Careers in Cloud Computing: IT Pro to Microsoft Cloud Pro
1h 45mIntermediate2019-03-26
Authors
Andrew Bettany
Trainer and author focused on Microsoft technology and social media
Course details
Businesses are adopting cloud-based technologies at a fast rate. Moving to the cloud requires businesses and the IT professionals that support them to evolve. Cloud-based systems require a new approach to IT management and a whole new suite of tools and skills. This course equips IT professionals to shift their careers and embrace cloud technology. Primarily focused on the cloud services provided by Microsoft, this course includes in-depth coverage of Azure, PowerShell, and Microsoft 365, but also touches on additional platforms such as Amazon Web Services. Instructor Andrew Bettany also helps you map where you may want to specialize, where you need to be skill-wise, and how to create a path to get there.
Learning objectives
Defining cloud computing
Identifying the benefits of the cloud
Exploring Azure Active Directory
Managing mobile devices, data, and applications
Exploring Microsoft 365
Choosing a cloud service provider
Learning Windows PowerShell
Skills and certifications for a cloud career
Learning objectives
Defining cloud computing
Identifying the benefits of the cloud
Exploring Azure Active Directory
Managing mobile devices, data, and applications
Exploring Microsoft 365
Choosing a cloud service provider
Learning Windows PowerShell
Skills and certifications for a cloud career
Skills covered
Cloud FoundationsTech Career SkillsAzureCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceMicrosoftSoftware DevelopmentDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome to the cloud revolution
- 02 - What you should know
1. Understanding Cloud Computing
- 03 - What is cloud computing
- 04 - Benefits of cloud computing
- 05 - Cloud migration considerations
- 06 - The future of cloud computing
2. Exploring Azure Active Directory
- 07 - Overview of Azure AD
- 08 - Compare Active Directory domain services and Azure AD
- 09 - Hybrid scenarios with Azure AD Connect
- 10 - Migrating to Azure AD
- 11 - Deploy devices using Windows Autopilot
3. Mobile Device Management
- 12 - Mobility and the modern workplace
- 13 - Managing data in the cloud
- 14 - Device compliance and policies
- 15 - Managing mobile applications
4. Microsoft 365 Business Value
- 16 - Understanding Microsoft 365
- 17 - Understanding Office 365
- 18 - Explore Office 365 services
- 19 - Drive Microsoft 365 consumption
- 20 - Introducing the Microsoft Managed Desktop
5. Choosing a Cloud Service Provider
- 21 - Overview of Microsoft Azure
- 22 - Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- 23 - Choosing between Azure and AWS
6. Understanding the Power of PowerShell
- 24 - Explore the benefits of PowerShell
- 25 - What isn't possible with the GUI
- 26 - Resources for learning PowerShell
- 27 - PowerShell and certifications
7. Advancing Your Cloud Career
- 28 - Cloud training resources
- 29 - Training resources
- 30 - Microsoft Azure certification
- 31 - Microsoft 365 certification
- 32 - AWS certification
- 33 - Accessing free trials
Conclusion
- 34 - Next steps