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Trainer Preparation Guide for Course

10979F: Introduction to Microsoft Azure for IT
Professionals
Design of the Course
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) professionals who have a limited knowledge of
cloud technologies and want to learn more about Microsoft Azure. This course provides the underlying
knowledge required by all individuals who will be evaluating Azure, whether they are administrators,
developers, or database administrators. This course also provides the prerequisite knowledge for students
wanting to attend Course 20532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions, or Course 20533: Implementing
Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
When you teach this course, you will likely have students with a wide range of expertise. Try to gauge
their experience level early in the course. You then can use this information to tailor your course delivery
to meet their needs.

This course introduces the principles of cloud computing. Students will become familiar with how these
principles have been implemented in Microsoft Azure. Additionally, this course explains how to implement
the core Azure infrastructure, consisting of virtual networks and storage. With this foundation, students
will be able to create the most common Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Web Apps, and
Azure SQL Database. The students will also learn about container-based Azure services and the most
prominent examples of serverless computing. The course concludes by describing features of Azure Active
Directory (Azure AD).

Module 1, “Getting started with Microsoft Azure” introduces cloud services and the various Azure services.
It describes how to use the Azure portal to access and manage Azure services, and to manage Azure
subscriptions and billing.

Module 2, “Microsoft Azure management tools” describes how to use Azure PowerShell to manage your
Azure subscription. This module also describes how to use the Azure Software Development Kit (SDK) and
the Azure cross-platform command-line tool to manage your Azure subscription.

Module 3, “Virtual machines in Microsoft Azure” describes how to create and configure VMs in Azure, and
how to manage their disks.

Module 4, “Azure Web Apps” explains how to create, configure, and monitor web apps in Azure.

Module 5, “Introduction to Azure networking” explains how to create and implement Azure networks and
how to use their components to enhance the resiliency and availability of virtual machines.

Module 6, “Introduction to Azure Storage and Data Services” describes the features and benefits of Azure
storage and data services.

Module 7, “Introduction to containers and serverless computing in Azure” explains the options for
implementing containers and describes the serverless technologies available in Azure.

Module 8, “Creating and managing Azure AD” describes how to create users, domains, and directories in
Azure AD, integrate applications with Azure AD, and use Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Required Materials to Teach This Course

To teach this course, you need the following materials:

 Course Handbook

 Course Companion Content on the https://aka.ms/Companion-MOC site

 Microsoft PowerPoint files

 Microsoft OneNote Trainer Pack on the Microsoft Learning Download Center

https://learningdownloadcenter.microsoft.com

 Microsoft Hyper-V Classroom Setup Guide

 Course virtual machines

Important We recommend that you use PowerPoint 2007 or newer to display the slides for this
course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an older version of PowerPoint, the slide features might not
display correctly.

 The latest lab files from GitHub. Microsoft Learning is using GitHub to publish the lab steps and lab
scripts for courses that cover Azure. Using GitHub allows for collaboration between the course’s
authors and Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) to keep the content current with Azure platform
changes. Using GitHub allows the MCTs to provide feedback and suggestions for lab changes, and
the course authors can update lab steps and scripts quickly and easily.

When you prepare to teach this course, you should ensure that you are using the latest lab steps and
scripts by downloading the appropriate files from GitHub. Review the 10979F_Readme.txt file, which is
available from the Microsoft Learning Download Center, for the location of the lab files on GitHub.

Prerequisite Knowledge to Teach This Course

To present this course, you must have the following knowledge and skills:

 In-depth understanding of Azure

 Working knowledge of Active Directory concepts and management

 Working knowledge of database concepts, including tables and simple queries

 Working knowledge of containers and serverless technologies for Azure

 Working knowledge of Azure administration tools including Microsoft Visual Studio Community,
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, and Windows PowerShell

Preparation Tasks
Complete the following tasks to prepare for this course:

Courses or Workshops
We highly recommend that you audit the latest version of the following courses:

 Course 20532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions

 Course 20533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Exams
This course does not map to an exam.
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Technical Preparation Activities

We highly recommend that you complete the following technical preparation activities:

 Read the additional readings and references included in the Course Companion Content at:
https://aka.ms/Companion-MOC.

 Use the OneNote Trainer Pack (OTP) on the Microsoft Learning Download Center
https://learningdownloadcenter.microsoft.com to prepare for delivering the course:
o The OTP includes the following content on each page (and in this order):

 Slides

 Instructor Notes

 Student Handbook Content

 If you are using on-premises labs, become familiar with the course’s virtual machines and how you set
up and configure them. This includes understanding the base images, mid-tier files, and activation
states. Practice setting up the classroom by following the instructions in the Microsoft Hyper-V
Classroom Setup Guide.

 If you are using third-party hosted labs for Microsoft Courseware, become familiar with how you
configure and access the labs. Ensure that you are ready to demonstrate their use to students and
work with the lab hoster who provides trainer access for course preparation. You can purchase third-
party hosted labs for Microsoft Courseware for use during course delivery at the same time you order
the course materials.
Important If you are intending to use third-party hosted labs for Microsoft
Courseware, you need to ensure that full lab coverage is available before use. This is
because of the presence of Boot-to-VHD labs in some courses and the modifications to
some lab steps that are required to facilitate a hosted lab platform. There are no Boot-
to-VHD or native boot scenarios in the labs in this course.

 If you are using Digital Microsoft Official Courses (MOC) via the Skillpipe reader by Arvato, become
familiar with how you access and configure the digital content to ensure smooth setup and access for
students. You also should ensure that everything is in place for students to have a smooth experience
when signing in and accessing their content for the first time.

You can purchase Digital MOC for use during course delivery when you order the course materials.

 This course requires access to Azure to be able to complete the demonstrations and labs. As such, you
need to request Microsoft Learning Azure Passes for you and your students. Students then need to
register and activate their pass prior to the class starting. You should request Microsoft Learning
Azure Passes at least two weeks before the class is due to start to allow sufficient time for this.
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Details of how to acquire Microsoft Azure Passes for your class are available here:
http://aka.ms/mocazurepass

Once students receive their Azure Pass codes, they should then activate their Microsoft Learning
Azure Passes before class starts by following the steps outlined at the following site:
https://www.microsoftazurepass.com/Home/HowTo

The use of publicly available trial subscriptions or other types of passes, such as MSDN, is possible
with the course labs. However, the labs have not been tested with every available pass type, so
variations in functionality (while unlikely) are possible due to potential Azure subscription limitations.
The scripts that you use in the labs will also delete any existing services or components present in
Azure under the subscription that you use. Therefore, using the Microsoft Learning Azure Pass will
provide a level of standardization, in addition to helping prevent any inadvertent removal or
interference with existing Azure infrastructure.

You also should remind students to follow the best practices for Microsoft Learning Azure Pass usage
to ensure the pass does not expire during the class. General best practices are explained on the
Microsoft Learning Azure Pass slide in the Module 0 PowerPoint deck.

 Review the learning product error log, which is available on the Microsoft Learning Download Center,
at: https://learningdownloadcenter.microsoft.com.

 Review the course change log, also available from the MCT Download Center, if you have taught a
previous version of this course.

 Practice using the Microsoft products and tools associated with this learning product.

Instructional Preparation Activities

We highly recommend that you complete the following instructional preparation activities:

 Read the About This Course section at the beginning of the course handbook for the learning
product.

 Walk through the Introduction slide deck for the learning product.

 Walk through each module presentation slide deck and read the corresponding Instructor Notes
(located in the notes view of the presentation slide deck) for the module. Note that additional hidden
slides are used in each slide deck to accommodate the amount of Instructor Notes information for a
given topic.

 Familiarize yourself with the Course Handbook and the Course Companion Content at
https://aka.ms/Companion-MOC. Make note of when to direct students' attention to the Course
Companion Content for further learning support. More information pertaining to the course
components is present in the Introduction slide deck.

 Practice presenting each module:

o Identify the key points and must-know information for each topic.

o Perform each demonstration and hands-on lab.

o Anticipate the questions that students might have.

o Identify examples, analogies, impromptu demonstrations, and additional delivery tips that will
help to clarify module content and provide a more meaningful learning experience for your
specific audience.
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o Note any problems that you might encounter during a demonstration or a lab exercise and
determine a course of action for how you will resolve the problems in the classroom. To access
the Lab Answer Keys, refer to the appendix in the Course Handbook.

o Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section at the end of each module and
determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and promote knowledge
transfer to on-the-job performance.

o Customize and enhance your instructor notes.

 Consult the Born To Learn forums for additional tips and strategies—posted by your fellow MCTs—
for teaching the learning product.

 Review the updated information about the Microsoft Certification Program on the Microsoft Learning
Certifications website.

Instructor Computer Setup

Set up the instructor computer by following the setup instructions in the Microsoft Hyper-V Classroom
Setup Guide. This document provides hardware requirements for the instructor computer in addition to
detailed setup instructions.

Depending on whether you use on-premises labs or hosted online labs (MLO), your setup will be different.
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Course Timing
The following schedule is an estimate of the course timing. Your timing might vary. Not every student will
finish every lab. Use your judgment to set a reasonable time to move on to the next module.

This schedule has been developed to provide about six hours of training per day. Each day starts
at 9:00 A.M. and ends between 4:30 and 5:00 P.M. and includes two 15-minute breaks and one hour for
lunch. Each day also includes time to review the previous day’s topics and to answer questions from the
students. Be realistic about your timings.

Day 1
Start End Module
9:00 9:30 Introduction

9:30 10:30 Module 1: Getting started with Microsoft Azure

10:30 10:50 Lab: Using the Azure portals

10:50 11:05 Break

11:05 12:05 Module 2: Microsoft Azure management tools

12:05 1:05 Lunch

1:05 1:35 Lab: Using Microsoft Azure management tools

1:35 2:35 Module 3: Virtual machines in Microsoft Azure

2:35 2:50 Break

2:50 3:20 Lab: Creating a VM in Azure

3:20 4:05 Module 4: Azure Web Apps

4:05 4:35 Lab: Creating and managing Azure web apps

4:35 5:35 Module 5: Introduction to Azure networking

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Day 2
Start End Module
9:00 9:30 Day 1 review

9:30 10:30 Lab: Create and configure virtual networks

10:30 10:45 Break

10:45 12:25 Module 6: Introduction to Azure Storage and Data Services

12:25 1:25 Lunch

1:25 2:05 Lab: Configuring Azure Storage

2:05 3:05 Module 7: Introduction to containers and serverless computing in Azure

3:05 3:20 Break

3:20 3:50 Lab: Implementing containers on Azure VMs

3:50 5:10 Module 8: Configuring and managing Azure AD

5:10 5:40 Lab: Creating and managing Azure AD

5:40 5:45 Conclusion and evaluation