Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
FutureLearn
  • Start Date: 05 Sep, 2022
  • 5 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Enhance your understanding of cloud computing and the cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Develop the knowledge to pass the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam









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Cloud computing is used by businesses to improve data recovery, scalability, elasticity, and agility.


On this course, you’ll investigate key concepts of cloud technologies and applications, learning how Azure services can improve business processes, in preparation for the AZ-900 exam.


Discover the benefits of cloud computing


Cloud computing can optimize computing frameworks and save your business time and money.


You’ll start by exploring basic cloud concepts, and then examine Azure architecture components, gaining an overview of how cloud services are used by business across industries.


You’ll then be able to assess the suitability of components for your business and explain these concepts to stakeholders.


Examine core Azure services


There are many Azure cloud services to address organisational needs, including networking resources, data storage, virtualisation services, and data governance.


With an in-depth look at Azure services and their applications, you’ll gain an appreciation of the scope of cloud computing. You’ll also learn how to develop a security strategy to ensure your cloud resources stay safe and trusted.


Explore management tools and solutions with Microsoft Azure


There is no one-size-fits-all approach to using cloud computing in organisations.


You’ll be guided through a range of core solutions that will help you determine business challenges and needs and then strategically plan cloud solutions to address them.


By the end of this course, you’ll have gained the essential knowledge needed to pass the AZ-900 exam and have the skills to assess business needs and the relevant cloud solutions.


This course is designed for those wanting to begin a career in computing, particularly in networking, and want to develop their understanding of Azure fundamentals.


It is particularly useful for those wishing to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

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