1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

Overview of Cloud
Benefits of Cloud
Five Cloud Characteristics (NIST)
Three Cloud Service Models (NIST)
Four Cloud Deployment Models (NIST)
Introduction to The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

2. Introduction to Azure

Overview or terminology and core concepts
Overview of the IaaS and SaaS portal features and relevant Azure services
Overview of Azure key security features
Understanding performance, resiliency, scalability and security.

3. Architecting your Solution using TOGAF

Deeper dive into the following Azure services:
i. Azure Resource Manager
ii. DNS, DHCP, IP Addressing, Security Groups and User Defined Routes
iii. Load Balancer, Traffic Manager & Application Gateway
iv. Virtual Machines
v. Virtual Network
vi. Blob, Queue, File and Disk Storage
vii. Content Delivery Network
viii. Backup, Import / Export
ix. SQL
x. ExpressRoute
xi. Monitor & Application Insights
xii. Automation
xiii. Active Directory
xiv. KeyVault
xv. Queue Storage
xvi. Directory Services
Hands-On Labs
Baseline discovery techniques aligned to TOGAF
Future state architectures aligned to TOGAF
Architecting public and hybrid cloud solutions using Azure components.

4. Designing App Service Web Apps, Application Storage and Data Access

Deeper dive into applications and non-relational datastores
Hands-On Labs
Baseline discovery techniques aligned to TOGAF
Future state architectures aligned to TOGAF
Common tools for data migration
Hybrid Cloud scenarios
Event-Driven Scaling.

5. Designing an Advanced Application

High Performance Computing (HPC)
Deeper dive into the advanced application services
Alignment to TOGAF
Hybrid Cloud scenarios.6. Designing a Management, Monitoring & Business Continuity
Overview of the Operations Management Suite Services
Overview of the Application Insights Services
Third-party monitoring
Deeper dive into Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
Using PowerShell Automation
Evaluating the use of DevOps Tools.

This course teaches you how to:

Make architectural decisions based on the Microsoft recommended architectural principles and best practices
Make architectural decisions based on the Microsoft recommended architectural principles and best practices
Utilise Microsoft services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available
Optimise Azure solutions to increase performance and reduce costs
Gain hands-on experience using compute, networking, storage, database and application services covering IaaS and PaaS
Understand Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), NoSQL datastores, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and basic networking concepts
Understand RESTful API Web Services, XML and JSON data formats
Be comfortable with integrating existing Microsoft solutions into an Azure solution architecture.

Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions covers the basic building-blocks of IT infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The course is designed to mentor solution architects on how to optimise the use of the Azure Cloud by understanding key Azure services and ensuring best-fit as part of a holistic architecture to deliver business outcomes.

This 3-day course is unique to ALC, in that Azure best practices and recommended design patterns are aligned to key concepts and practical approaches found in The Open Group Architecture Framework and demonstrated by using the Avolution Abacus enterprise modelling tool.

By presenting case studies throughout the course that showcase how Azure can be deployed for small, medium and large customers, candidates are able to gain a clear understanding of the key challenges and range of solutions that allow their employers and key stakeholders to deliver business value.

This course provides a strong foundation for candidates wishing to sit the Architecting Microsoft Azure Solution exam.

Prerequisites

Candidates should ideally have at least 2 years of IT experience with at least:

1 year working with Microsoft Azure solutions and services
Experience with architecting, designing, implementing or administering cloud solutions
Have access to an Azure account to perform all the lab exercises
A sound knowledge of Cloud Computing as covered in ALC’s Cloud Computing Foundation course

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Pre-Requisites

It is assumed that participants have a working knowledge of Office 365 along with some technical knowledge.

Fees per person

Office 365 Foundation (2 days)

$1850 + gst

Fees include:

Course presentation
Printed course workbook
Full catering including sit-down lunch each day

1. Understanding Cloud Computing

Overview of cloud computing benefits, characteristics, service models and deployment models
Understanding cloud security service definitions, requirements and policies
Understanding cloud availability and release management best practices.

2. Enabling Microsoft Cloud Services

Analyse and understand Office 365 readiness
Enabling Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft InTune
Overview of subscription plans
Describe the function of the following Office 365 services:
i. Exchange Online
ii. SharePoint Online
iii. OneDrive
iv. Skype for Business Online
v. Yammer
vi. Workplace Analytics
vii. Microsoft InTune
viii. PowerBI
ix. Project Online
x. Microsoft Dynamics 365
xi. Office 365 Pro Plus Apps
xii. Planner
xiii. Sway
xiv. Office 365 Video
xv. Microsoft Teams
xvi. Flow
Overview of the Office 365 fast track service
Understanding Microsoft Azure.

3. Administering Office 365 and Microsoft InTune

Administering Office 365
Administering Microsoft InTune
Overview of Windows PowerShell

4. Using and Configuring Microsoft Cloud Services

Overview of Active Directory
Deeper understanding and usage of key Office 365 services:
i. Exchange Online
ii. SharePoint Online
iii. OneDrive
iv. Skype for Business Online
v. Microsoft Intune

5. Supporting Cloud Users

Resolving common issues related to:
i. Installing Office Applications
ii. Office Sign In
iii. Emails & Calendaring
iv. SharePoint Online
v. OneDrive
vi. Skype for Business Online

After attending the course participants will:

Understand Cloud Computing concepts and definitions based on the ISO/IEC 17788 and NIST standards
Understand and articulate the key features and benefits for all the key services on the Office 365 platform
Gain knowledge around how key security and legal concepts apply to Office 365
Be aware of the organisational challenges when moving to Office 365
Form a basic understanding of the Office 365 subscription plans and be confident in locating further information
Gain awareness and understanding of how the Office 365 fast track service can be utilised to reduce costs and improve agility
Be aware of the key concepts relating to Microsoft Azure
Gain a good understanding of the Microsoft InTune product and how it can manage mobile devices
Gain a good insight into the types of challenges that end-users can face when using Office 365 product.

The course is intended for:

Individuals and organisations seeking a sound understanding of cloud computing
Technical employees who wish to validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or training but does not assume on-the-job experience
Technical employees involved in Office 365 initiatives or projects, such as project managers, business analysts, architects, engineers and developers
Managers responsible for employees working on cloud computing initiatives or projects.

Microsoft Office 365 is revolutionising the digital workplace, through the commoditisation of core digital services that all organisations rely on to conduct day-to-day business activities. Offered via a Software-As-A-Service model, Office 365 empowers organisations to retain and grow employee talent by providing anywhere, anytime, any device access, collaboration and security protection services to colleagues, partners and clients.

In response, ALC offers a complete 2-day course covering all Office 365 fundamentals and services. Candidates will build an understanding of all the key Office 365 services as well as broad capabilities of the Microsoft Azure platform.

Some technical experience and familiarity with Office 365 desktop apps is required. This course is the equivalent of a Microsoft 100 level course as defined: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc558964.aspx

Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Course Contents

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

2. Introduction to Azure

3. Architecting your Solution using TOGAF

4. Designing App Service Web Apps, Application Storage and Data Access

5. Designing an Advanced Application

Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Learning Outcomes

Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Course Overview

Prerequisites

Office 365 Foundation: Sidebar Content

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Office 365 Foundation: Exams and Stuff

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Office 365 Foundation: Dates and Fees

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Office 365 Foundation: Course Contents

1. Understanding Cloud Computing

2. Enabling Microsoft Cloud Services

3. Administering Office 365 and Microsoft InTune

4. Using and Configuring Microsoft Cloud Services

5. Supporting Cloud Users

Office 365 Foundation: Learning Outcomes

Office 365 Foundation: Who Should Attend

Office 365 Foundation: Course Overview

Architecting on AWS: Sidebar Content

Architecting on AWS: Dates and Fees

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