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Introduction to Azure for Developers

Course Summary

The Introduction to Azure for Developers training course is designed to introduce software developers to the key foundational concepts of the Azure Cloud Platform.

 

The course begins by examining how to design, implement and deploy websites to the cloud. The course then transitions into an examination of managing cloud services, managing virtual machines, and handling data in the cloud. The course concludes by exploring the tools available for working with Azure, including source control, continuous integration and containers.

Purpose
Learn how to build, deploy, secure, scale, monitor and maintain applications in Azure Cloud
Audience
Developers and Software Engineers who want to build applications on the Azure cloud
Role
Software Developer
Skill Level
Introduction
Style
Lecture | Hnads-on Activities | Labs
Duration
3 Days
Related Technologies
Cloud Computing | Azure | Docker

 

Learning Objectives
  • Design and deploy Azure websites, cloud services and virtual machines
  • Utilize local environment setup, tools and source control options
  • Build local applications that get deployed to the Azure cloud
  • Maintain and monitor your applications using cloud security

What You'll Learn:

In the Introduction to Azure for Developers training course, you'll learn:

Design & Implement Azure Websites and Deploy Websites

  • Configure Websites
  • Explore 3rd party frameworks and deploy from the Gallery
  • Diagnostics, Monitoring and Analytics
  • Deploy using IDEs and other options

Create, Deploy and Manage Cloud Services

  • Design and develop a cloud service
  • Configure cloud services and roles
  • Deploy Cloud Services
  • Monitor and Debug Cloud Services

Create, Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines

  • Deploy Workloads on Azure VMs
  • Create and Manage VM image or virtual hard disk
  • Perform Configuration Management
  • Configure VM networking
  • Design and Implement VM storage
  • Monitor VMs

Azure Data - Design and Implement Storage & SQL

  • Implement Azure Storage blobs and Azure files
  • Implement Azure storage tables
  • Implement Azure storage queues
  • Implement SQL databases
  • Manage Access
  • Monitor Storage

Misc Topics

  • Azure Command Line (ACL)
  • Azure Powershell
  • Source Control - tools and workflow
  • Continuous Integration - tools and workflow
  • Azure Big Data Overview and Tools

Azure Containers Overview (Docker)

real world content

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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Tailored Outlines

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