Azure Fundamentals part 2: Describe core Azure services
Azure Compute Services
Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module:
In this module, you learned how you can help Tailwind Traders resolve its application demand challenges through the use of Azure virtualization services like Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Container Instances, and Azure Kubernetes Service. You also learned how you can use:
- Azure App Service to create your website front-ends.
- Azure Functions to create event-driven application logic that only runs when you need it.
- Azure Virtual Desktop to quickly provide a customized operating system and software environment for your remote workers.
Learn more
- Azure compute
- Virtual Machines documentation
- Windows virtual machines in Azure
- Linux virtual machines in Azure
- Azure App Service documentation
- Azure Container Instances
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- Azure Functions documentation
- Azure Virtual Desktop documentation
Azure Virtual Network Services
Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module:
In this module, you used the Tailwind Traders scenario to learn about the core networking resources that are available in Azure. You learned about the benefits and usage of Azure Virtual Network, Azure VPN Gateway, and Azure ExpressRoute.
You can now apply this information to help your business use Azure’s networking resources to configure its network infrastructure.
Learn more
- Azure networking services overview
- Virtual Network documentation
- ExpressRoute overview
- ExpressRoute FAQ
- Learning Path: Architect network infrastructure in Azure
- Module: Connect your on-premises network to the Microsoft global network by using ExpressRoute
- Virtual network peering
Explore Azure Storage services
Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module:
In this module, you discovered how Azure Storage can provide your company with a variety of options for storing your data. For example, you learned that your first step when using Azure Storage is to create a storage account. After you’ve done so, Azure provides you with several options for storing your data:
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Disk Storage
- Azure Files Storage
In addition, Azure provides several access tiers that you can use to balance your storage costs with your business needs.
Learn more
- Azure Files documentation
- Azure Storage documentation
- Choose a data storage approach in Azure
- Create an Azure Storage account
- Introduction to Azure managed disks
Explore Azure database and analytics services
Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module:
In this module, you learned how to help Tailwind Traders migrate its database workloads to Microsoft Azure. You saw how Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for MySQL, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL will enable your company to migrate its existing SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases to the cloud. You can do this even while preserving your company’s development and database administration strengths.
In addition, you saw how Azure Cosmos DB works with a variety of popular APIs, including SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Tables, and Gremlin. You can use these to migrate your data to the cloud and retain or enhance your developers’ skillsets. You also learned how you can use big data and analysis services like Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure HDInsight, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake Analytics to analyze large volumes of data.
Learn more
Azure database documentation
- Azure Analytics Services
- Azure Cosmos DB documentation
- Azure SQL Database documentation
- Azure SQL Managed Instance documentation
- Azure Database for MySQL documentation
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL documentation
Migrating database workloads to Azure
- Migrate SQL workloads to Azure
- Migrate SQL Workloads to Azure SQL Databases
- Migrate SQL Workloads to Azure Managed Instances
- Migrate on-premises MySQL databases to Azure Database for MySQL