Brush up your Microsoft Skills 

If you follow tech news, you’ve likely heard about Microsoft’s new role-based certifications, but what are they, and what could they mean for your career?



In early 2019 Microsoft launched new certifications designed
 to offer career-focused qualifications specifically designed to neatly align
 with existing job roles.
While of course these new ‘role-based 
certifications’ do not replace Microsoft’s existing specialist certifications,
 they do offer an exciting new opportunity to become Microsoft-certified
 in skills and knowledge integral to your specific job role.

 In this article we’ll be taking a closer look, and
 providing a general overview to everything you need to know.

Why the Change?

The first thing you may find yourself asking is why the  
change? Microsoft’s previous certifications have been more than in highly
  successful, and result  knowledgeable individuals, right?
Microsoft defines this need to change as “keeping pace with today’s technical 
roles and requirements”, and when you think about this, the reasoning for
 role-based certifications becomes clear.
Within any company, be this tech-based or otherwise, IT roles are
 no longer so general as ‘administrator’ or ‘engineer’.
 Instead, each of these titles have sub headings such as ‘security
 systems engineer’, and some even subcategorize further and  further
 into highly niche and specific roles.

It is these specific career roles that Microsoft aims to target with the new 
certifications rollout, aiming to provide training that is more focused and job 
specific instead of a general overview of a career sector.


"At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but
 the image is that they all come from the top - I'm afraid
 that's not quite right."-Bill Gates 


Here are some courses provided by the Microsoft to enhance one's knowledge.

1.Create an Azure account

The first step to using Azure is to sign up. You may sign up directly through Azure.com, with the help of a Microsoft representative, or through a partner.


In this module, you will:
  • Learn about Azure sign-up options including Azure free account.
  • Create an Azure free account.
  • Understand how billing works in Azure.
  • Learn about different support options 
LINK: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/create-an-azure-account/

2.Cloud Concepts - Principles of Cloud       Computing

Explore the core concepts of cloud computing and how it can help your business.

In this module, you will:
  • Explore common cloud computing services
  • Explore the benefits of cloud computing
  • Decide which cloud deployment model is best for you



LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/principles-cloud-computing/ 


3.Core Cloud Services - Azure architecture and service guarantees

Azure provides a global network of secure datacenters you can deploy your services into. Learn about the physical architecture of Azure, how redundancy is provided, and what service guarantees Microsoft provides.

In this module, you will:
  • Explore the physical structure of Azure infrastructure
  • Understand the service level agreements provided by Azure
  • Learn how to provide your own service level agreements for your apps

LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/explore-azure-infrastructure/

 4.Core Cloud Services - Azure compute options

Review the Azure compute services and explore how they can solve common business needs.
In this module, you will:
  • Identify Azure compute options
  • Select compute options that will solve your specific business needs



LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-azure-compute/

5.Core Cloud Services - Azure data storage options

In this module, we'll explore the benefits of Azure data storage versus on-premises storage.

In this module, you will:
  • Survey the data storage options in Azure
  • Explore how Azure can meet your business demands for storing and analyzing data
  • Compare Azure data options with on-premises storage


LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-data-in-azure/

6.Core Cloud Services - Manage services with the Azure portal

Tour the Azure portal features and services, and customize your portal.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn about Azure management options
  • Navigate the Azure portal
  • Customize the dashboard
  • Learn how to opt in to preview services and features


 LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/tour-azure-portal/
 

7.Azure fundamentals

Interested in the cloud, but aren't quite sure what it can do for you? This path is the place to start.
In this learning path, you will:
  • Learn cloud concepts such as High Availability, Scalability, Elasticity, Agility, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery
  • Understand the benefits of cloud computing in Azure and how it can save you time and money
  • Compare and contrast basic strategies for transitioning to the Azure cloud
  • Explore the breadth of services available in Azure including compute, network, storage, and security
Once you complete this learning path, you will have the necessary knowledge to take the AZ900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam.


LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/azure-fundamentals/

8.Core Cloud Services - Azure networking options

Running your app or service in the cloud requires a fast and secure network. Learn some of the Azure networking basics and how Azure networking helps improve resiliency and reduce latency.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn how virtual networking helps you isolate network and compute resources
  • Learn how Azure Load Balancer helps improve resiliency, or the ability to recover when your service goes down
  • Learn how Traffic Manager can route traffic to different endpoints, including the endpoint with the lowest latency to the user


LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-azure-networking/

9.Security, responsibility, and trust in Azure

Discuss the basic concepts for protecting your infrastructure and data when you work in the cloud. Understand what responsibilities are yours and what Azure takes care of for you.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn how security responsibility is shared with Azure
  • Learn how identity management provides protection, even outside your network
  • Learn how encryption capabilities built into Azure can protect your data
  • Learn how to protect your network and virtual networks
  • Learn about advanced services and features Azure provides to keep your services and data secure and safe



LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-security-in-azure/  

10.Apply and monitor infrastructure standards with Azure Policy

Learn about governance and management in Azure services.

In this module, you will:
  • Apply policies to control and audit resource creation
  • Learn how role-based security can fine-tune access to your resources
  • Understand Microsoft's policies and privacy guarantees
  • Learn how to monitor your resources



LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-governance/

11.Predict costs and optimize spending for Azure

Cost is one of the most important aspects of the cloud and can have a massive impact on your business. Azure has several tools available to help you get a better understanding of cloud spend and some best practices that you can leverage to help you save money.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn the different options you have to purchase Azure services
  • Estimate costs with the Azure pricing calculator
  • Predict and optimize costs with Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor
  • Apply best practices for saving on infrastructure costs
  • Apply best practices for saving on licensing costs

LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/predict-costs-and-optimize-spending/

12.Core Cloud Services - Introduction to Azure

Get started with Azure by creating and configuring your first website in the cloud.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn what Microsoft Azure is and how it relates to cloud computing
  • Deploy a website using Azure App Service
  • Learn how to scale up your website to give you more compute power
  • Use Azure Cloud Shell to interact with your website

  LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/welcome-to-azure/

13.Control and organize Azure resources with Azure Resource Manager

Use Azure Resource Manager to organize resources, enforce standards, and protect critical assets from deletion.

In this module, you will:
  • Use resource groups to organize Azure resources
  • Use tags to organize resources
  • Apply policies to enforce standards in your Azure environments
  • Use resource locks to protect critical Azure resources from accidental deletion


 LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/control-and-organize-with-azure-resource-manager/


14.Introduction to Microsoft 365 core services and features

Microsoft 365 includes many familiar services, helping you and your organization be more productive. Take a look at Microsoft 365 cloud services and see how they differ from the familiar on-premises versions.

In this module, you will:
  • Learn what the core Microsoft 365 services and products do
  • Learn the difference between the Microsoft 365 services and their on-premises counterparts

LINK:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-m365-core-services/



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