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The students will learn how to interactively explore data stored in files in a data lake. They will learn the various ingestion techniques that can be used to load data using the Apache Spark capability found in Azure Synapse Analytics or Azure Databricks, or how to ingest using Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse pipelines. The students will also learn the various ways they can transform the data using the same technologies that is used to ingest data. The student will spend time on the course learning how to monitor and analyze the performance of analytical system so that they can optimize the performance of data loads, or queries that are issued against the systems. They will understand the importance of implementing security to ensure that the data is protected at rest or in transit. The student will then show how the data in an analytical system can be used to create dashboards, or build predictive models in Azure Synapse Analytics. After completing this course, students will be able to: Explore compute and storage options for data engineering workloads in Azure Design and Implement the serving layer Understand data engineering considerations Run interactive queries using serverless SQL pools Explore, transform, and load data into the Data Warehouse using Apache Spark Perform data Exploration and Transformation in Azure Databricks Ingest and load Data into the Data Warehouse Transform Data with Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Pipelines Integrate Data from Notebooks with Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Pipelines Optimize Query Performance with Dedicated SQL Pools in Azure Synapse Analyze and Optimize Data Warehouse Storage Support Hybrid Transactional Analytical Processing (HTAP) with Azure Synapse Link Perform end-to-end security with Azure Synapse Analytics Perform real-time Stream Processing with Stream Analytics Create a Stream Processing Solution with Event Hubs and Azure Databricks Build reports using Power BI integration with Azure Synpase Analytics Perform Integrated Machine Learning Processes in Azure Synapse Analytics Course prerequisites Successful students start this course with knowledge of cloud computing and core data concepts and professional experience with data solutions.Recommended prerequisites:M-DP900 - Microsoft Azure Data FundamentalsM-AZ900 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Agenda Module 1: Explore compute and storage options for data engineering workloads This module provides an overview of the Azure compute and storage technology options that are available to data engineers building analytical workloads. This module teaches ways to structure the data lake, and to optimize the files for exploration, streaming, and batch workloads. The student will learn how to organize the data lake into levels of data refinement as they transform files through batch and stream processing. Then they will learn how to create indexes on their datasets, such as CSV, JSON, and Parquet files, and use them for potential query and workload acceleration. Module 2: Design and implement the serving layer This module teaches how to design and implement data stores in a modern data warehouse to optimize analytical workloads. The student will learn how to design a multidimensional schema to store fact and dimension data. Then the student will learn how to populate slowly changing dimensions through incremental data loading from Azure Data Factory. Module 3: Data engineering considerations for source files This module explores data engineering considerations that are common when loading data into a modern data warehouse analytical from files stored in an Azure Data Lake, and understanding the security consideration associated with storing files stored in the data lake. Module 4: Run interactive queries using Azure Synapse Analytics serverless SQL pools In this module, students will learn how to work with files stored in the data lake and external file sources, through T-SQL statements executed by a serverless SQL pool in Azure Synapse Analytics. Students will query Parquet files stored in a data lake, as well as CSV files stored in an external data store. Next, they will create Azure Active Directory security groups and enforce access to files in the data lake through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Access Control Lists (ACLs). Module 5: Explore, transform, and load data into the Data Warehouse using Apache Spark This module teaches how to explore data stored in a data lake, transform the data, and load data into a relational data store. The student will explore Parquet and JSON files and use techniques to query and transform JSON files with hierarchical structures. Then the student will use Apache Spark to load data into the data warehouse and join Parquet data in the data lake with data in the dedicated SQL pool. Module 6: Data exploration and transformation in Azure Databricks This module teaches how to use various Apache Spark DataFrame methods to explore and transform data in Azure Databricks. The student will learn how to perform standard DataFrame methods to explore and transform data. They will also learn how to perform more advanced tasks, such as removing duplicate data, manipulate date/time values, rename columns, and aggregate data. Module 7: Ingest and load data into the data warehouse This module teaches students how to ingest data into the data warehouse through T-SQL scripts and Synapse Analytics integration pipelines. The student will learn how to load data into Synapse dedicated SQL pools with PolyBase and COPY using T-SQL. The student will also learn how to use workload management along with a Copy activity in a Azure Synapse pipeline for petabyte-scale data ingestion. Module 8: Transform data with Azure Data Factory or Azure Synapse Pipelines This module teaches students how to build data integration pipelines to ingest from multiple data sources, transform data using mapping data flowss, and perform data movement into one or more data sinks. Module 9: Orchestrate data movement and transformation in Azure Synapse Pipelines In this module, you will learn how to create linked services, and orchestrate data movement and transformation using notebooks in Azure Synapse Pipelines. Module 10: Optimize query performance with dedicated SQL pools in Azure Synapse In this module, students will learn strategies to optimize data storage and processing when using dedicated SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. The student will know how to use developer features, such as windowing and HyperLogLog functions, use data loading best practices, and optimize and improve query performance. Module 11: Analyze and Optimize Data Warehouse Storage In this module, students will learn how to analyze then optimize the data storage of the Azure Synapse dedicated SQL pools. The student will know techniques to understand table space usage and column store storage details. Next the student will know how to compare storage requirements between identical tables that use different data types. Finally, the student will observe the impact materialized views have when executed in place of complex queries and learn how to avoid extensive logging by optimizing delete operations. Module 12: Support Hybrid Transactional Analytical Processing (HTAP) with Azure Synapse Link In this module, students will learn how Azure Synapse Link enables seamless connectivity of an Azure Cosmos DB account to a Synapse workspace. The student will understand how to enable and configure Synapse link, then how to query the Azure Cosmos DB analytical store using Apache Spark and SQL serverless. Module 13: End-to-end security with Azure Synapse Analytics In this module, students will learn how to secure a Synapse Analytics workspace and its supporting infrastructure. The student will observe the SQL Active Directory Admin, manage IP firewall rules, manage secrets with Azure Key Vault and access those secrets through a Key Vault linked service and pipeline activities. The student will understand how to implement column-level security, row-level security, and dynamic data masking when using dedicated SQL pools. Module 14: Real-time Stream Processing with Stream Analytics In this module, students will learn how to process streaming data with Azure Stream Analytics. The student will ingest vehicle telemetry data into Event Hubs, then process that data in real time, using various windowing functions in Azure Stream Analytics. They will output the data to Azure Synapse Analytics. Finally, the student will learn how to scale the Stream Analytics job to increase throughput. Module 15: Create a Stream Processing Solution with Event Hubs and Azure Databricks In this module, students will learn how to ingest and process streaming data at scale with Event Hubs and Spark Structured Streaming in Azure Databricks. The student will learn the key features and uses of Structured Streaming. The student will implement sliding windows to aggregate over chunks of data and apply watermarking to remove stale data. Finally, the student will connect to Event Hubs to read and write streams. Module 16: Build reports using Power BI integration with Azure Synapase Analytics In this module, the student will learn how to integrate Power BI with their Synapse workspace to build reports in Power BI. The student will create a new data source and Power BI report in Synapse Studio. Then the student will learn how to improve query performance with materialized views and result-set caching. Finally, the student will explore the data lake with serverless SQL pools and create visualizations against that data in Power BI. Module 17: Perform Integrated Machine Learning Processes in Azure Synapse Analytics This module explores the integrated, end-to-end Azure Machine Learning and Azure Cognitive Services experience in Azure Synapse Analytics. You will learn how to connect an Azure Synapse Analytics workspace to an Azure Machine Learning workspace using a Linked Service and then trigger an Automated ML experiment that uses data from a Spark table. You will also learn how to use trained models from Azure Machine Learning or Azure Cognitive Services to enrich data in a SQL pool table and then serve prediction results using Power BI. [-]

Prerequisites Successful Azure Administrators start this role with experience on operating systems, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, and networking. Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks. Understanding of network configuration, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies. Understanding of Active Directory concepts, including domains, forests, domain controllers, replication, Kerberos protocol, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations. Agenda Module 1: Identity -Azure Active Directory-Users and Groups Module 2: Governance and Compliance -Subscriptions and Accounts-Azure Policy-Role-based Access Control (RBAC) Module 3: Azure Administration -Azure Resource Manager-Azure Portal and Cloud Shell-Azure PowerShell and CLI-ARM Templates Module 4: Virtual Networking -Virtual Networks-IP Addressing-Network Security groups-Azure Firewall-Azure DNS Module 5: Intersite Connectivity -VNet Peering-VPN Gateway Connections-ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN Module 6: Network Traffic Management -Network Routing and Endpoints-Azure Load Balancer-Azure Application Gateway-Traffic Manager Module 7: Azure Storage -Storage Accounts-Blob Storage-Storage Security-Azure Files and File Sync-Managing Storage Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines -Virtual Machine Planning-Creating Virtual Machines-Virtual Machine Availability-Virtual Machine Extensions Module 9: Serverless Computing -Azure App Service Plans-Azure App Service-Container Services-Azure Kubernetes Service Module 10: Data Protection -File and Folder Backups-Virtual Machine Backup Module 11: Monitoring -Azure Monitor-Azure Alerts-Log Analytics-Network Watcher [-]

Recommend solutions to minimize costs Recommend a solution for Conditional Access, including multi-factor authentication Recommend a solution for a hybrid identity including Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Connect Recommend a solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a solution that includes KeyVault Recommend a solution that includes Azure AD Managed Identities Recommend a storage access solution Design and Azure Site Recovery solution Recommend a solution for autoscaling Recommend a solution for containers Recommend a solution for network security Recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs Recommend a solution for migration of databases  Agenda Module 1: Design for Cost Optimization -Recommend Solutions for Cost Management-Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs Module 2: Design a Solution for Logging and Monitoring -Azure Monitoring Services-Azure Monitor Module 3: Design Authentication -Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication-Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO)-Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure-Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity-Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration Module 4: Design Authorization -Infrastructure Protection-Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups, Subscriptions and Resource Groups Module 5: Design Governance -Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy-Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint Module 6: Design Security for Applications -Recommend a Solution using KeyVault-Recommend a Solution using Azure AD Managed Identities Module 7: Design a Solution for Databases Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on RequirementsOverview of Azure Data StorageRecommend Database Service Tier SizingDynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed InstancesRecommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use Module 8: Design Data Integration -Recommend a Data Flow-Recommend a Solution for Data Integration Module 9: Select an Appropriate Storage Account -Understanding Storage Tiers-Recommend a Storage Access Solution-Recommend Storage Management Tools Module 10: Design a Solution for Backup and Recovery -Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads-Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution-Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions-Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management-Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention Module 11: Design for High Availability -Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy-Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling-Identify Resources that Require High Availability-Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability-Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads Module 12: Design a Compute Solution -Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning-Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies-Recommend a Solution for Containers-Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management Module 13: Design a Network Solution -Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution-Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning-Recommend a Solution for Network Security-Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks,-Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management-Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing Module 14: Design an Application Architecture -Recommend a Microservices Architecture-Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications-Recommend a Solution for API Integration Module 15: Design Migrations -Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration-Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs-Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases [-]

DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure [-]

AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps solutions [-]

In this course students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain the security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools. The course covers scripting and automation, virtualization, and cloud N-tier architecture. TARGET AUDIENCE Students should have at least one year of hands-on experience securing Azure workloads and experience with security controls for workloads on Azure. COURSE OBJECTIVES Describe specialized data classifications on Azure Identify Azure data protection mechanisms Implement Azure data encryption methods Secure Internet protocols and how to implement them on Azure Describe Azure security services and features COURSE CONTENT Module 1: Identity and Access LESSONS Configure Azure Active Directory for Azure workloads and subscriptions Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management Configure security for an Azure subscription Module 2: Platform Protection LESSONS Understand cloud security Build a network Secure network Implement host security Implement platform security Implement subscription security Module 3: Security Operations LESSONS Configure security services Configure security policies by using Azure Security Center Manage security alerts Respond to and remediate security issues Create security baselines Module 4: Data and applications LESSONS Configure security policies to manage data Configure security for data infrastructure Configure encryption for data at rest Understand application security Implement security for application lifecycle Secure applications Configure and manage Azure Key Vault [-]

AZ-220: Microsoft Azure IoT Developer [-]

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals [-]

The course will cover general cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services such as Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service(PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). It will also cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance and trust. It will finally cover pricing and support services available.   Agenda Module 1: Cloud Concepts -Learning Objectives-Why Cloud Services?-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud models Module 2: Core Azure Services -Core Azure architectural components-Core Azure Services and Products-Azure Solutions-Azure management tools Module 3: Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust -Securing network connectivity in Azure-Core Azure Identity services-Security tools and features-Azure governance methodologies-Monitoring and Reporting in Azure-Privacy, Compliance and Data Protection standards in Azure Module 4: Azure Pricing and Support -Azure subscriptions-Planning and managing costs-Support options available with Azure-Service lifecycle in Azure [-]

The students will also explore how to design data security including data access, data policies and standards. They will also design Azure data solutions which includes the optimization, availability and disaster recovery of big data, batch processing and streaming data solutions. Agenda Module 1: Data Platform Architecture Considerations. -Core Principles of Creating Architectures-Design with Security in Mind-Performance and Scalability-Design for availability and recoverability-Design for efficiency and operations-Case Study Module 2: Azure Batch Processing Reference Architectures. -Lambda architectures from a Batch Mode Perspective-Design an Enterprise BI solution in Azure-Automate enterprise BI solutions in Azure-Architect an Enterprise-grade Conversational Bot in Azure Module 3: Azure Real-Time Reference Architectures. -Lambda architectures for a Real-Time Perspective-Lambda architectures for a Real-Time Perspective-Design a stream processing pipeline with Azure Databricks-Create an Azure IoT reference architecture Module 4: Data Platform Security Design Considerations. -Defense in Depth Security Approach-Network Level Protection-Identity Protection-Encryption Usage-Advanced Threat Protection Module 5: Designing for Resiliency and Scale. -Design Backup and Restore strategies-Optimize Network Performance-Design for Optimized Storage and Database Performance-Design for Optimized Storage and Database Performance-Incorporate Disaster Recovery into Architectures-Design Backup and Restore strategies Module 6: Design for Efficiency and Operations. -Maximizing the Efficiency of your Cloud Environment-Use Monitoring and Analytics to Gain Operational Insights-Use Automation to Reduce Effort and Error [-]

AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions [-]

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator [-]

AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop [-]

Agenda Module 1: Implement VMs for Windows and Linux -Select Virtual Machine Size-Configure High Availability-Implement Azure Dedicated Hosts-Deploy and Configure Scale Sets-Configure Azure Disk Encryption Module 2: Automate Deployment and Configuration of Resources -Azure Resource Manager Templates-Save a Template for a VM-Evaluate Location of New Resources-Configure a Virtual Hard Disk Template-Deploy from a Template-Create and Execute an Automation Runbook Module 3: Implement Virtual Networking -Virtual Network Peering-Implement VNet Peering Module 4: Implement Load Balancing and Network Security -Implement Azure Load Balancer-Implement an Application Gateway-Understand Web Application Firewall-Implement Azure Firewall-Implement Azure Front Door-Implementing Azure Traffice Manager-Implement Network Security Groups and Application Security Grou-Implement Azure Bastion Module 5: Implement Storage Accounts -Storage Accounts-Blob Storage-Storage Security-Managing Storage-Accessing Blobs and Queues using AAD-Configure Azure Storage Firewalls and Virtual Networks Module 6: Implement Azure Active Directory -Overview of Azure Active Directory-Users and Groups-Domains and Custom Domains-Azure AD Identity Protection-Implement Conditional Access-Configure Fraud Alerts for MFA-Implement Bypass Options-Configure Trusted IPs-Configure Guest Users in Azure AD-Manage Multiple Directori Module 7: Implement and Manage Azure Governance -Create Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Resource Groups-Overview of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)-Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Roles-Azure AD Access Reviews-Implement and Configure an Azure Policy-Azure Blueprints Module 8: Implement and Manage Hybrid Identities -Install and Configure Azure AD Connect-Configure Password Sync and Password Writeback-Configure Azure AD Connect Health Module 9: Manage Workloads in Azure -Migrate Workloads using Azure Migrate-VMware - Agentless Migration-VMware - Agent-Based Migration-Implement Azure Backup-Azure to Azure Site Recovery-Implement Azure Update Management Module 10: Implement Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring -Azure Infrastructure Security Monitoring-Azure Monitor-Azure Workbooks-Azure Alerts-Log Analytics-Network Watcher-Azure Service Health-Monitor Azure Costs-Azure Application Insights-Unified Monitoring in Azure Module 11: Manage Security for Applications -Azure Key Vault-Azure Managed Identity Module 12: Implement an Application Infrastructure -Create and Configure Azure App Service-Create an App Service Web App for Containers-Create and Configure an App Service Plan-Configure Networking for an App Service-Create and Manage Deployment Slots-Implement Logic Apps-Implement Azure Functions Module 13: Implement Container-Based Applications -Azure Container Instances-Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Module 14: Implement NoSQL Databases -Configure Storage Account Tables-Select Appropriate CosmosDB APIs Module 15: Implement Azure SQL Databases -Configure Azure SQL Database Settings-Implement Azure SQL Database Managed Instances-High-Availability and Azure SQL Database [-]

COURSE OVERVIEW This course does not provide an Azure pass or time in the classroom for students to do any hands-on activities. TARGET AUDIENCE  This course is suitable for program managers and technical sales, with a general IT background. These students want to learn about our offerings, see how components are implemented, and ask questions about products and features. COURSE OBJECTIVES   Discuss the basics of cloud computing and Azure, and how to get started with Azure's subscriptions and accounts. Describe the advantages of using cloud computing services, learning to differentiate between the categories and types of cloud computing, and how to examine the various concepts, resources, and terminology that are necessary to work with Azure architecture. Outline the core services available with Microsoft Azure. Discuss the core solutions that encompass a wide array of tools and services from Microsoft Azure. Describe the general security and network security features, and how you can use the various Azure services to help ensure that your cloud resources are safe, secure, and trusted. Discuss the identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features, and how Azure can help you secure access to cloud resources, what it means to build a cloud governance strategy, and how Azure adheres to common regulatory and compliance standards. Discuss the factors that influence cost, tools you can use to help estimate and manage your cloud spend, and how Azure's service-level agreements (SLAs) can impact your application design decisions. COURSE CONTENT Module 1: Cloud Concepts In this module, you'll take an entry level end-to-end look at Azure and its capabilities, which will provide you with a solid foundation for completing the available modules for Azure Fundamentals. Introduction to Azure fundamentals Fundamental Azure concepts After completing this module, students will be able to: Understand the benefits of cloud computing in Azure and how it can save you time and money. Explain concepts such as high availability, scalability, elasticity, agility, and disaster recovery. Module 2: Core Azure Services In this module, you learn about core Azure services like Azure database, Azure compute, Azure storage, and Azure Networking. Core Azure architectural components Core Azure workload products Azure networking services Azure storage services Azure database services After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe core Azure architecture components such as subscriptions, management groups, and resources. Summarize geographic distribution concepts such as Azure regions, region pairs, and availability zones. Understand the services available in Azure including compute, network, storage, and databases. Identify virtualization services such as Azure VMs, Azure Container Instances, and Azure Kubernetes. Compare Azure's database services such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and Azure Database for MySQL. Examine Azure networking resources such as Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and Azure ExpressRoute. Summarize Azure storage services such Azure Blob Storage, Azure Disk Storage, and Azure File Storage. Module 3: Core Solutions In this module, you'll learn about AI machine learning, Azure DevOps, monitoring fundamentals, management fundamentals, serverless computing fundamentals. and IoT fundamentals. Choose the best Azure IoT service Choose the best AI service Choose the best Azure serverless technology Choose the best tools with DevOps and GitHub Choose the best management tools Choose the best Azure monitoring service After completing this module, students will be able to: Choose the correct Azure AI service to address different kinds of business challenges. Choose the best software development process tools and services for a given business scenario. Choose the correct cloud monitoring service to address different kinds of business challenges. Choose the correct Azure management tool to address different kinds of technical needs. Choose the right serverless computing technology for your business scenario. Choose the best Azure IoT service for a given business scenario. Module 4: General security and networking features In this module, you will learn how to protect yourself against security threats, and secure your networks with Azure. Security Tools and Features Secure Network Connectivity After completing this module, students will be able to: Strengthen your security posture and protect against threats by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Collect and act on security data from many different sources by using Microsoft Sentinel. Manage dedicated physical servers to host your Azure VMs for Windows and Linux. Identify the layers that make up a defense in depth strategy. Explain how Azure Firewall enables you to control what traffic is allowed on the network. Configure network security groups to filter network traffic to and from Azure resources. Explain how Azure DDoS Protection helps protect your Azure resources from DDoS attacks. Module 5: Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance In this module, you will learn about Azure identity services, how to build a cloud governance strategy, and privacy, compliance and data protection standards on Azure. Core Azure identity services Azure Governance Methodologies Privacy, Compliance, and Data Protection standards After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the difference between authentication and authorization. Describe how Azure Active Directory provides identity and access management. Explain the role single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication, and Conditional Access play. Make organizational decisions about your cloud environment by using the CAF for Azure. Define who can access cloud resources by using Azure role-based access control. Apply a resource lock to prevent accidental deletion of your Azure resources. Apply tags to your Azure resources to help describe their purpose. Control and audit how your resources are created by using Azure Policy. Enable governance at scale across multiple Azure subscriptions by using Azure Blueprints. Explain the types of compliance offerings that are available on Azure. Gain insight into regulatory standards and compliance on Azure. Explain Azure capabilities that are specific to government agencies. Module 6: Azure Pricing and Lifecycle In this module, you will learn how to plan and manage Azure costs, and how to choose the right Azure services though SLAs and service lifecycle. Planning and Cost Management Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Lifecycle After completing this module, students will be able to: Use the Total Cost of Ownership Calculator. Describe the different ways you can purchase Azure products and services. Use the Pricing calculator to estimate the monthly cost of running your cloud workloads. Define the major factors that affect total cost and apply recommended practices to minimize cost. Describe what a service-level agreement (SLA) is and why SLAs are important. Identify factors, such as the service tier you choose, that can affect an SLA. Combine SLAs to compute a composite SLA. Describe the service lifecycle in Azure. TEST CERTIFICATION This course helps to prepare for exam AZ-900. FOLLOW ON COURSES M-AZ104, Microsoft Azure Administrator M-AZ204, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure M-AZ303, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies M-DP200, Implementing an Azure Data Solution (DP-200) [-]