Day 1 – Introduction & Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Introduction to the course and objectives
- What is cloud computing?
- Public, private, and hybrid cloud models
- Shared Responsibility Model
- Consumption-based pricing concepts
Learning Outcome: Participants will define cloud computing fundamentals and distinguish key cloud models and pricing approaches.
Day 2 – Benefits of Cloud Services & Service Models
- Benefits of cloud services (scalability, reliability, manageability)
- Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Use case examples for each cloud model
Learning Outcome: Participants will articulate why organizations adopt the cloud and categorize service models with real examples.
Day 3 – Azure Global Infrastructure & Core Architectural Components
- Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Availability Zones and datacenters
- Azure resources, resource groups
- Subscriptions and management groups
Learning Outcome: Participants will understand Azure’s global architecture and how Azure organizes resources at scale.
Day 4 – Azure Compute Services
- Core compute resources: Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets and availability sets
- Azure container services and serverless functions
- App hosting options (Web Apps, Azure App Service)
Learning Outcome: Participants will describe compute offerings and hosting options in Azure.
Day 5 – Azure Networking Services
- Virtual networking fundamentals
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and subnets
- Network connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
- Load balancers and DNS basics
Learning Outcome: Participants will outline Azure networking constructs and connectivity options.
Day 6 – Azure Storage Services
- Storage types and redundancy options
- Storage accounts and tiers
- Data movement tools (AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer)
- Introduction to Azure Data Box and migration options
Learning Outcome: Participants will compare storage solutions and understand when to apply each one.
Day 7 – Azure Identity, Access Management & Security Basics
- Microsoft Entra ID and authentication
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and SSO
- Defense in depth and basic security models
Learning Outcome: Participants will explain Azure identity, access control, and core security principles.
Day 8 – Governance, Compliance & Resource Management
- Azure Policy and governance tools
- Resource locks and tag usage
- Compliance frameworks and Microsoft Purview
- Monitoring and advisory tools (Azure Advisor, Service Health)
Learning Outcome: Participants will grasp governance mechanisms and compliance tools for enterprise Azure environments.
Day 9 – Cost Management, Billing, and SLAs
- Azure cost factors and billing overview
- Azure Pricing Calculator and TCO Calculator
- Cost optimization strategies
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and cloud lifecycle considerations
Learning Outcome: Participants will plan for budgeting and understand service commitments.
Day 10 – Review, Practice Scenarios & Certification Prep
- Comprehensive review of all domains
- Real-world use case exercises
- Practice exam questions and test-taking strategies
- Next steps for Azure certification path
Learning Outcome: Participants will consolidate knowledge and prepare for the AZ-900 certification or professional use.
