Azure Fundamentals: Unlock the Power of Cloud Computing with Azure
Key Takeaways:- Understand cloud computing principles including deployment models and service models.
- Explore the building blocks of Azure, such as virtual machines, networking components, and storage options.
- Secure your Azure environment using identity and access management.
Description
Azure is one of the largest and most powerful cloud computing platforms with over 300 services. As more and more data science moves to the cloud, learning to use Azure is fast becoming an essential skillset.
In this webinar you'll learn about cloud concepts, essential services, and effective management. The session will cover deployment models (public, private, hybrid) and their implications, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and when to use each.
You'll also get an overview of the services relevant to data professionals like compute resources (virtual machines, containers), networking components (virtual networks, load balancers), storage options (blobs, queues, tables, files), and databases (Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB).
Finally, you'll learn how to secure your Azure environment using identity and access management, monitor resources effectively, implement cost management strategies, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Presenter Bio
Kevin Orbaker is a Data & AI architect at Microsoft, where he works in the Microsoft Technology Center as the Chief Technical Architect. He has more than 35 years of experience in software and database development and architecture, spanning various industries and technologies. He helps enterprise customers design and implement cloud scale applications and solutions using Microsoft's Data & AI platform.
Kevin is passionate about AI and IoT, and how they can transform businesses and society. He is always eager to learn new skills and explore new possibilities. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a frequent speaker at technical events and conferences.