Learning Outcomes

Azure Identity Management Solutions

Azure Management Tools and Processes

Azure Storage

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will study Azure identity management solutions, including the infrastructures for on-premises and cloud services. Study the features and benefits, licensing requirements, and management options for Azure AD. We will also consider the resource manager, templates, storage services, and file sync components of Microsoft Azure.

Azure Networking

Azure Compute

Azure Backup and Monitoring

In this module, you will study the rudiments of virtual networking. Discover the benefits of the cloud infrastructure over a physical network. Learn about the components required for virtual and on-premises network connectivity. Then, we will examine Azure DNS, firewall, network traffic control, application gateway, and data recovery solutions.

Microsoft Azure Administrator - Course Assessment

Learn all you need to know about Microsoft Azure’s cloud and on-premises infrastructure in this free online course.

Microsoft Azure Administrator

An Azure administrator often serves as part of a larger team dedicated to implementing an organisation's cloud infrastructure. This free online course aims to prepare you for the Az-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. In addition, learn the benefits of Azure identity management solutions and how to develop and scale new applications in Azure. Discover all you need to know about the Azure infrastructure and enrol now.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Directory Services

Group Policies

Name Resolutions

In this module you will learn about essential services on a network. You will learn about name resolutions like DNS. You will learn about services assigning IP addresses for you. You will learn about a directory service and what it stores for you. You will learn about the structure of active directory in Microsoft technology.

NTFS Permissions

Encryption and Permissions

Printing

Auditing

In this module you will be introduced to permissions. You will learn about NTFS file systems permissions. You will learn about how to encrypt files and folders in a windows system. You will learn about setting share permissions. You will learn about printing on a network and issues that can arise from network printing. Lastly you will learn about auditing what it is and used for.

WWW and Web pages

Remote Access Server and Remote Desktop Services

Virtual Servers

In this module you will be introduced to Web services, you will learn about different transfer protocols like FTP. You will learn about security services and protocols like SSL. You will learn about remote desktop server and other variations of it. You will learn about virtual machine technology and what it does.

Introduction to Server Administration Services Assessment

Learn the practices and techniques of server administration services, including DNS, NTFS and FTP.

Introduction to Server Administration Services

This free online digital security awareness course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect yourself and your sensitive information from security breaches. This course covers many simple and effective ways to prevent security breaches and protect valuable data. You will study various varieties of security threats, social engineering, identity theft, and data classification. You will also look into malware,  piracy, and more.

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Virtualization Overview

VMWare vSphere and Virtualization Overview - Assessment

In this module, you will learn about VMWare vSphere and an overview of virtualization. Discuss the reasons for virtualizing (e.g cost savings), how VMware virtualization compares to traditional PC deployments and common pain points in PC Server.

Planning the ESXi Deployment

vSphere 5.x Deployment Guidelines

vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) Installation

Configuring Hostname Resolution and NTP

Troubleshooting ESXi

Planning and Installing ESXi Assessment

In this module, you will learn about planning and installing ESXi. Get to study ESXi compatibility requirements and ESXi deployment. Also, you will study the different options for deploying VMware ESXi.

Overview of 3rd Party Tools

ESXi Management

Linux Command Review

Using Tools to Administer a VMware Environment Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Using Tools to Administer a VMware Environment. Get started by discussing how 3rd Party Tools help in managing our environment, how ESXi relies on remote utilities instead of a service console, and the basic Linux Commands.

vSphere Infrastructure - Licensing

vCenter Server Installation

vCenter Server Inventory

Managing vCenter Server

Planning vCenter Server Deployment

Troubleshooting vCenter Server and Database

vCenter Server 5 and Licensing Assessment

In this module, you will learn about vCenter Server 5 and Licensing.Learn about the licensing of the vSphere Infrastructure, the vCenter server as well as the specific licensing model available to it, how to install the vCenter Server and the vCenter Server Inventory.

Creating and Modifying Virtual Networks

vSphere Distributed Virtual Switches

Creating and Modifying Virtual Networks Using CLI

Configuring Networking Assessment

In this module, you will learn how to configure networks. Network configuration is the process of assigning network settings, policies, flows, and controls. Learn also how to create and modify virtual networks using CLI as well as vSphere Distributed Virtual Switches.

Storage Concepts

iSCSI Storage (GUI & Command Line)

Fibre Channel Storage

VMFS Datastores (GUI & Command Line)

NAS Storage and NFS Datastores (GUI & Command Line)

Raw Device Mapping (RDM)

Configuring Storage Assessment

In this module, you will learn about configuring storage. Get to study the basic storage terms and how the Internet Small Computers Systems Interface provides access to storage across a TCP/IP network. Also, you will learn about the Virtual Machine File System volumes.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Creating a Virtual Machine

Create Multiple VMs, Templates & Clones

Virtual Appliances

VMware Converter (P2V – V2V)

Managing Virtual Machines

Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown

Virtual Machine Snapshots

vSphere Web Client

Virtual Machine Troubleshooting & Best Practices

VM Creation, Configuration, and Snapshots Assessment

In this module, you will learn about VM Creation, Configuration, and Snapshots. It starts by explaining Virtual Appliances and how to make good use of them. Learn about Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown.

Controlling User Access and Passwords

ESXi Active Directory (AD) Integration

Managing Firewalls

Secure Shell (SSH) Access

The root Account

VMsafe and vShield

Security and Permissions Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Security and Permissions from how permissions are granted by pairing a group with a role assigned to an inventory object. Learn also how UNIX can use multiple authentication protocols.

Optimizing Resources

Performance Monitoring

Configuring Alarms

ESXi and vCenter Logs

Server and VM Monitoring Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Server and VM Monitoring. It explains how VMkernel dynamically deduplicates VMs’ memory pages to physical memory. Learn also that Transparent Memory Compression only happens when a host is under memory pressure.

Storage Views & Topology Maps

Storage vMotion

Configuring vMotion

Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) Cluster

Datastore Clusters & Storage DRS (SDRS)

Resource Pools and Monitoring

Host Profiles

Linked Mode Group of vCenter Servers

vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA)

Advanced ESXi and vCenter Server Management Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Advanced ESXi and vCenter Server Management. It explains Storage Views and Topology Maps and how they are useful for vMotion. Learn also that Storage vMotion requires ESXi 5 supports NFS.

Patching ESXi Standalone Hosts

Patching with Update Manager

Upgrades and Migrations

Patching and Upgrading ESXi Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Patching and Upgrading ESXi. It explains the process in the Update Manager vSphere Client Plugin. Learn how it runs processes when upgrading vCenter 4.1 to 5.0.

Site Recovery Manager (SRM)

High Availability (HA)

Virtual Machine Fault Tolerance

Microsoft Clustering

Backup Strategies

VMware Data Recovery

Third Party Backups

Disaster Recovery and Backup Assessment

In this module, you will learn about Disaster Recovery and Backup. You will discuss the VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and its new features. The module also outlines how network problems can create Host Isolation conditions.

Second Assessment

Diploma in VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 5 - Assessment

This free online course helps you to work efficiently in real-world troubleshooting and installation of VMware 5.0.

Diploma in VMware Ultimate Bootcamp vSphere 5

VMware vSphere 5.0 is the industry-leading virtualization technology platform accelerating the shift to cloud computing for existing Data Centers. This free online course discusses the fundamental tools and techniques required to plan, install and administer a VMware environment including Disaster Recovery and Backup. This VMware course will refine your overall skills in administering virtual environments, specifically the VMware vSphere 5.0.

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