Microsoft Azure Cloud Concepts

by Vlad Catrinescu

Cloud computing is at the core of every organization's IT strategy and Microsoft is one of the top cloud services providers. This course will teach you the basics and benefits of cloud computing.

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What you'll learn

Over 90% of the Fortune 500 companies use at least one Microsoft cloud service. In this day and age, it’s important for any IT or Business Professional to know what Microsoft offers from a cloud computing perspective.

In this course, Microsoft Azure Cloud Concepts, you will focus on the basics of cloud computing by defining at a more general level what the cloud is, why it’s useful, and examine how Microsoft fits in each type of cloud offering.

In this course you will:

  • Learn about what the cloud is and why it is important.
  • Discover the different types of cloud computing.
  • Explore the different cloud computing deployment models.
When you are finished with this course, you will gain an understanding of why the cloud is so important to today's businesses and know the differences between, public, private, and community clouds.

Table of contents

Course Overview
3mins
An Introduction to Cloud Computing
14mins
Understanding Types of Cloud Computing Services
10mins
Understanding Cloud Computing Deployment Models
6mins
Course Conclusion
7mins

Course FAQ

What is the cloud?

The cloud refers to the servers that store all sorts of data and resources over the internet, instead of directly on your device. "The Cloud" is more formally referred to as "cloud computing". The cloud helps immensely with storing and retrieving data, and allows for more on-demand access to IT resources.

What are the different types of cloud computing?

The 4 primary types of cloud computing are: public clouds, private clouds, hybrid clouds, and multiclouds. Each type has its own advantages, and there are many similarities between them, as well as important differences.

What will I learn in this Microsoft Azure Cloud computing course?

This Azure cloud computing course will teach you the basics and benefits of cloud computing, including:

  • Intro to cloud computing
  • Types of cloud computing services
  • Cloud computing service scenarios
  • Cloud computing deployment models
  • Much more
Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn cloud computing basics and Microsoft Azure cloud concepts. If you want to know why cloud is so important and the differences between cloud types, then this is the place to begin.

Are there any prerequisites to this course?

Nope! This is a beginner cloud course, so there are no specific prerequisites before diving in. Just come ready to learn and apply the principles being taught.

About the author

Vlad Catrinescu

Vlad is an Office 365 consultant helping organizations get the most out their Microsoft 365 Digital Workplace. IT Professional at heart, Vlad focuses on helping administrators deploy, manage, automate, and configure governance across services such as SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams. As an author, Microsoft Certified Trainer and recognized international speaker, Vlad has helped over a million IT Professionals and end-users across the globe to better understand and to ge... more

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