Networking basics: Azure Virtual Network, Load Balancer, and DNS.
Storage solutions: Blob storage, File storage, and Disk storage.
Hands-on Practice: Deploy a Virtual Machine and configure Azure Blob Storage.
Week 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Understanding Azure Active Directory (AAD).
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Hands-on Practice: Configure users, groups, and roles in Azure Active Directory.
Week 4: Security and Compliance in Azure
Overview of Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.
Data encryption, security policies, and compliance tools.
Hands-on Practice: Set up security policies and store secrets in Azure Key Vault.
Week 5: Azure Networking and Scalability
Configuring Virtual Networks and Subnets.
Load balancing and Traffic Manager.
Autoscaling and Application Gateway.
Hands-on Practice: Design a scalable application with autoscaling and load balancing.
Week 6: Azure DevOps and Automation
Introduction to Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Automating tasks with Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
Hands-on Practice: Create a CI/CD pipeline to deploy a web application.
Week 7: Data and Analytics on Azure
Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB basics.
Introduction to Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics.
Hands-on Practice: Set up an Azure SQL Database and import data.
Week 8: Final Project and Certification Preparation
Final Project: Design and implement a cloud solution using Azure (e.g., deploying a multi-tier web application, setting up a secure database, or building a serverless workflow).
Overview of Azure certifications: AZ-900 (Fundamentals), AZ-104 (Administrator), and beyond.