Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide with Online Labs
Sybex Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-119-84155-5 (ISBN)
If you’re about to start working with cloud-based services for the first time, the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification will equip you with all the basic knowledge you need. This Study Guide provides the tried-and-true Sybex system to help you prepare for Exam AZ-900, whether or not you’re an IT professional. Focusing on core Azure services, Azure pricing, SLA, and lifecycle, as well as the fundamentals of cloud security, privacy, compliance, and trust, this book supplies all the essential information. Reinforce your study with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment, and you’ll be ready to face the exam with confidence.
Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:
Cloud concepts
Cloud types (Public, Private, Hybrid)
Azure service types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Core Azure services
Security, compliance, privacy, and trust
Azure pricing levels
Legacy and modern lifecycles
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Interactive learning environment
Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:
Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared
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So you can practice with hands-on learning in a real environment, Sybex has bundled XtremeLabs Microsoft virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months of unlimited access to XtremeLabs Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Labs with 4 unique lab modules based on the book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR JIM BOYCE is a Sr. Customer Success Account Manager for Microsoft. He has authored more than 60 books on computer technology, covering topics from Windows Server and client, Microsoft Office, networking, programming, and hardware to AutoCAD and UNIX. Jim has written for numerous print and online publications including Infoworld, TechRepublic.com, WINDOWS Magazine, and Microsoft.com. He has also created training content for WatchtIT and Lynda.com. Jim has managed globally dispersed teams supporting Windows Server, SharePoint, and other systems, and also spent seven years as a college instructor, where he developed, validated, and delivered technical training content.
Introduction xix
Assessment Test xxxii
Chapter 1 Cloud Concepts 1
Understanding Cloud Computing 2
Benefits of Cloud Computing 4
Economic Benefits 4
Scalability and Elasticity 5
High Availability 7
Fault Tolerance 7
Disaster Recovery 8
Human Resources 9
Financial Models 9
Cloud Computing Models and Responsibilities 10
Software-as-a-Service 10
Infrastructure-as-a-Service 12
Platform-as-a-Service 13
Shared Responsibility 15
Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud Models 16
Public Cloud 16
Private Cloud 17
Hybrid Cloud 17
Summary 18
Exam Essentials 18
Review Questions 21
Chapter 2 Azure Core Services 25
Core Azure Architectural Components 26
Geographies and Regions 26
Availability Zones 28
Bringing It All Together 30
Resources and Resource Groups 31
Azure Resource Manager 33
Azure Subscriptions and Billing Scope 33
Azure Subscriptions 33
Azure Billing Accounts 34
Billing Scope 35
Azure Tenants 37
Core Azure Services 37
Virtual Machines 38
Virtual Machine Scale Sets 39
Availability Sets 40
Azure App Service 42
Azure Container Instances 42
Azure Kubernetes Service 43
Windows Virtual Desktop 44
Core Azure Storage 44
Blob Storage 44
Blob Storage Tiers 45
Disk Storage 45
File Storage 46
Storage Accounts 46
Core Data Services 47
Structured and Unstructured Data 47
Azure SQL Database 47
SQL Managed Instance 48
Cosmos DB 48
Azure Database for MySQL 49
Azure Database for PostgreSQL 49
Azure Database Migration Service 49
Microsoft Marketplace 50
Summary 50
Exam Essentials 51
Review Questions 53
Chapter 3 Azure Core Networking Services 59
Networking Concepts 60
Client-Server and Serverless Computing 60
Network Addressing 61
Domain Name System 61
Routing 63
Virtual Networks 63
Load Balancers 64
VPN Gateway 66
Azure VPN Gateway 67
ExpressRoute 68
Content Delivery Networks 69
Summary 70
Exam Essentials 71
Review Questions 72
Chapter 4 Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust 75
Network Security 77
Defense in Depth 77
Azure Firewall 78
Web Application Firewall 80
Network Security Groups 81
Application Security Groups 83
User-Defined Routes 83
Azure DDoS Protection 84
Authentication and Authorization 84
Azure Active Directory 84
Authentication and Authorization 86
Azure Multifactor Authentication 87
Conditional Access 87
Single Sign-On (SSO) 88
Security Tools and Features 88
Azure Security Center 88
Azure Key Vault 90
Azure Information Protection 91
Azure Advanced Threat Protection 91
Azure Sentinel 92
Azure Dedicated Hosts 92
Azure Governance Methodologies 93
Azure Policies 93
Azure Initiatives 94
Role-Based Access Control 94
Resource Locks 97
Azure Blueprints 97
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure 99
Azure Monitoring and Reporting Options 100
Azure Monitor 100
Azure Service Health 102
Azure Advisor 103
Compliance and Data Protection
Standards 105
Industry Compliance Standards and Terms 105
Microsoft Privacy Statement 106
Online Service Terms 107
Data Protection Addendum 107
Trust Center 107
Service Trust Portal 107
Compliance Manager 108
Azure Government 109
Azure China 109
Summary 110
Exam Essentials 111
Review Questions 114
Chapter 5 Azure Solutions 123
Internet of Things (IoT) 124
Azure IoT Hub 124
Azure IoT Central 125
Azure Sphere 126
Artificial Intelligence 126
Azure Machine Learning 127
Azure Cognitive Services 128
Azure Bot Service 128
Serverless Computing 128
Azure Functions 129
Azure Logic Apps 129
DevOps 130
Azure DevOps Services 130
GitHub and GitHub Actions 130
Azure DevTest Labs 131
Summary 131
Exam Essentials 131
Review Questions 133
Chapter 6 Azure Pricing, Service Levels, and Lifecycle 137
Purchasing Azure Services 138
Azure Subscriptions 138
Purchasing Services 139
Factors Affecting Cost 139
Billing Zones 141
Planning and Managing Azure Costs 141
TCO Calculator 141
Pricing Calculator 143
Managing and Minimizing Azure Cost 144
Azure Cost Management + Billing 148
Service Level Agreements 149
Composite SLAs 150
Availability Zones 150
Service Lifecycles 151
Preview 151
General Availability 151
Summary 152
Exam Essentials 152
Review Questions 154
Chapter 7 Creating and Managing Azure Resources 157
Azure Management Tools 158
Azure Portal 158
Azure PowerShell 160
Azure CLI 161
Azure Cloud Shell 161
Azure Mobile App 162
Using ARM Templates 163
Bringing It All Together 163
Creating and Managing Resources 163
Creating a Free Subscription 164
Creating Resource Groups 165
Creating Azure Resources and Services 166
Deleting Resources and Services 174
Summary 175
Exam Essentials 175
Review Questions 177
Appendix Answers to Review Questions 179
Chapter 1: Cloud Concepts 180
Chapter 2: Azure Core Services 181
Chapter 3: Azure Core Networking Services 184
Chapter 4: Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust 185
Chapter 5: Azure Solutions 189
Chapter 6: Azure Pricing, Service Levels, and Lifecycle 190
Chapter 7: Creating and Managing Azure Resources 192
Index 193
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.08.2021 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 386 g |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Zertifizierung | |
| Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-84155-0 / 1119841550 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-84155-5 / 9781119841555 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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