Describe cloud computing
This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.
Describe the shared responsibility model.Preview
Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.Preview
Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.Preview
Describe the consumption-based model.Preview
Compare cloud pricing models.Preview
Describe the benefits of using cloud services
This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.
Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.Preview
Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.Preview
Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.Preview
Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.Preview
Describe cloud service types
This module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type.
Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).Preview
Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).Preview
Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).Preview
Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).Preview
Describe the core architectural components of Azure
This module explains the basic infrastructure components of Microsoft Azure. You'll learn about the physical infrastructure, how resources are managed, and have a chance to create an Azure resource.
Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regionsPreview
Describe Azure resources and Resource GroupsPreview
Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groupsPreview
Describe Azure compute and networking services
This module focuses on some of the computer services and networking services available within Azure.
Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functionsPreview
Describe virtual machine (VM) options, including VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual DesktopPreview
Describe resources required for virtual machinesPreview
Describe application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machinesPreview
Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoutePreview
Define public and private endpointsPreview
Describe Azure identity, access, and security
This module covers some of the authorization and authentication methods available with Azure.
• Describe directory services in Azure, including Azure Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD DSPreview
• Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordlessPreview
• Describe external identities and guest access in AzurePreview
• Describe Azure AD Conditional AccessPreview
• Describe Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC)Preview
• Describe the concept of Zero TrustPreview
• Describe the purpose of the defense in depth modelPreview
• Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for CloudPreview
Describe cost management in Azure
This module explores methods to estimate, track, and manage costs in Azure.
• Describe factors that can affect costs in AzurePreview
• Compare the Pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculatorPreview
• Describe Azure Cost Management ToolPreview
• Describe the purpose of tagsPreview
Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
This module introduces you to tools that can help with governance and compliance within Azure.
• Describe the purpose of Azure BlueprintsPreview
• Describe the purpose of Azure PolicyPreview
• Describe the purpose of resource locksPreview
• Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portalPreview
Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
• Describe Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure CLI and Azure PowerShellPreview
• Describe the purpose of Azure ArcPreview
• Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure ARM templatesPreview
Describe monitoring tools in Azure
This module covers tools that you can use to monitor your Azure environment.
• Describe the purpose of Azure AdvisorPreview
• Describe Azure Service HealthPreview
• Describe Azure Monitor, including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor Alerts, and Application InsightsPreview