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Azure Fundamentals | Passed

First exam of 2021 out of the way with a pass and added to my certificates

Azure Solution Architect Expert | Part 2

Secure and isolate access to Azure resources by using network security groups and service endpoints Network security groups Network security groups filter network traffic to and from Azure resources. Network security groups contain security rules that you configure to allow or deny inbound and outbound traffic. You can use network security groups to filter traffic…
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Azure Solution Architect Expert | Part 1

ExpressRoute overview Azure ExpressRoute lets you seamlessly extend your on-premises networks into the Microsoft cloud. This connection between your organization and Azure is dedicated and private. Establishing an ExpressRoute connection enables you to connect to Microsoft cloud services like Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics 365. Security is enhanced, connections are more reliable, latency is minimal,…
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert | It starts!

Candidates for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification should have subject matter expertise in designing and implementing solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects like compute, network, storage, and security. Candidates should have intermediate-level skills for administering Azure. Candidates should understand Azure development and DevOps processes. Responsibilities for this role include advising stakeholders and…
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Azure Fundamentals part 6: Describe Azure cost management and service level agreements

Plan and manage your Azure costs Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module: Tailwind Traders is taking a methodical approach toward cloud migration. While proof-of-concept projects can help demonstrate technical feasibility, having a clear picture of the total cost of running in the cloud will further help the team validate its…
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Azure Fundamentals part 5: Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features

Secure access to your applications by using Azure identity services Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module: Tailwind Traders needs to ensure that only its workforce can access its growing set of cloud applications, both from any location and from any device. In building out its plan, Tailwind Traders learns that:…
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Azure Fundamentals part 4: Describe general security and network security features

Protect against security threats on Azure Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module: Tailwind Traders faces a number of security challenges. In today’s digital world, its needs aren’t unique. Azure provides tools and services that can help you detect and act on important security events. It also provides ways to help…
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Azure Fundamentals part 3: Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure

Choose the best Azure IoT service for your application Below is the knowledge check from the end of this module: Our goal in this module was to help Tailwind Traders explore various IoT services from Azure and choose the best service for the company’s business scenarios. Tailwind Traders was able to capture telemetry data from…
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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:…
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Azure Fundamentals part 1: Describe core Azure concepts

This will be information from studying and questions and answers added from the Microsoft free online training. Introduction to Azure fundamentals Below is the end of module test. In this module, you learned how to: Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing. Determine whether Azure is the right solution for your business needs. Differentiate between…
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