This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.
Learning objectives
Define cloud computing.
Describe the shared responsibility model.
Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
Describe the consumption-based model.
Compare cloud pricing models.
Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services
This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.
Module 3: 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.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Module 4: 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.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
Describe Availability Zones
Describe Azure datacenters
Describe Azure resources and Resource Groups
Describe subscriptions
Describe management groups
Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
Module 5: Describe Azure compute and networking services
This module focuses on some of the computer services and networking services available within Azure.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions