Module 1: Microsoft Azure for AWS Experts Course Overview
In this module, you will get an overview of Azure services and features including deployment models, subscriptions, account types and how to navigate the Azure portals. Also covered are other aspects of the Azure infrastructure and how it compares to AWS. This module can be used as a quick reference later if there are any questions about Azure terms or services. This module should be considered optional based on the level of your interest and knowledge interest in the topics taking the course.
Module 2: AWS and Azure
In this module, you will learn key benefits of Microsoft Azure and compares these features and services with AWS as appropriate and how each cloud solution provides these services. Side by side comparisons are done to enable the students to determine for themselves which services meets their needs better including costs.
Lessons
- AWS and Azure Comparison
- Pricing
Module 3: Linux in Azure
In this module, you will learn about Linux and 3rd party OSS technology support in Microsoft Azure to include cost, management and deployment tools. Some key technology solutions from Microsoft Azure Partners are discussed to provide students with more information about the extensibility of Azure services. Additional references are given to the students to enable them to research on their own.
Lessons
- Linux and OSS Support
- Linux Distributions
- Automation
Module 4: Virtual Machines
In this module, you will learn how to implement and manage Microsoft Azure virtual machines to include Microsoft Windows operating systems and Linux Virtual machines. You will also learn to manage your virtual machine storage, and migrate virtual machines from AWS to Microsoft Azure.
Lessons
- Virtual Machines
- Linux Virtual Machines
- Migrating VMs from AWS to Azure
- Virtual Machine Storage
Lab : Creating a Linux Virtual Machine
- Create Cryptographic Keys
- Create and Connect to a Linux Virtual Machine
Lab : Configuring Linux Azure Virtual Machine Storage
- Add virtual disks to an Linux VM
- Create a RAID stripe set within an Azure Linux VM
Lab : Creating a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine
- Creating a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine
Lab : Attaching Additional Storage using the Portal
- Configuring Settings on the Virtual Machine
Lab : Managing Azure Storage
Module 5: Virtual Networking
In this module, you will learn about Azure Virtual Networking. In it we discuss the various components and learn how to create and secure a virtual network in Azure. This module also compares Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) & Azure Virtual Network. You will also learn about configuring connectivity between sites and providing availability.
Lessons
- Virtual Networking
- Azure Virtual Networks
- Creating a Virtual Network
- Network Security Groups
- Cross-premises Connection
- Network Availability
Lab : Configuring User Defined Routes
- Setting up the Lab Environment
- Configuring User Defined Routes
Lab : Configuring VNet Peering
- Create the lab Virtual Machine by using the Azure Portal
- Configure VNet peering by using the Azure portal
Lab : Deploying a GEO-Redundant Solution with Traffic Manager
- Deploying a Geo-Redundant Solution with Traffic Manager
Module 6: Resource Manager
In this module, you will learn how to create Resource Groups as well as Resource Group deployment and management options. You will learn best practices for creating ARM templates and authoring and deploying template guidelines. You will also