Microsoft Azure Certification - United Kingdom

Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ104 Course Outline

Module 1: Manage Services with The Azure Portal

• Introduction
• Azure Management Options
• Navigate The Portal
• Exercise - Work with Resources
• Exercise - Use the Azure Portal
• Azure Portal Dashboards
• Exercise - Customise the Dashboard
• Access Preview Features

Module 2: Introduction To Azure Cloud Shell

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Cloud Shell?
• How Does Azure Cloud Shell Work?
• When Should You Use Azure Cloud Shell?

Module 3: Introduction To Bash

• Introduction
• What Is Bash?
• Bash Fundamentals
• Bash Commands and Operators
• Exercise - Try Bash
• Exercise - Terminate A Misbehaving Process
• Exercise - Use Bash and Grep to Filter CLI Output

Module 4: Introduction To PowerShell

• Introduction
• What Is PowerShell?
• Exercise - Run Your First PowerShell Commands
• Locate Commands
• Exercise - Locate Commands

Module 5: Deploy Azure Infrastructure by Using JSON ARM Templates

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Resource Manager Template Structure
• Exercise - Create and Deploy an Azure Resource Manager Template
• Add Flexibility to Your Azure Resource Manager Template by Using Parameters and Outputs
• Exercise - Add Parameters and Outputs to Your Azure Resource Manager Template

Module 6: Understand Microsoft Entra ID

• Introduction
• Examine Microsoft Entra ID
• Compare Microsoft Entra ID And Active Directory Domain Services
• Examine Microsoft Entra ID As a Directory Service for Cloud Apps
• Compare Microsoft Entra ID P1 And P2 Plans
• Examine Microsoft Entra Domain Services

Module 7: Create, Configure, And Manage Identities

• Introduction
• Create, Configure, And Manage Users
• Exercise - Assign Licenses to Users
• Exercise - Restore or Remove Deleted Users
• Create, Configure, And Manage Groups
• Exercise - Add Groups in Microsoft Entra ID
• Configure And Manage Device Registration
• Manage Licenses
• Exercise - Change Group License Assignments
• Exercise - Change User License Assignments
• Create Custom Security Attributes
• Explore Automatic User Creation

Module 8: Describe The Core Architectural Components of Azure

• Introduction
• What Is Microsoft Azure
• Get Started with Azure Accounts
• Exercise - Explore the Learn Sandbox
• Describe Azure Physical Infrastructure
• Describe Azure Management Infrastructure
• Exercise - Create an Azure Resource

Module 9: Azure Policy Initiatives

• Introduction
• Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
• Azure Policy Design Principles
• Azure Policy Resources
• Azure Policy Definitions
• Evaluation Of Resources Through Azure Policy

Module 10: Secure Your Azure Resources with Azure Role-Based Access Control (Azure RBAC)

• Introduction
• What Is Azure RBAC?
• Knowledge Check - What Is Azure RBAC?
• Exercise - List Access Using Azure RBAC and The Azure Portal
• Exercise - Grant Access Using Azure RBAC and The Azure Portal
• Exercise - View Activity Logs for Azure RBAC Changes

Module 11: Allow Users to Reset Their Password with Microsoft Entra Self-Service Password Reset

• Introduction
• What Is Self-Service Password Reset in Microsoft Entra ID?
• Implement Microsoft Entra Self-Service Password Reset
• Exercise - Set Up Self-Service Password Reset
• Exercise - Customise Directory Branding

Module 12: Configure Virtual Networks

• Introduction
• Plan Virtual Networks
• Create Subnets
• Create Virtual Networks
• Plan IP Addressing
• Create Public IP Addressing
• Associate Public IP Addresses
• Allocate Or Assign Private IP Addresses
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 13: Configure Network Security Groups

• Introduction
• Implement Network Security Groups
• Determine Network Security Group Rules
• Determine Network Security Group Effective Rules
• Create Network Security Group Rules
• Implement Application Security Groups
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 14: Host Your Domain On Azure DNS

• Introduction
• What Is Azure DNS?
• Configure Azure DNS to Host Your Domain
• Exercise - Create A DNS Zone And an A Record By Using Azure DNS
• Dynamically Resolve Resource Name by Using Alias Record
• Exercise - Create Alias Records for Azure DNS

Module 15: Configure Azure Virtual Network Peering

• Introduction
• Determine Azure Virtual Network Peering Uses
• Determine Gateway Transit and Connectivity
• Create Virtual Network Peering
• Extend Peering with User-Defined Routes and Service Chaining
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 16: Manage And Control Traffic Flow in Your Azure Deployment with Routes

• Introduction
• Identify Routing Capabilities of An Azure Virtual Network
• Exercise - Create Custom Routes
• What Is An NVA?
• Exercise - Create an NVA And Virtual Machines
• Exercise - Route Traffic Through The NVA

Module 17: Introduction To Azure Load Balancer

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Load Balancer?
• What an Azure Load Balancer Works
• When To Use Azure Load Balancer

Module 18: Introduction To Azure Application Gateway

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Application Gateway?
• How Azure Application Gateway Works
• When To Use Azure Application Gateway

Module 19: Introduction To Azure Network Watcher

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Network Watcher?
• How Azure Network Watcher Works
• When To Use Azure Network Watcher

Module 20: Configure Storage Accounts

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Storage
• Explore Azure Storage Services
• Determine Storage Account Types
• Determine Replication Strategies
• Access Storage
• Secure Storage Endpoints

Module 21: Configure Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Blob Storage
• Create Blob Containers
• Assign Blob Access Tiers
• Add Blob Lifecycle Management Rules
• Determine Blob Object Replication
• Upload Blobs
• Determine Blob Storage Pricing
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 22: Configure Azure Storage Security

• Introduction
• Review Azure Storage Security Strategies
• Create Shared Access Signatures
• Identify URI And SAS Parameters
• Determine Azure Storage Encryption
• Create Customer-Managed Keys
• Apply Azure Storage Security Best Practices
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 23: Configure Azure Files

• Introduction
• Compare Storage for File Shares and Blob Data
• Manage Azure File Shares
• Create File Share Snapshots
• Implement Soft Delete for Azure Files
• Use Azure Storage Explorer
• Consider Azure File Sync

Module 24: Introduction To Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Compile A Checklist for Creating an Azure Virtual Machine
• Exercise - Create A VM Using the Azure Portal
• Describe The Options Available to Create and Manage an Azure Virtual Machine
• Manage The Availability of Your Azure VMs
• Back Up Your Virtual Machines

Module 25: Configure Virtual Machine Availability

• Introduction
• Plan For Maintenance and Downtime
• Create Availability Sets
• Review Update Domains and Fault Domains
• Review Availability Zones
• Compare Vertical and Horizontal Scaling
• Implement Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Create Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Implement Autoscale
• Configure Autoscale
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 26: Configure Azure App Service Plans

• Introduction
• Implement Azure App Service Plans
• Determine Azure App Service Plan Pricing
• Scale Up and Scale Out Azure App Service
• Configure Azure App Service Autoscale

Module 27: Configure Azure App Service

• Introduction
• Implement Azure App Service
• Create An App with App Service
• Explore Continuous Integration and Deployment
• Create Deployment Slots
• Add Deployment Slots
• Secure Your App Service App
• Create Custom Domain Names
• Back Up and Restore Your App Service App
• Use Azure Application Insights
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 28: Configure Azure Container Instances

• Introduction
• Compare Containers to Virtual Machines
• Review Azure Container Instances
• Implement Container Groups
• Review Azure Container Apps
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 29: Introduction To Azure Backup

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Backup?
• How Azure Backup Works
• When To Use Azure Backup

Module 30: Protect Your Virtual Machines by Using Azure Backup

• Introduction
• Azure Backup Features and Scenarios
• Back Up an Azure Virtual Machine by Using Azure Backup
• Exercise - Back Up an Azure Virtual Machine
• Restore Virtual Machine Data
• Exercise - Restore Azure Virtual Machine Data

Module 31: Introduction To Azure Monitor

• Introduction
• Monitoring And Azure Monitor
• Metrics And Logs
• Azure Monitor Insights, Visualisations, And Actions

Module 32: Improve Incident Response with Azure Monitor Alerts

• Introduction
• Explore The Different Alert Types That Azure Monitor Supports
• Use Metric Alerts for Alerts About Performance Issues in Your Azure Environment
• Exercise - Use Metric Alerts to Alert on Performance Issues in Your Azure Environment
• Use Log Search Alerts to Alert on Events in Your Application
• Use Activity Log Alerts to Alert on Events Within Your Azure Infrastructure
• Use Action Groups and Alert Processing Rules to Send Notifications When an Alert Is Fired
• Exercise -Use an Activity Log Alert and An Action Group to Notify Users About Events in Your Azure Infrastructure

Module 33: Analyse Your Azure Infrastructure by Using Azure Monitor Logs

• Introduction
• Features Of Azure Monitor Logs
• Create Basic Azure Monitor Log Queries to Extract Information from Log Data
• Exercise - Create Basic Azure Monitor Log Queries to Extract Information from Log Data

Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Course Outline

Module 1: Explore Azure App Service                          

• Introduction
• Examine Azure App Service
• Examine Azure App Service Plans
• Deploy to App Service
• Explore Authentication and Authorisation in App Service
• Discover App Service Networking Features
• Exercise: Create a Static HTML Web App by Using Azure Cloud Shell

Module 2: Configure Web App Settings

• Introduction
• Configure Application Settings
• Configure General Settings
• Configure Path Mappings
• Enable Diagnostic Logging
• Configure Security Certificates

Module 3: Scale Apps in Azure App Service

• Introduction
• Examine Autoscale Factors
• Identify Autoscale Factors
• Enable Autoscale in App Service
• Explore Autoscale Best Practices

Module 4: Explore Azure App Service Deployment Slots

• Introduction
• Explore Staging Environments
• Examine Slot Swapping
• Swap Deployment Slots
• Route Traffic in App Service

Module 5: Explore Azure Functions

• Introduction
• Discover Azure Functions
• Compare Azure Functions Hosting Options
• Scale Azure Functions

Module 6: Develop Azure Functions

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Functions Development
• Create Triggers and Bindings
• Connect Functions to Azure Services
• Exercise: Create an Azure Function by Using Visual Studio Code

Module 7: Explore Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage
• Discover Azure Blob Storage Resource Types
• Explore Azure Storage Security Features
• Discover Static Website Hosting in Azure Storage

Module 8: Manage the Azure Blob Storage lifecycle

• Introduction
• Explore the Azure Blob Storage Lifecycle
• Discover Blob Storage Lifecycle Policies
• Implement Blob Storage Lifecycle Policies
• Rehydrate Blob Data from the Archive Tier

Module 9: Work with Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage Client Library
• Create a Client Object
• Exercise: Create Blob Storage Resources by Using the .NET Client Library
• Manage Container Properties and Metadata by Using .NET
• Set and Retrieve Properties and Metadata for Blob Resources by Using REST

Module 10: Explore Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Identify Key Benefits of Azure Cosmos DB
• Explore the Resource Hierarchy
• Explore Consistency Levels
• Choose the Right Consistency Level
• Explore Supported APIs
• Discover Request Units
• Exercise: Create Azure Cosmos DB Resources by Using the Azure Portal

Module 11: Work with Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Explore Microsoft .NET SDK V3 for Azure Cosmos DB
• Exercise: Create Resources by Using the Microsoft .NET SDK V3
• Create Stored Procedures
• Create Triggers and User-Defined Functions
• Explore Change Feed in Azure Cosmos DB

Module 12: Manage Container Images in Azure Container Registry

• Introduction
• Discover the Azure Container Registry
• Explore Storage Capabilities
• Build and Manage Containers with Tasks
• Explore Elements of a Docker File
• Exercise: Build and Run a Container Image by Using Azure Container Registry Tasks

Module 13: Run Container Images in Azure Container Instances

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Container Instances
• Exercise - Deploy a Container Instance by Using the Azure CLI
• Run Containerised Tasks with Restart Policies
• Set Environment Variables in Container Instances
• Mount an Azure File Share in Azure Container Instances

Module 14: Implement Azure Container Apps

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Container Apps
• Exercise - Deploy A Container App
• Explore Containers in Azure Container Apps
• Implement Authentication and Authorization in Azure Container Apps
• Manage Revisions and Secrets in Azure Container Apps
• Explore Dapr Integration with Azure Container Apps

Module 15: Explore the Microsoft Identity Platform

• Introduction
• Explore the Microsoft Identity Platform
• Explore Service Principals
• Discover Permissions and Consent
• Discover Conditional Access

Module 16: Implement Authentication by Using the Microsoft Authentication Library

• Introduction
• Explore the Microsoft Authentication Library
• Initialise Client Applications
• Exercise - Implement Interactive Authentication by Using MSAL.NET

Module 17: Implement Shared Access Signatures

• Introduction
• Discover Shared Access Signatures
• Choose When to Use Shared Access Signatures
• Explore Stored Access Policies

Module 18: Explore Microsoft Graph

• Introduction
• Discover Microsoft Graph
• Query Microsoft Graph by Using REST
• Query Microsoft Graph by Using SDKs
• Apply Best Practices to Microsoft Graph

Module 19: Implement Azure Key Vault

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Key Vault
• Discover Azure Key Vault Best Practices
• Authenticate to Azure Key Vault
• Exercise: Set and Retrieve a Secret from Azure Key Vault by Using Azure CLI

Module 20: Implement Managed Identities

• Introduction
• Explore Managed Identities
• Discover the Managed Identities Authentication Flow
• Configure Managed Identities
• Acquire an Access Token

Module 21: Implement Azure App Configuration

• Introduction
• Explore the Azure App Configuration Service
• Create Paired Keys and Values
• Manage Application Features
• Secure App Configuration Data

Module 22: Explore API Management

• Introduction
• Discover the API Management service
• Explore API gateways
• Explore API Management policies
• Create advanced policies
• Secure APIs by using subscriptions
• Secure APIs by using certificates

Module 23: Explore Azure Event Grid

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Event Grid
• Discover Event Schemas
• Explore Event Delivery Durability
• Control Access to Events
• Receive Events by Using Webhooks
• Filter Events
• Exercise - Route Custom Events to Web Endpoint by Using Azure CLI

Module 24: Explore Azure Event Hubs

• Introduction
• Discover Azure Event Hubs
• Explore Event Hubs Capture
• Scale your Processing Application
• Control Access to Events
• Perform Common Operations with the Event Hubs Client Library

Module 25: Discover Azure Message Queues

• Introduction
• Choose a Message Queue Solution
• Explore Azure Service Bus
• Discover Service Bus Queues, Topics, and Subscriptions
• Explore Service Bus Message Payloads and Serialisation
• Exercise: Send and Receive Messages from a Service Bus Queue by Using .NET
• Explore Azure Queue Storage
• Create and Manage Azure Queue Storage and Messages by Using .NET

Module 26: Monitor App Performance

• Explore Application Insights
• Discover Log-Based Metrics
• Instrument an App for Monitoring
• Select an Availability Test
• Troubleshoot App Performance by Using Application Map

Module 27: Develop for Azure Cache for Redis

• Explore Azure Cache for Redis
• Configure Azure Cache for Redis
• Interact with Azure Cache for Redis by using .NET
• Exercise - Connect an app to Azure Cache for Redis by using .NET Core

Module 28: Develop for Storage on CDNs

• Explore Azure Content Delivery Networks
• Control cache behaviour on Azure Content Delivery Networks
• Interact with Azure Content Delivery Networks by using .NET

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ305 Course Outline

Module 1: Describe the Core Architectural Components of Azure

• Introduction
• What Is Microsoft Azure
• Get Started with Azure Accounts
• Exercise - Explore the Learn Sandbox
• Describe Azure Physical Infrastructure
• Describe Azure Management Infrastructure
• Exercise - Create an Azure Resource

Module 2: Describe Azure Compute and Networking Services

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Virtual Machines
• Exercise - Create an Azure Virtual Machine
• Describe Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe Azure Containers
• Describe Azure Functions
• Describe Application Hosting Options
• Describe Azure Virtual Networking
• Exercise - Configure Network Access
• Describe Azure Virtual Private Networks
• Describe Azure ExpressRoute
• Describe Azure DNS

Module 3: Describe Azure Storage Services

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Storage Accounts
• Describe Azure Storage Redundancy
• Describe Azure Storage Services
• Exercise - Create a Storage Blob
• Identify Azure Data Migration Options
• Identify Azure File Movement Options

Module 4: Describe Azure Identity, Access, and Security

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Directory Services
• Describe Azure Authentication Methods
• Describe Azure External Identities
• Describe Azure Conditional Access
• Describe Azure Role-Based Access Control
• Describe Zero Trust Model
• Describe Defense-in-Depth
• Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Module 5: Introduction to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework

• Introduction
• Strategy
• Plan
• Ready
• Migrate
• Innovate
• Govern
• Manage
• Secure

Module 6: Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework

• Introduction
• Azure Well-Architected Framework Pillars
• Cost Optimisation
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Efficiency
• Reliability
• Security

Module 7: Azure Architects Design and Recommend Governance Solutions

• Introduction
• Design for Governance
• Design for Management Groups
• Design for Subscriptions
• Design for Resource Groups
• Design for Resource Tags
• Design for Azure Policy
• Design for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Design for Azure Landing Zones

Module 8: Design Authentication and Authorisation Solutions

Introduction

• Design for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Design for Microsoft Entra ID
• Design for Microsoft Entra Business-to-Business (B2B)
• Design for Azure Active Directory B2C
• Design for Conditional Access
• Design for Identity Protection
• Design for Access Reviews
• Design Service Principals for Applications
• Design Managed Identities
• Design for Azure Key Vault

Module 9: Design a Solution to Log and Monitor Azure Resources

• Introduction
• Design for Azure Monitor Data Sources
• Design for Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics) Workspaces
• Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure Insights
• Design for Azure Data Explorer

Module 10: Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies

• Introduction
• Describe Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
• Describe Azure High Availability and Disaster Recovery Features for Azure Virtual Machines
• Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery for PaaS Deployments
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solution for IaaS
• Describe Hybrid Solutions

Module 11: Design a Solution for Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Design for Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Backup
• Design for Azure Blob Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Files Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure SQL Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Site Recovery

Module 12: Design a Data Storage Solution for Non-Relational Data

• Introduction
• Design for Data Storage
• Design for Azure Storage Accounts
• Design for Data Redundancy
• Design for Azure Blob Storage
• Design for Azure Files
• Design for Azure Managed Disks
• Design for Storage Security

Module 13: Design a Data Storage Solution for Relational Data

• Introduction
• Design for Azure SQL Database
• Design for Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Design for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
• Recommend a Solution for Database Scalability
• Recommend a Solution for Database Availability
• Design Security for Data at Rest, Data in Motion, and Data in Use
• Design for Azure SQL Edge
• Design for Azure Cosmos DB and Table Storage

Module 14: Design Data Integration

• Introduction
• Design a Data Integration Solution with Azure Data Factory
• Design a Data Integration Solution with Azure Data Lake
• Design a Data Integration and Analytic Solution with Azure Databricks
• Design a Data Integration and Analytic Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics
• Design Strategies for Hot, Warm, and Cold Data Paths
• Design an Azure Stream Analytics Solution for Data Analysis

Module 15: Design an Azure Compute Solution

• Introduction
• Choose an Azure Compute Service
• Design for Azure Virtual Machines Solutions
• Design for Azure Batch Solutions
• Design for Azure App Service Solutions
• Design for Azure Container Instances Solutions
• Design for Azure Kubernetes Service Solutions
• Design for Azure Functions Solutions
• Design for Azure Logic Apps Solutions

Module 16: Design an Application Architecture

• Introduction
• Describe Message and Event Scenarios
• Design a Messaging Solution
• Design an Azure Event Hubs Messaging Solution
• Design an Event-Driven Solution
• Design a Caching Solution
• Design API Integration
• Design an Automated App Deployment Solution
• Design an App Configuration Management Solution

Module 17: Design Network Solutions

• Introduction
• Recommend a Network Architecture Solution Based on Workload Requirements
• Design Patterns for Azure Network Connectivity Services
• Design Outbound Connectivity and Routing
• Design for On-Premises Connectivity to Azure Virtual Network
• Choose an Application Delivery Service
• Design for Application Delivery Services
• Design for Application Protection Services

Module 18: Design Migrations

• Introduction
• Evaluate Migration with the Cloud Adoption Framework
• Describe the Azure Migration Framework
• Assess Your On-Premises Workloads
• Select a Migration Tool
• Migrate Your Structured Data in Databases
• Select an Online Storage Migration Tool for Unstructured Data
• Migrate Offline Data

Module 19: Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework

• Introduction
• Azure Well-Architected Framework Pillars
• Cost Optimisation
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Efficiency
• Reliability
• Security

Module 20: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Cost Optimisation

• Introduction
• Develop Cost-Management Discipline
• Design with a Cost-Efficiency Mindset
• Design for Usage Optimisation
• Design for Rate Optimisation
• Monitor and Optimise Over Time

Module 21: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Operational Excellence

• Introduction
• Embrace DevOps Culture
• Establish Development Standards
• Evolve Operations with Observability
• Deploy with Confidence
• Automate for Efficiency
• Adopt Safe Deployment Practices

Module 22: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Performance Efficiency

• Introduction
• Negotiate Realistic Performance Targets
• Design to Meet Capacity Requirements
• Achieve and Sustain Performance
• Improve Efficiency through Optimisation

Module 23: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Reliability

• Introduction
• Design for Business Requirements
• Design for Resilience
• Design for Recovery
• Design for Operations
• Keep It Simple

Module 24: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Security

• Introduction
• Plan Your Security Readiness
• Design to Protect Confidentiality
• Design to Protect Integrity
• Design to Protect Availability
• Sustain and Evolve Your Security Posture

Module 25: Develop a Cloud Adoption Strategy by Using the Cloud Adoption Framework

• Introduction
• Assess Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• Determine Your Motivations
• Define Your Mission and Objectives
• Define Your Cloud Strategy Team
• Prepare for Organisational Alignment
• Cost Efficiency Considerations for Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• AI Considerations for Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• Resiliency Considerations for Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• Security Considerations for Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• Sustainability Considerations for Your Cloud Adoption Strategy

Module 26: Prepare for Cloud Adoption with a Data-Driven Plan

• Introduction
• Customer Narrative
• Exercise - Deploy Your First Cloud Adoption Plan
• Exercise - Customise Your Cloud Adoption Plan

Module 27: Choose the Best Azure Landing Zone to Support Your Requirements for Cloud Operations

• Introduction
• Customer Narrative
• Common Operating Models
• Design Areas for Azure Landing Zones
• Design Principles for Azure Landing Zones
• Journey to the Target Architecture
• Choose an Azure Landing Zone Option
• Deploy the Azure Landing Zone Accelerator
• Enhance Your Landing Zone

Module 28: Use the Cloud Adoption Framework Migrate Methodology to Migrate Your Workload to the Cloud

• Introduction
• Prepare for Your Migration
• Assess Your Workload
• Deploy Your Assets
• Release Your Workload

Module 29: Address Tangible Risks with the Govern Methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

• Introduction
• Customer Narrative
• Govern Methodology
• Assess Cloud Governance Risks
• Document Cloud Governance Policies
• Enforce Cloud Governance Policies
• Monitor Cloud Governance

Module 30: Ensure Stable Operations and Optimisation Across All Supported Workloads Deployed to the Cloud

• Introduction
• Establish Business Commitments
• Deploy an Operations Baseline
• Protect and Recover
• Enhance an Operations Baseline
• Manage Platform and Workload Specialisation

Module 31: Innovate Applications by Using Azure Cloud Technologies

• Introduction
• Follow the Innovation Lifecycle
• Azure Technologies for the Build Process
• Infuse Your Applications with AI
• Azure Technologies for Measuring Business Impact
• Azure Technologies for the Learn Process

Module 32: Strengthen Cloud Security by Using the Cloud Adoption Framework

• Introduction
• The Secure Methodology
• Teams, Roles, and Functions
• Integrate Security into Your Cloud Adoption Strategy
• Plan for a Secure Cloud Adoption
• Prepare Your Secure Cloud Estate
• Perform Your Cloud Adoption Securely
• Govern Your Cloud Estate Securely
• Manage Your Cloud Estate with Enhanced Security

Microsoft Azure Security Technologies AZ-500 Course Outline

Module 1: Manage Identities in Microsoft Entra ID

• What is Microsoft Entra ID?
• Secure Microsoft Entra Users
• Create a New User in Microsoft Entra ID
• Secure Microsoft Entra Groups
• Recommend when to use External Identities
• Secure External Identities
• Implement Microsoft Entra Identity Protection

Module 2: Manage Authentication by using Microsoft Entra ID

• Microsoft Entra Connect
• Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync
• Authentication Options
• Password Hash Synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Entra Pass-through Authentication
• Federation with Microsoft Entra ID
• What is Microsoft Entra Authentication?
• Implement Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
• Passwordless Authentication Options for Microsoft Entra ID
• Implement Passwordless Authentication
• Implement Password Protection
• Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-on
• Implement Single Sign-on (SSO)
• Integrate Single Sign-on (SSO) and Identity Providers
• Introduction to Microsoft Entra Verified ID
• Configure Microsoft Entra Verified ID
• Recommend and Enforce Modern Authentication Protocols

Module 3: Manage Authorization by using Microsoft Entra ID

• Azure Management Groups
• Configure Azure Role Permissions for Management Groups, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, And Resources
• Azure Role-Based Access Control
• Azure Built-In Roles
• Assign Azure Role Permissions for Management Groups, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, And Resources
• Microsoft Entra Built-In Roles
• Assign Built-In Roles in Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Entra Role-Based Access Control
• Create and Assign a Custom Role in Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Entra Permissions Management
• Implement and Manage Microsoft Entra Permissions Management
• Zero Trust Security
• Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management
• Configure Privileged Identity Management
• Microsoft Entra ID Governance
• Entitlement Management
• Access Reviews
• Identity Lifecycle Management
• Lifecycle Workflows
• Delegation and Roles in Entitlement Management
• Configure Role Management and Access Reviews by Using Microsoft Entra ID Governance
• Implement Conditional Access Policies

Module 4: Manage Application Access in Microsoft Entra ID

• Manage Access to Enterprise Applications in Microsoft Entra ID, Including Oauth Permission Grants
• Manage App Registrations in Microsoft Entra ID
• Configure App Registration Permission Scopes
• Manage App Registration Permission Consent
• Manage and Use Service Principals
• Manage Managed Identities for Azure Resources
• Recommend When to Use and Configure A Microsoft Entra Application Proxy, Including Authentication

Module 5: Plan and Implement Security for Virtual Networks

• What is an Azure Virtual Network?
• Plan and Implement Network Security Groups (Nsgs) And Application Security Groups (Asgs)
• Plan and Implement User-Defined Routes (Udrs)
• Plan and Implement Virtual Network Peering or Gateway
• Plan and Implement Virtual Wide Area Network, Including Secured Virtual Hub
• Secure VPN Connectivity, Including Point-To-Site and Site-To-Site
• Azure Expressroute
• Implement Encryption Over Expressroute
• Configure Firewall Settings on Paas Resources
• Monitor Network Security by Using Network Watcher, Including Network Security Groups

Module 6: Plan and Implement Security for Private Access to Azure Resources

• Plan and Implement Virtual Network Service Endpoints
• Plan and Implement Private Endpoints
• Plan and Implement Private Link Services
• Plan and Implement Network Integration for Azure App Service and Azure Functions
• Plan and Implement Network Security Configurations for An App Service Environment (ASE)
• Plan and Implement Network Security Configurations for An Azure SQL Managed Instance

Module 7: Plan and Implement Security for Public Access to Azure Resources

• Plan and Implement Transport Layer Security (TLS) To Applications, Including Azure App Service and API Management
• Plan, Implement, And Manage an Azure Firewall, Azure Firewall Manager and Firewall Policies
• Plan and Implement an Azure Application Gateway
• Plan and Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Plan and Implement an Azure Front Door, Including Content Delivery Network (CDN)
• Recommend When to Use Azure Ddos Protection Standard

Module 8: Plan and Implement Advanced Security for Compute

• Plan and Implement Remote Access to Public Endpoints, Azure Bastion and Just-In-Time (JIT) Virtual Machine (VM) Access
• What Is Azure Kubernetes Service?
• Configure Network Isolation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Secure and Monitor Azure Kubernetes Service
• Configure Authentication for Azure Kubernetes Service
• Configure Security for Azure Container Instances (Acis)
• Configure Security for Azure Container Apps (Acas)
• Manage Access to Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Configure Disk Encryption, Azure Disk Encryption (ADE), Encryption as Host, And Confidential Disk Encryption
• Recommend Security Configurations for Azure API Management

Module 9: Plan and Implement Security for Storage

• Azure Storage
• Configure Access Control for Storage Accounts
• Manage Life Cycle for Storage Account Access Keys
• Select and Configure an Appropriate Method for Access to Azure Files
• Select and Configure an Appropriate Method for Access to Azure Blobs
• Select and Configure an Appropriate Method for Access to Azure Tables
• Select and Configure an Appropriate Method for Access to Azure Queues
• Select and Configure Appropriate Methods for Protecting Against Data Security Threats, Including Soft Delete, Backups, Versioning, and Immutable Storage
• Configure Bring Your Own Key (Byok)
• Enable Double Encryption at the Azure Storage Infrastructure Level

Module 10: Plan and Implement Security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance

• Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance Security
• Enable Database Authentication by Using Microsoft Entra ID
• Enable and Monitor Database Audit7 Min
• Identify Use Cases for the Microsoft Purview Governance Portal
• Implement Data Classification of Sensitive Information by Using the Microsoft Purview Governance Portal
• Plan and Implement Dynamic Mask
• Implement Transparent Data Encryption​
• Recommend When to Use Azure SQL Database Always Encrypted

Module 11: Plan, Implement, and Manage Governance for Security

• Azure Governance
• Create, Assign, And Interpret Security Policies and Initiatives in Azure Policy
• Configure Security Settings by Using Azure Blueprint
• Deploy Secure Infrastructures by Using a Landing Zone
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Key Vault Security
• Azure Key Vault Authentication
• Create and Configure an Azure Key Vault
• Recommend When to Use a Dedicated Hardware Security Module (HSM)
• Configure Access to Key Vault, Including Vault Access Policies and Azure Role Based Access Control
• Manage Certificates, Secrets, and Keys
• Configure Key Rotation
• Configure Backup and Recovery of Certificates, Secrets, And Keys

Module 12: Manage Security Posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Implement Microsoft Defender For Cloud
• Identify and Remediate Security Risks by Using the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Secure Score and Inventory
• Assess Compliance Against Security Frameworks and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Add Industry and Regulatory Standards to Microsoft Defender For Cloud
• Add Custom Initiatives to Microsoft Defender For Cloud
• Connect Hybrid Cloud and Multicloud Environments to Microsoft Defender For Cloud
• Identify and Monitor External Assets by Using Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management

Module 13: Configure and Manage Threat Protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Enable Workload Protection Services in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Servers
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL Database
• Container Security in Microsoft Defender for Containers
• Managed Kubernetes Threat Factors
• Defender for Containers Architecture
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Containers Components
• Vulnerability Assessments for Azure
• Defender for Storage
• Malware Scanning in Defender for Storage
• Detect Threats to Sensitive Data
• Deploy Microsoft Defender For Storage
• Enable Configure Azure Built-In Policy
• Microsoft Defender For Cloud Devops Security
• Devops Security Support and Prerequisites
• Devops Environment Security Posture
• Connect Your Github Lab Environment to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Configure the Microsoft Security Devops Github Action
• Manage and Respond to Security Alerts in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Configure Workflow Automation by Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Evaluate Vulnerability Scans from Microsoft Defender For Server

Module 14: Configure and Manage Security Monitoring and Automation solutions

• Monitor Security Events by Using Azure Monitor
• Configure Data Connectors in Microsoft Sentinel
• Create and Customize Analytics Rules in Microsoft Sentinel
• Evaluate Alerts and Incidents from Microsoft Sentinel
• Configure Automation in Microsoft Sentinel

Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions AZ400 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to DevOps

• Introduction
• What is DevOps?
• Explore the DevOps Journey
• Identify Transformation Teams
• Define Organisation Structure for Agile Practices
• Explore Shared Goals and Define Timelines
• What is Azure DevOps?
• What is GitHub?
• Design a License Management Strategy
• What is Source Control?
• Describe Working with Git Locally
• Introduction to Azure Repos
• Introduction to GitHub

Module 2: Plan Agile with GitHub Projects and Azure Boards

• Introduction
• Introduction to GitHub Projects and Project Boards
• Introduction to Azure Boards
• Configure Projects and Teams in Azure DevOps
• Link GitHub to Azure Boards
• Configure GitHub Projects
• Manage Work with GitHub Project Boards
• Customise Project Views
• Collaborate Using Team Discussions
• Design and Implement a Strategy for Feedback Cycles
• Design and Implement Source, Bug, and Quality Traceability
• Agile Plan and Portfolio Management with Azure Boards

Module 3: Design and Implement Branch Strategies and Workflows

• Introduction
• Explore Branch Workflow Types
• Explore Feature Branch Workflow
• Explore Git Branch Model for Continuous Delivery
• Explore GitHub Flow
• Explore Fork Workflow
• Implement Branch Merging Restrictions
• Version Control with Git in Azure Repos

Module 4: Collaborate with Pull Requests in Azure Repos

• Introduction
• Collaborate with Pull Requests
• Exercise: Azure Repos Collaborating with Pull Requests

Module 5: Explore Git Hooks

• Introduction to Git Hooks
• Implement Git Hooks

Module 6: Plan Foster Inner Source

• Introduction
• Explore Foster Inner Source
• Implement the Fork Workflow
• Describe Inner Source with Forks

Module 7: Manage and Configure Repositories

• Introduction
• Work with Large Repositories
• Explore Monorepo Versus Multiple Repos
• Implement a Change Log
• Implement Scalar and Cross-Repo Sharing
• Recover Specific Data by Using Git Commands
• Purge Repository Data
• Manage Releases with GitHub Repos
• Automate Release Notes with GitHub
• Create API Documentation
• Implement Automation of Git History Documentation
• Configure Source Control Repository Permissions Using GitHub
• Configure GitHub Tags to Organise Repositories

Module 8: Identify Technical Debt

• Introduction
• Examine Code Quality
• Examine Complexity and Quality Metrics
• Introduction to Technical Debt
• Measure and Manage Technical Debt
• Introduction to GitHub Advanced Security
• Integrate Other Code Quality Tools
• Plan Effective Code Reviews

Module 9: Explore Azure Pipelines

• Introduction
• Explore the Concept of Pipelines in DevOps
• Describe Azure Pipelines
• Understand Azure Pipelines Key Terms

Module 10: Manage Azure Pipeline Agents and Pools

• Introduction
• Choose Between Microsoft-hosted Versus Self-hosted Agents
• Explore Job Types
• Introduction to Agent Pools
• Explore Predefined Agent Pools
• Understand Typical Situations for Agent Pools
• Communicate with Azure Pipelines
• Communicate to Deploy to Target Servers
• Examine Other Considerations
• Describe Security of Agent Pools
• Configure Agent Pools and Understand Pipeline Styles

Module 11: Describe Pipelines and Concurrency

• Introduction
• Understand Parallel Jobs
• Estimate Parallel Jobs
• Describe Azure Pipelines and Open-Source Projects
• Explore Azure Pipelines and Visual Designer
• Describe Azure Pipelines and YAML
• Enable Continuous Integration with Azure Pipelines

Module 12: Design and Implement a Pipeline Strategy

• Introduction
• Configure Agent Demands
• Explore Multi-configuration and Multi-agent
• Integrate GitHub Repos and Azure Pipelines
• Design and Implement a Comprehensive Testing Strategy
• Implement Code Coverage and Show in the Pipeline
• Implement Multi-job Builds
• Explore Source Control Types Supported by Azure Pipelines

Module 13: Integrate with Azure Pipelines

• Introduction
• Describe the Anatomy of a Pipeline
• Understand the Pipeline Structure
• Detail Templates
• Explore YAML Resources
• Use Multiple Repositories in Your Pipeline
• Migrate a Pipeline from Classic to YAML in Azure Pipelines

Module 14: Introduction to GitHub Actions

• Introduction
• What are Actions?
• Explore Actions Flow
• Understand Workflows
• Describe Standard Workflow Syntax Elements
• Explore Events
• Explore Jobs
• Explore Runners
• Examine Release and Test an Action

Module 15: Learn Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions

• Introduction
• Describe Continuous Integration with Actions
• Examine Environment Variables
• Share Artifacts Between Jobs
• Examine Workflow Badges
• Describe Best Practices for Creating Actions
• Mark Releases with Git Tags
• Create Encrypted Secrets
• Use Secrets in a Workflow
• Implement GitHub Actions for CI/CD

Module 16: Design a Container Build Strategy

• Introduction
• Examine Structure of Containers
• Work with Docker Containers
• Understand Dockerfile Core Concepts
• Examine Multi-stage Dockerfiles
• Examine Considerations for Multiple Stage Builds
• Explore Azure Container-related Services
• Deploy Docker Containers to Azure App Service Web Apps

Module 17: Create a Release Pipeline

• Introduction
• Describe Azure DevOps Release Pipeline Capabilities
• Explore Release Pipelines
• Explore Artifact Sources
• Choose the Appropriate Artifact Source
• Examine Considerations for Deployment to Stages
• Explore Build and Release Tasks
• Explore Custom Build and Release Tasks
• Explore Release Jobs
• Understand Database Deployment Task
• Configure Pipelines as Code with YAML

Module 18: Explore Release Recommendations

• Introduction
• Understand the Delivery Cadence and Three Types of Triggers
• Explore Release Approvals
• Explore Release Gates
• Use Release Gates to Protect Quality
• Explore GitOps Release Strategy and Recommendations
• Control Deployments Using Release Gates

Module 19: Provision and Test Environments

• Introduction
• Provision and Configure Target Environments
• Exercise: Set Up Service Connections
• Configure Automated Integration and Functional Test Automation
• Understand Shift-left
• Set Up and Run Availability Tests
• Explore Azure Load Testing
• Set Up and Run Functional Tests

Module 20: Manage and Modularize Tasks and Templates

• Introduction
• Examine Task Groups
• Explore Variables in Release Pipelines
• Exercise: Create and Manage Variable Groups

Module 21: Automate Inspection of Health

• Introduction
• Automate Inspection of Health
• Explore Events and Notifications
• Explore Service Hooks
• Configure Azure DevOps Notifications
• Configure GitHub Notifications
• Explore How to Measure Quality of Your Release Process
• Examine Release Notes and Documentation
• Examine Considerations for Choosing Release Management Tools
• Explore Common Release Management Tools

Module 22: Introduction to Deployment Patterns

• Introduction
• Explore Microservices Architecture
• Examine Classical Deployment Patterns
• Understand Modern Deployment Patterns

Module 23: Implement Blue-Green Deployment and Feature Toggles

• Introduction
• What is Blue-Green Deployment?
• Explore Deployment Slots
• Introduction to Feature Toggles
• Describe Feature Toggle Maintenance

Module 24: Implement Canary Releases and Dark Launching

• Introduction
• Explore Canary Releases
• Examine Traffic Manager
• Understand Dark Launching

Module 25: Implement A/B Testing and Progressive Exposure Deployment

• Introduction
• What is A/B Testing?
• Explore CI-CD with Deployment Rings

Module 26: Integrate with Identity Management Systems

• Introduction
• Integrate GitHub with Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Design and Implement Permissions and Roles in GitHub
• Design and Implement Permissions and Security Groups in Azure DevOps
• Explore Workload Identities
• Implement Managed Identities

Module 27: Manage Application Configuration Data

• Introduction
• Rethink Application Configuration Data
• Explore Separation of Concerns
• Understand External Configuration Store Patterns
• Implement Azure DevOps Secure Files
• Introduction to Azure App Configuration
• Examine Key-Value Pairs
• Examine App Configuration Feature Management
• Integrate Azure Key Vault with Azure Pipelines
• Manage Secrets, Tokens and Certificates
• Examine DevOps Inner and Outer Loop
• Integrate Azure Key Vault with Azure DevOps
• Enable Dynamic Configuration and Feature Flags

Module 28: Explore Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management

• Introduction
• Explore Environment Deployment
• Examine Environment Configuration
• Understand Imperative Versus Declarative Configuration
• Understand Idempotent Configuration

Module 29: Create Azure Resources Using Azure Resource Manager Templates

• Introduction
• Why Use Azure Resource Manager Templates?
• Explore Template Components
• Manage Dependencies
• Modularise Templates
• Manage Secrets in Templates

Module 30: Create Azure Resources by Using Azure CLI

• Introduction
• What is Azure CLI?
• Work with Azure CLI

Module 31: Explore Azure Automation with DevOps

• Introduction
• Create Automation Accounts
• What is a Runbook?
• Understand Automation Shared Resources
• Explore Runbook Gallery
• Examine Webhooks
• Explore Source Control Integration
• Explore PowerShell Workflows
• Create a Workflow
• Explore Hybrid Management
• Examine Checkpoint and Parallel Processing

Module 32: Implement Desired State Configuration (DSC)

• Introduction
• Understand Configuration Drift
• Explore Desired State Configuration (DSC)
• Explore Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC)
• Examine DSC Configuration File
• Implement DSC and Linux Automation on Azure

Module 33: Implement Bicep

• Introduction
• What is Bicep?
• Install Bicep
• Exercise: Create Bicep Templates
• Understand Bicep File Structure and Syntax
• Exercise: Deploy a Bicep File from Azure Pipelines
• Exercise: Deploy a Bicep File from GitHub Workflows
• Deployments Using Azure Bicep Templates

Module 34: Explore Package Dependencies

• Introduction
• What is Dependency Management?
• Describe Elements of a Dependency Management Strategy
• Identify Dependencies
• Understand Source and Package Componentization
• Decompose Your System
• Scan Your Codebase for Dependencies

Module 35: Understand Package Management

• Introduction
• Explore Packages
• Understand Package Feeds
• Explore Package Feed Managers
• Explore Common Public Package Sources
• Explore Self-hosted and SaaS-based Package Sources
• Consume Packages
• Introduction to Azure Artifacts
• Publish Packages
• Package Management with Azure Artifacts

Module 36: Migrate, Consolidate and Secure Artifacts

• Introduction
• Identify Existing Artifact Repositories
• Migrate and Integrate Artifact Repositories
• Secure Access to Package Feeds
• Examine Roles
• Examine Permissions
• Examine Authentication

Module 37: Implement a Versioning Strategy

• Introduction
• Understand Versioning of Artifacts
• Explore Semantic Versioning
• Examine Release Views
• Promote Packages
• Explore Best Practices for Versioning

Module 38: Introduction to GitHub Packages

• Introduction
• Publish Packages
• Install a Package
• Delete and Restore a Package
• Explore Package Access Control and Visibility

Module 39: Implement Tools to Track Usage and Flow

• Introduction
• Understand the Inner Loop
• Introduction to Continuous Monitoring
• Explore Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Examine Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Implement Application Insights
• Design and Implement Metrics and Queries
• Monitor Application Performance with Application Insights

Module 40: Develop Monitor and Status Dashboards

• Introduction
• Configure Monitoring in GitHub
• Explore Azure Dashboards
• Explore Azure Monitor Workbooks
• Explore Power BI
• Build Your Own Custom Application
• Monitor Pipeline Health, Including Failure Rate, Duration, and Flaky Tests
• Optimise a Pipeline for Cost, Time, Performance, and Reliability
• Optimise Pipeline Concurrency for Performance and Cost

Module 41: Share Knowledge Within Teams

• Introduction
• Share Acquired Knowledge within Development Teams
• Introduction to Azure DevOps Project Wikis
• Integrate GitHub and Azure DevOps with Microsoft Teams
• Share Team Knowledge Using Azure Project Wiki

Module 42: Design Processes to Automate Application Analytics

• Introduction
• Explore Rapid Responses and Augmented Search
• Integrate Telemetry
• Examine Monitoring Tools and Technologies
• Explore IT Service Management Connector

Module 43: Manage Alerts, Blameless Retrospectives and a Just Culture

• Introduction
• Examine When to Get a Notification
• Explore How to Fix It
• Explore Smart Detection Notifications
• Improve Performance
• Understand Server Response Time Degradation
• Reduce Meaningless and Non-actionable Alerts
• Examine Blameless Retrospective
• Develop a Just Culture

Module 44: Introduction to Secure DevOps

• Introduction
• Describe SQL Injection Attack
• Understand DevSecOps
• Explore Secure DevOps Pipeline
• Explore Key Validation Points
• Explore Continuous Security Validation
• Understand Threat Modeling
• Explore CodeQL in GitHub

Module 45: Implement Open-Source Software

• Introduction
• Explore How Software is Built
• What is Open-source Software?
• Explore Corporate Concerns with Open-source Software Components
• Introduction to Open-source Licenses
• Explore Common Open-source Licenses
• Examine License Implications and Ratings

Module 46: Software Composition Analysis

• Introduction
• Inspect and Validate Code Bases for Compliance
• Explore Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Implement GitHub Dependabot Alerts and Security Updates
• Integrate Software Composition Analysis Checks into Pipelines
• Examine Tools for Assess Package Security and License Rate
• Automate Container Scanning, Including Container Images
• Interpret Alerts from Scanner Tools

Module 47: Security Monitoring and Governance

• Introduction
• Implement Pipeline Security
• Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Examine Microsoft Defender for Cloud Usage Scenarios
• Explore Azure Policy
• Understand Policies
• Explore Initiatives
• Explore Resource Locks
• Understand Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Integrate GitHub Advanced Security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Configure GitHub Advanced Security for GitHub and Azure DevOps

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamental AI Concepts

• Introduction to AI
• Understand Machine Learning
• Understand Computer Vision
• Understand Natural Language Processing
• Understand Document Intelligence and Knowledge Mining
• Understand Generative AI
• Challenges and Risks with AI
• Understand Responsible AI

Module 2: Fundamentals of Machine Learning

• Introduction
• What is Machine Learning?
• Types of Machine Learning
• Regression
• Binary Classification
• Multiclass Classification
• Clustering
• Deep Learning
• Azure Machine Learning
• Exercise - Explore Automated Machine Learning in Azure Machine Learning

Module 3: Fundamentals of Azure AI Services

• Introduction
• AI Services on the Azure Platform
• Create Azure AI Service Resources
• Use Azure AI Services
• Understand Authentication for Azure AI Services
• Exercise - Explore Azure AI Services

Module 4: Fundamentals of Computer Vision

• Introduction
• Images and Image Processing
• Machine Learning for Computer Vision
• Azure AI Vision
• Exercise - Analyse Images in Vision Studio

Module 5: Fundamentals of Facial Recognition

• Introduction
• Understand Facial Analysis
• Get Started with Facial Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Detect Faces in Vision Studio

Module 6: Fundamentals of Optical Character Recognition

• Introduction
• Get Started with Azure AI Vision
• Get Started with Vision Studio on Azure
• Exercise - Read Text in Vision Studio

Module 7: Fundamentals of Text Analysis with the Language Service

• Introduction
• Understand Text Analytics
• Get Started with Text Analysis
• Exercise - Analyse Text with Language Studio

Module 8: Fundamentals of Question Answering with the Language Service

• Introduction
• Understand Question Answering
• Get Started with Custom Question Answering
• Exercise - Use Question Answering with Language Studio

Module 9: Fundamentals of Conversational Language Understanding

• Introduction
• Describe Conversational Language Understanding
• Get Started with Conversational Language Understanding in Azure
• Exercise - Use Conversational Language Understanding with Language Studio

Module 10: Fundamentals of Azure AI Speech

• Introduction
• Understand Speech Recognition and Synthesis
• Get Started with Speech on Azure
• Use Azure AI Speech
• Exercise - Explore Speech Studio

Module 11: Fundamentals of Language Translation

• Introduction
• Understand Translation Concepts
• Understand Translation in Azure
• Get Started with Translation in Azure
• Exercise - Explore Azure AI Translator

Module 12: Fundamentals of Azure AI Document Intelligence

• Introduction
• Explore Capabilities of Document Intelligence
• Understand Azure AI Document Intelligence Capabilities
• Exercise - Extract Form Data in Document Intelligence Studio

Module 13: Fundamentals of Knowledge Mining and Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• What is Azure AI Search?
• Identify Elements of a Search Solution
• Create an Index in the Azure Portal
• Query Data in an Azure AI Search Index
• Exercise - Explore an Azure AI Search Index (UI)

Module 14: Fundamentals of Generative AI

• Introduction
• What is Generative AI?
• What Are Language Models?
• Using Language Models
• Copilot and AI Agents
• Understand Microsoft Copilot
• Considerations for Prompts
• Extending and Developing Copilot-Like Agents
• Exercise - Explore Microsoft Copilot

Module 15: Introduction to Azure AI Foundry

• Introduction
• What is Azure AI Foundry?
• How Does Azure AI Foundry Work
• When to Use Azure AI Foundry
• Exercise - Explore the Azure AI Foundry Portal

Module 16: Responsible Generative AI

• Introduction
• Plan a Responsible Generative AI Solution
• Identify Potential Harms
• Measure Potential Harms
• Mitigate Potential Harms
• Operate a Responsible Generative AI Solution
• Exercise - Explore Content Filters in Azure AI Studio

Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure DP-100 Course Outline

Module 1: Explore Azure Machine Learning Workspace Resources and Assets

• Introduction
• Create a Workspace
• Identify Resources
• Identify Assets
• Train Models
• Explore Workspace

Module 2: Explore Developer Tools for Workspace Interaction

• Introduction
• Explore the Studio
• Explore Python SDK
• Explore the CLI
• Explore Developer Tools

Module 3: Make Data Available in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Understand URIs
• Create a Datastore
• Create a Data Asset
• Make Data Available

Module 4: Work with Compute Targets in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Choose a Compute Target
• Use a Compute Instance
• Use a Compute Cluster
• Work with Compute Resources

Module 5: Work with Environments in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Understand Environments
• Use Curated Environments
• Create Custom Environments
• Work with Environments

Module 6: Find the Best Classification Model with Automated Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Preprocess Data
• Run an Experiment
• Evaluate Models
• Find the Best Model

Module 7: Track Model Training in Jupyter Notebooks with MLflow

• Introduction
• Configure MLflow
• Track Models in Notebooks
• Track Model Training

Module 8: Run a Training Script as a Command Job in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Convert to Script
• Run a Command Job
• Use Parameters
• Run a Training Script

Module 9: Track Model Training with MLflow in Jobs

• Introduction
• Track Metrics
• View Metrics
• Use MLflow to Track Training Jobs

Module 10: Perform Hyperparameter Tuning with Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Define a Search Space
• Configure Sampling
• Configure Termination
• Run a Sweep Job

Module 11: Run Pipelines in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Create Components
• Create a Pipeline
• Run a Pipeline Job

Module 12: Register an MLflow Model in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Log Models
• Understand Model Format
• Register a Model
• Log and Register Models

Module 13: Create and Explore the Responsible AI Dashboard for a Model in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Understand Responsible AI
• Create the Dashboard
• Evaluate the Dashboard
• Explore the Dashboard

Module 14: Deploy a Model to a Managed Online Endpoint

• Introduction
• Explore Online Endpoints
• Deploy to Online Endpoint
• Test Online Endpoints
• Deploy an Online Model

Module 15: Deploy a Model to a Batch Endpoint

• Introduction
• Understand Batch Endpoints
• Deploy to Batch Endpoint
• Invoke Batch Endpoints
• Deploy a Batch Model

Module 16: Plan and Prepare to Develop AI Solutions on Azure

• Introduction
• What is AI?
• Azure AI Services
• Azure AI Foundry
• Developer Tools and SDKs
• Responsible AI
• Explore AI Foundry Portal

Module 17: Choose and Deploy Models from the Model Catalog in Azure AI Foundry Portal

• Introduction
• Explore Language Models
• Deploy a Model
• Improve Performance
• Explore and Deploy Models

Module 18: Develop an AI App with the Azure AI Foundry SDK

• Introduction
• What is Azure AI Foundry SDK?
• Work with Connections
• Create a Chat Client
• Create an AI Chat App

Module 19: Get Started with Prompt Flow to Develop Language Model Apps in the Azure AI Foundry

• Introduction
• Understand LLM App Lifecycle
• Explore Core Components
• Explore Connections
• Explore Variants and Monitoring Options
• Get Started with Prompt Flow

Module 20: Build a RAG-Based Agent with Your Own Data Using Azure AI Foundry

• Introduction
• Ground Your Language Model
• Make Your Data Searchable
• Build an Agent with Prompt Flow
• Create a Custom Agent

Module 21: Fine-Tune a Language Model with Azure AI Foundry

• Introduction
• When to Fine-Tune
• Prepare Your Data
• Explore Fine-Tuning
• Fine-Tune a Model

Module 22: Evaluate the Performance of Generative AI Apps with Azure AI Foundry

• Introduction
• Assess Model Performance
• Manually Evaluate
• Assess App Performance
• Evaluate Your AI App

Module 23: Responsible Generative AI

• Introduction
• Plan a Solution
• Identify Harms
• Measure Harms
• Mitigate Harms
• Operate a Solution
• Explore Content Filters

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Course Outline

Module 1: Explore Core Data Concepts

• Introduction
• Identify Data Formats
• Explore File Storage
• Explore Databases
• Explore Transactional Data Processing
• Explore Analytical Data Processing

Module 2: Explore Data Roles and Services

• Introduction
• Explore Job Roles in the World of Data
• Identify Data Services

Module 3: Explore Fundamental Relational Data Concepts

• Introduction
• Understand Relational Data
• Understand Normalisation
• Explore SQL
• Describe Database Objects

Module 4: Explore Relational Database Services in Azure

• Introduction
• Describe Azure SQL Services and Capabilities
• Describe Azure Services for Open-Source Databases
• Exercise: Explore Azure Relational Database Services

Module 5: Explore Azure Storage for Non-Relational Data

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage
• Explore Azure DataLake Storage Gen2
• Explore Azure Files
• Explore Azure Tables
• Exercise: Explore Azure Storage

Module 6: Explore Fundamentals of Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Cosmos DB
• Identify Azure Cosmos DB APIs
• Exercise: Explore Azure Cosmos DB

Module 7: Explore Fundamentals of Large-Scale Data Warehousing

• Introduction
• Describe Data Warehousing Architecture
• Explore Data Ingestion Pipelines
• Explore Analytical Data Stores
• Exercise: Explore Data Analytics in Azure with Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 8: Explore Fundamentals of Real-Time Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Batch and Stream Processing
• Explore Common Elements of Stream Processing Architecture
• Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Exercise: Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Explore Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure
• Exercise: Explore Spark Streaming in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 9: Explore Fundamentals of Data Visualisation

• Introduction
• Understand Batch and Stream Processing
• Explore Common Elements of Stream Processing Architecture
• Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Exercise: Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Explore Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure
• Exercise: Explore Spark Streaming in Azure Synapse Analytics

Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop AZ-140​ Course Outline

Module 1: Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Introduction
• Azure Virtual Desktop for Enterprise
• Azure Virtual Desktop Components
• Personal and Pooled Desktops
• Service Updates for Azure Virtual Desktop Desktops
• Azure Limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Virtual Machine Sizing for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Azure Virtual Desktop Pricing

Module 2: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Introduction
• Assess Network Capacity and Speed Requirements
• Azure Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator
• Recommend an Operating System
• Balancing Host Pools
• Recommendations for Subscriptions and Management Groups
• Configure Azure Virtual Desktop Metadata Location
• Recommend Configuration for Performance Requirements

Module 3: Design for User Identities and Profiles

• Introduction
• Select Appropriate Licensing Model
• Personal and Multi-session Desktop Scenarios
• Recommend Storage Solution
• Plan Desktop Client Deployment
• Plan RDP Client Deployment
• Windows Desktop Client to Multiple Devices
• Hybrid Identity with Microsoft Entra ID
• Plan Microsoft Entra Connect

Module 4: Implement and Manage Networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Plan Implement RDP Shortpath
• Analyse Connection Quality
• RDP Bandwidth Requirements
• RDP Shortpath Scenarios
• Manage Connectivity to Internet and Premises Networks
• Plan and Implement Azure Private Link
• Create RDP Connection to Windows VM
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Watcher

Module 5: Implement and Manage Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Plan Storage for User Data
• Azure Storage Management
• Azure Files Tiers
• Azure NetApp Files Tiers
• Implement Storage Accounts

Module 6: Create and Configure Host Pools and Session Hosts

• Introduction
• Prerequisites for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Operating Systems and Azure Regions
• Network and RDP Client Planning
• Create a Host Pool
• Create Host Pool via Azure Portal
• Add Session Hosts to Host Pool
• Customise RDP Properties

Module 7: Create and Manage Session Host Image

• Introduction
• Create Golden Image in Azure
• Using Azure VM Image Builder
• Create Azure Virtual Desktop Image with PowerShell
• Plan Image Update and Management
• Manage Licensing for Session Hosts
• Install Language Packs

Module 8: Manage Access for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Select Identity Strategy
• Select Authentication Strategy
• Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
• Implement Azure Roles and RBAC
• Assign RBAC Roles to Service Principals
• Enforce Entra MFA with Conditional Access
• Use Azure Virtual Desktop with Intune

Module 9: Manage Security for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Security Recommendations
• Connect Subscriptions to Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Apply Zero Trust Principles
• Implement Conditional Access Policies
• Security Posture and Threat Protection

Module 10: Implement and Manage FSLogix

• Introduction
• Overview of FSLogix
• Understand FSLogix Containers
• Configure FSLogix Profile Containers
• Configure FSLogix Office Containers
• Configure Profile Containers with Cloud Cache
• Using FSLogix Apps Rule Editor
• Create and Implement Rule Sets
• Implement Azure NetApp Files

Module 11: Configure User Experience Settings

• Introduction
• Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop
• Configure Session Timeout Properties
• Implement Start VM on Connect
• Configure Universal Print
• Configure Device Redirections
• Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop Clients

Module 12: Install and Configure Apps on a Session Host

• Introduction
• Create and Configure Application Group
• Assign Users to Application Groups
• Publish RemoteApp
• Implement OneDrive in Multisession Environments
• Implement Microsoft Teams for RDP
• Implement Microsoft 365 Apps
• Configure Dynamic App Delivery with App Attach
• Create Application Package for App Attach

Module 13: Monitor and Manage Performance and Health

• Introduction
• Configure Log Collection and Analysis
• Monitor with Azure Monitor
• Customise Azure Monitor Workbooks
• Monitor with Azure Advisor
• Implement Scaling Plans
• Optimise Capacity and Performance

Module 14: Plan and Implement Updates, Backups, and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Disaster Recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Design and Implement Backup Strategy
• Monitor Costs with Azure Cost Management

Designing and implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution AI-102 Course Outline

Module 1: Plan and Prepare to Develop AI Solutions on Azure

• Introduction
• What is AI?
• Azure AI Services
• Azure AI Services
• Azure AI Foundry
• Developer Tools and SDKs
• Responsible AI
• Explore the Azure AI Foundry Portal

Module 2: Create and Consume Azure AI Services

• Introduction
• Provision an Azure AI Services Resource
• Identify Endpoints and Keys
• Use a REST API
• Use an SDK
• Use Azure AI Services

Module 3: Secure Azure AI Services

• Introduction
• Consider Authentication
• Implement Network Security
• Manage Azure AI Services Security

Module 4: Monitor Azure AI Services

• Introduction
• Monitor Cost
• Create Alerts
• View Metrics
• Manage Diagnostic Logging
• Monitor Azure AI Services

Module 5: Deploy Azure AI Services in Containers

• Introduction
• Understand Containers
• Use Azure AI Services Containers
• Use a Container

Module 6: Use AI Responsibly with Azure AI Content Safety

• Introduction
• What is Content Safety
• How Azure AI Content Safety Works
• When to Use Azure AI Content Safety
• Implement Azure AI Content Safety

Module 7: Analyse Images

• Introduction
• Provision Azure AI Vision Resource
• Analyse an Image
• Generate a Smart-Cropped Thumbnail and Remove Background
• Analyse Images with Azure AI Vision

Module 8: Classify Images

• Introduction
• Provision Resources for Azure AI Custom Vision
• Understand Image Classification
• Train an Image Classifier
• Classify Images with Azure AI Custom Vision

Module 9: Detect Objects in Images

• Introduction
• Understand Object Detection
• Train an Object Detector
• Label Images
• Detect Objects in Images with Azure AI Custom Vision

Module 10: Detect, Analyse, and Recognize Faces

• Introduction
• Options for Face Detection Analysis and Identification
• Considerations for Face Analysis
• Detect Faces with Azure AI Vision Service
• Capabilities of the Face Service
• Compare and Match Detected Faces
• Implement Facial Recognition
• Detect, Analyse, and Identify Faces

Module 11: Read Text in Images and Documents with the Azure AI Vision Service

• Introduction
• Explore Azure AI Vision Options for Reading Text
• Use the Read API
• Read Text in Images

Module 12: Analyse Video

• Introduction
• Understand Azure Video Indexer Capabilities
• Extract Custom Insights
• Use Video Analyzer Widgets and APIs
• Analyse Video

Module 13: Analyse Text with Azure AI Language

• Introduction
• Provision Azure AI Language Resource
• Detect Language
• Extract Key Phrases
• Analyse Sentiment
• Extract Entities
• Extract Linked Entities
• Analyse Text

Module 14: Create Question Answering Solutions with Azure AI Language

• Introduction
• Understand Question Answering
• Compare to Azure AI Language Understanding
• Create a Knowledge Base
• Implement Multi-Turn Conversation
• Test and Publish a Knowledge Base
• Use a Knowledge Base
• Improve Question Answering Performance
• Create a Question Answering Solution

Module 15: Build a Conversational Language Understanding Model

• Introduction
• Prebuilt Capabilities of Azure AI Language Service
• Resources for Building a Conversational Language Understanding Model
• Define Intents, Utterances, and Entities
• Use Patterns to Differentiate Similar Utterances
• Use Pre-Built Entity Components
• Train, Test, Publish, and Review a Conversational Language Understanding Model
• Build an Azure AI Services Conversational Language Understanding Model

Module 16: Create a Custom Text Classification Solution

• Introduction
• Understand Types of Classification Projects
• Build Text Classification Projects
• Classify Text

Module 17: Custom Named Entity Recognition

• Introduction
• Understand Custom Named Entity Recognition
• Label Your Data
• Train and Evaluate Your Model
• Extract Custom Entities

Module 18: Translate Text with Azure AI Translator Service

• Introduction
• Provision Azure AI Translator Resource
• Language Detection, Translation, and Transliteration
• Specify Translation Options
• Define Custom Translations
• Translate Text with Azure AI Translator Service

Module 19: Create Speech-Enabled Apps with Azure AI Services

• Introduction
• Provision Azure Resource for Speech
• Use the Azure AI Speech to Text API
• Use Text to Speech API
• Configure Audio Format and Voices
• Use Speech Synthesis Markup Language
• Create a Speech-Enabled App

Module 20: Translate Speech with the Azure AI Speech Service

• Introduction
• Provision Azure Resource for Speech Translation
• Translate Speech to Text
• Synthesise Translations
• Translate Speech

Module 21: Create an Azure AI Search Solution

• Introduction
• Manage Capacity
• Understand Search Components
• Understand the Indexing Process
• Search an Index
• Apply Filtering and Sorting
• Enhance the Index

Module 22: Create a Custom Skill for Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• Define Custom Skill Schema
• Add a Custom Skill
• Custom Text Classification Skill
• Machine Learning Custom Skill
• Create a Custom Skill for Azure AI Search

Module 23: Create a Knowledge Store with Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• Define Projections
• Define a Knowledge Store
• Create a Knowledge Store

Module 24: Implement Advanced Search Features in Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• Improve Ranking with Term Boosting
• Improve Relevance with Scoring Profiles
• Improve Index with Analysers and Tokenized Terms
• Enhance Index to Include Multiple Languages
• Improve Search Experience by Ordering Results
• Implement Enhancements to Search Results

Module 25: Search Data Outside the Azure Platform in Azure AI Search Using Azure Data Factory

• Introduction
• Index Data from External Sources
• Index Any Data Using the Push API
• Add to an Index Using the Push API

Module 26: Maintain an Azure AI Search Solution

• Introduction
• Manage Security of an Azure AI Search Solution
• Optimize Performance of Azure AI Search Solution
• Manage Costs of Azure AI Search Solution
• Improve Reliability of Azure AI Search Solution
• Monitor Azure AI Search Solution
• Debug Search Issues Using the Azure Portal
• Debug Search Issues

Module 27: Perform Search Reranking with Semantic Ranking in Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• What is Semantic Ranking?
• Set Up Semantic Ranking
• Use Semantic Ranking on an Index

Module 28: Perform Vector Search and Retrieval in Azure AI Search

• Introduction
• What is Vector Search?
• Prepare Your Search
• Understand Embedding
• Use the REST API to Run Vector Search Queries

Module 29: Plan an Azure AI Document Intelligence Solution

• Introduction
• Understand AI Document Intelligence
• Plan Azure AI Document Intelligence Resources
• Choose a Model Type

Module 30: Use Prebuilt Document Intelligence Models

• Introduction
• Understand Prebuilt Models
• Use General Document, Read, and Layout Models
• Use Financial, ID, and Tax Models
• Analyse a Document Using Azure AI Document Intelligence

Module 31: Extract Data from Forms with Azure Document Intelligence

• Introduction
• What is Azure Document Intelligence?
• Get Started with Azure Document Intelligence
• Train Custom Models
• Use Azure Document Intelligence Models
• Use Azure Document Intelligence Studio
• Extract Data from Custom Forms

Module 32: Create a Composed Document Intelligence Model

• Introduction
• Understand Composed Models
• Assemble Composed Models
• Create a Composed Model

Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions DP300 Course Outline

Module 1: Prepare to Maintain SQL Databases on Azure

• Introduction
• Describe Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform Roles
• Understand SQL Server in an Azure Virtual Machine
• Design Azure SQL Database for Cloud-Native Applications
• Explore Azure SQL Managed Instance

Module 2: Deploy IaaS Solutions with Azure SQL

• Introduction
• Explain IaaS Options to Deploy SQL Server in Azure
• Understand Hybrid Scenarios
• Explore Performance and Security
• Explain High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
• Exercise: Provision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine

Module 3: Deploy PaaS Solutions with Azure SQL

• Introduction
• Explain PaaS Options for Deploying SQL Server in Azure
• Explore Single SQL Database
• Deploy SQL Database Elastic Pool
• Understand SQL Database Hyperscale
• Examine SQL Managed Instance
• Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database

Module 4: Migrate SQL Server Workloads to Azure SQL Database

• Introduction
• Choose the Right Azure SQL Database Feature
• Use Azure SQL Migration Extension to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Explore Data Migration Assistant to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Migrate to Azure SQL Database using BACPAC
• Use an Online Method to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Move Data to Azure SQL Database
• Exercise: Migrate a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database

Module 5: Migrate SQL Server Workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance

• Introduction
• Evaluate Migration Scenarios
• Use Log Replay Service (LRS) to Migrate
• Migrate Using Managed Instance Link
• Move Data to SQL Managed Instance
• Exercise: Migrate a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Managed Instance

Module 6: Configure Database Authentication and Authorisation

• Introduction
• Describe Authentication and Identities
• Describe Security Principals
• Describe Database and Object Permissions
• Identify Authentication and Authorisation Failures
• Exercise: Authorise Access to Azure SQL Database with Microsoft Entra ID

Module 7: Protect Data in-Transit and at Rest

• Introduction
• Explore Transparent Data Encryption
• Configure Server and Database Firewall Rules
• Explain Object Encryption and Secure Enclaves
• Enable Encrypted Connections
• Describe SQL Injection
• Understand Azure Key Vault
• Exercise: Configure a Server-Based Firewall Rule using the Azure Portal

Module 8: Implement Compliance Controls for Sensitive Data

• Introduction
• Explore Data Classification
• Explore Server and Database Audit
• Implement Dynamic Data Masking
• Implement Row-Level Security
• Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL
• Explore Ledger
• Implement Azure Purview
• Exercise: Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL and Data Classification

Module 9: Describe Performance Monitoring

• Introduction
• Describe Performance Monitoring Tools
• Describe Critical Performance Metrics
• Establish Baseline Metrics
• Explore Extended Events
• Describe Database Watcher (Preview)
• Explore Query Performance Insight
• Exercise: Isolate Problems with Monitoring

Module 10: Configure SQL Server Resources for Optimal Performance

• Introduction
• Explain How to Optimise Azure Storage for SQL Server Virtual Machines
• Describe Virtual Machine Resizing
• Optimise Database Storage
• Control SQL Server Resources

Module 11: Configure Databases for Optimal Performance

• Introduction
• Explore Database Maintenance Checks
• Describe Database Scoped Configuration Options
• Describe Automatic Tuning
• Describe Intelligent Query Processing
• Exercise: Detect and Correct Fragmentation Issues

Module 12: Explore Query Performance Optimisation

• Introduction
• Understand Query Plans
• Explain Estimated and Actual Query Plans
• Describe Dynamic Management Views and Functions
• Explore Query Store
• Identify Problematic Query Plans
• Describe Blocking and Locking
• Exercise: Identify and Resolve Blocking Issues

Module 13: Explore Performance-Based Design

• Introduction
• Describe Normalisation
• Choose Appropriate Data Types
• Design Indexes
• Exercise: Identify Database Design Issues

Module 14: Evaluate Performance Improvements

• Introduction
• Describe Wait Statistics
• Tune and Maintain Indexes
• Understand Query Hints
• Exercise: Isolate Problem Areas in Poorly Performing Queries

Module 15: Automate Database Deployment

• Introduction
• Describe Deployment Models in Azure
• Automate Deployment by Using Azure Resource Manager Templates and Bicep
• Automate Deployment by Using PowerShell
• Automate Deployment by Using Azure CLI
• Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database using an Azure Resource Manager Template

Module 16: Create and Manage SQL Agent Jobs

• Introduction
• Create a SQL Server Maintenance Plan
• Describe Task Status Notifications
• Exercise: Create a CPU Status Alert for a SQL Server

Module 17: Manage Azure PaaS Tasks Using Automation

• Introduction
• Explore Elastic Jobs
• Understand Azure Automation
• Build an Automation Runbook
• Automate Database Workflows by Using Logic Apps
• Monitor Automated Tasks
• Exercise: Deploy an Automation Runbook to Automatically Rebuild Indexes

Module 18: Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies

• Introduction
• Describe Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
• Describe Azure High Availability and Disaster Recovery Features for Azure Virtual Machines
• Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery for PaaS Deployments
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solution for IaaS
• Describe Hybrid Solutions

Module 19: Explore IaaS and PaaS Solutions for High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Describe Failover Clusters in Windows Server
• Configure Always-On Availability Groups
• Describe Active Geo-Replication for Azure SQL Database
• Explore Auto-Failover Groups for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Monitor Availability
• Exercise: Configure Geo Replication for Azure SQL Database

Module 20: Back Up and Restore Databases

• Introduction
• Back Up and Restore SQL Server Running on Azure Virtual Machines
• Back Up a SQL Server Virtual Machine
• Back Up and Restore a Database for SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance
• Exercise: Backup to URL

Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads AZ120 Course Outline 

Module 1: Explore Azure for SAP Workloads

• Introduction
• SAP and Microsoft Partnership
• SAP on Azure Options
• Microsoft Components Evaluation

Module 2: Discover Common Terms and Meanings for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• SAP Terminology
• SAP Deployments on Azure
• Azure Terminology

Module 3: Identify SAP-Certified Configurations

• Introduction
• SAP Prerequisites in Public Cloud
• SAP Deployment Options on Azure
• Supported Azure VMs for SAP on Windows/Linux
• Supported Azure VMs for SAP NetWeaver
• SAP-Certified Operating Systems for Azure VMs
• SAP Certifications and Configurations on Azure

Module 4: Examine SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• SAP NetWeaver on Azure VMs
• Architectural Components
• Sample Functional Workflow

Module 5: Examine SAP S/4HANA on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• SAP S/4HANA on Azure VMs
• Architectural Components
• Sample Functional Workflow

Module 6: Explore Azure for SAP Compute

• Introduction
• SAP Solution Implementation Planning
• Azure VMs Exploration
• Constrained vCPU VMs
• Scale Azure VMs
• VM Scaling Considerations
• Network Bandwidth Allocation
• Data Flows
• VM Compute Considerations
• SAP HANA High Availability on VMs

Module 7: Explore Azure for SAP Networking

• Introduction
• Azure Virtual Networks
• IP Addressing
• Name Resolution
• Accelerated Networking
• Azure Load Balancer
• VM Networking Considerations
• Load Balancing Considerations
• Azure Traffic Manager
• Azure Front Door
• Azure Firewall
• Networking Changes for VMs
• Routing Configurations
• Virtual Network Connectivity
• DDoS Protection
• Virtual Datacenter
• Cross-Premises Connectivity
• SAP router
• Networking Support for SAP on Azure

Module 8: Explore Azure for SAP Storage

• Introduction
• Azure Storage Types
• Azure Files
• Azure VM Disks
• VM Images and Disks
• Managed/Unmanaged Disks
• VM and Data Disk Caching
• Write Accelerator
• Database Sizing
• VM Storage Considerations
• SAP HANA Dynamic Tiering
• VM Disks Best Practices
• VM NFS Storage
• VM SMB Storage
• SAP HANA VM Storage Configurations
• Premium Storage for M-Series VMs
• Ultra Disk Storage for SAP HANA
• NFS v4.1 on Azure NetApp Files
• SAP HANA Database Sizing on NetApp Files

Module 9: Explore Azure for SAP Databases

• Introduction
• Azure Database Support for SAP
• SQL Server
• Database Compression
• Blob Storage for Database Files
• Azure VM Security
• Blob Storage Security
• SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption
• SQL Server Buffer Pool Extension
• Oracle Recommendations
• Lab - Implement Linux Clustering for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines
• Lab - Implement Windows Clustering for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines

Module 10: Explore Azure Networking for SAP RISE

• Introduction
• Azure Integration with SAP RISE
• Azure Virtual Network Peering
• Azure VPN Connection to SAP RISE
• Connect On-premises to SAP RISE
• Connect SAP RISE with Internet

Module 11: Explore Identity Services for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• VM Authentication and Access Control
• Microsoft Entra ID
• SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication
• Integrate Entra ID with SAP Cloud
• Integrate Entra ID with SAP Fiori
• Integrate Entra ID with SAP HANA
• Integrate Entra ID with SAP NetWeaver
• Active Directory Integration with SAP SSO
• Active Directory Domain Services
• Explore Primary Scenarios with Active Directory Domain Services on Azure Virtual Machines
• Entra Domain Services
• Linux Integration with AD DS

Module 12: Explore Remote Management for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Remote Management of VMs
• Azure Connector for SAP Landscape Management
• Access Management
• Azure Bastion
• JIT VM Access

Module 13: Explore Governance and Manageability for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Azure Resource Manager
• ARM Templates
• ARM Template Structure
• Role-Based Access Control
• Azure Resource Tags
• Azure Policy
• Management Groups
• Azure Automation
• Security and Compliance Services

Module 14: Deploy Single-Instance Implementations of SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Deployment Methodologies
• Deploy with ARM Templates
• Manually Install SAP HANA
• Prepare VMs for SAP HANA Installation
• SAP HANA Installation with SWPM
• SAP HANA Installation with HDBLCM
• SAP HANA Scale-Out

Module 15: Implement High Availability in SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure

• Introduction
• High Availability in SAP NetWeaver
• Single SID 3-Tier High Availability
• Multi-SID 3-Tier High Availability
• DNS IP Setup
• Registry Entries for SAP ASCS-SCS
• Failover Cluster for SAP ASCS-SCS
• SIOS Data Keeper for SAP ASCS-SCS
• Highly Available NFS Share
• Lab - Implement SAP Architecture on Azure Virtual Machines Running Linux
• Lab - Implement SAP Architecture on Azure Virtual Machines Running Windows

Module 16: Explore Azure Center for SAP Solutions

• Introduction
• Azure Center for SAP Solutions
• Prerequisites for Azure Center
• Deployment Options
• Deploy S/4HANA Infrastructure
• Install SAP Software
• Register SAP System
• Use Azure Center Features

Module 17: Implement High Availability for SAP Workloads in Azure

• Introduction
• High Availability and DR for SAP
• SAP Workload High Availability
• Failover Clustering
• Deployment Scenarios
• High Availability of SAP Application Servers
• High Availability of SAP ASCS-SCS Instances
• High Availability of DBMS Instances
• SAP HANA Availability
• SQL Server High Availability for SAP
• Oracle High Availability for SAP
• Azure Infrastructure HA Capabilities
• Service-Level Agreements
• Availability Zones
• Principal Architectures
• Latency Between VMs Across Availability Zones
• Active/Active Deployment
• Active/Passive Deployment
• Combined HA and DR Configuration

Module 18: Implement Disaster Recovery for SAP Workloads in Azure

• Introduction
• Disaster Recovery of SAP Workloads
• Availability Between Two Azure Regions
• Combine Availability Across Regions
• Site Recovery
• Disaster Recovery for SAP on Azure
• Set up DR for Multi-Tier SAP NetWeaver App
• Replicate VMs in Proximity Placement Groups
• Set up DR for AD and DNS

Module 19: Perform Backups and Restores for SAP Workloads on Azure

• Introduction
• Backup and Restore of VMs
• Application-Consistent Backup for Linux VMs
• Application Backup
• Database Backup
• SAP HANA Backup
• SAP HANA Backup Scheduling
• SAP HANA File-Level Backups
• SAP HANA Snapshot-Based Backups
• SQL Server Backup to URL
• SQL Server File-Snapshot Backups
• Oracle Backup
• SQL Server Backups
• Set up SQL Server DR

Module 20: Use the Planning and Deployment Checklist for SAP Workloads on Azure

• Introduction
• SAP Workload Planning Checklist
• Project Preparation and Planning
• Pilot Phase
• Nonproduction Phase
• Production Preparation Phase
• Go Live Phase
• Post-Production Phase

Module 21: Explore Migration Options for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Strategies for Migrating SAP to Azure
• Migrate to S/4HANA from SAP Business Suite
• Classical vs. DMO Migration
• SAP DMO Methodology
• One-Step DMO with System Move
• Two-Step Migration
• Downtime-Optimised DMO

Module 22: Migrate Very Large Databases (VLDB) to Azure for SAP

• Introduction
• VLDB Migration
• Optimise Source System
• Advanced Source System Optimisation
• Optimise Network Upload
• Optimise Target System
• Create Migration Documents
• Monitor Migration
• VLDB Migration Best Practices

Module 23: Explore Monitoring Requirements of Azure for SAP Workloads

• Introduction
• Monitoring Requirements for SAP
• Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
• VM Monitoring Considerations
• Enhanced Monitoring Troubleshooting
• Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• SAP HANA Alerts
• Diagnostic Tools
• VM and Workload Updates

Module 24: Configure the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP

• Introduction
• Enhanced Monitoring Extension
• Configure Enhanced Monitoring Extension

Module 25: Explore Licensing, Pricing, and Support for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Pricing Azure VM Solutions
• Licensing, Pricing, and Support for SAP

Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure DP203 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Data Engineering on Azure

• Introduction
• What is Data Engineering
• Important Data Engineering Concepts
• Data Engineering in Microsoft Azure

Module 2: Introduction to Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

• Introduction
• Understand Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
• Enable Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 in Azure Storage
• Compare Azure Data Lake Store to Azure Blob Storage
• Understand the Stages for Processing Big Data
• Use Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 in Data Analytics Workloads

Module 3: Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• What are Azure Synapse Analytics
• How Azure Synapse Analytics Works
• When to Use Azure Synapse Analytics
• Exercise - Explore Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 4: Use Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pool to Query Files in a Data Lake

• Introduction
• Understand Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pool Capabilities and Use Cases
• Query Files Using a Serverless SQL Pool
• Create External Database Objects
• Exercise - Query Files Using a Serverless SQL Pool

Module 5: Use Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools to Transform Data in a Data Lake

• Introduction
• Transform Data Files with the CREATE EXTERNAL TABLE AS SELECT Statement
• Encapsulate Data Transformations in a Stored Procedure
• Include a Data Transformation Stored Procedure in a Pipeline
• Exercise - Transform Files Using a Serverless SQL Pool

Module 6: Create a Lake Database in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Lake Database Concepts
• Explore Database Templates
• Create a Lake Database
• Use a Lake Database
• Exercise - Analyse Data in a Lake Database

Module 7: Secure Data and Manage Users in Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools

• Introduction
• Choose an Authentication Method in Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools
• Manage Users in Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools
• Manage User Permissions in Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pools

Module 8: Analyse Data with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Get to Know Apache Spark
• Use Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Analyse Data with Spark
• Visualise Data with Spark
• Exercise - Analyse Data with Spark

Module 9: Transform Data with Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Modify and Save DataFrames
• Partition Data Files
• Transform Data with SQL
• Exercise - Transform Data with Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 10: Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Delta Lake
• Create Delta Lake Tables
• Create Catalog Tables
• Use Delta Lake with Streaming Data
• Use Delta Lake in a SQL Pool
• Exercise - Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 11: Build a Data Pipeline in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Pipelines in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Create a Pipeline in Azure Synapse Studio
• Define Data Flows
• Run a Pipeline
• Exercise - Build a Data Pipeline in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 12: Use Spark Notebooks in an Azure Synapse Pipeline

• Introduction
• Understand Synapse Notebooks and Pipelines
• Use a Synapse Notebook Activity in a Pipeline
• Use Parameters in a Notebook
• Exercise - Use an Apache Spark Notebook in a Pipeline

Module 13: Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• What are Azure Synapse Analytics
• How Azure Synapse Analytics Works
• When to Use Azure Synapse Analytics
• Exercise - Explore Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 14: Use Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pool to Query Files in a Data Lake

• Introduction
• Understand Azure Synapse Serverless SQL Pool Capabilities and Use Cases
• Query Files Using a Serverless SQL Pool
• Create External Database Objects
• Exercise - Query Files Using a Serverless SQL Pool

Module 15: Analyse Data with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Get to Know Apache Spark
• Use Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Analyse Data with Spark
• Visualise Data with Spark
• Exercise - Analyse Data with Spark

Module 16: Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Delta Lake
• Create Delta Lake Tables
• Create Catalog Tables
• Use Delta Lake with Streaming Data
• Use Delta Lake in a SQL Pool
• Exercise - Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 17: Analyse Data in a Relational Data Warehouse

• Introduction
• Design a Data Warehouse Schema
• Create Data Warehouse Tables
• Load Data Warehouse Tables
• Query a Data Warehouse
• Exercise - Explore a Data Warehouse

Module 18: Build a Data Pipeline in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Pipelines in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Create a Pipeline in Azure Synapse Studio
• Define Data Flows
• Run a Pipeline
• Exercise - Build a Data Pipeline in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 19: Analyse Data in a Relational Data Warehouse

• Introduction
• Design a Data Warehouse Schema
• Create Data Warehouse Tables
• Load Data Warehouse Tables
• Query a Data Warehouse
• Exercise - Explore a Data Warehouse

Module 20: Load Data into a Relational Data Warehouse

• Introduction
• Load Staging Tables
• Load Dimension Tables
• Load Time Dimension Tables
• Load Slowly Changing Dimensions
• Load Fact Tables
• Perform Post Load Optimisation
• Exercise - Load Data into a Relational Data Warehouse

Module 21: Manage and Monitor Data Warehouse Activities in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Scale Compute Resources in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Pause Compute in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Manage Workloads in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Use Azure Advisor to Review Recommendations
• Use Dynamic Management Views to Identify and Troubleshoot Query Performance

Module 22: Secure a Data Warehouse in Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Network Security Options for Azure Synapse Analytics
• Configure Conditional Access
• Configure Authentication
• Manage Authorisation Through Column and Row Level Security
• Exercise - Manage Authorisation Through Column and Row Level Security
• Manage Sensitive Data with Dynamic Data Masking
• Implement Encryption in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 23: Plan Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing Using Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing Patterns
• Describe Azure Synapse Link

Module 24: Implement Azure Synapse Link with Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Enable Cosmos DB Account to Use Azure Synapse Link
• Create an Analytical Store Enabled Container
• Create a Linked Service for Cosmos DB
• Query Cosmos DB Data with Spark
• Query Cosmos DB with Synapse SQL
• Exercise - Implement Azure Synapse Link for Cosmos DB

Module 25: Implement Azure Synapse Link for SQL

• Introduction
• What Is Azure Synapse Link for SQL?
• Configure Azure Synapse Link for Azure SQL Database
• Configure Azure Synapse Link for SQL Server 2022
• Exercise - Implement Azure Synapse Link for SQL

Module 26: Get Started with Azure Stream Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Data Streams
• Understand Event Processing
• Understand Window Functions
• Exercise - Get Started with Azure Stream Analytics

Module 27: Ingest Streaming Data Using Azure Stream Analytics and Azure Synapse Analytics

• Introduction
• Stream Ingestion Scenarios
• Configure Inputs and Outputs
• Define a Query to Select, Filter, and Aggregate Data
• Run a Job to Ingest Data
• Exercise - Ingest Streaming Data into Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 28: Visualise Real-Time Data with Azure Stream Analytics and Power BI

• Introduction
• Use a Power BI Output in Azure Stream Analytics
• Create a Query for Real-Time Visualisation
• Create Real-Time Data Visualisations in Power BI
• Exercise - Create a Real-Time Data Visualisation

Module 29: Explore Azure Databricks

• Introduction
• Get Started with Azure Databricks
• Identify Azure Databricks Workloads
• Understand Key Concepts
• Data Governance Using Unity Catalog and Microsoft Purview
• Exercise - Explore Azure Databricks

Module 30: Perform Data Analysis with Azure Databricks

• Introduction
• Ingest Data with Azure Databricks
• Data Exploration Tools in Azure Databricks
• Data Analysis Using DataFrame APIs
• Exercise - Explore Data with Azure Databricks

Module 31: Use Apache Spark in Azure Databricks

• Introduction
• Get to Know Spark
• Create a Spark Cluster
• Use Spark in Notebooks
• Use Spark to Work with Data Files
• Visualise Data
• Exercise - Use Spark in Azure Databricks

Module 32: Manage Data with Delta Lake

• Introduction
• Get Started with Delta Lake
• Manage ACID Transactions
• Implement Schema Enforcement
• Data Versioning and Time Travel in Delta Lake
• Data Integrity with Delta Lake
• Exercise - Use Delta Lake in Azure Databricks

Module 33: Build Data Pipelines with Delta Live Tables

• Introduction
• Explore Delta Live Tables
• Data Ingestion and Integration
• Real-Time Processing
• Exercise - Create a Data Pipeline with Delta Live Tables

Module 34: Deploy Workloads with Azure Databricks Workflows

• Introduction
• What Are Azure Databricks Workflows?
• Understand Key Components of Azure Databricks Workflows
• Explore the Benefits of Azure Databricks Workflows
• Deploy Workloads Using Azure Databricks Workflows
• Exercise - Create an Azure Databricks Workflow

Automating Administration with PowerShell AZ-040 Course Outline

Module 1: Review Windows PowerShell

• Introduction
• Windows PowerShell
• Windows PowerShell Applications
• Factors to Install and Use Windows PowerShell
• Configure the Windows PowerShell Console
• Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment
• Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell

Module 2: Command Syntax in Windows PowerShell

• Structure of PowerShell cmdlets
• Parameters for Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Tab Completion Feature in PowerShell
• Display the About Files Content in PowerShell

Module 3: Commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell

• Modules in PowerShell
• cmdlets in PowerShell
• Use Command Aliases in PowerShell
• Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell
• Help File Contents and Update the Local Help Content in PowerShell

Module 4: Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets

• User Accounts in PowerShell
• Groups and Group Memberships in PowerShell
• Computer Accounts in PowerShell
• Organisational Units and Active Directory Objects in PowerShell

Module 5: Network Service Settings for Windows Devices Using PowerShell cmdlets

• IP Addresses in PowerShell
• IP Routing in PowerShell
• DNS Clients in PowerShell
• Windows Firewall Settings in PowerShell

Module 6: Windows Server Settings Using PowerShell Cmdlets

• Automate Management Tasks Using the Group Policy Management cmdlets
• Server Roles and Services Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Hyper-V Virtual Machines Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Internet Information Services Using PowerShell cmdlets

Module 7: Settings for a Local Windows Machine Using PowerShell cmdlets

• Manage Windows 10 Using PowerShell
• Manage Permissions with PowerShell

Module 8: Windows PowerShell Pipeline

• Review Windows PowerShell Pipeline and its Output
• Discover Object Members in PowerShell
• Control the Formatting of Pipeline Output

Module 9: Select, Sort, and Measure Objects Using the Pipeline

• Sort and Group Objects by Property in the Pipeline
• Measure Objects in the Pipeline
• Select a Set of Objects in the Pipeline
• Select Object Properties in the Pipeline
• Create and Format Calculated Properties in the Pipeline

Module 10: Filter Objects Out of the Pipeline

• Comparison Operators
• Review Basic Filter Syntax in the Pipeline
• Review Advanced Filter Syntax in the Pipeline
• Optimise the Filter Performance in the Pipeline

Module 11: Enumerate Objects in the Pipeline

• Enumerations in the Pipeline
• Review Basic Syntax to Enumerate Objects
• Review Advanced Syntax to Enumerate Objects

Module 12: Send and Pass Data as Output from the Pipeline

• Write Pipeline Data to a File
• Convert Pipeline Objects to Other Forms of Data
• Control Additional Output Options

Module 13: Pass Pipeline Objects

• Pipeline Parameter Binding
• Identify ByValue Parameters
• Pass Data by Using ByValue
• Pass Data by Using ByPropertyName
• Identify ByPropertyName Parameters
• Use Manual Parameters to Override the Pipeline
• Use Parenthetical Commands
• Expand Property Values

Module 14: Connect with Data Stores Using PowerShell Providers

• Define Windows PowerShell providers
• Review the Built-in Providers in PowerShell
• Access Provider Help in PowerShell

Module 15: Use PowerShell Drives in PowerShell

• PowerShell Drives in PowerShell
• Use PowerShell Drive cmdlets in PowerShell
• File System in PowerShell
• Registry in PowerShell
• Work with Certificates
• Work with Other PowerShell Drives

Module 16: Review CIM and WMI

• Review Architecture of CIM and WMI
• Review Repositories in CIM and WMI
• Locate Online Class Documentation by Using CIM and WMI cmdlets

Module 17: Query Configuration Information by Using CIM and WMI

• List Local Repository Namespaces and Classes by Using CIM and WMI
• Query Instances by Using Commands and WMI Query Language
• Connect to Remote Computers by Using CIM and WMI cmdlets
• Query Repository Classes from Remote Computers by Using CIMSession Objects

Module 18: Query and Manipulate Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI Methods

• Discover Methods of Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI
• Locate Class Methods and Documentation by Using CIM and WMI
• Invoke Methods of Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI

Module 19: Manage Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Create Variable Names in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Assign Values and Types to Variables
• Methods and Properties of Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• String Variables and Methods in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Date Variables and Methods in Windows PowerShell Scripts

Module 20: Work with Arrays and Hash Tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Array in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Work with Array Lists
• Define Hash Tables
• Work with Hash Tables

Module 21: Create and Run Scripts by Using Windows PowerShell

• Review Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Modify Scripts in the PowerShell Gallery
• Create Scripts using Windows PowerShell
• Review the PowerShellGet Module in Windows PowerShell
• Run Scripts and Set the Execution Policy in Windows PowerShell
• Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker
• Sign the Scripts Digitally in Windows PowerShell

Module 22: Work with Scripting Constructs in Windows PowerShell

• ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• If construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Switch Construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• For Construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Other Loop Constructs in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell Scripts

Module 23: Import Data in Different Formats for Use in Scripts by Using Windows PowerShell cmdlets

• Get-Content Command
• Import-Csv cmdlet
• Import-Clixml cmdlet
• ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet

Module 24: Use Methods to Accept User Inputs in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Identify Values that Might Change
• Use the Read-Host cmdlet
• Use the Get-Credential cmdlet
• Use the Out-GridView cmdlet
• Pass Parameters to a Windows PowerShell Script

Module 25: Troubleshoot Scripts and Handle Errors in Windows PowerShell

• Interpret Error Messages Generated for Windows PowerShell Commands
• Add Output to Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use Breakpoints in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Interpret Error Actions for Windows PowerShell Commands

Module 26: Use Functions and Modules in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Review Functions in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use Variable Scope in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Create Modules in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use the Dot Sourcing Feature in Windows PowerShell

Module 27: Manage Single and Multiple Computers by Using Windows PowerShell Remoting

• Review the Remoting Feature of Windows PowerShell
• Compare Remoting with Remote Connectivity
• Review the Remoting Security Feature of Windows PowerShell
• Enable Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Use One-to-One Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Use One-to-Many Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Compare Remoting Output with Local Output

Module 28: Use Advanced Windows PowerShell Remoting Techniques

• Review Common Remoting Techniques of Windows PowerShell
• Send Parameters to Remote Computers in Windows PowerShell
• Set Access Protection to Variables, Aliases, and Functions by Using the Scope Modifier
• Enable Multi-Hop Remoting in Windows PowerShell

Module 29: Persistent Connections to Remote Computers by Using Windows PowerShell Sessions

• Review Persistent Connections in Windows PowerShell
• Create and Manage Persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell
• Disconnect PSSessions by Using Windows PowerShell
• Review the Feature of Implicit Remoting in Windows PowerShell

Module 30: Review Azure PowerShell Module

• Azure PowerShell
• Benefits of the Azure PowerShell Module
• Install the Azure PowerShell Module
• Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure
• Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell

Module 31: Review the Features and Tools for Azure Cloud Shell

• Characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell
• Features and Tools of Azure Cloud Shell
• Configure and Experiment with Azure Cloud Shell

Module 32: Manage Azure Resources with Windows PowerShell

• New Azure Virtual Machine by Using Windows PowerShell Commands
• Azure Virtual Machines by Using Windows PowerShell Commands
• Azure Related Storage by Using Azure PowerShell
• Azure Subscriptions by Using Azure PowerShell

Module 33: Manage Users, Groups, and Licenses in Azure AD by Using Windows PowerShell

• Benefits to Manage Microsoft 365 Services by Using Windows PowerShell
• Connect to the Microsoft 365 Tenant by Using Windows PowerShell
• Users in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Groups in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Roles in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Licenses in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 34: Manage Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell

• Connect to Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Mailboxes in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Resources in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Admin Roles in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 35: Manage SharePoint Online by Using Windows PowerShell

• Install and Connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Online Users and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Sites by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Online External User Sharing by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 36: Manage Microsoft Teams by Using Windows PowerShell

• Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module
• Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module
• Manage Teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module

Module 37: Create and Manage Background Jobs Using Windows PowerShell

• Types of Background Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Start Remote Jobs and CIM/WMI Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Monitor Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Retrieve Results for Running Jobs in Windows PowerShell

Module 38: Create and Manage Scheduled Jobs Using Windows PowerShell

• Create and Run Windows PowerShell Scripts as Scheduled Tasks
• Define Scheduled Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Create Job Option and Job Trigger objects in Windows PowerShell
• Create and Register a Scheduled Job in Windows PowerShell
• Retrieve the Results from a Scheduled Job in Windows PowerShell

Designing and Implementing CloudNative Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB DP420 Course Outline

Module 1: Get Started with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • What Is Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL?
  • How Does Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Work?
  • When Should You Use Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL?
• Try Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Explore Resources
  • Review Basic Operations
  • Exercise: Create an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Account

Module 2: Plan and Implement Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Plan Resource Requirements
  • Introduction
  • Understand Throughput
  • Evaluate Throughput Requirements
  • Evaluate Data Storage Requirements
  • Time-to-Live (TTL)
  • Plan for Data Retention with Time-to-Live (TTL)
• Configure Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Database and Containers
  • Introduction
  • Serverless
  • Compare Serverless Vs. Provisioned Throughput
  • Autoscale Throughput
  • Compare Autoscale Vs. Standard (Manual) Throughput
  • Migrate Between Standard (Manual) and Autoscale Throughput
  • Exercise: Configure Throughput for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with the Azure Portal
• Move Data into and Out of Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Move Data by Using Azure Data Factory
  • Move Data by Using a Kafka Connector
  • Move Data by Using Stream Analytics
  • Move Data by Using the Azure Cosmos DB Spark Connector
  • Exercise: Migrate Existing Data Using Azure Data Factory

Module 3: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with the SDK

• Use the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
  • Introduction
  • Understand the SDK
  • Import from Package Manager
  • Connect to an Online Account
  • Implement Client Singleton
  • Configure Connectivity Mode
  • Exercise: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with the SDK
• Configure the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
  • Introduction
  • Enable Offline Development
  • Handle Connection Errors
  • Implement Threading and Parallelism
  • Configure Logging
  • Exercise: Configure the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK for Offline Development

Module 4: Access and Manage Data with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDKs

• Implement Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Point Operations
  • Introduction
  • Understand Point Operations
  • Create Documents
  • Read a Document
  • Update Documents
  • Configure Time-to-Live (TTL) Value for a Specific Document
  • Delete Documents
  • Exercise: Create and Update Documents with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Perform Cross-Document Transactional Operations with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Create a Transactional Batch with the SDK
  • Review Batch Operation Results with the SDK
  • Exercise: Batch Multiple Point Operations Together with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
  • Implement Optimistic Concurrency Control
• Process Bulk Data in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Create Bulk Operations with the SDK
  • Review Bulk Operation Caveats
  • Implement Bulk Best Practices
  • Exercise: Move Multiple Documents in Bulk with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK

Module 5: Execute Queries in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Query the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand SQL Query Language
  • Create Queries with SQL
  • Project Query Results
  • Implement Type-Checking in Queries
  • Use Built-In Functions
  • Execute Queries in the SDK
  • Exercise: Execute a Query with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Author Complex Queries with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Create Cross-Product Queries
  • Implement Correlated Subqueries
  • Implement Variables in Queries
  • Paginate Query Results
  • Exercise: Paginate Cross-Product Query Results with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK

Module 6: Define and Implement an Indexing Strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Define Indexes in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Indexes
  • Understand Indexing Policies
  • Review Indexing Policy Strategies
  • Exercise: Review the Default Index Policy for an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Container with the Portal
• Customise Indexes in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Customise the Indexing Policy
  • Evaluate Composite Indexes
  • Exercise: Configure an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Container's Index Policy with the Portal

Module 7: Integrate Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with Azure Services

• Consume an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Change Feed Using the SDK
  • Introduction
  • Understand Change Feed Features in the SDK
  • Implement a Delegate for the Change Feed Processor
  • Implement the Change Feed Processor
  • Implement the Change Feed Estimator
  • Exercise: Process Change Feed Events Using the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Handle Events with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Change Feed
  • Introduction
  • Understand Azure Function Bindings for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Configure Function Bindings
  • Develop Function
  • Exercise: Process Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Data Using Azure Functions
• Search Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Data with Azure Cognitive Search
  • Introduction
  • Create an Indexer for Data in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Implement a Change Detection Policy
  • Manage a Data Deletion Detection Policy
  • Exercise: Search Data Using Azure Cognitive Search and Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 8: Implement a Data Modeling and Partitioning Strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Implement a Non-Relational Data Model
  • Introduction
  • What's the Difference Between NoSQL and Relational Databases?
  • Identify Access Patterns for Your App
  • When to Embed or Reference Data?
  • Exercise: Measure Performance for Customer Entities
  • Choose a Partition Key
  • Model Small Lookup Entities
• Design a Data Partitioning Strategy
  • Introduction
  • Denormalise Data in Your Model
  • Manage Referential Integrity by Using Change Feed
  • Combine Multiple Entities in the Same Container
  • Denormalise Aggregates in the Same Container
  • Finalise the Data Model

Module 9: Design and Implement a Replication Strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Configure Replication and Manage Failovers in Azure Cosmos DB
  • Introduction
  • Understand Replication
  • Distribute Data Across Regions
  • Evaluate the Cost of Distributing Data Globally
  • Define Automatic Failover Policies
  • Perform Manual Failovers
  • Configure SDK Region
  • Exercise: Connect Different Regions with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Use Consistency Models in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Consistency Models
  • Configure Default Consistency Model in the Portal
  • Change Consistency Model with the SDK
  • Use Session Tokens
  • Exercise: Configure Consistency Models in the Portal and the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Configure Multi-Region Write in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Multi-Region Write
  • Configure Multi-Region Support in the SDK
  • Understand Conflict Resolution Policies
  • Create Custom Conflict Resolution Policy
  • Exercise: Connect Multi-Region Write Account with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK

Module 10: Optimise Query and Operation Performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Customise an Indexing Policy in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Index Usage
  • Review Read-Heavy Index Patterns
  • Review Write-Heavy Index Patterns
  • Exercise - Optimise an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Container's Index Policy for Common Operations
• Measure Index Performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Enable Indexing Metrics
  • Analyse Indexing Metrics Results
  • Measure Query Cost
  • Measure Point Operation Cost
  • Exercise - Optimiie an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Container's Index Policy for a Specific Query
• Implement Integrated Cache in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Review Workloads That Benefit from the Cache
  • Enable Integrated Cache
  • Configure Cache Staleness

Module 11: Monitor and Troubleshoot an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Solution

• Measure Performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Azure Monitor
  • Measure Throughput
  • Observe Rate-Limiting Events
  • Query Logs
  • Exercise: Use Azure Monitor to Analyse an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Account
• Monitor Responses and Events in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Review Common Response Codes
  • Understand Transient Errors
  • Review Rate-Limiting Errors
  • Configure Alerts
  • Audit Security
  • Exercise: Troubleshoot an Application Using the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
• Implement Backup and Restore for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Evaluate Periodic Backup
  • Configure Continuous Backup and Recovery
  • Perform a Point-in-Time Recovery
  • Exercise: Recover a Database or Container from a Recovery Point
• Implement Security in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Implement Network-Level Access Control
  • Review Data Encryption Options
  • Use Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Access Account Resources Using Azure Active Directory
  • Understand Always Encrypted
  • Exercise: Store Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Account Keys in Azure Key Vault

Module 12: Manage an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Solution Using DevOps Practices

• Write Management Scripts for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Create Resources
  • Manage Index Policies
  • Configure Database or Container-Provisioned Throughput
  • Migrate Between Standard and Autoscale Throughput
  • Change Region Failover Priority
  • Initiate Failovers
  • Exercise: Adjust Provisioned Throughput Using an Azure CLI Script
• Create Resource Templates for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Azure Resource Manager Resources
  • Author Azure Resource Manager Templates
  • Configure Database or Container Resources
  • Configure Throughput with an Azure Resource Manager Template
  • Manage Index Policies Through Azure Resource Manager Templates
  • Exercise: Create an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Container Using Azure Resource Manager Templates

Module 13: Create Server-Side Programming Constructs in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Build Multi-Item Transactions with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Understand Transactions in the Context of JavaScript SDK
  • Author Stored Procedures
  • Rollback Transactions
  • Create Stored Procedures with the JavaScript SDK
  • Exercise: Create a Stored Procedure with the Azure Portal
• Expand Query and Transaction Functionality in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Introduction
  • Create User-Defined Functions
  • Create User-Defined Functions with the SDK
  • Add Triggers to an Operation
  • Create and Use Triggers with the SDK
  • Exercise: Implement and Use User Defined Functions with the Azure Cosmos DB SDK

Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions AZ700​ Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Virtual Networks
• Configure Public IP Services
• Exercise: Design and Implement a Virtual Network in Azure
• Design Name Resolution for Your Virtual Network
• Exercise: Configure Domain Name Servers Settings in Azure
• Enable Cross-Virtual Network Connectivity with Peering
• Exercise: Connect Two Azure Virtual Networks Using Global Virtual Network Peering
• Implement Virtual Network Traffic Routing
• Configure Internet Access with Azure Virtual NAT

Module 2: Design and Implement Hybrid Networking

• Introduction
• Design and Implement Azure VPN Gateway
• Exercise: Create and Configure a Virtual Network Gateway
• Connect Networks with Site-to-Site VPN Connections
• Connect Devices to Networks with Point-to-Site VPN Connections
• Connect Remote Resources by Using Azure Virtual WANs
• Exercise: Create a Virtual WAN by Using the Azure Portal
• Create a Network Virtual Appliance (NVA) in a Virtual Hub

Module 3: Design and Implement Azure ExpressRoute

• Introduction
• Explore Azure ExpressRoute
• Design an ExpressRoute Deployment
• Exercise: Configure an ExpressRoute Gateway
• Exercise: Provision an ExpressRoute Circuit
• Configure Peering for an ExpressRoute Deployment
• Connect an ExpressRoute Circuit to a Virtual Network
• Connect Geographically Dispersed Networks with ExpressRoute Global Reach
• Improve Data Path Performance Between Networks with ExpressRoute FastPath
• Troubleshoot ExpressRoute Connection Issues

Module 4: Load Balance Non-HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Load Balancing
• Design and Implement Azure Load Balancer Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Create and Configure an Azure Load Balancer
• Explore Azure Traffic Manager
• Exercise: Create a Traffic Manager Profile Using the Azure Portal

Module 5: Load Balance HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure

• Introduction
• Design Azure Application Gateway
• Configure Azure Application Gateway
• Exercise: Deploy Azure Application Gateway
• Design and Configure Azure Front Door
• Exercise: Create a Front Door for a Highly Available Web Application

Module 6: Design and Implement Network Security

• Introduction
• Get Network Security Recommendations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Deploy Azure DDoS Protection by Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Configure DDoS Protection on a Virtual Network Using the Azure Portal
• Deploy Network Security Groups by Using the Azure Portal
• Design and Implement Azure Firewall
• Exercise: Deploy and Configure Azure Firewall Using the Azure Portal
• Secure Your Networks with Azure Firewall Manager
• Exercise: Secure Your Virtual Hub Using Azure Firewall Manager
• Implement a Web Application Firewall on Azure Front Door

Module 7: Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services

• Introduction
• Explain Virtual Network Service Endpoints
• Define Private Link Service and Private Endpoint
• Integrate Private Endpoint with DNS
• Exercise: Restrict Network Access to PaaS Resources with Virtual Network Service Endpoints Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Create an Azure Private Endpoint Using Azure PowerShell
• Integrate Your App Service with Azure Virtual Networks

Module 8: Design and Implement Network Monitoring

• Introduction
• Monitor Your Networks Using Azure Monitor
• Exercise: Monitor a Load Balancer Resource Using Azure Monitor
• Monitor Your Networks Using Azure Network Watcher