Optimizing Consumption Strategy in Microsoft Azure from Pluralsight

A Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect needs to be able to strike the balance between consumption and performance, while focusing on the core business stakeholders, and those are the skills you will learn in this course.

In this course, Optimizing Consumption Strategy in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn the principal cost drivers of core Microsoft Azure technologies, what your options are to optimize them, and how align your solutions with stakeholder business requirements. First, you’ll focus on the guiding principles of consumption optimization. Next, you’ll work on extracting key information from business stakeholders which will inform your technical solutions. Finally, you’ll delve deep into core Microsoft Azure technologies and understand what the options and considerations are for optimization, while constantly focusing on monitoring and visibility and using that information to make informed decisions. When you’ve completed this course, you'll have gained the knowledge of how to listen to and understand business stakeholders and translate their needs into robust technical solutions which strike the right balance between consumption and performance.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introducing Microsoft Azure Cost Management

Optimizing Storage Costs

Optimizing Compute Costs

Optimizing Network Costs

Optimizing App Service Costs

Optimizing Identity Costs

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Develops skills and knowledge that are useful for career growth in cloud computing

Provides a foundation for understanding Azure cost management

Taught by experienced industry professionals

Examines various Azure technologies and their optimization options

Focuses on learner engagement through hands-on demonstrations and interactive content

Requires a working understanding of Azure fundamentals

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Optimizing Consumption Strategy in Microsoft Azure with these activities:

Review Core Azure Concepts

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Reviewing core Azure concepts will ensure a solid foundation for this course.

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Review Microsoft Azure documentation
Watch introductory Azure videos
Take a practice quiz on Azure fundamentals

Azure Consumption Optimization Tutorial

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Following a tutorial will provide practical guidance on optimizing costs.

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Identify a tutorial on Azure consumption optimization
Follow the tutorial step-by-step
Implement the optimization techniques in your own Azure environment

Cost Optimization Scenarios Analysis

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Analyzing cost optimization scenarios will strengthen decision-making skills.

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Identify common cost optimization scenarios
Analyze the cost implications of different optimization strategies
Develop recommendations for cost optimization

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Career center

Learners who complete Optimizing Consumption Strategy in Microsoft Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. This course would be particularly useful for a Cloud Architect because it teaches the principal cost drivers of core Microsoft Azure technologies and how to optimize them. This knowledge is essential for designing and managing cloud systems that are both cost-effective and performant.

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Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs and implements IT solutions for organizations. This course would be useful for a Solutions Architect because it helps build a foundation in Microsoft Azure cost management and optimization. This knowledge is essential for designing and implementing IT solutions that meet business requirements while also being cost-effective.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for securing cloud computing systems. This course would be useful for a Cloud Security Engineer because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for security and cost. This knowledge is essential for ensuring that cloud systems are secure and compliant while also being cost-effective.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer works to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course would be useful for a DevOps Engineer because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge is essential for ensuring that applications are deployed and managed in a way that is both efficient and cost-effective.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator manages cloud computing systems. This course would be useful for a Cloud Administrator because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge is essential for managing cloud systems that are both efficient and cost-effective.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines and systems. This course would be useful for a Data Engineer because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure storage technologies for cost. This knowledge is essential for designing and building data pipelines and systems that are both cost-effective and performant.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator manages computer networks. This course would be useful for a Network Administrator because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure network technologies for cost. This knowledge is essential for managing computer networks that are both cost-effective and performant.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator manages database systems. This course would be useful for a Database Administrator because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure storage technologies for cost. This knowledge is essential for managing database systems that are both cost-effective and performant.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer designs and develops software applications. This course may be useful for a Software Developer because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for designing and developing software applications that are both efficient and cost-effective.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst designs and implements computer systems. This course may be useful for a Systems Analyst because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for designing and implementing computer systems that are both efficient and cost-effective.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst investigates and responds to security threats. This course may be useful for a Security Analyst because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for security and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for investigating and responding to security threats in a cloud computing environment.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business needs and develops solutions. This course may be useful for a Business Analyst because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for developing solutions that meet business needs while also being cost-effective.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans and executes projects. This course may be useful for a Project Manager because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for planning and executing projects that involve Microsoft Azure.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager manages an organization's IT systems and resources. This course may be useful for an IT Manager because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for managing IT systems and resources in a cost-effective manner.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer writes technical documentation. This course may be useful for a Technical Writer because it teaches how to optimize Microsoft Azure technologies for performance and cost. This knowledge may be helpful for writing technical documentation that is both clear and concise.

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