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About This Course

This section provides a brief description of the course, including audience, suggested prerequisites, and
course objectives.

Course Description
Note: This first release (A) MOC version of course 10979A has been developed by using
the features available in Microsoft Azure in October, 2014. This includes some preview features.
Microsoft Learning will release a B version of this course with enhanced Microsoft PowerPoint
slides, copy-edited content, and Course Companion content on the Microsoft Learning site. The
B version may also include new Microsoft Azure features.
This course trains students on the basics of Microsoft Azure. It provides the underlying knowledge that
students will require when they evaluate Microsoft Azure as an administrator, developer, or database
administrator. This course lays the groundwork for further role-specific training in Azure, and also
provides the prerequisite knowledge for students wishing to attend course 20532A: Microsoft Azure for
Developers, or course 20533A: Microsoft Azure for IT Professionals.

Audience
This course is intended for IT professionals who have a limited knowledge of cloud technologies and want
to learn more about Microsoft Azure. The audience will include:

Individuals who want to evaluate the deployment, configuration, and administration of services and
virtual machines using Microsoft Azure.

Developers who want to evaluate the creation of Microsoft Azure solutions.

Windows Server administrators who want to evaluate the migration of on-premises Active Directory
roles and services to the cloud.

IT professionals who want to evaluate the use of Microsoft Azure to host web sites and mobile app
back-end services.

Database administrators who want to evaluate the use of Microsoft Azure to host Microsoft SQL
Server databases.

Student Prerequisites
This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites:

Professional experience in information technology.

An understanding of websites.

A basic understanding of Active Directory concepts such as domains, users, and domain controllers.

A basic understanding of database concepts, including tables and simple queries.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the various Azure services, and access these services from the Azure portal.

Describe the Azure Websites service and Azure Cloud Services.

Create and configure virtual machines in Azure.

Create and implement Azure networks.

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Create and configure cloud storage in Azure.

Use databases to store data in Azure.

Use Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), integrate applications with Azure AD, and manage
authentication.

Manage an Azure subscription by using Azure PowerShell, Microsoft Visual Studio, and the Azure
command-line interface.

Course Outline
The course outline is as follows:
Module 1, Getting Started with Microsoft Azure" introduces students to cloud services and the various
Azure services. It describes how to use the Azure portal to access and manage Azure services, and to
manage Azure subscription and billing.
Module 2, Websites and Cloud Services" explains how to create, configure, and monitor websites by
using Azure. It also describes the creation and deployment of Cloud Services on Azure.
Module 3, Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure" describes how to use Azure to deploy virtual machines
on locally installed servers. It also explains the creation and configuration of virtual machines, and the
management of virtual machine disks by using Azure.
Module 4, Virtual Networks" describes Azure virtual networks and explains how to create them. It also
explains how to implement how to implement communications between your on-premises infrastructure
and Azure by using point-to-site networks.
Module 5, Cloud Storage" describes the use of cloud storage and its benefits. It also explains how to
create, manage, and configure cloud storage in Azure.
Module 6, Microsoft Azure Databases" describes the options available for storing relational data in
Azure. It also explains how to use Microsoft Azure SQL Database to create, configure, and manage SQL
databases in Azure.
Module 7, Azure Active Directory" explains how to use Azure AD and Azure Multi-Factor Authentication
to enhance security. It explains how to create users, domains, and directories in Azure AD, and how to use
Multi-Factor Authentication and single sign-on (SSO).
Module 8, Microsoft Azure Management Tools" introduces Azure PowerShell, and explains its use in
managing Azure subscriptions. It also describes the Azure Software Development Kit (SDK) and the Azure
cross-platform command-line interface, and explains their benefits and uses.

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Course Materials
The following materials are included with your kit:

Course Handbook: A succinct classroom learning guide that provides the critical technical
information in a crisp, tightly-focused format, which is essential for an effective in-class learning
experience.
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Lessons: Guide you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that are critical to
the success of the in-class learning experience.

Labs: Provide a real-world, hands-on platform for you to apply the knowledge and skills learned
in the module.

Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide on-the-job reference material to boost knowledge
and skills retention.

Lab Answer Keys: Provide step-by-step lab solution guidance, when it is needed.

Additional Reading: Course Companion Content: Searchable, easy-to-browse digital

content with integrated premium online resources that supplement the Course Handbook.

Modules: Include companion content, such as questions and answers, detailed demo steps and
additional reading links, for each lesson. Additionally, they include Lab Review questions and answers
and Module Reviews and Takeaways sections, which contain the review questions and answers, best
practices, common issues and troubleshooting tips with answers, and real-world issues and scenarios
with answers.

Resources: Include well-categorized additional resources that give you immediate access to the most
current premium content on TechNet, MSDN, or Microsoft Press.

Note: For the A version of the courseware, Companion Content is not available. However,
the Companion Content will be published when the next (B) version of this course is released,
and students who have taken this course will be able to download the Companion Content at
that time from the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/companion-moc.aspx site.
Please check with your instructor when the B version of this course is scheduled to release to
learn when you can access Companion Content for this course.
Additional Reading: Student Course files: includes the Allfiles.exe, a self-extracting
executable file that contains all required files for the labs and demonstrations.

Course evaluation: At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete an online
evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility, and instructor.
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To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send an email to

support@mscourseware.com. To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send an
email to mcphelp@microsoft.com.

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Virtual Machine Environment

This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support the business
scenario of the course.

Virtual Machine Configuration

To complete the labs, you will work on your computer to access Microsoft Azure. You do not require any
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Software Configuration
This course requires a computer (physical, virtual, or cloud-based) that has the following capabilities and
software:

Internet connectivity

Internet Explorer 10

Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express

Windows Web Platform Installer 5.0

Visual Studio Express 2013 for Web with Microsoft Azure software development kit (SDK)

Microsoft Azure SDK for .NET

Course Files
The files associated with the labs in this course are located in the C:\Labfiles\LabXX folder on the student
computers.

Classroom Setup
Each classroom computer will have the required software installed as part of classroom setup.

Microsoft Azure Pass

This course contains labs which require you to access Microsoft Azure. Your MCT will provide details of
how to acquire, set up, and configure your Microsoft Azure pass.

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