2.1 Azure Global Infrastructure

   - Regions, Availability Zones, and Geographies

   - Understanding Azure Network

   - Edge caching with Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN)

2.2 Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM)

   - Managing users, groups, and service principals

   - Security best practices for IAM

   - Role-based access control (RBAC)

2.3 Azure Compute Services

   - Virtual Machines (VMs)

   - Azure App Service for web and mobile apps

   - Serverless computing with Azure Functions

3.1 Azure Blob Storage

   - Object storage fundamentals

   - Blob storage tiers and lifecycle management

   - Security and access control in Azure Blob Storage

3.2 Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB

   - Managed relational and NoSQL databases

   - Scaling and high availability with Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB

   - Global distribution and multi-model capabilities of Cosmos DB

3.3 Other Storage Services

   - Azure Files for managed file storage

   - Azure Data Lake Storage for big data analytics

4.1 Virtual Network (VNet)

   - VNet fundamentals: subnets, route tables, network security groups

   - VNet peering and VPN connectivity

   - Hybrid cloud networking with Azure ExpressRoute

4.2 Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway

   - Load balancing traffic to VMs and services

   - Application-level routing and SSL termination with Application Gateway

4.3 Azure CDN and DNS

   - Content delivery network (CDN) fundamentals

   - Configuring Azure CDN for caching static content

   - Managing DNS records with Azure DNS

5.1 Azure Security Best Practices

   - Shared responsibility model

   - Data encryption at rest and in transit

   - Security monitoring and logging with Azure Security Center

5.2 Azure Compliance Programs

   - Overview of compliance standards: PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.

   - Implementing compliance controls in Azure environments

   - Accessing compliance reports and certifications

5.3 Real-Time Scenario: Designing Secure and Compliant Azure Solutions

   - Architecting solutions that meet specific security and compliance requirements

   - Implementing encryption, access controls, and monitoring mechanisms

6.1 Azure Scalability Concepts

   - Horizontal vs. vertical scaling

   - Scalable architecture patterns: load balancing, caching, sharding

6.2 High Availability Architectures on Azure

   - Designing fault-tolerant applications

   - Multi-region architectures and disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery

6.3 Real-Time Scenario: Designing Highly Scalable and Available Azure Solutions

   - Architecting solutions for high traffic and demanding workloads

   - Implementing auto-scaling, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies

7.1 Azure Cost Management

   - Understanding Azure pricing models: Pay-as-you-go, Reserved Instances, etc.

   - Cost allocation and billing

   - Cost optimization tools and recommendations

7.2 Cost Optimization Strategies

   - Right-sizing instances and services

   - Utilizing Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server and SQL Server

   - Leveraging Azure Cost Management and Advisor for optimization

7.3 Real-Time Scenario: Optimizing Azure Costs for a Business

   - Analyzing cost patterns and identifying optimization opportunities

   - Implementing cost-saving measures without compromising performance or reliability

8.1 Azure Data Services

   - Azure SQL Data Warehouse for analytics and data warehousing

   - Azure Databricks for big data analytics and machine learning

   - Azure Synapse Analytics for analytics across data lakes and data warehouses

8.2 Azure AI and Machine Learning Services

   - Azure Machine Learning for building and deploying ML models

   - Cognitive Services for vision, speech, and language recognition

   - Azure Bot Service for building conversational AI experiences

8.3 Real-Time Scenario: Implementing Data Analytics and AI Solutions in Azure

   - Leveraging Azure data services for data integration, analytics, and reporting

   - Building and deploying machine learning models using Azure Machine Learning

9.1 Azure DevOps Services

   - Source control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery with Azure Repos, Pipelines, and Artifacts

   - Agile project management with Azure Boards

   - Application performance monitoring and feedback with Azure Monitor and Application Insights

9.2 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

   - Managing Azure resources declaratively

   - Automating resource deployment and management

9.3 Real-Time Scenario: Implementing DevOps Practices in Azure Environments

   - Setting up automated build, test, and deployment pipelines

   - Managing infrastructure as code and automating deployment processes

10.1 Azure Migration Strategies

   - Lift-and-shift migration

   - Re-platforming and re-factoring

   - Hybrid cloud architectures with Azure Arc

10.2 Azure Migration Tools and Services

   - Azure Migrate for discovering, assessing, and migrating on-premises workloads

   - Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity

10.3 Real-Time Scenario: Planning and Executing an Azure Migration

   - Assessing current infrastructure and workloads

   - Developing a migration plan and timeline

   - Executing the migration with minimal downtime and risk