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Introduction To Microsoft Cloud Computing -55195A

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing

    • Identify cloud deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid)

    • Differentiate between cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

    • Recognize key Microsoft cloud solutions such as Azure and Microsoft 365

    • Understand basic cloud security, privacy, and compliance concepts

    • Explain service availability, SLAs, and business continuity in the cloud

    • Evaluate the benefits of cloud adoption for organizations

Course Outlines

Module 1: Term “The Cloud”

• Types of Cloud Infrastructure
• Private Cloud
• Public Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud
• Types of Cloud Services
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)

Module 2: Understanding and Utilising Cloud Systems

• Cloud as a Utility Model
• Cloud as a Housing Model
• Cloud Systems Adoption by Industry
• Cloud Mobile Advantage

Module 3: Cloud Infrastructure Technologies

• LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
• X.500 Directory Systems
• X.509 Certificate Services and PKI
• Single Sign On (SSO) and Same Sign On (SSO)
• Some SSO Designs in Microsoft Environments

Module 4: Control of Data and Continuity of Services

• Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Change Management

Module 5: Security and Privacy Considerations

• How Secure is the Cloud?
• Privileged User Access
• Regulatory Compliance
• Investigative Support
• Data Segregation
• Recovery
• Long-Term Viability – Transfer of Data

Module 6: Review Questions

• Cloud Advantages
• Cloud Terms and Acronyms
• Microsoft Cloud Products
• Security and Regulations

Module 7: PKI Fundamentals (Optional)

• PKI Fundamentals
• Digital Signing
• PKI Review Questions

Module 8: Understanding Cloud Authentication and Authorisation (Optional)

• Understanding Cloud Authentication and Authorisation
• How Claims Systems can Replace GUID and ACL Biased Systems

Module 9: Labs and Demonstrations (Optional)

• Azure Availability Evaluation
• Office 365 Simulation Walkthrough
Lab
• Azure Availability Evaluation
o Evaluating Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
• Office 365 Simulation Walkthrough
o Administrating Office 365 Part 1
o Administrating Office 365 Part 2
o Administrating Office 365 Part 3

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