Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Notes

Identity and Access ManagementIdentity and Access Management for CloudMicrosoft 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

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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