Become a cloud pro by designing, deploying, and managing robust Azure solutions. Get hands-on with automation, cost management, and security. No setup, no cleanup, no hassle.

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This hands-on course empowers you with the skills to design, deploy, and manage robust cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. Azure offers various services enabling organizations to scale up and accelerate their digital transformation. 

In this course, you’ll explore the core principles of cloud architecture and learn industry best practices. You’ll be introduced to cloud computing basics, followed by topics like SLAs, databases, app services, and VMs. Next, you’ll learn about various automation services like Azure WebJobs, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Queue Storage. Cost management and monitoring tools like Azure Log Analytics, Azure Dashboards, Application Insights, and Azure Monitor are also covered. The course discusses securing the data and VMs using tools and services like Microsoft Entra ID, IAM, and administrative units. 

After completing this course, you can complete Microsoft’s Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and be ready for cloud and IT management and consulting roles.

Dhruv Kinger

SWE at ThrivePass || Project Reviewer, Mentor & Tutor at Udacity

Azure Cloud Solutions Architect Program

# Introduction to SLAs

In broader terms, SLAs are the commitments given by the cloud provider for the uptime of a given service.

Azure SLAs also define how Microsoft responds if an Azure resource fails to perform according to what is mentioned in an SLA specification. In some cases, Microsoft might apply a discount to the customer’s bill as compensation.

An SLA sets expectations between an organization and service providers. It should be noted that free and shared tiers of many services do not come with an SLA.
Let’s see the SLAs for some of the services Microsoft Azure provides:

Understand the basic terminology behind Azure SLAs and the significance of Azure Key Vault.

Introduction to the Cloud Architect Program

Cloud Capabilities

Assessment 1: Cloud Concepts

Creating a Simple Web App with a Database and Storage Account

Virtual Machine Types

Automation

Assessment 2: Virtual Machines and Azure Automations

Cost Refining

Monitoring Efficiency

Assessment 3: Cost Refining and Monitoring Efficiency

Integrate Application Insights to the Azure Web App

Security Basics

Protection and Monitoring

Assessment 4: Protection and Monitoring

Conclusion

Azure SLAs and Azure Key Vault

Introduction to SLAs