Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design

Overview

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Unlock the power of Microsoft Azure with this comprehensive course on designing robust infrastructure solutions. You'll gain expertise in creating secure, scalable, and compliant Azure environments tailored to organizational needs. From logging and monitoring to governance and identity management, this course equips you with the critical skills required for cloud success. Begin your journey by exploring solutions for logging and monitoring, where you'll learn to design log routing, recommend monitoring tools, and establish the appropriate level of logging. Next, dive into authentication and authorization, mastering solutions for securing resources with RBAC, identity management, and enforcing compliance. With detailed modules, you'll confidently architect systems that align with industry best practices. Advance to governance and application access strategies, developing hierarchical structures for Azure resources and integrating applications into Azure Active Directory. Each lesson builds your ability to address real-world challenges, providing actionable insights and practical solutions. This course is ideal for IT professionals, cloud architects, and security experts eager to deepen their Azure expertise. A foundational understanding of Azure and cloud computing is recommended, as the course balances intermediate and advanced topics for effective learning.

Syllabus

Design a Solution for Logging & Monitoring

In this module, we will explore the foundational aspects of designing logging and monitoring solutions within Microsoft Azure. From understanding high-level solution guidance to crafting detailed log routing solutions, you’ll learn how to implement best practices for monitoring and managing system health. Additionally, we’ll cover strategies for recommending optimal logging levels and selecting the right monitoring tools for robust system oversight.

Design Authentication & Authorization Solutions

In this module, we will focus on creating secure authentication and authorization frameworks using Azure Active Directory. You’ll gain insights into implementing RBAC for resource security, recommending robust identity management strategies, and designing solutions to protect identities. These skills will ensure secure access and compliance across your Azure infrastructure.

Design Governance

In this module, we will address governance within Azure by focusing on structuring resources for efficiency and compliance. You’ll learn to recommend organizational hierarchies, enforce compliance policies, and audit practices to ensure regulatory adherence. This knowledge will empower you to manage resources effectively while maintaining high governance standards.

Design Identities & Access for Applications

In this module, we will delve into designing identity and access solutions for applications in Azure. You will learn how to enable secure application integration, configure resource access, and implement user consent mechanisms. These strategies will help you manage application identities and permissions effectively, enhancing overall system security.