra ID editions6 minutes
Overview of Entra ID identity types8 minutes
Entra ID B2B and B2C8 minutes
In-depth analysis of Microsoft Entra architecture7 minutes
Advanced features and functionalities of Microsoft Entra ID7 minutes
What is Microsoft Entra Connect?7 minutes
Deploy Microsoft Entra Connect7 minutes
Plan your Microsoft Entra hybrid join implementation7 minutes
Deep dive into on-prem Active Directory integration with Microsoft Entra ID6 minutes
Advanced features of Microsoft Entra ID for identity synchronization6 minutes
Advanced IAM strategies for RBAC in Azure7 minutes
Integration of Entra ID with Azure Policy7 minutes
Module summary: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID7 minutes

11 readingsTotal 110 minutes

Course syllabus10 minutes
How to be successful in this course10 minutes
Practice stop: Working with Entra ID10 minutes
Practice stop: Selecting the Entra ID edition10 minutes
Case studies on implementing Microsoft Entra ID10 minutes
Best practices for optimizing Microsoft Entra ID10 minutes
Implementing Microsoft Entra ID in hybrid environments10 minutes
Strategies for managing identity lifecycle in dynamic Azure environments10 minutes
Implementing fine-grained access controls with Entra ID10 minutes
IAM strategies for securing critical Azure resources and applications10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID10 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Module quiz: Configuring Microsoft Entra ID30 minutes
Activity: Advanced Entra ID configurations20 minutes
Knowledge check: Microsoft Entra15 minutes
Activity: Deploying Microsoft Entra Connect20 minutes
Knowledge check: Identity and Entra15 minutes
Activity: Advanced IAM Policy configurations for Dynamic Access Control20 minutes
Knowledge check: Identity and Access Management (IAM)15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 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 videosTotal 190 minutes

Getting started with Azure CLI7 minutes
Identity and authentication in Azure CLI8 minutes
Learn to use the Azure CLI8 minutes
Use Bash with the Azure CLI8 minutes
Querying command output with Azure CLI7 minutes
Work in interactive mode with Azure CLI8 minutes
Tips for using the Azure CLI successfully7 minutes
Mastery of advanced Azure CLI commands8 minutes
Use of Azure CLI with Entra ID9 minutes
Getting started with Azure PowerShell7 minutes
Identity and authentication in Azure PowerShell8 minutes
Learn to use the Azure PowerShell9 minutes
What is an API?7 minutes
Manage Azure resources with Invoke-AzRestMethod8 minutes
Query command output with Azure PowerShell7 minutes
Work in interactive mode with Azure PowerShell8 minutes
Tips for using the Azure PowerShell successfully8 minutes
Utilizing advanced PowerShell scripting for Azure resource provisioning8 minutes
Use of Microsoft PowerShell with Entra ID7 minutes
Deploy private resource manager templates4 minutes
Export resource manager templates6 minutes
Steps to create private resource manager templates7 minutes
In-Depth ARM template language constructs8 minutes
Leveraging ARM template functions for complex resource dependencies8 minutes
Module summary: Configuring resources9 minutes

14 readingsTotal 135 minutes

Practice stop: Applying Azure CLI skills10 minutes
Creating complex resource deployments using Azure CLI10 minutes
Streamlining resource deployment with Azure CLI in various workflows10 minutes
Practice stop: Installing Azure PowerShell10 minutes
Choosing the right Azure command-line tool: Azure CLI vs. Azure PowerShell10 minutes
Practice stop: Exploring Azure PowerShell10 minutes
Creating PowerShell scripts for specific resource types10 minutes
Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for resource state10 minutes
Exemplar: PowerShell scripts for resource configuration10 minutes
Practice stop: Exploring ARM templates10 minutes
Designing reusable ARM templates10 minutes
Implementing parameterized templates for dynamic resource deployments10 minutes
Exemplar: ARM templates for comprehensive resource stacks10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring resources5 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Module quiz: Configuring resources30 minutes
Activity: Advanced Azure CLI exercises20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure CLI15 minutes
Activity: PowerShell scripts for resource configuration20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure PowerShell15 minutes
Activity: ARM templates for comprehensive resource stacks20 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates15 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 videosTotal 69 minutes

What is Azure ExpressRoute?8 minutes
Advanced virtual network concepts7 minutes
Exploring VNet peering7 minutes
Integration of Azure Firewall and Azure Bastion for enhanced security8 minutes
Advanced techniques for virtual network creation and management7 minutes
In-depth exploration of virtual network scaling7 minutes
In-depth exploration of advanced NSG configurations8 minutes
Integration of Azure Monitor and Network Watcher for advanced diagnostics8 minutes
Module Summary: Configuring virtual networks8 minutes

8 readingsTotal 75 minutes

Practice stop: Advanced network features10 minutes
Advanced network security strategies10 minutes
Leveraging Azure Firewall features10 minutes
Optimization of network traffic with advanced load balancing10 minutes
Utilization of Azure Traffic Manager for global distribution10 minutes
Implementation of custom logging and alerting configurations10 minutes
Creation of comprehensive monitoring dashboards10 minutes
Additional resources: Configuring virtual networks5 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 135 minutes

Module quiz: Configuring virtual networks30 minutes
Activity: Implementing Azure Bastion for RDP/SSH20 minutes
Knowledge check: What is a Virtual Network?15 minutes
Activity: Configuring and fine-tuning Azure Traffic Manager20 minutes
Knowledge check: Creating and Managing Virtual Networks15 minutes
Activity: Configuration of NSGs for intricate security scenarios20 minutes
Knowledge check: Configuring virtual networks15 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 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videosTotal 11 minutes

Course recap: Azure Identity and Networking Essentials7 minutes
Congratulations4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

About the final project and assessment10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Self review: Implement a secure, scalable Azure environment incorporating virtual infrastructure (VN/VMs)30 minutes
Course quiz: Azure Identity and Networking Essentials90 minutes
Activity: Implement a secure, scalable Azure environment incorporating virtual infrastructure (VN/VMs)30 minutes