Azure Cloud for Developers

Module 1: Introduction to Azure

• 1.1 Overview of Cloud Computing
  • Definition and Characteristics
  • Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• 1.2 Introduction to Azure
  • Azure Services Overview
  • Azure Regions and Availability Zones
  • Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Module 2: Setting Up Development Environment

• 2.1 Azure Portal and Azure CLI
  • Overview of Azure Portal
  • Installing and Configuring Azure CLI
  • Azure PowerShell
• 2.2 Azure DevOps Services
  • Overview of Azure DevOps
  • Setting Up a Project
  • Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Module 3: Azure Core Services

• 3.1 Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • Creating and Managing VMs
  • VM Extensions and Custom Images
  • Azure Disk Storage
• 3.2 Azure App Service
  • Web Apps, API Apps, and Mobile Apps
  • Deployment Slots
  • Scaling and Load Balancing
• 3.3 Azure Storage
  • Blob Storage
  • Table Storage
  • File Storage

Module 4: Azure Database Services

• 4.1 Azure SQL Database
  • Creating and Managing Databases
  • Data Migration Tools
  • Querying Data
• 4.2 Azure Cosmos DB
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Global Distribution and Partitioning
  • Connecting and Querying

Module 5: Identity and Access Management

• 5.1 Azure Active Directory (AAD)
  • Users and Groups
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• 5.2 App Authentication and Authorization
  • OAuth and OpenID Connect
  • Azure AD App Registrations
  • Managed Identities

Module 6: Monitoring and Logging

• 6.1 Azure Monitor
  • Metrics and Logs
  • Alerts and Actions
  • Application Insights
• 6.2 Azure Security Center
  • Threat Detection
  • Policy Management
  • Security Recommendations

Module 7: Advanced Topics

• 7.1 Azure Functions
  • Serverless Computing
  • Triggers and Bindings
  • Monitoring and Logging
• 7.2 Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Container Orchestration
  • Deploying and Managing Containers
  • Azure Container Registry

Module 8: DevOps and Automation

• 8.1 Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Azure Resource Manager Templates
  • Terraform for Azure
• 8.2 CI/CD Pipelines
  • GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Automated Testing and Deployment

Module 9: Best Practices and Optimization

• 9.1 Security Best Practices
  • Network Security Groups (NSG)
  • Key Vault and Secrets Management
  • Compliance and Governance
• 9.2 Performance Optimization
  • Scalability and Elasticity
  • Cost Management
  • Resource Tagging

Module 10: Real-world Projects and Case Studies

• 10.1 Hands-on Labs and Projects
  • Building a Web Application
  • Deploying Microservices Architecture
  • Securing and Monitoring Applications

Final Project and Certification

• Capstone Project
  • Design and Implement a Solution
  • Demonstrate Skills and Knowledge
• Certification Exam Preparation
  • Review Sessions
  • Practice Exams