Introduction to Azure & Cloud Concepts

WEEK 1
Kick off your Azure journey by exploring the fundamentals of cloud computing, cloud service types, and the benefits of using cloud services. Get hands-on with a live Azure Portal walkthrough and learn how to create a free Azure account. No prior experience required.

Core Azure Services & Architecture

WEEK 2
Dive into the core architectural components of Azure, including compute, networking, and storage services. Experience a demo on deploying a basic virtual machine and discover how Azure Resource Manager streamlines your cloud operations.

Azure Identity, Governance & Access Management

WEEK 3
Master Azure subscriptions, management groups, and role-based access control (RBAC). Learn to create users, assign roles, and apply policies with practical demos, plus insights into Azure Policy and Blueprints for effective governance.

Azure Identity, Governance & Access Management

WEEK 3
Master Azure subscriptions, management groups, and role-based access control (RBAC). Learn to create users, assign roles, and apply policies with practical demos, plus insights into Azure Policy and Blueprints for effective governance.

Azure Networking Basics

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Build your networking expertise by setting up virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing. Explore network security groups, peering, and see a demo on configuring a VNet with subnets and NSGs for secure connectivity.

Azure Compute Services

WEEK 5
Discover Azure’s compute offerings, including virtual machines, scale sets, and availability sets. Get a demo on deploying VMs and configuring availability options and learn about Azure App Services for scalable applications.

Azure Storage Solutions

WEEK 6
Unlock the power of Azure storage with blob, file, and disk storage. Create storage accounts, upload blobs, and understand access tiers through interactive demos, ensuring your data is always available and secure.

Monitoring, Backup & Disaster Recovery

WEEK 7
Learn how to monitor your Azure resources with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Set up alerts, configure backup for VMs, and explore Azure Backup and Site Recovery to keep your environment resilient and protected.

Cost Management, Security & Next Steps

WEEK 8
Wrap up the series with strategies for Azure cost management and budgeting. Review security recommendations, explore Security Center and Defender for Cloud, and discover next steps for accelerating your Azure practice, including solution plays, incentives, and funding opportunities.

• AVD applications

• User experience: Desktop vs. RemoteApp

• Architecture and Identity

• Security, operations and cost

• What Azure Virtual Desktop is and the problems it solves
• Common use cases (remote workforce, security scenarios, legacy applications, cost optimisation)
• Personal vs. pooled desktops
• Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Windows 365
• What to expect (and what not to expect) from AVD

• Logical architecture of Azure Virtual Desktop
• Microsoft managed vs. customer managed components
• Key concepts: host pools, workspaces, application groups
• Identity models (Microsoft Entra ID, Hybrid, AD DS)
• High level licensing considerations

• End user experience and available client types (Windows App, Web, etc.)
• Desktop vs. RemoteApp scenarios
• FSLogix and its critical role in AVD
• Network and latency considerations for user experience
• Basic optimisation and cost-related concepts

• Shared responsibility model in AVD
• Security principles and Zero Trust applied to virtual desktop environments
• Monitoring and operations: what should be monitored and why
• High-level cost overview and operational aspects
• Wrap up and next steps toward the full AZ 140 specialisation