Prepare for the Applied Skill: Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Microsoft Azure by learning how to manage Linux VMs effectively. This learning path covers key aspects such as storage, monitoring, backup, access management, and automation using the Azure CLI. Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure (AZ-1007) Benefits In this course, you will: Work with real-world scenarios to configure, monitor, and manage Linux VMs. Optimize storage, backup, and monitoring solutions for efficiency and security. Understand how to implement role-based access control (RBAC) and managed identities. Enhance your qualifications for roles such as Cloud Administrator, Azure Engineer, or IT Operations Specialist. Prerequisites Experience using the Azure portal and CLI to create resources. Familiarity with identity management and role-based access control (RBAC). Experience creating and configuring Azure virtual machines. Working knowledge of administering Linux-based operating systems. Deploy and Administer Linux VMs on Azure (AZ-1007) Training Outline Learning Objectives Module 1. Add and Size Disks in Azure Virtual Machines Learn about the different types of disk storage available for Azure VMs. Understand when to use premium storage and how to resize VM disks. Hands-on exercises to add and resize VM disks. Module 2. Monitor Your Azure Virtual Machines with Azure Monitor Use Azure Monitor to track VM performance and system health. Learn how to collect and analyze VM host and client metrics. Explore Metrics Explorer and VM insights for detailed monitoring. Module 3. Protect Your Virtual Machines Using Azure Backup Implement Azure Backup to safeguard virtual machines and other workloads. Learn how to back up and restore Azure virtual machines. Hands-on exercises for backup and recovery scenarios. Module 4. Manage Virtual Machines with the Azure CLI Use the Azure CLI to create, start, stop, and manage virtual machines. Explore different VM images, sizes, and configurations. Automate tasks such as installing software and querying runtime information. Module 5. Implement Access Management for Azure Resources Understand how to use built-in Azure roles and managed identities. Learn how to configure role-based access control (RBAC) policies. Securely manage access to Azure resources, including Key Vault integration. Module 6. Configure Azure Files Learn about Azure Files and Azure File Sync for file storage and sharing. Manage Azure file shares, snapshots, and soft delete configurations. Use Azure Storage Explorer for efficient file management. Module 7. Guided Project: Deploy and Administer Linux Virtual Machines on Azure Hands-on project to reinforce skills in deploying and managing Linux VMs. Configure storage, monitoring, and backups for virtual machines. Practice real-world tasks to prepare for the Applied Skill assessment.
