About Course

This self-paced course introduces cloud computing concepts where you’ll explore the basics of cloud services and cloud deployment models. You’ll be introduced to Microsoft Azure as Microsoft’s cloud offering that enables individuals and organizations to create, deploy, and operate cloud-based applications and infrastructure services. This fundamentals course will prepare you for more advanced courses in Windows Server-based cloud and datacenter administration.

What am I going to get from this course?

• Key principles of cloud computing
• Common types of cloud services
• Business usage scenarios for the cloud
• Cloud deployment models
• Capabilities and features of Microsoft Azure

About Provider

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