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Exploring the Azure Portal and Core Services
You are a new employee at a cloud-first organization beginning your journey into Microsoft Azure, you will gain hands-on experience exploring the Azure Portal. Learn how to navigate Azure's user interface with confidence by locating core services such as Compute, Networking, and Storage. You will use the built-in search functionality, explore the Azure Marketplace, and access resources through a custom made dashboard.

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Challenge
Navigate the Azure Portal and Locate Core Services
- Use various navigation methods in the Azure Portal to locate foundational service categories like Compute, Networking, and Storage.
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Discover and Explore Available Offerings Using the Azure Marketplace
- Search for virtual machines, development tools, and deployment options available in the Azure Marketplace
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Customize and Interact with the Azure Dashboard to Improve Personal Workflow.
- Pin commonly used resources to the Dashboard to improve visibility and access to critical services.
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