Designing Deployments in Microsoft Azure from Pluralsight

Understanding Azure's deployment options is a critical first step in any development project. This course will explore the storage, compute, container, and data platform solutions Azure provides that can best align with your application requirements.

With so many options available, deploying a new or existing application into the cloud is as much figuring out Azure's services as is it documenting your application's requirements. In this course, Designing Deployments in Microsoft Azure, you'll analyze your application's requirements to get a feel for which Azure services best fit. First, you'll prepare your deployment strategy, getting a feel for how Azure evolves many of the practices in traditional application development. Next, you'll dig deeper into the storage and compute deployment strategies that match Azure's services with your application's needs. Finally, you'll explore Azure's many container and data platform solutions, with the goal of aligning Azure's capabilities with your application's requirements. By the end of this course, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to begin designing your application's deployment in Microsoft Azure.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Preparing a Deployment Strategy

Design a Storage Deployment Strategy

Design a Compute Deployment Strategy

Design a Container Deployment Strategy

Design a Data Platform Deployment Strategy

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores deployment options in Azure, which is standard in industry cloud computing

Teaches core cloud deployment techniques that help learners develop applications for Microsoft Azure

Covers a wide range of deployment options to align Azure's capabilities with specific application requirements

Provides a structured approach to designing deployments in Microsoft Azure

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 Designing Deployments in Microsoft Azure with these activities:

Review networking prerequisites

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Refresh your knowledge of networking fundamentals to strengthen your understanding of Azure's deployment options.

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Review basic networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols.
Go over network security principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control.

Review Basic Concepts in Cloud Computing

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Review basic concepts in cloud computing to ensure a strong foundation in the subject.

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Study notes and materials from previous courses or certifications in cloud computing.
Attend webinars or online workshops on cloud computing fundamentals.
Review whitepapers, articles, and blog posts on cloud computing.

Organize course materials

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Strengthens your understanding of course content and aids in retention.

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Collect and sort notes, assignments, and readings
Review and summarize key concepts

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Connect with Azure experts

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Provides access to valuable insights, guidance, and support from experienced professionals in the field.

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Identify potential mentors through industry events or online platforms
Reach out and schedule introductory meetings

Analyze storage options

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Helps you build confidence in evaluating and selecting among various Azure storage options.

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Join study group

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Fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and deeper understanding of course material.

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Find or create a study group with peers
Meet regularly to discuss course topics
Collaborate on assignments or projects

Compare compute options

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Enhances your ability to understand and compare different compute offerings within Azure.

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Follow Azure Documentation and Tutorials

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Follow guided tutorials and documentation provided by Microsoft Azure to enhance your understanding of the platform's capabilities and services.

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Access the Azure documentation and search for relevant tutorials.
Select tutorials that align with your learning goals and interests.
Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the tutorials.

Follow Azure tutorials

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Offers hands-on experience with Azure services, solidifying your understanding and practical skills.

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Identify relevant Azure tutorials
Step through the tutorials and complete the exercises
Review the documentation and explore additional resources

Design Azure reference architecture

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Provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge of Azure services and design principles in a practical setting.

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Identify application requirements
Research and select Azure services
Design the architecture diagram
Document the architecture design

Develop a Sample Deployment Plan for an Application

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Create a sample deployment plan for an application to apply the concepts learned in the course and gain hands-on experience in planning a deployment strategy.

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Define the application requirements and constraints.
Research and select Azure services that meet the application's needs.
Design the deployment architecture and infrastructure.
Create a deployment plan document outlining the steps, resources, and timelines.

Career center

Learners who complete Designing Deployments in Microsoft Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and manages cloud computing systems. This course helps build a foundation for this role by teaching you how to design and deploy applications in Microsoft Azure. You will learn about storage, compute, container, and data platform solutions that can be used to meet the specific requirements of your applications. The knowledge gained from this course can help you succeed as a Cloud Architect by providing you with a solid understanding of the Azure platform and how to use it to build and manage cloud-based solutions.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you about the different deployment strategies available in Azure. You will learn how to prepare a deployment strategy, design a storage and compute deployment strategy, and design a container and data platform deployment strategy. This knowledge can help you succeed as a DevOps Engineer by giving you the skills you need to deploy and manage applications in the cloud.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you about the different data platform solutions available in Azure. You will learn how to design a data platform deployment strategy that meets the specific requirements of your applications. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Data Engineer by giving you the skills you need to build and manage data pipelines in the cloud.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator is responsible for managing cloud computing systems. This course helps build a foundation for this role by teaching you how to design and deploy applications in Microsoft Azure. You will learn about storage, compute, container, and data platform solutions that can be used to meet the specific requirements of your applications. The knowledge gained from this course can help you succeed as a Cloud Administrator by providing you with a solid understanding of the Azure platform and how to use it to build and manage cloud-based solutions.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for securing cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you about the different security features available in Azure. You will learn how to design a secure deployment strategy and how to implement security controls in Azure. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Cloud Security Engineer by giving you the skills you need to secure cloud-based solutions.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you about the different deployment strategies available in Azure. You will learn how to design a storage and compute deployment strategy, and how to design a container and data platform deployment strategy. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Software Engineer by giving you the skills you need to deploy and manage software applications in the cloud.

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Cloud Consultant

A Cloud Consultant advises clients on how to use cloud computing services. This course helps build a foundation for this role by teaching you how to design and deploy applications in Microsoft Azure. You will learn about storage, compute, container, and data platform solutions that can be used to meet the specific requirements of your clients' applications. The knowledge gained from this course can help you succeed as a Cloud Consultant by providing you with a solid understanding of the Azure platform and how to use it to build and manage cloud-based solutions.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer systems. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you about the different deployment strategies available in Azure. You will learn how to design a storage and compute deployment strategy, and how to design a container and data platform deployment strategy. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Systems Engineer by giving you the skills you need to deploy and manage computer systems in the cloud.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you about the different networking features available in Azure. You will learn how to design a secure network deployment strategy and how to implement network controls in Azure. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Network Engineer by giving you the skills you need to secure computer networks in the cloud.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains databases. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you about the different data platform solutions available in Azure. You will learn how to design a data platform deployment strategy that meets the specific requirements of your applications. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Database Administrator by giving you the skills you need to build and manage databases in the cloud.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst investigates and responds to security incidents. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you about the different security features available in Azure. You will learn how to design a secure deployment strategy and how to implement security controls in Azure. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Security Analyst by giving you the skills you need to investigate and respond to security incidents in the cloud.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you how to prepare a deployment strategy. You will learn how to identify the requirements of your project and how to develop a plan to meet those requirements. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Project Manager by giving you the skills you need to plan and execute successful projects.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business processes and develops solutions to improve them. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you how to prepare a deployment strategy. You will learn how to identify the requirements of your project and how to develop a plan to meet those requirements. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Business Analyst by giving you the skills you need to analyze business processes and develop solutions to improve them.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation. This course can be useful for this role by teaching you how to prepare a deployment strategy. You will learn how to identify the requirements of your project and how to develop a plan to meet those requirements. This knowledge can help you succeed as a Technical Writer by giving you the skills you need to create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation.

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IT Auditor

An IT Auditor reviews and evaluates the security of computer systems. This course may be useful for this role by teaching you about the different security features available in Azure. You will learn how to design a secure deployment strategy and how to implement security controls in Azure. This knowledge can help you succeed as an IT Auditor by giving you the skills you need to review and evaluate the security of computer systems in the cloud.

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