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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
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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, 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the basics and benefits of cloud computing.

  • Describe various cloud computing models and their practical applications.

  • Discuss core Azure services, their features, applications, and advanced capabilities.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: AI literacy
Category: Data Governance
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Generative AI
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Scalability
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Cloud Solutions
Azure Cloud Services

Azure Cloud Services

Course 2, 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into Azure Compute, covering Virtual Machines, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

  • Explore Azure Networking, including Virtual Networks, Load Balancing, and Routes.

  • Gain Azure Security knowledge encompassing Identity and Access Management (IAM), Virtual Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Microsoft Sentinel.

Skills you'll gain

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

Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

Course 3, 21 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Azure Active Directory
Category: Network Security
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Windows PowerShell
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Security Controls
Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

Course 4, 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into the key features of Azure Monitor and its role in resource management.

  • Learn to configure basic monitoring in Azure to ensure proactive resource management.

  • Acquire skills in setting up and managing alerts based on diverse conditions and thresholds, facilitating timely responses to critical situations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Query Languages
Category: Dashboard Creation
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Microsoft Azure
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Resource Management

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