Module 1: Describe cloud computing

This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.

• Define cloud computing.
• Describe the shared responsibility model.
• Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
• Describe the consumption-based model.
• Compare cloud pricing models

Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services

This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.

• Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.

Module 3: Describe cloud service types

This module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type.

• Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Module 4: Describe the core architectural components of Azure

This module explains the basic infrastructure components of Microsoft Azure. You'll learn about the physical infrastructure, how resources are managed, and have a chance to create an Azure resource.

• Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
• Describe Availability Zones
• Describe Azure datacenters
• Describe Azure resources and Resource Groups
• Describe subscriptions
• Describe management groups
• Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups

Module 5: Describe Azure compute and networking services

This module focuses on some of the computer services and networking services available within Azure.

• Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions
• Describe virtual machine (VM) options, including VMs, virtual machine scale sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe resources required for virtual machines
• Describe application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines
• Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
• Define public and private endpoints