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This course is part of Microsoft Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate
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This course is for anyone interested in technology, regardless of their prior IT experience.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
This course is for anyone interested in technology, regardless of their prior IT experience.
Gain insight into configuring load balancers in Azure to achieve optimal resource distribution.
Learn to implement and manage various types of Azure Storage accounts effectively.
Acquire skills in configuring virtual machines to align with specific workload requirements and troubleshooting virtual network issues efficiently.
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In this course, you’ll navigate the complexities of network configuration in the Azure landscape. You’ll learn to fine-tune load balancers for optimal resource distribution and experience implementing and managing diverse Azure Storage accounts. You'll explore how to secure Azure Storage configurations, discover the art of configuring virtual machines to align with specific workload requirements and acquire troubleshooting skills to effectively address virtual network issues. Ultimately, you will learn how to implement best practices for creating and managing virtual networks, ensuring efficiency and reliability in your Azure environment.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Configure load balancers in Azure for optimal resource distribution • Implement and manage various types of Azure Storage accounts • Configure Azure Storage security • Configure virtual machines to meet specific workload requirements • Implement best practices for creating and managing virtual networks This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 Exam. By passing the AZ-900 Exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.
In this module, you will learn how to configure load balancers in Azure to distribute resources efficiently. You'll cover the features and types of load balancers available, discussing the differences between internal and external options and diving into advanced settings. You'll also discover various load-balancing algorithms and strategies to optimize performance.
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In this module, you will explore advanced Azure networking configurations. You’ll focus on key components such as Azure Blob Storage, delving into its configurations, optimization strategies, and integration possibilities with other Azure services. Through hands-on experience and theoretical insights, you will gain proficiency in configuring and securing Azure Blob Storage.
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This module delves into advanced aspects of network configuration and security within the Azure environment. Learners will explore the intricacies of Azure Files, Azure File Sync, and Virtual Machines, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize configurations to meet specific workload requirements. The module emphasizes practical knowledge, allowing learners to implement secure and efficient solutions.
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In this module, you'll apply what you've learned so far to design and implement a scalable and resilient infrastructure using Azure services. The project will emphasize optimizing Azure networking and storage configurations to meet specific business requirements. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skills in load balancing, storage management, and network security, ensuring that the deployed solution aligns with best practices and addresses potential challenges.
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This program is for you:
· If you are interested in the field of cloud support or just beginning to work in cloud support related roles.
· If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cloud support.
· If you already work in cloud support, earning a Microsoft Cloud Support Associate certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Specialization. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
A Coursera Specialization is a series of related courses designed to help you master a specific topic.
To complete a Specialization and earn a Specialization Certificate, you will need to:
·Complete all courses in a Specialization in the same language.
·Earn a Course Certificate for each course in the Specialization.
·Complete the Specialization's Capstone Project.
Cloud support professionals play a vital role in maintaining the health and functionality of cloud-based systems, ensuring a secure, efficient, and reliable computing environment for organizations and end-users. They effectively leverage the full potential of cloud computing technologies.
Qualify for in-demand job titles:
· Entry-level Cloud Support Associate or IT Support Professional
· Cloud Support Engineer/Technician
· Cloud Technical Support Specialist
· Cloud Solutions Advisor
· Cloud Systems Administrator
This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a capstone project that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.
It should take you between four and six months to complete this Specialization.
• This Specialization will prepare you to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. The Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Each course teaches you the core concepts and skills that are measured by the exam.
• When you complete the specialization, you will receive a Coursera Specialization Certificate of Completion. This is an official Coursera credential that confirms that you successfully completed a Specialization on Coursera. You can see all the Course Certificates you've earned on your Accomplishments page. From there, you can download, print, or share your Certificates.
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