Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Notes
Identity and Access ManagementIdentity and Access Management for CloudAzure services: * Resources * Resource Group * Microsoft Entra ID * Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
ComputeCompute for CloudProvision and manage cloud resources to run application without managing physical hardware GCP offerings: * Google Compute Engine Azure offerings: * Azure Virtual Machines * Azure App Service * Azure Container Instances * Azure Functions * Azure Automated Kubernetes Service * Azure Container Apps Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
StorageStorage for CloudManaged service responsible for providing readily available cloud storage solutions How storage works in Azure: Azure Storage Tiers, Azure Data Redundancy Options Azure offerings: * Azure Blob Storage * Azure File Storage * Azure Data Lake Storage * Azure Backup and Recovery Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Data ProcessingData Processing* What should you consider before choosing a data processing service? * real-time or batch * Different infrastructure and cost implications Azure Processing Tools * Azure Synapse Analytics * Azure Stream Analytics * Azure Databricks * Azure Data Factory * Azure HDInsight Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Security and ComplianceSecurity and Compliance in the CloudAzure Security Services: * Azure Security Center * Azure Policy * Azure Blueprints Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Data Protection and IdentityData Protection and Identity* Encryption * Role-based Access Control * Network Security * Key Vaults * Azure Information Protection * Sentinel Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Billing and Cost PlanningBilling and Cost Planning in CloudMost providers: * Pay as you go pricing model * Reservations or Committed Use Discounts * Spot Instances * Preemtible Instances How billing works in GCP: * Sustained use discounts * Google Compute Engine - Billing How billing and planning costs works in Azure: * Azure Free Account * Azure Hybrid Benefit * Azure Pricing Calculator * Total Cost of Ownership Calculator * Azure Cost Management Dashboard * Azure Advisor Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Resource Monitoring and ManagementResource Monitoring and ManagementGCP services: Azure services: * Resources * Resource Group * Azure Resource Manager (ARM) * Azure Monitor * *Azure Automation* * *Azure Policy* * *Azure Advisor* * Azure Blueprints Key Takeaways * Ensures security, performance, and compliance in the cloud * Maintains well-managed environments to mitigate risks * Offers tools like: * Azure Resource Manager * Monitor * Automation * Allows customization with services like Azure Policy and Blueprints Status: #idea Tags:
Integration and MigrationIntegration and MigrationHow integration and migration works in AWS: How integration and migration works in Azure: Migration to Azure * Migrating to the cloud impacts people, processes, and technology * The journey continues with refining and optimizing post-transfer * Migration includes: * Planning o Implementation * Operations Integration Strategies • Lift and Shift: Rehost workloads to Azure without modifications • Refactor: Small modifications for cloud benefits and improved scalability • Rearchitect
Integration and Migration to Azure
Security and Compliance in Azure
Networking
Digital highway connecting different resources whether on-premises or on Azure platform
- Content Delivery Network
- Virtual Network Manager
- VPN Gateway
Databases
Store structured and semi-structured data in a central repository
- Cosmo Database
- SQL Database
- SQL Managed Instance
Cloud service types
- Infrastructure as a Service (laas)Infrastructure as a Service (laas)Most flexible category, provides the user maximum control iaas.png Azure offerings: * Virtual Desktop * Azure Virtual Machines * Storage Accounts * Disks * Firewall * Load Balancer Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
- Platform as a Service (Paas)Platform as a Service (Paas)Middle-ground between Infrastructure and Software as a Service paas.png Azure offerings: * SQL Database * DevTest Labs * MariaDB * Azure App Service * Azure Functions * API Management Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
- Software as a Service (Saas)Software as a Service (Saas)Complete solution - subscription fee to connect to applications saas.png Azure offerings: * Azure DevOps * Sentinel * IoT Central * Advisor * Azure Migrate * Internet Analyzer Status: #idea Tags: Cloud References
Availability of services
Foundational servicesFoundational servicesServices available in all regions and alternate regions when they become generally available * Azure Application Gateway * Azure Backup * Azure Cosmos * Azure Event Hubs * Azure Virtual Machines * Azure VPN Gateway Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud References Mainstream servicesMainstream servicesServices that are accessible in all recommended regions for deployment. * Azure API Management * Azure Container Registry * Azure Functions * Azure Private Link * Azure Virtual WAN Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud References Strategic servicesStrategic servicesServices which are targeted service offerings aimed at a particular industry. * Azure Lab Services * Azure VMware Solution * Azure Applied Al Services * Azure Machine Learning * Azure Red Hat OpenShift * Azure Kubernetes Status: #idea Tags: az-900, azure, Cloud References
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