Cloud Concepts
Fundamental ideas of cloud computing, including scalability, elasticity, high availability, and pay-as-you-go pricing.
Azure Core Services
Essential Azure offerings: compute, networking, storage, databases, and security services.
Compute
Azure provides scalable compute resources such as Virtual Machines, App Services, and Azure Functions for running applications.
Networking
Azure networking includes Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute for secure and reliable connectivity.
Storage
Azure Storage offers scalable, durable, and secure storage solutions: Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage.
Databases
Azure provides managed databases like SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL.
Security, Privacy, and Compliance
Azure offers built-in security controls, compliance certifications, and privacy features to protect data and meet regulatory requirements.
Pricing and Support
Azure pricing is flexible with pay-as-you-go, reserved, and spot options. Support plans help resolve technical issues and optimize usage.
Manage Azure Subscriptions and Resources
Organize, govern, and monitor Azure resources using subscriptions, resource groups, and management tools like Azure Policy and RBAC.
Implement and Manage Storage
Provision, secure, and monitor Azure storage accounts, containers, and data redundancy options.
Deploy and Manage Compute Resources
Deploy and scale VMs, containers, and serverless functions to meet application needs.
Configure and Manage Virtual Networking
Set up virtual networks, subnets, peering, and network security groups for secure communication.
Monitor and Back up Resources
Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Backup to track performance, detect issues, and protect data.
Develop and Deploy Web Apps
Build, deploy, and scale web applications using Azure App Service and related tools.
Implement Azure Functions
Create serverless event-driven applications with Azure Functions for flexible compute.
Work with Storage and Databases
Integrate Azure storage and managed databases into your applications for reliable data management.
Implement Secure Solutions
Apply security best practices, use Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and implement identity management.
Implement APIs and API Management
Expose, secure, and manage APIs using Azure API Management for scalable integrations.
Design for Governance and Security
Plan and implement governance, compliance, and security strategies using Azure Blueprints and Policy.
Design Data Storage Solutions
Architect data storage using Azure Blob, Files, Tables, and managed databases for performance and reliability.
Design Business Continuity and Migration Strategies
Ensure uptime and disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and migration tools.
Design Infrastructure Solutions
Build scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager and automation tools.
Data & AI
Azure offers data analytics, machine learning, and AI services like Azure Synapse, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Services.
DevOps
Azure DevOps provides tools for CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and collaboration to streamline software delivery.
Security
Comprehensive security features including Azure Sentinel, Security Center, and advanced threat protection.
IoT
Azure IoT services connect, monitor, and manage IoT devices at scale with solutions like IoT Hub and IoT Central.