Building and Deploying Azure for SAP Workloads from Pluralsight

This course covers the “Build and Deploy Azure for SAP Workloads” objective in Exam AZ-120, Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads.

To prepare your Microsoft Azure environment for SAP, you need to plan along several pillars, including identity, networking, storage, compute, and security. In this course, Building and Deploying Azure for SAP Workloads, you prepare a performant, highly available, and secure Azure environment for your SAP workloads. First, you’ll explore Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template-based deployment patterns for virtual machines (VMs) in Azure. Next, you’ll discover how to plan authentication and access for your SAP applications. Finally, you’ll learn how to design business continuity and disaster recovery to provide your workloads with minimal downtime. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture to complete well-architected SAP deployments as well as progress on your AZ-120 certification journey.

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Syllabus

Automate Azure VM Development

Implement and Manage Azure Virtual Networking

Manage Azure Authentication and Access

Implement and Manage Azure AD Identities

Monitor SAP Workloads on Azure

Build and Deploy HA/DR Infrastructure for SAP Products in Azure

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Develops skills which are in demand for cloud infrastructure engineers with SAP certifications

Covers the objectives of AZ-120, Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads

Teaches how to design business continuity and disaster recovery for SAP workloads to provide high availability and minimal downtime

Involves hands-on implementation and management of Azure services like Virtual Networking, Authentication, and AD Identities

Leverages Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template-based deployment patterns for virtual machines, providing automation and best practices for cloud infrastructure setup

Prerequisites may be necessary as the course assumes familiarity with Azure and SAP concepts

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 Building and Deploying Azure for SAP Workloads with these activities:

Review networking principles

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Networking is foundational to understanding SAP deployment in Azure. Reviewing the basics will help you better understand the advanced concepts covered in the course.

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Summarize the layers in the TCP/IP reference model.
Describe the role of routing protocols and subnetting in network design.

Practice Azure VM Deployment

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Reinforce your understanding of Azure VM deployment by completing repetitive exercises.

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Review the Azure documentation on VM deployment.
Use the Azure portal to create a new virtual machine.
Configure the virtual machine's settings, such as size, operating system, and network configuration.
Deploy the virtual machine and verify that it is running.

Explore authentication and access options for SAP applications

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Exploring authentication and access options strengthens your understanding of securing SAP applications in Azure, covered in the course.

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Watch Pluralsight's video on Azure Active Directory authentication for SAP applications
Follow Microsoft's tutorial on SAML-based authentication for SAP applications
Explore Azure AD Identity Protection for Securing SAP Workloads

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Practice ARM template deployment

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ARM templates are used to automate the deployment of Azure resources. Practicing their use will solidify your understanding of Azure infrastructure management.

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Create an ARM template that deploys a virtual machine.
Deploy the template using the Azure Portal or PowerShell.
Verify that the virtual machine is successfully deployed.

Explore Azure Virtual Networking

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Expand your knowledge of Azure Virtual Networking by following guided tutorials.

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Find tutorials on Azure Virtual Networking on the Microsoft Learn platform.
Follow the steps in the tutorials to create and configure a virtual network, subnet, and network security group.
Test your understanding by completing the quizzes and exercises in the tutorials.

Develop a lab scenario

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Creating a lab scenario will allow you to apply your knowledge of Azure and SAP integration to a practical situation.

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Define the scope and objectives of the lab scenario.
Design a step-by-step guide for completing the lab scenario.
Create a video or document that demonstrates the lab scenario.

Design an HA/DR Infrastructure for SAP Products

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Demonstrate your ability to design an HA/DR infrastructure for SAP products by creating a detailed plan.

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Research best practices for designing HA/DR infrastructure for SAP products.
Identify the critical SAP components that need to be protected.
Design a HA/DR infrastructure that meets the specific requirements of your SAP environment.
Document your design in a clear and concise manner.

Career center

Learners who complete Building and Deploying Azure for SAP Workloads will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Azure Specialist

An Azure Specialist has expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to become an Azure Specialist, which can lead to a variety of career opportunities in cloud computing.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud computing systems. With the knowledge gained in this course, you'll be able to manage Azure resources, monitor performance, and ensure that Azure solutions are running smoothly.

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SAP Basis Consultant

An SAP Basis Consultant is responsible for managing the technical aspects of SAP systems. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage Azure infrastructure for SAP workloads, which is essential for ensuring that SAP systems are running smoothly and efficiently.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs and implements cloud computing solutions. With the knowledge and skills gained in this course, you'll be well-prepared to design and implement Azure-based solutions that meet the specific needs of your organization.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and maintains cloud computing systems. With expertise in Azure, you'll be able to create and manage Azure-based solutions that meet the specific needs of your organization.

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Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs and implements technical solutions for organizations. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement Azure solutions for SAP workloads, which can help organizations improve their business processes and achieve their strategic goals.

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SAP Consultant

An SAP Consultant helps organizations implement and manage SAP software. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage SAP workloads on Azure, which is becoming increasingly popular among organizations.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

A Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access. With the skills and knowledge gained in this course, you'll be well-prepared to secure Azure solutions and protect them from cyber threats.

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Azure Developer

An Azure Developer builds and deploys applications on the Azure platform. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to automate Azure VM Development and deploy SAP workloads on Azure.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams to improve the software development lifecycle. With the skills and knowledge gained in this course, you'll be well-prepared to collaborate with both teams, streamline processes, and ensure that Azure solutions are deployed and managed efficiently.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage Azure virtual machines, which are essential for deploying and managing SAP workloads in the cloud.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. With the knowledge and skills gained in this course, you'll be well-prepared to develop and deploy Azure-based solutions that meet the specific needs of your organization.

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Azure Architect

An Azure Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing solutions on Microsoft's Azure platform. These professionals are responsible for ensuring that Azure solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. With the knowledge gained in this course, you'll be able to manage Azure Storage, which is essential for storing and managing data for SAP workloads in the cloud.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, builds, and maintains computer networks. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage Azure Virtual Networking, which is essential for creating and managing secure and reliable networks in the cloud.

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Reading list

We've selected one books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Building and Deploying Azure for SAP Workloads.