About the course

Azure Fundamentals provides a foundational understanding of Microsoft Azure, a comprehensive cloud platform that offers services across computing, networking, storage, databases, artificial intelligence, and analytics. The core of Azure’s offering is its infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) models, which support building, deploying, and managing applications through Microsoft’s global network of data centers. Azure Fundamentals emphasizes cloud computing principles such as scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance, enabling businesses to efficiently manage workloads and meet varying user demands.

Key components include Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) for running software in a virtualized environment, and Azure App Services, which allows the hosting of web applications without worrying about server management. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) enables containerized applications to be deployed and managed at scale, providing flexibility and control over application deployment. Furthermore, Azure’s database services support both relational (SQL Database) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB) databases, accommodating diverse data storage needs.

Azure Fundamentals provides users with an understanding of Azure’s cloud services landscape, focusing on the principles of scalability, security, compliance, and cost management. By providing scalable resources, enhanced security protocols, and integrated AI capabilities, Azure enables organizations to innovate while ensuring operational efficiency. Whether starting with basic cloud concepts or aiming to build resilient, scalable applications, Azure Fundamentals equips users with the necessary knowledge to leverage Azure’s robust cloud infrastructure.