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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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Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 02, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. 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.
  2. Challenge

    Discover and Explore Available Offerings Using the Azure Marketplace

    • Search for virtual machines, development tools, and deployment options available in the Azure Marketplace
  3. Challenge

    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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