Build a working knowledge of the core services that power Microsoft Azure: compute, networking, storage, and identity and security. This course walks you through Azure’s compute options—virtual machines, scale sets, App Services, containers, and Functions—so you can compare them and choose the right fit for a workload. You’ll then explore Azure networking, comparing VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute for on-premises connectivity and learning how Azure DNS resolves names across your resources. From there, you’ll build a storage strategy: choosing redundancy options, access tiers, and migration tools like Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box. The course closes with identity and security.
You’ll learn how Microsoft Entra ID handles authentication and authorization, apply multi-factor authentication and conditional access, and use role-based access control alongside Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles to reduce risk. Role-play scenarios and graded assignments in every module let you practice these decisions in realistic contexts. Who this is for: Systems administrators, network engineers, developers, and cloud enthusiasts who want practical knowledge of provisioning Azure infrastructure and securing enterprise workloads. Basic familiarity with IT or networking concepts is helpful but not required.
