This course is intended for IT professionals who are familiar with managing on-premises IT deployments that include AD DS, virtualization technologies, and applications. The students typically work for organizations that are planning to locate some or all of their infrastructure services on Azure. This course also is intended for IT professionals who want to take the Microsoft Certification exam, 70-533, Implementing Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
Audience profile
This course is intended for IT professionals who have some knowledge of cloud technologies and want to learn more about Azure.
· IT professionals who want to deploy, configure, and administer services and virtual machines (VMs) in Azure.
· IT professional who use Microsoft System Center to manage and orchestrate server infrastructure.
· Windows Server administrators who are looking to evaluate and migrate on-premises Active Directory roles and services to the cloud.
· IT professionals who want to use Windows Azure to host websites and mobile app backend services.
· IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft cloud technologies, meet the course prerequisites, and want to cross-train on Azure.
· IT professionals who want to take the Microsoft Certification exam 70-533, Implementing Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
At course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe Azure architecture components, including infrastructure, tools, and portals.
Implement and manage virtual networking within Azure and connect to on-premises environments.
Plan and create Azure virtual machines.
Configure, manage, and monitor Azure virtual machines to optimize availability and reliability.
Deploy and configure web apps and mobile apps.
Implement, manage, backup, and monitor storage solutions.
Plan and implement data services based on SQL Database to support applications.
Deploy, configure, monitor, and diagnose cloud services.
Create and manage Azure AD tenants, and configure application integration with Azure AD.
Integrate on-premises Windows AD with Azure AD.
Automate operations in Azure management by using automation.
Course Outline
Microsoft Certification exam 70-533, Implementing Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
Module 1: Introduction to AzureThis module introduces cloud solutions in general and then focuses on the services that Azure offers. The module goes on to describe the portals that you can use to manage Azure subscriptions and services before introducing the Azure PowerShell modules and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI) as scripting technologies for managing Azure. Finally, the module provides explanations and guidance for the use of Azure Resource Manager.Lessons
Cloud technology overview
Overview of Azure
Managing Azure with the Azure portal
Managing Azure with Windows PowerShell
Overview of Azure Resource Manager
Azure management services
Lab : Managing Microsoft Azure
Use the Azure portals.
Use Azure Resource Manager features via the Azure portal.
Use Azure PowerShell.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Identify suitable apps for the cloud.
Identify services and capabilities that Microsoft Azure provides.
Use Azure portals to manage Azure services and subscriptions.
Use Windows PowerShell to manage Azure services and subscriptions.
Use Azure Resource Manager to manage Azure resources.
Use Azure Resource Manager to manage Azure resources.
Module 2: Implementing and managing Azure networkingThis module explains how virtual networking provides the glue that brings together VMs, web apps, and storage to enable you to publish a service onto the Internet.Lessons
Overview of Azure networking
Implementing and managing Azure virtual networks
Configuring Azure virtual networks
Configuring Azure virtual network connectivity
Overview of Azure classic networking
Lab : Using a deployment template to implement Azure virtual networks
Creating an Azure virtual network by using a deployment template
Creating a virtual network by using PowerShell
Configure virtual networks
Lab : Configuring connectivity between classic and Azure Resource Manager virtual networks
Using a PowerShell script to connect a classic VNet and an Azure Resource Manager VNet
Configuring a point-to-site VPN
Validating virtual network connectivity
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan virtual networks in Azure.
Explain how to implement and manage virtual networks.
Use a deployment template and Azure PowerShell to implement Azure virtual networks.
Explain how to configure an Azure virtual network.
Describe Azure classic networking.
Module 3: Implementing virtual machinesThis module introduces the fundamentals of Azure Virtual Machines, and discusses the different ways in which you can deploy and manage them.Lessons
Overview of Azure Resource Manager virtual machines
Planning for Azure virtual machines
Deploying Azure Resource Manager virtual machines
Authoring Azure Resource Manager templates
Overview of classic virtual machines
Lab : Creating Azure Resource Manager virtual machines in Azure
Creating virtual machines by using the Azure portal and Azure PowerShell
Validating virtual machine creation
Lab : Deploying Azure Resource Manager virtual machines by using Azure Resource Manager templates
Using Visual Studio and an Azure Resource Manager template to deploy virtual machines
Using Azure PowerShell and an Azure Resource Manager template to deploy virtual machines
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe main characteristics of Azure Resource Manager virtual machines.
Plan for Azure Virtual Machines.
Deploy Azure Resource Manager virtual machines.
Author Azure Resource Manager templates.
Explain IaaS v1 virtual machines.
Module 4: Managing virtual machinesThis module explains how to manage virtual machines including configuring virtual machines, configuring virtual machine disks, and managing and monitor virtual machines.Lessons
Configuring virtual machines
Configuring virtual machine disks
Managing and monitoring Azure virtual machines
Managing classic virtual machines
Lab : Managing Azure virtual machines
Configuring availability
Implementing desired state configuration (DSC)
Implementing storage space–based volumes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure virtual machines.
Configure virtual machine disks.
Manage and monitor virtual machines
Module 5: Implementing Azure App servicesThis module explains the different types of apps that you can create by using the Microsoft Azure App Service, and how you can select an App Service plan and deployment method for apps in Microsoft Azure. Students will learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) clients, and Azure PowerShell to deploy web and mobile apps to Azure. Additionally, they will learn how to configure web apps and use the Azure WebJobs feature to schedule tasks, monitor the performance of web apps, and create and configure mobile apps. Lastly, they will learn how to use Azure Traffic Manager to distribute requests between two or more app services.Lessons
Introduction to App Service
Planning app deployment in App Service
Implementing and maintaining web apps
Configuring web apps
Monitoring web apps and WebJobs
Implementing mobile apps
Traffic Manager
Lab : Implementing websites
Creating web apps
Deploying a web app
Managing web apps
Implementing Traffic Manager
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the different types of apps that you can create by using the Microsoft Azure App Service.
Select an App Service plan and deployment method for apps in Microsoft Azure.
Use Microsoft Visual Studio, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) clients, and Azure PowerShell to deploy web and mobile apps to Azure.
Configure web apps and use the Azure WebJobs feature to schedule tasks.
Monitor the performance of web apps.
Create and configure mobile apps.
Use Azure Traffic Manager to distribute requests between two or more app services.
Module 6: Planning and implementing storage, backup, and recovery servicesThis module explains how to plan and implement storage, backup, and recovery services. Students will learn how to choose appropriate Microsoft Azure Storage options to address business needs. This module also explains how to implement and manage Azure Storage, and students will learn how to improve web-application performance by implementing Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Lastly, they will learn how to protect on-premises systems and Azure VMs by using Azure Backup, and they will be able to describe Azure Site Recovery capabilities.Lessons
Planning storage
Implementing and managing storage
Implementing Azure Content Delivery Networks
Implementing Azure Backup
Planning for and implementing Azure Site Recovery
Lab : Planning and implementing Azure storage
Creating and configuring Azure storage
Using Azure file storage
Protecting data with Microsoft Azure Backup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Choose appropriate Microsoft Azure Storage options to address business needs.
Implement and manage Azure Storage.
Improve web application performance by implementing Azure content delivery networks.
Protect on-premises systems and Azure virtual machines (VMs) by using Azure Backup.
Describe Azure Site Recovery capabilities.
Module 7: Planning and implementing Azure SQL DatabaseThis module explains how to plan and implement Azure SQL Database, and identify relational database services in Microsoft Azure. This module explains how to provision, configure, and manage the Azure SQL Database data-management service. Students will learn how to configure security for Azure SQL Database and monitor Azure SQL Database, as well as manage data recovery and availability for Azure SQL Database.Lessons
Planning and deploying Azure SQL Database
Implementing and managing Azure SQL Database
Managing Azure SQL Database security
Monitoring Azure SQL Database
Managing Azure SQL Database business continuity
Lab : Planning and implementing Azure SQL Database
Creating, securing, and monitoring an Azure SQL Database
Migrating a Microsoft SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database
Restoring a database
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Identify relational database services in Microsoft Azure.
Provision, configure, and manage Azure SQL Database.
Configure security for Azure SQL Database.
Monitor Azure SQL Database.
Manage data recovery and availability for Azure SQL Database.
Module 8: Implementing PaaS cloud servicesThis module explains how to plan and deploy Azure Cloud Services. This module also explains how to manage and maintain Azure Cloud Services.Lessons
Planning and deploying PaaS cloud services
Managing and maintaining cloud services
Lab : Implementing PaaS cloud services
Deploying a PaaS cloud service
Configuring deployment slots and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Monitoring cloud services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and deploy Azure Cloud Services.
Explain how to manage and maintain Azure Cloud Services.
Module 9: Implementing Azure Active DirectoryThis module explains how to implement Azure AD. Students will learn how to create and manage Azure AD tenants. This module also explains how to configure single sign-on (SSO) for cloud applications and resources, and implement Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for cloud resources. Lastly, this module explains the functionality of Azure AD Premium, and how to implement Azure Multi-Factor Authentication.Lessons
Creating and managing Azure AD tenants
Configuring application and resource access with Azure AD
Overview of Azure AD Premium
Lab : Implementing Azure AD
Administering Active AD
Configuring SSO
Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication
Configuring SSO from a Windows 10–based computer that is joined to Azure AD
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and manage Azure AD tenants.
Configure single sign-on (SSO) for cloud applications and resources, and implement Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for cloud resources.
Explain the functionality of Azure AD Premium and implement Azure Multi-Factor Authentication.
Module 10: Managing Active Directory in a hybrid environmentThis module explains how to manage Active Directory in a hybrid environment. Students will learn how to extend an on-premises Active Directory domain to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments and synchronize user, group, and computer accounts between on-premises AD DS and Azure AD. This module also explains how to set up SSO by using federation between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.Lessons
Extending an on-premises Active Directory domain to Azure IaaS
Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
Implementing federation
Lab : Implementing and managing Azure AD synchronization
Configuring directory synchronization
Synchronizing directories
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Extend an on-premises Active Directory domain to Azure IaaS environments.
Synchronize user, group, and computer accounts between on-premises AD DS and Azure AD.
Set up SSO by using federation between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.
Module 11: Implementing Azure-based management and automationThis module explains how to implement Azure-based management and automation. Students will learn how to implement Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS) solutions and the core components of Microsoft Azure Automation. This module also describes how to implement different types of Azure Automation runbooks and manage Azure Automation by publishing runbooks and scheduling their execution.Lessons
Implementing Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS)
Implementing Azure Automation
Implementing Automation runbooks
Managing Azure Automation
Lab : Implementing Automation
Configuring Automation accounts
Creating runbooks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement OMS solutions.
Implement the core components of Azure Automation
Implement different types of Azure Automation runbooks.
Manage Azure Automation by publishing runbooks and scheduling their execution.
