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.

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Developer

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Solution Architect

Azure

Module Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

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

Units

Introduction min
What is Microsoft Azure min
Get started with Azure accounts min
Exercise - Explore the Learn sandbox min
Describe Azure physical infrastructure min
Describe Azure management infrastructure min
Exercise - Create an Azure resource min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts