Category: Training

Oct31201831 October 20181 November 20183Commentsby Gregor Suttie

How to get started with Azure DevOps

Posted in Azure, AzureDevOps, Blogtober2018, Cloud Computing, Training

Ok so Azure Devops (formerly Visual Studio Team Services) is out and you have heard good things and want to get started playing around with it.

How would you like to start off with a ready made Azure DevOps template that sets up a lot of the stuff for you and lets you learn how to use it and do whatever you want to it for free?

More info on the solution which we will install below can be found here: – https://github.com/Microsoft/SmartHotel360-Website

Ah what is SmartHotel360 I hear you ask, ok read here: – https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/campaigns/smarthotel360/

For instructions on how to setup SmartHotel360 read here:-

I opened this up in Visual Studio 2107 and then built and ran it and you get the full blown website like below: –

In order to get started with AzureDevops follow these simple steps: –

So what are you waiting for go play with AzureDevops for free and learn how to use the amazing functionality that comes with it – enjoy!

Check back soon for much more on Azure DevOps!

 


Oct0620186 October 20186 October 20180Commentby Gregor Suttie

Azure Exam Tips Part 4 – Create a storage account using the Azure CLI

Posted in Azure, Blogtober2018, Training

Tip #4 – I need to know how to create a storage account using the Azure CLI . I need to practice these exams tips regularly in order to try to remember them.

Create a new storage account with a resource group, name,location, sku and kind, then do az storage account create passing in 5 parameters.

So the points to note for Creating a VM in Azure using the CLI are the following key points:-

Create a VM using Azure CLI (know the order) 5 parameters

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-quickstart-create-account?tabs=azure-cli

  • az group create –name GregorExamsRG –location westeurope
  • az storage account create \
    –name GregorExams2storage \
    –resource-group GregorExamsRG \
    –location westeurope \
    –sku Standard_LRS \
    –kind StorageV2

Oct0620186 October 20186 October 20180Commentby Gregor Suttie

Azure Exam Tips Part 3 – Create a storage account in Azure using PowerShell

Posted in Azure, Blogtober2018, Training

Tip #3 – I need to know how to create a storage account in Azure using PowerShell.

Create a new storage account with a resource group, name, location, sku and kind.

So the points to note for Creating a storage account in Azure from PowerShell are the following key points:-

Create a storage account using PowerShell (know the order) 5 parameters

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-quickstart-create-account?tabs=powershell

  1. New-AzureRmResourceGroup -ResourceGroupName “GregExams” -Location “WestEurope”
  2. New-AzureRmStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName GregExams `
    -Name gregexams2storage `
    -Location WestEurope `
    -SkuName Standard_LRS `
    -Kind StorageV2

 


Oct0520185 October 20185 October 20180Commentby Gregor Suttie

Azure Exam Tips Part 2 – Create an Azure VM using the Azure CLI

Posted in Azure, Blogtober2018, Training

Tip #2 – I need to know how to create a Virtual Machine from the Azure CLI . I need to practice these exams tips regularly in order to try to remember them.

Create a new Resource Group with a name and location, then do az vm create and then do az vm open-port  passing in 5 parameters.

So the points to note for Creating a VM in Azure using the CLI are the following key points:-

Create a VM using Azure CLI (know the order) 5 parameters

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-cli

  • az group create –name GregorExamsRG –location westeurope
  • az vm create \
    –resource-group GregorExamsRG \
    –name myVM \
    –image win2016datacenter \
    –admin-username azureuser \
    –admin-password ThisisMyPassword123$
  • az vm open-port –port 80 –resource-group GregorExamsRG –name myVM

 


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Oct0520185 October 20185 October 20180Commentby Gregor Suttie

Azure Exam Tips Part 1 – Create an Azure VM in PowerShell

Posted in Azure, Blogtober2018, Training

Tip #1 – I need to know how to create a Virtual Machine from PowerShell. Its something I have watched on videos and thought yeah that’s easy I can remember that, well turns out my memory isn’t so great and so in order to try to improve upon that I’m blogging it, and will practice these exams tips regularly in order to try to remember them.

Create a new Resource Group with a name and location, then do a get-credential to use a the logon details to the vm, and then do a New-AzureRmVm passing in 8 parameters.

So the points to note for Creating a VM in Azure from PowerShell are the following key points:-

Create a VM using PowerShell (know the order) 8 parameters

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/tutorial-manage-vm

  1. New-AzureRmResourceGroup -ResourceGroupName “GregorExams” -Location “WestEurope”
  2. $cred = Get-Credential (this is where you supply the username and password for logging into the VM once its created)
  3. New-AzureRmVm
    -ResourceGroupName “GregorExams” -Name “GregVM1” -Location “WestEurope” -VirtualNetworkName “myVnet” -SubnetName “mySubnet” -SecurityGroupName “myNetWorkSecurityGroup”
    -PublicIpAddressName “myPublicIPAddress” -Credential $cred

 


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Oct0520185 October 20185 October 20184Commentsby Gregor Suttie

So you want to learn some Azure skillz for free

Posted in Azure, Blogtober2018, Training

As you may or may not know I’m on a personal mission to learn as much Azure as I can, its my passion.

I have taken some of the new beta exams recently and have 4 later this month, I’m using the new beta exams as a way to test what I have learnt and to find gaps in my learning.

This blog post will cover all of the different ways I am trying to learn Azure and hopefully this will be of use to someone wishing to learn Azure, from a beginner to someone more experienced.

Everything below is free, yep free.

To start with there is no better place than the new Microsoft Learn pages which can be found -> https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/

Microsoft Learn which is completely free has modules and learning paths which currently cover beginner, intermediate and advanced Azure users.

Within Microsoft Learn you will also find links to Pluralsight courses, LinkedIn courses and Hands on Labs all of which I would highly recommend, there really is something for everyone. Whilst learning using Microsoft Learn you gain points and trophies and you level up as you go, below you can see where I am currently at and the courses I have completed and trophies you gain as you complete your learning.

 

There will be a lot more added in over time but there is currently 80+ hours of learning material.

The Pluralsight courses which are also free cover Azure Administrator, Microsoft Azure Developer and Microsoft Azure Solution Architect as seen below:-

Pluralsight if you sign up for it has the following courses within its library, again a huge number of courses and fantastic content:-

Along side that is LinkedIn Learning where you sign up and get a free months trial, LinkedIn Learning is actually very good and there is a tonne of Azure courses in there covering a huge amount of content on Azure. Here is a list of the types of things you’ll see if you try out LinkedIn Learning :-  https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/azure

One other great source I wanted to mention was Visual Studio Benefits:- https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/dev-essentials/

As  you can see, you get 3 Months Free Pluralsight, 3 Months Free LinkedIn Learning, Access to Microsoft Virtual Academy and much more.

So what are you waiting for, go learn some Azure skills and enjoy the free content!


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Oct0220182 October 201818 October 201822Commentsby Gregor Suttie

Azure Architect AZ-300 Exam

Posted in Azure, Cloud Computing, Training

Microsoft recently released information around the new Azure Architect exams: – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-az-300.aspx

This blog post will cover available learning materials and docs links to information relevant to the exam AZ-300, links to these articles will be updated regularly.

Hopefully this will give you as an architect a head start on what you need to learn in order to pass the AZ-300 exam.

 

 

Deploy and Configure Infrastructure (25-30%)
Analyze resource utilization and consumption

May include but not limited to: Configure diagnostic settings on resources; create baseline for resources; create and rest alerts; analyze alerts across subscription; analyze metrics across subscription; create action groups; monitor for unused resources; monitor spend; report on spend; utilize Log Search query functions; view alerts in Log Analytics

Configure diagnostic settings on resources
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/azure-monitor-multiple-diagnostic-settings/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-overview-of-diagnostic-logs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-enable-diagnostic-logs-using-template

Create baseline for resources
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-alerts-dynamic-thresholds

Create and raise alerts; Analyze alerts across subscription
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitor-alerts-unified-usage

Monitor for unused resources; monitor spend; report on spend
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/advisor/advisor-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/billing/billing-getting-started
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/billing/billing-understand-your-bill

Utilize Log Search query functions;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-queries

View alerts in Log Analytics
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-solution-alert-management
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-overview-unified-alerts

Create and configure storage accounts

May include but not limited to: Configure network access to the storage account; create and configure storage account; generate shared access signature; install and use Azure Storage Explorer; manage access keys; monitor activity log by using Log Analytics; implement Azure storage replication

Configure network access to the storage account;
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/announcing-virtual-network-integration-for-azure-storage-and-azure-sql/

Create and configure storage account
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-quickstart-create-account?tabs=portal
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/microsoft-azure-creating-configuring-storage-accounts

Generate shared access signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-dotnet-shared-access-signature-part-1
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/storage-dotnet-shared-access-signature-part-2
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/eventhub/generate-sas-token

Install and use Azure Storage Explorer
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/features/storage-explorer/

Manage access keys;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/key-vault-ovw-storage-keys
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-account-manage

Monitor activity log by using Log Analytics
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/log-analytics/log-analytics-activity
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-activity-log-alerts
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-overview-activity-logs

Implement Azure storage replication
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-redundancy
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-redundancy-grs

Create and configure a Virtual Machine (VM) for Windows and Linux

May include but not limited to: Configure high availability; configure monitoring, networking, storage, and virtual machine size; deploy and configure scale sets

Overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/

Configure high availability
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/tutorial-availability-sets
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/manage-availability

Configure monitoring, networking, storage, and virtual machine size
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/tutorial-monitoring

Deploy and configure scale sets
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/tutorial-create-vmss

Automate deployment of Virtual Machines (VMs)

May include but not limited to: Modify Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template; configure location of new VMs; configure VHD template; deploy from template; save a deployment as an ARM template; deploy Windows and Linux VMs

Modify Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/pipelines/apps/cd/azure/build-azure-vm-template?view=vsts

Configure location of new VMs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-portal
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/tutorial-manage-vm

Configure VHD template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/create-vm-specialized
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/prepare-for-upload-vhd-image
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/templates/201-vm-specialized-vhd-new-or-existing-vnet/

Deploy from template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/ps-template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/create-ssh-secured-vm-from-template

Save a deployment as an ARM template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/lab-services/devtest-lab-use-resource-manager-template
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/download-template

Deploy Windows and Linux VMs
https://azure.microsoft.com/id-id/services/virtual-machines/

Create connectivity between virtual networks

May include but not limited to: Create and configure VNET peering; create and configure VNET to VNET; verify virtual network connectivity; create virtual network gateway

Create and configure VNET peering; create and configure VNET to VNET
http://www.msserverpro.com/configuring-azure-vnet-peering-using-azure-portal/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-howto-vnet-vnet-resource-manager-portal
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-vnet-vnet-rm-ps

Verify virtual network connectivity;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-howto-site-to-site-resource-manager-portal#VerifyConnection
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-peering-overview

Create virtual network gateway
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-about-vpngateways
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/canitpro/2017/06/28/step-by-step-configuring-a-site-to-site-vpn-gateway-between-azure-and-on-premise/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/create-routebased-vpn-gateway-portal

Implement and manage virtual networking

May include but not limited to: Configure private and public IP addresses, network routes, network interface, subnets, and virtual network

Configure private and public IP addresses, network routes, network interface, subnets, and virtual network
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-networks-static-private-ip-arm-pportal
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-ip-addresses-overview-arm
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-network/virtual-network-network-interface-addresses

Manage Azure Active Directory (AD)

May include but not limited to: Add custom domains; configure Azure AD Identity Protection, Azure AD Join, and Enterprise State Roaming; configure self-service password reset; implement conditional access policies; manage multiple directories; perform an access review

Add custom domains;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/add-custom-domain

Configure Azure AD Identity Protection, Azure AD Join, and Enterprise State Roaming
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/identity-protection/enable
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/user-help/user-help-join-device-on-network
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/active-directory-windows-enterprise-state-roaming-overview

Configure self-service password reset
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-sspr-howitworks

Implement conditional access policies;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/app-based-mfa

Manage multiple directories
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/active-directory-administer#how-can-i-add-and-manage-multiple-directories

Perform an access review
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/governance/access-reviews-overview

Implement and manage hybrid identities

May include but not limited to: Install and configure Azure AD Connect; configure federation and single sign-on; manage Azure AD Connect; manage password sync and writeback

Install and configure Azure AD Connect;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-hybrid-identity#install-azure-ad-connect

Configure federation and single sign-on
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-hybrid-identity

Manage Azure AD Connect
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-post-installation

Manage password sync and writeback
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-sspr-writeback

 

Implement Workloads and Security (20-25%)
Migrate servers to Azure

May include but not limited to: Migrate by using Azure Site Recovery (ASR); migrate using P2V; configure storage; create a backup vault; prepare source and target environments; backup and restore data; deploy Azure Site Recovery (ASR) agent; prepare virtual network

Migrate by using Azure Site Recovery (ASR);
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/migrate-tutorial-on-premises-azure

Migrate using P2V
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/physical-azure-disaster-recovery

Configure storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/tutorial-prepare-azure#create-a-storage-account

Create a backup vault
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/migrate-tutorial-on-premises-azure#create-a-recovery-services-vault

Prepare source and target environments
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/migrate-tutorial-on-premises-azure#set-up-the-source-environment

Backup and restore  data
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-recovery-services-vault-overview

Deploy Azure Site Recovery (ASR) agent
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/hyper-v-azure-tutorial#install-the-provider

Prepare virtual network
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/tutorial-prepare-azure#set-up-an-azure-network

Configure serverless computing

May include but not limited to: Create and manage objects; manage a Logic App resource; manage Azure Function app settings; manage Event Grid; manage Service Bus

Create and manage objects
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/overview/serverless-computing/

Manage a Logic App resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/

Manage Azure Function app settings
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-how-to-use-azure-function-app-settings

Manage Event Grid
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/event-grid/

Manage Service Bus
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/service-bus-messaging/

Implement application load balancing

May include but not limited to: Configure application gateway and load balancing rules; implement front end IP configurations; manage application load balancing

Configure application gateway and load balancing rules
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/application-gateway/application-gateway-introduction
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/application-gateway/application-gateway-ilb-arm
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/application-gateway/

Implement front end IP configurations
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/load-balancer/loadbalancerfrontendipconfigurations/get
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-balancer/load-balancer-overview

Manage application load balancing
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/load-balancer/tutorial-load-balancer-standard-manage-portal

Integrate on premises network with Azure virtual network

May include but not limited to: Create and configure Azure VPN Gateway; create and configure site to site VPN; configure Express Route; verify on premises connectivity; manage on-premise connectivity with Azure

Create and configure Azure VPN Gateway
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-about-vpngateways
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-tutorial-create-gateway-powershell

Create and configure site to site VPN
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/canitpro/2017/06/28/step-by-step-configuring-a-site-to-site-vpn-gateway-between-azure-and-on-premise/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-howto-site-to-site-resource-manager-portal

Configure Express Route
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-circuit-portal-resource-manager
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-routing-portal-resource-manager

Verify on premises connectivity
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-howto-site-to-site-resource-manager-portal

Manage on-premise connectivity with Azure
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/enterprise/connect-an-on-premises-network-to-a-microsoft-azure-virtual-network

Manage role-based access control (RBAC)

May include but not limited to: Create a custom role; configure access to Azure resources by assigning roles; configure management access to Azure; troubleshoot RBAC; implement RBAC policies; assign RBAC roles

Create a custom role
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/custom-roles

Configure access to Azure resources by assigning roles
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/role-assignments-portal

Configure management access to Azure
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/users-groups-roles/directory-admin-roles-secure

Troubleshoot RBAC
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/troubleshooting

Implement RBAC policies
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview

Assign RBAC roles
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/role-assignments-portal#grant-access

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

May include but not limited to: Enable MFA for an Azure tenant; configure user accounts for MFA; configure fraud alerts; configure bypass options; configure trusted IPs; configure verification methods; manage role-based access control (RBAC); implement RBAC policies; assign RBAC Roles; create a custom role; configure access to Azure resources by assigning roles; configure management access to Azure

Enable MFA for an Azure tenant;
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-getstarted#enable-azure-multi-factor-authentication

Configure user accounts for MFA
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-userstates

Configure fraud alerts
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-mfasettings#fraud-alert

Configure bypass options
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-mfasettings#one-time-bypass

Configure trusted IPs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-mfasettings#trusted-ips

Configure verification methods
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-mfa-mfasettings#selectable-verification-methods

Manage role-based access control (RBAC)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/role-assignments-portal

Implement RBAC policies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_KK9fX-wKI

Assign RBAC Roles
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/

Create a custom role
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/custom-roles

Configure access to Azure resources by assigning roles
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/role-assignments-portal

Configure management access to Azure
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/overview

Architect Cloud Technology Solutions (5-10%)
Select an appropriate compute solution

May include but not limited to: Leverage appropriate design patterns; select appropriate network connectivity options; design for hybrid topologies

Leverage appropriate design patterns
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/magazine/dd727504.aspx

Select appropriate network connectivity options
https://www.moqdigital.com.au/insights/technical/network-connectivity-options-for-azure

Design for hybrid topologies
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/plan-connect-topologies

Select an appropriate integration solution

May include but not limited to: Address computational bottlenecks, state management, and OS requirements; provide for web hosting if applicable; evaluate minimum number of nodes

Address computational bottlenecks, state management, and OS requirements
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-azure-the-cloud-for-high-performance-computing/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/improving-your-io-performance/

Provide for web hosting if applicable
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/videos/inside-azure-web-hosting-plans/

May include but not limited to: Validate data storage technology capacity limitations; address durability of data; provide for appropriate throughput of data access; evaluate structure of data storage; provide for data archiving, retention, and compliance

Validate data storage technology capacity limitations

Address durability of data
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-introduction

Provide for appropriate throughput of data access

Evaluate structure of data storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/data-store-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/data-store-comparison

Provide for data archiving, retention, and compliance
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/solutions/backup-archive/

Create and Deploy Apps (5-10%)
Create web applications by using PaaS

May include but not limited to: Create an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other tools; create documentation for the API by using open source and other tools; create an App Service Web App for containers; create an App Service background task by using WebJobs

Create an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other tools
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-cli-samples
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/scripts/app-service-cli-deploy-staging-environment

Create documentation for the API by using open source and other tools
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/appserviceteam/tag/swagger/

Create an App Service Web App for containers
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/app-service/containers/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/containers/

Create an App Service background task by using WebJobs
https://www.hanselman.com/blog/IntroducingWindowsAzureWebJobs.aspx
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/webjobs-sdk-get-started
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/websites-dotnet-deploy-webjobs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/web-sites-create-web-jobs

Create app or service that runs on Service Fabric

May include but not limited to: Develop a stateful Reliable Service and a stateless Reliable Service; develop an actor-based Reliable Service; write code to consume Reliable Collections in your service

Develop a stateful Reliable Service and a stateless Reliable Service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-introduction
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-quick-start

Develop an actor-based Reliable Service
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/videos/azure-service-fabric-and-the-actor-model-with-mark-fussell/
https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Journey-to-the-Websummit–Online-Masterclasses/Service-Fabric-and-actor-model-architectures–Joo-Pedro-Martins-Microsoft-UK/Service-Fabric-and-actor-model-architectures–Joo-Pedro-Martins-Microsoft-UK

Write code to consume Reliable Collections in your service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-reliable-collections

Design and develop applications that run in containers

May include but not limited to: Configure diagnostic settings on resources; create a container image by using a Docker file; create an Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS) cluster by using the Azure CLI and Azure Portal; publish an image to the Azure Container Registry; implement an application that runs on an Azure Container Instance; implement container instances by using Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS), Azure Service Fabric, and other tools; manage container settings by using code

Configure diagnostic settings on resources;
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/overview/containers/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/containers/

Create a container image by using a Docker file
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/uk_faculty_connection/2016/09/23/getting-started-with-docker-and-container-services/
https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-azure/deploy/

Create an Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS) cluster by using the Azure CLI and Azure Portal
https://stackify.com/azure-container-service-kubernetes/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/kubernetes-service/

Publish an image to the Azure Container Registry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-registry/container-registry-get-started-docker-cli
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-registry/container-registry-tutorial-quick-task

Implement an application that runs on an Azure Container Instance
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/container-instances/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-instances/container-instances-quickstart

Implement container instances by using Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS), Azure Service Fabric, and other tools
https://medium.com/bitnami-perspectives/az-aci-aks-acs-in-5-minutes-top-chrono-65c9952dfeb8

Manage container settings by using code
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/samples/container-service-python-manage/

 

Implement Authentication and Secure Data (5-10%)
Implement authentication

May include but not limited to: Implement authentication by using certificates, forms-based authentication, tokens, Windows-integrated authentication; implement multi-factor authentication by using Azure AD options

Implement authentication by using certificates, forms-based authentication, tokens, Windows-integrated authentication
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-authentication-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/authentication-scenarios
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/azure-websites-authentication-authorization/

Implement multi-factor authentication by using Azure AD options
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-mfa-howitworks
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/videos/multi-factor-authentication-for-azure-ad/

Implement secure data solutions

May include but not limited to: Encrypt and decrypt data at rest; encrypt data with Always Encrypted; implement Azure Confidential Compute and SSL/TLS communications; manage cryptographic keys in the Azure Key Vault

Encrypt and decrypt data at rest
https://cloudacademy.com/blog/how-does-azure-encrypt-data/

Encrypt data with Always Encrypted
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/transparent-data-encryption-or-always-encrypted/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-always-encrypted
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-always-encrypted-azure-key-vault

Implement Azure Confidential Compute and SSL/TLS communications
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/azure-security-data-encryption-best-practices
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/introducing-azure-confidential-computing/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/azure-confidential-computing/

Manage cryptographic keys in the Azure Key Vault
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/key-vault-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/key-vault-whatis
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/key-vault/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/about-keys-secrets-and-certificates

Develop for the Cloud (20-25%)
Develop long-running tasks

May include but not limited to: Implement large-scale, parallel, and high-performance apps by using batches; implement resilient apps by using queues; implement code to address application events by using web hooks; address continuous processing tasks by using web jobs

Implement large-scale, parallel, and high-performance apps by using batches
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/batch/batch-technical-overview
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/solutions/big-compute/

Implement resilient apps by using queues
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/resiliency/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/using-the-retry-pattern-to-make-your-cloud-application-more-resilient/

Implement code to address application events by using web hooks
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-webhooks
https://thenewstack.io/tutorial-exploring-azure-event-grid-custom-webhooks/

Address continuous processing tasks by using web jobs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/best-practices/background-jobs
https://blog.comminus.hr/Comminus-Blog/January-2018/Run-continuous-or-triggered-background-task-with-W.aspxhttps://exceptionless.com/better-approach-running-azure-webjobs/

Configure a message-based integration architecture

May include but not limited to: Configure an app or service to send emails, Event Grid, and the Azure Relay Service; create and configure a Notification Hub, an Event Hub, and a Service Bus; configure queries across multiple products; configure an app or service with Microsoft Graph

Configure an app or service to send emails, Event Grid, and the Azure Relay Service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-bus-messaging/service-bus-to-event-grid-integration-example
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/event-grid/custom-event-to-hybrid-connection
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/azure-service-bus-now-integrates-with-azure-event-grid/

Create and configure a Notification Hub, an Event Hub, and a Service Bus
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/notification-hubs/notification-hubs-push-notification-overview
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/videos/azure-service-bus-event-hubs-101-with-dan-rosanova/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/events-data-points-and-messages-choosing-the-right-azure-messaging-service-for-your-data/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/notification-hubs/

Configure queries across multiple products
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/product-categories/integration/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/collaboration-and-federation-azure-service-bus-messaging-on-premises-futures/

Configure an app or service with Microsoft Graph
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/graph
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/docs/concepts/overview

Develop for asynchronous processing

May include but not limited to: Implement parallelism, multithreading, processing, durable functions, Azure logic apps, interfaces with storage, interfaces to data access, and appropriate asynchronous compute models

Implement parallelism, multithreading, processing, durable functions, Azure logic apps, interfaces with storage, interfaces to data access, and appropriate asynchronous compute models
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-manager-async-operations
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/durable-functions-overview
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/azure-durable-functions-fundamentals?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjpGLv7_o3QIVqrDtCh11bwoNEAAYASAAEgIKkPD_BwE&aid=701j0000001heIpAAI&promo=&oid=&utm_source=non_branded&utm_medium=digital_paid_search_google&utm_campaign=UK_Dynamic&utm_content=&s_kwcid=AL!5668!3!277727472896!b!!g!!&ef_id=WyEQRAAAALSF5mjc:20181002193153:s
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/compute-comparison

Develop for autoscaling

May include but not limited to: Implement autoscaling rules and patterns (schedule, operational/system metrics, code that addresses singleton application instances, and code that addresses transient state

Implement autoscaling rules and patterns

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/features/autoscale/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring-and-diagnostics/monitoring-overview-autoscale
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/best-practices/auto-scaling
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/autoscale

Implement distributed transactions

May include but not limited to: Identify tools to implement distributed transactions (e.g., ADO.NET, elastic transactions, multi-database transactions); manage transaction scope; manage transactions across multiple databases and servers

Identify tools to implement distributed transactions (e.g., ADO.NET, elastic transactions, multi-database transactions);
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-elastic-transactions-overview

Manage transaction scope
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/1639.handling-transactions-in-windows-azure-sql-database.aspx

Manage transactions across multiple databases and servers
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/tag/distributed-transactions/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-elastic-transactions-overview
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/elastic-database-transactions-general-availability/
https://docs.particular.net/nservicebus/azure/understanding-transactionality-in-azure

Develop advanced cloud workloads

May include but not limited to: Develop solutions by using intelligent algorithms that identify items from images and videos; develop solutions by using intelligent algorithms related to speech, natural language processing, Bing Search, and recommendations and decision making; create and integrate bots; integrate machine learning solutions in an app; create and implement IoT solutions

Develop solutions by using intelligent algorithms that identify items from images and videos
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/classify-images-with-custom-vision-service/index
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/create-computer-vision-service-to-classify-images/index

Develop solutions by using intelligent algorithms related to speech, natural language processing, Bing Search, and recommendations and decision making
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/bing-web-search/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/custom-decision-service/custom-decision-service-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/cognitive-services/speech-service/

Create and integrate bots
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/bot-service/bot-service-overview-introduction?view=azure-bot-service-4.0

Integrate machine learning solutions in an app
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/

Create and implement IoT solutions
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/overview/iot/build/


Sep24201824 September 20181 October 201821Commentsby Gregor Suttie

Azure Developer Exam: AZ-200

Posted in Azure, Training

Microsoft recently released information around the new Azure Developer exams: – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-AZ-200.aspx

This blog post will cover available learning materials and docs links to information relevant to the exam AZ-200, links to these articles will be updated regularly.

Hopefully this will give you as a developer a head start on what you need to learn in order to pass the AZ-200 exam.

Select the appropriate cloud technology solution (15-20%)
Select an appropriate compute solution
May include but not limited to: Leverage appropriate design patterns; select appropriate network connectivity options; design for hybrid topologies

Overview of Azure compute
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/compute-overview

Design Patterns
https://azureinteractives.azurewebsites.net/CloudDesignPatterns/default.html
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/

Select appropriate network connectivity options
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-howto-site-to-site-resource-manager-portal
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-plan-design

Hybrid Topologies
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/reference-architectures/hybrid-networking/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/reference-architectures/dmz/secure-vnet-hybrid

Select an appropriate integration solution
May include but not limited to: Address computational bottlenecks, state management, and OS requirements; provide for web hosting if applicable; evaluate minimum number of nodes

Address computational bottlenecks
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/premium-storage-performance
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-services/diagnostics-performance-counters

State Management
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/redis-cache/cache-aspnet-session-state-provider

OS Requirements
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/virtual-machines/

Select an appropriate storage solution
May include but not limited to: Validate data storage technology capacity limitations; address durability of data; provide for appropriate throughput of data access; evaluate structure of data storage; provide for data archiving, retention, and compliance

Validate data storage technology capacity limitations
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-introduction
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/premium-storage

Durability of Data
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-redundancy
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/features/resiliency/

Evaluate structure of data storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/data-store-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/technology-choices/data-store-comparison

Data Archiving
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/solutions/backup-archive/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/storage/archive/

Develop for cloud storage (30-35%)
Develop solutions that use storage tables
May include but not limited to: Connect to storage; design and implement policies to tables; query a table storage by using code

Connect to storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/table-storage-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/table-storage-how-to-use-dotnet
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/table-storage-design-guide

Policies
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/establishing-a-stored-access-policy

Query table storage by using code
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/querying-tables-and-entities
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/table-storage-how-to-use-dotnet

Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB storage
May include but not limited to: Choose a consistency level; choose appropriate API for Cosmos DB Storage; create, read, update, and delete tables in Cosmos storage by using code; manage documents and collections in Cosmos DB Storage

Choose a consistency level
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/consistency-levels
https://blog.jeremylikness.com/cloud-nosql-azure-cosmosdb-consistency-levels-cfe8348686e6

Choose appropriate API for Cosmos DB Storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/

create, read, update, and delete tables in Cosmos storage by using code
https://dontpaniclabs.com/blog/post/2017/08/17/getting-started-azure-cosmos-db-part-1-crud/
https://elegantcode.com/2018/03/06/crud-using-azure-cosmos-db/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/samples/azure-cosmos-db-table-dotnet-getting-started/

Manage documents and collections in Cosmos DB Storage
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/cosmos-db/collections
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/storage-explorer

Develop solutions that use file storage
May include but not limited to: Implement quotas for File Shares in storage account; move items in file shares between containers asynchronously; set file storage container properties in metadata

Implement quotas for File Shares in storage account
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-subscription-service-limits
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/storage/files/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-how-to-create-file-share

Move items in file shares between containers asynchronously
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-use-azcopy

Set file storage container properties in metadata
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/storage-properties-metadata
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/set-container-metadata

Develop solutions that use a relational database
May include but not limited to: Create, read, update, and delete database tables by using code; implement dynamic data masking

Create, read, update, and delete database tables by using code
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-web-tutorial-dotnet-sqldatabase

Implement dynamic data masking
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-dynamic-data-masking-get-started
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/security/dynamic-data-masking?view=sql-server-2017

Develop solutions that use blob storage
May include but not limited to: Create a shared access signature for a blob; move items in blob storage between containers asynchronously; set blob storage container properties in metadata

Create a shared access signature for a blob
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-dotnet-shared-access-signature-part-1
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/storage-dotnet-shared-access-signature-part-2

Move items in blob storage between containers asynchronously
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-moving-data

Set blob storage container properties in metadata
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/storage-properties-metadata
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/setting-and-retrieving-properties-and-metadata-for-blob-resources
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/storageservices/set-blob-metadata

Developing for caching and content delivery solutions
May include but not limited to: Develop for Azure Redis cache, storage on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs); develop code to address session state and cache invalidation

Develop for Azure Redis cache
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/cache/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/redis-cache/cache-dotnet-how-to-use-azure-redis-cache

Storage on Content Delivery Networks (CDNs);
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cdn/cdn-overview
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/cdn/

Develop code to address session state and cache invalidation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/redis-cache/cache-faq
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/best-practices/caching

Create Platform as a Service (PaaS) Solutions (35-40%)
Create web applications by using PaaS
May include but not limited to: Create an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other tools; create documentation for the API by using open source and other tools; create an App Service Web App for containers; create an App Service background task by using WebJobs

Create an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-cli-samples

Create an Azure app service by using PowerShell
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-powershell-samples
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/benjaminperkins/2017/10/02/create-an-azure-app-service-web-app-using-powershell/

Create documentation for the API by using open source and other tools
https://blog.kloud.com.au/2017/06/13/azure-functions-with-swagger/

Create an App Service Web App for containers
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/app-service/containers/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/containers/

Create an App Service background task by using WebJobs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/web-sites-create-web-jobs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/websites-dotnet-deploy-webjobs

Create mobile apps using PaaS
May include but not limited to: Add push notifications for mobile app; enable offline sync for mobile app; implement a remote instrumentation strategy for mobile devices

Add push notifications for mobile app
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service-mobile/app-service-mobile-ios-get-started-push
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/notification-hubs/
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/videos/mobile-push-notifications-to-users-windows-store/

Enable offline sync for mobile app
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/offline-sync-for-mobile-services/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service-mobile/app-service-mobile-android-get-started-offline-data
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/xamarin-forms/data-cloud/sync/azure-mobile-apps
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service-mobile/app-service-mobile-offline-data-sync

Implement a remote instrumentation strategy for mobile devices
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/device-profile-android-teamviewer

Create an app service Logic App
May include but not limited to: Create a custom connector for Logic Apps, a custom template for a Logic App; create a Logic App; package an Azure App Service Logic App

Create a custom connector for Logic Apps
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/custom-connector-overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/custom-connectors/create-logic-apps-connector
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/connectors/apis-list

Create a custom template for a Logic App
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/quickstart-create-logic-apps-with-visual-studio
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/logic-apps-create-deploy-azure-resource-manager-templates
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/logic-apps-create-logic-apps-from-templates

Create a Logic App; package an Azure App Service Logic App
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/logic-apps/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/quickstart-create-first-logic-app-workflow

Create app or service that runs on Service Fabric
May include but not limited to: Develop a stateful Reliable Service and a stateless Reliable Service; develop an actor-based Reliable Service; write code to consume Reliable Collections in your service

Develop a stateful Reliable Service and a stateless Reliable Service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-introduction
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-quick-start
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-application-scenarios

Develop an actor-based Reliable Service
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/resources/videos/azure-service-fabric-and-the-actor-model-with-mark-fussell/
https://alexandrebrisebois.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/getting-to-know-actors-in-service-fabric/

Write code to consume Reliable Collections in your service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-work-with-reliable-collections
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-reliable-services-reliable-collections

Create serverless functions
May include but not limited to: Implement the bindings for the function (input and output); implement the function trigger by using a data operation, timer, webhook, or other tools; develop an Azure Function app for containers by using Azure Portal, CLI, and other tools; develop an Azure Service Fabric Mesh App

Implement the bindings for the function (input and output)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/functions-triggers-bindings

Implement the function trigger by using a data operation, timer, webhook, or other tools
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/logic-apps/logic-apps-scenario-function-sb-trigger

Develop an Azure Function app for containers by using Azure Portal, CLI, and other tools;
https://cmatskas.com/running-azure-functions-anywhere-with-the-power-of-containers/
https://markheath.net/post/azure-functions-docker

Develop an Azure Service Fabric Mesh App
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric-mesh/service-fabric-mesh-quickstart-dotnet-core
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/service-fabric-mesh/service-fabric-mesh-overview

Schedule bulk operations
May include but not limited to: Define the batch output and conditions by using Batch Service API; write code to run a batch job; run a batch job by using Azure CLI, Azure Portal, and other tools

Define the batch output and conditions by using Batch Service API
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/batch/batch-apis-tools
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/batch/batch-api-basics
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/batch/

Create solutions that use Azure Kubernetes Service
May include but not limited to: Configure diagnostic settings on resources; create a container image by using a Docker file; create an Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS) cluster by using the Azure CLI and Azure Portal; publish an image to the Azure Container Registry; implement an application that runs on an Azure Container Instance; implement container instances by using Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS), Azure Service Fabric, and other tools; manage container settings by using code

Configure diagnostic settings on resources
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/blog/monitoring-azure-kubernetes-service-aks-with-azure-monitor-container-health-preview/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/monitoring/monitoring-container-insights-overview

Create a container image by using a Docker file
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/tutorial-kubernetes-prepare-acr
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/tutorial-kubernetes-prepare-app
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-registry/container-registry-tutorial-quick-task
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-service/kubernetes/container-service-tutorial-kubernetes-prepare-app

Create an Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS) cluster by using the Azure CLI and Azure Portal
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/kubernetes-service/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-service/

Publish an image to the Azure Container Registry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/container-registry/container-registry-get-started-docker-cli

Manage container settings by using code
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/containers/

Design and develop applications that use media services
May include but not limited to: Implement an application using Video Indexer, Video API, Preview, and other media related services; implement file-based encoding and Azure Media Analytics; develop media solutions that use AI services (e.g., content moderation, optical character recognition, video summarization, face detection, etc.)

Implement an application using Video Indexer
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/video-indexer/video-indexer-overview
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/services/media-services/video-indexer/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/video-indexer/video-indexer-use-apis

Secure cloud solutions (15-20%)
Implement authentication
May include but not limited to: Implement authentication by using certificates, forms-based authentication, tokens, Windows-integrated authentication; implement multi-factor authentication by using Azure AD options

Implement access control
May include but not limited to: Implement Claims-Based Access Control (CBAC) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) authorization

Implement secure data solutions
May include but not limited to: Encrypt and decrypt data at rest; encrypt data with Always Encrypted; implement Azure Confidential Compute and SSL/TLS communications; manage cryptographic keys in the Azure Key Vault

Ping me if any links are broken please.


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Apr21201821 April 201821 April 20180Commentby Gregor Suttie

Global Azure Bootcamp – Glasgow April 21st 2018

Posted in Azure, Cloud Computing, Events, Logic Apps, Pluralsight, Pro Tips, Training

Saturday April 21st was the day for the Azure Global Bootcamp which say people attend user groups all around the world as you can see below, so we all spent a day as the Azure community learning all about Azure in many different ways from speakers all around the globe.

I took part and my talk was on learning Azure and becoming ready for the exams into the bargain.

 

 

 

As promised here are my slides:- HowToLearnAzure3

The Glasgow event was awesome and we also had Analben Mehta talking about serverless and Azure Functions and then we had Kenny Lowe talking about Azure Stack, great content and lunch and beers/soft drinks provided, all in all great to be apart of and hopefully people enjoyed they’re day.

Hope to see the people attended at the next Glasgow Azure User Group.


Apr11201811 April 201811 April 20181Commentby Gregor Suttie

Investing in Yourself

Posted in Azure, Training

I listen to podcasts and read twitter probably a lot more than I should – why you may ask?

Well for me it’s about investing in yourself, if you want to be smarter than you are currently it wont happen itself, you have to invest time in yourself.

Investing in myself for me means I have dreams which I will fulfil and I have set goals for myself – this year alone I’ve been promoted, done some internal talks, learned a lot about Azure and even enough to do an external talk on it. I plan to do many more talks on Azure going forward.

I’ve written a few blog posts and this will continue when I get some spare time after I pass the 70-532 Azure exam, which I will.

Part of the reason why I want to continue on investing in myself is so that I can surround myself with quality people who I can learn from. I have had my fair share of disappointments in my career and yet I keep going. I will never stop taking hits along the way, I’ve failed the 70-532 exam twice now but I will pass it.

Investing in yourself takes time and it takes commitment, I am committed to learning Azure and passing at least 2 certifications in 2018.

Why Azure you may ask, well I  know .Net and will continue to learn .Net core in my spare time and use it with Azure as I go.

Failure is what life is about, suck it up and get over it.

If you’re not happy in your job or it’s not giving you what you want out of it then move on, don’t hang around if it’s not what you want to do.

So I will continue to invest in myself, I have done throughout my career, but I think its worth talking about that if you have goals and dreams then you need to invest in yourself to achieve them, which I will.