Course Description
In this 5-day, class, your team will learn Azure Infrastructure as a Service in an immersive hands-on training environment. Students will learn advanced concepts and best practices for operating in the cloud.
Topics will include configuring and setting up landing zones for your Azure environment, architecting for performance and resiliency with virtual machines and scale sets, as well as learning how to configure monitoring and alerts.
Audience Profile
The Azure IaaS Mastery Bootcamp is designed for IT professionals that have introductory to moderate experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) using Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Prior experience with scripting using PowerShell or Bash is suggested.
Challenge Based Projects
The last 2 days of the class students can participate in one of two hands-on projects in an isolated Azure environment (included with the class) to give students practical immersive experience.
Learning Styles
- Presentation
- Hands-on labs
- Whiteboard Design
- Challenge based skills.
About this course
Course Modules
Module 1: Azure Landing Zones
In Module 1, you will explore the foundation of Azure infrastructure as a service (IaaS) with a focus on Azure Landing Zones. Learn how to design and deploy robust landing zones that establish the right balance between security, governance, and efficiency for your organization's cloud environment. Discover best practices for setting up a secure and well-structured Azure base to support your IaaS workloads.
Module 2: Azure Compute, Storage, and Availability
Module 2 delves into the core components of Azure IaaS, including compute, storage, and availability solutions. You will gain a deep understanding of virtual machines, Azure Disk, Azure Blob Storage, and how to architect highly available solutions. Explore scalability, performance optimization, and data management to ensure your IaaS resources meet the demands of your applications and workloads.
Module 3: Azure Migrate
Module 3 focuses on Azure Migrate, a powerful tool for assessing and migrating on-premises workloads to Azure IaaS. Learn how to evaluate your existing infrastructure, discover dependencies, and plan a smooth migration strategy. Understand the different migration methods, from lift-and-shift to re-architecting, and how to choose the right approach for your specific use cases.
Module 4: Azure Networking
In Module 4, you will dive into the intricate world of Azure Networking. Explore virtual networks, load balancers, network security groups, and VPN gateways to design and implement a robust network infrastructure for your IaaS solutions. Master the concepts of Azure network connectivity, traffic routing, and security to ensure your cloud applications are accessible, reliable, and protected.
Module 5: Azure Monitoring
Module 5 is all about Azure Monitoring, helping you keep a watchful eye on your IaaS resources. Discover how to set up monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and other monitoring solutions. Gain insights into performance optimization, troubleshooting, and how to proactively manage and maintain your Azure IaaS environment for peak efficiency and reliability.
Team based hands-on projects (each team of 4-5 can choose one):
- Project: Migrate a workload to Azure IaaS
- Project: Configure Azure Networking Hub and Spoke
Duration
5 Days