Introduction to Azure

Course Duration: 1 hour

Course Summary

Course Summary: “Introduction to Azure” is a one-hour course that provides a solid foundation of the Microsoft Azure platform, one of the leading cloud service providers. The course covers the basics of Azure, and its core services, and guides learners on how to navigate the Azure portal. The course also offers insights into Azure’s computing, storage, and database services, along with an introduction to Azure’s security and monitoring offerings. This course is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to navigate and leverage the Azure platform.

Course Curriculum

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Give a brief overview of the course

  • Discuss the importance of Azure in modern computing

  • Go over learning objectives

2. Basics of Azure (10 minutes)

  • Discuss what is Azure? Its brief history and importance

  • Cover Azure’s core services: compute, storage, networking, and databases

  • Give an overview of Azures pricing and subscriptions

3. Navigating the Azure Portal (10 minutes)

  • Introduce the Azure Portal

  • Cover creating an Azure account and setting up a subscription

  • Cover creating and managing resources in Azure Portal

4. Azure Compute Services (10 minutes)

  • Give an overview of Azure compute services: virtual machines, app services, Azure Functions

  • Explain how to deploy a simple application on Azure

5. Azure Storage and Database Services (10 minutes)

  • Give an overview of Azure storage: blob storage, disk storage, file storage

  • Introduce Azure database services: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB

6. Security and Monitoring in Azure (10 minutes)

  • Give an introduction to the Azure security center

  • Explain Azure monitor and a few application insights

  • Give an overview of Azure’s compliance offerings

7. Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

  • Review the key takeaways from this course

  • State the importance of continued learning and practice

  • Initiate Q&A and course feedback