Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Posted 2 years 1 month ago by FutureLearn

Duration : 5 weeks
Study Method : Online
Subject : IT & Computer Science
Overview
Enhance your understanding of cloud computing and the cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure.
Course Description

Develop the knowledge to pass the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam

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Cloud computing is used by businesses to improve data recovery, scalability, elasticity, and agility.

On this course, you’ll investigate key concepts of cloud technologies and applications, learning how Azure services can improve business processes, in preparation for the AZ-900 exam.

Discover the benefits of cloud computing

Cloud computing can optimize computing frameworks and save your business time and money.

You’ll start by exploring basic cloud concepts, and then examine Azure architecture components, gaining an overview of how cloud services are used by business across industries.

You’ll then be able to assess the suitability of components for your business and explain these concepts to stakeholders.

Examine core Azure services

There are many Azure cloud services to address organisational needs, including networking resources, data storage, virtualisation services, and data governance.

With an in-depth look at Azure services and their applications, you’ll gain an appreciation of the scope of cloud computing. You’ll also learn how to develop a security strategy to ensure your cloud resources stay safe and trusted.

Explore management tools and solutions with Microsoft Azure

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to using cloud computing in organisations.

You’ll be guided through a range of core solutions that will help you determine business challenges and needs and then strategically plan cloud solutions to address them.

By the end of this course, you’ll have gained the essential knowledge needed to pass the AZ-900 exam and have the skills to assess business needs and the relevant cloud solutions.

This course is designed for those wanting to begin a career in computing, particularly in networking, and want to develop their understanding of Azure fundamentals.

It is particularly useful for those wishing to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam.

Requirements

This course is designed for those wanting to begin a career in computing, particularly in networking, and want to develop their understanding of Azure fundamentals.

It is particularly useful for those wishing to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam.

Career Path
  • Explain core Azure concepts
  • Identify core Azure services
  • Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure
  • Explore general security and network security features
  • Compare identity, governance, privacy and compliance features
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