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Microsoft Azure Security Technologies AZ-500 Course Outline

Module 1: Secure Azure Solutions with Azure Active Directory

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Active Directory Features
• Self-Managed Active Directory Domain Services, Azure Active Directory, and Managed Azure Active Directory Domain Services
• Azure AD DS and Self-Managed AD DS
• Azure AD DS and Azure AD
• Investigate Roles in Azure AD
• Azure AD Built-in Roles
• Deploy Azure AD Domain Services
• Create and Manage Azure AD Users
• Manage Users with Azure AD Groups
• Configure Azure AD Administrative Units
• Implement Passwordless Authentication
• Explore Try-This Exercises

Module 2: Implement Hybrid Identity

• Introduction
• Deploy Azure AD Connect
• Explore Authentication Options
• Configure Password Hash Synchronisation (PHS)
• Implement Pass-Through Authentication (PTA)
• Deploy Federation with Azure AD
• Explore the Authentication Decision Tree
• Configure Password Writeback

Module 3: Deploy Azure AD identity protection

• Introduction
• Explore Azure AD Identity Protection
• Configure Risk Event Detections
• Implement User Risk Policy
• Implement Sign-in Risk Policy
• Deploy Multifactor Authentication in Azure
• Explore Multifactor Authentication Settings
• Enable Multifactor Authentication
• Implement Azure AD Conditional Access
• Configure Conditional Access Conditions
• Implement Access reviews
• Explore Try-This Exercises

Module 4: Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management

• Introduction
• Explore the Zero Trust Model
• Review the Evolution of Identity Management
• Deploy Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
• Configure Privileged Identity Management Scope
• Implement Privileged Identity Management Onboarding
• Explore Privileged Identity Management Configuration Settings
• Implement a Privileged Identity Management Workflow
• Explore Try-This Exercises

Module 5: Design an Enterprise Governance Strategy

• Introduction
• Review the Shared Responsibility Model
• Explore the Azure Cloud Security Advantages
• Review Azure Hierarchy of Systems
• Configure Azure Policies
• Enable Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Compare and Contrast Azure RBAC vs Azure Policies
• Configure Built-in Roles
• Enable Resource Locks
• Deploy Azure Blueprints
• Design an Azure Subscription Management Plan
• Explore Try-This Exercises

Module 6: Implement Perimeter Security

• Introduction
• Define Defense in Depth
• Explore Virtual Network Security
• Enable Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection
• Configure a Distributed Denial of Service Protection Implementation
• Explore Azure Firewall Features
• Deploy an Azure Firewall Implementation
• Configure VPN Forced Tunneling
• Create User Defined Routes and Network Virtual Appliances
• Explore Hub and Spoke Topology
• Perform Try-this Exercises

Module 7: Configure Network Security

• Introduction
• Explore Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Deploy a Network Security Groups Implementation
• Create Application Security Groups
• Enable Service Endpoints
• Configure Service Endpoint Services
• Deploy Private Links
• Implement an Azure Application Gateway
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall
• Configure and Manage Azure Front Door
• Review ExpressRoute
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 8: Configure and Manage Host Security

• Introduction
• Enable Endpoint Protection
• Define a Privileged Access Device Strategy
• Deploy Privileged Access Workstations
• Create Virtual Machine Templates
• Enable and Secure Remote Access Management
• Configure Update Management
• Deploy Disk Encryption
• Managed Disk Encryption Options
• Deploy and Configure Windows Defender
• Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark in Defender for Cloud
• Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Recommendations
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 9: Enable Containers Security

• Introduction
• Explore Containers
• Configure Azure Container Instances Security
• Manage Security for Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Explore the Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Enable Azure Container Registry Authentication
• Review Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Implement an Azure Kubernetes Service Architecture
• Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Networking
• Deploy Azure Kubernetes Service Storage
• Secure Authentication to Azure Kubernetes Service with Active Directory
• Manage Access to Azure Kubernetes Service using Azure Role-Based Access Controls

Module 10: Deploy and Secure Azure Key Vault

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Key Vault
• Configure Key Vault Access
• Review a Secure Key Vault Example
• Deploy and Manage Key Vault Certificates
• Create Key Vault Keys
• Manage Customer Managed Keys
• Enable Key Vault Secrets
• Configure Key Rotation
• Manage Key Vault Safety and Recovery Features
• Perform Try-This Exercises
• Explore the Azure Hardware Security Module

Module 11: Configure Application Security Features

• Introduction
• Review the Microsoft Identity Platform
• Explore the Application Model
• Register an Application with App Registration
• Configure Microsoft Graph Permissions
• Enable Managed Identities
• Azure App Services
• App Service Environment
• Azure App Service Plan
• App Service Environment Networking
• Availability Zone Support for App Service Environments
• App Service Environment Certificates
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 12: Implement Storage Security

• Introduction
• Define Data Sovereignty
• Configure Azure Storage Access
• Deploy Shared Access Signatures
• Manage Azure AD Storage Authentication
• Implement Storage Service Encryption
• Configure Blob Data Retention Policies
• Configure Azure Files Authentication
• Enable the Secure Transfer Required Property
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 13: Configure and Manage SQL Database Security

• Introduction
• Enable SQL Database Authentication
• Configure SQL Database Firewalls
• Enable and Monitor Database Auditing
• Implement Data Discovery and Classification
• Microsoft Defender for SQL
• Vulnerability Assessment for SQL Server
• SQL Advanced Threat Protection
• Explore Detection of a Suspicious Event
• SQL Vulnerability Assessment Express and Classic Configurations
• Configure Dynamic Data Masking
• Implement Transparent Data Encryption
• Deploy Always Encrypted Features
• Deploy an Always Encrypted Implementation
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 14: Configure and Manage Azure Monitor

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Monitor
• Configure and Monitor Metrics and Logs
• Enable Log Analytics
• Manage Connected Sources for Log Analytics
• Enable Azure Monitor Alerts
• Configure Properties for Diagnostic Logging
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 15: Enable and Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Introduction
• MITRE Attack Matrix
• Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Security Posture
• Workload Protections
• Deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Azure Arc
• Azure Arc Capabilities
• Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
• Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Security Policies
• View and Edit Security Policies
• Manage and Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Recommendations
• Explore Secure Score
• Define Brute Force Attacks
• Understand Just-in-Time VM Access
• Implement Just-in-Time VM Access
• Perform Try-This Exercises

Module 16: Configure and Monitor Microsoft Sentinel

• Introduction
• Enable Microsoft Sentinel
• Configure Data Connections to Sentinel
• Create Workbooks to Monitor Sentinel Data
• Enable Rules to Create Incidents
• Configure Playbooks
• Hunt and Investigate Potential Breaches

Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions AZ400 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Virtual Networks
• Configure Public IP Services
• Exercise: Design and Implement a Virtual Network in Azure
• Design Name Resolution for your Virtual Network
• Exercise: Configure Domain Name Servers Settings in Azure
• Enable Cross-Virtual Network Connectivity with Peering
• Exercise: Connect Two Azure Virtual Networks Using Global Virtual Network Peering
• Implement Virtual Network Traffic Routing
• Configure Internet Access with Azure Virtual NAT

Module 2: Design and Implement Hybrid Networking

• Introduction
• Design and Implement Azure VPN Gateway
• Exercise: Create and Configure a Virtual Network Gateway
• Connect Networks with Site-To-Site VPN Connections
• Connect Devices to Networks with Point-To-Site VPN Connections
• Connect Remote Resources by Using Azure Virtual Wans
• Exercise: Create a Virtual WAN By Using the Azure Portal
• Create a Network Virtual Appliance (NVA) in a Virtual Hub

Module 3: Design and Implement Azure ExpressRoute

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Expressroute
• Design an Expressroute Deployment
• Exercise: Configure an Expressroute Gateway
• Exercise: Provision an Expressroute Circuit
• Configure Peering for an Expressroute Deployment
• Connect an Expressroute Circuit to a Virtual Network
• Connect Geographically Dispersed Networks with Expressroute Global Reach
• Improve Data Path Performance Between Networks with Expressroute Fastpath
• Troubleshoot Expressroute Connection Issues

Module 4: Load Balance Non-HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Load Balancing
• Design and Implement Azure Load Balancer Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Create and Configure an Azure Load Balancer
• Explore Azure Traffic Manager
• Exercise: Create a Traffic Manager Profile Using the Azure Portal

Module 5: Load Balance HTTP(S) Traffic in Azure

• Introduction
• Design Azure Application Gateway
• Configure Azure Application Gateway
• Exercise: Deploy Azure Application Gateway
• Design and Configure Azure Front Door
• Exercise: Create a Front Door for a Highly Available Web Application

Module 6: Design and Implement Network Security

• Introduction
• Get Network Security Recommendations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Deploy Azure Ddos Protection by Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Configure Ddos Protection on a Virtual Network Using the Azure Portal
• Deploy Network Security Groups by Using the Azure Portal
• Design and Implement Azure Firewall
• Exercise: Deploy and Configure Azure Firewall Using the Azure Portal
• Secure Your Networks with Azure Firewall Manager
• Exercise: Secure your Virtual Hub Using Azure Firewall Manager
• Implement a Web Application Firewall on Azure Front Door

Module 7: Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services

• Introduction
• Explain Virtual Network Service Endpoints
• Define Private Link Service and Private Endpoint
• Integrate Private Endpoint with DNS
• Exercise: Restrict Network Access to Paas Resources with Virtual Network Service Endpoints Using the Azure Portal
• Exercise: Create an Azure Private Endpoint Using Azure Powershell
• Integrate your App Service with Azure Virtual Networks

Module 8: Desing and Implement Network Monitoring

• Introduction
• Monitor your Networks Using Azure Monitor
• Exercise: Monitor a Load Balancer Resource Using Azure Monitor
• Monitor your Networks Using Azure Network Watcher

Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ104 Course Outline

Module 1: Configure Azure Active Directory

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Active Directory Benefits and Features
• Describe Azure Active Directory Concepts
• Compare Active Directory Domain Services to Azure Active Directory
• Select Azure Active Directory Editions
• Implement Azure Active Directory Join
• Implement Azure Active Directory Self-Service Password Reset

Module 2: Configure user and group accounts

• Introduction
• Create User Accounts
• Manage User Accounts
• Create Bulk User Accounts
• Create Group Accounts
• Create Administrative Units
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 3: Configure Subscriptions

• Introduction
• Identify Azure Regions
• Implement Azure Subscriptions
• Obtain an Azure Subscription
• Identify Azure Subscription Usage
• Implement Microsoft Cost Management
• Apply Resource Tagging
• Apply Cost Savings

Module 4: Configure Azure Policy

• Introduction
• Create Management Groups
• Implement Azure Policies
• Create Azure Policies
• Create Policy Definitions
• Create an Initiative Definition
• Scope the Initiative Definition
• Determine Compliance
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 5: Configure Role-Based Access Control

• Introduction
• Implement Role-Based Access Control
• Create a Role Definition
• Create a Role Assignment
• Compare Azure Roles to Azure Active Directory Roles
• Apply Role-Based Access Control
• Review Fundamental Azure RBAC Roles
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 6: Configure Azure Resources with Tools

• Introduction
• Use the Azure Portal
• Use Azure Cloud Shell
• Use Azure PowerShell
• Interactive Lab Simulation (Azure PowerShell)
• Use Azure CLI
• Interactive Lab Simulation (Azure CLI)

Module 7: Use Azure Resource Manager

• Introduction
• Review Azure Resource Manager Benefits
• Review Azure Resource Terminology
• Create Resource Groups
• Create Azure Resource Manager Locks
• Reorganize Azure Resources
• Remove Resources and Resource Groups
• Determine Resource Limits

Module 8: Configure Resources with Azure Resource Manager Templates

• Introduction
• Review Azure Resource Manager Template Advantages
• Explore the Azure Resource Manager Template Schema
• Explore the Azure Resource Manager Template Parameters
• Consider Bicep Templates
• Review QuickStart Templates
• Interactive Lab Simulation – Templates

Module 9: Configure Virtual Networks

• Introduction
• Plan Virtual Networks
• Create Subnets
• Create Virtual Networks
• Plan IP Addressing
• Create Public IP Addressing
• Associate Public IP Addresses
• Allocate or Assign Private IP Addresses
• Interactive lab Simulation

Module 10: Configure Network Security Groups

• Introduction
• Implement Network Security Groups
• Determine Network Security Group Rules
• Determine Network Security Group Effective Rules
• Create Network Security Group Rules
• Implement Application Security Groups
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 11: Configure Azure DNS

• Introduction
• Identify Domains and Custom Domains
• Verify Custom Domain Names
• Create Azure DNS Zones
• Delegate DNS Domains
• Add DNS Record Sets
• Plan for Azure Private DNS Zones
• Review Azure Private DNS Zone Scenarios
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 12: Configure Azure Virtual Network Peering

• Introduction
• Determine Azure Virtual Network Peering Uses
• Determine Gateway Transit and Connectivity
• Create Virtual Network Peering
• Extend Peering with User-Defined Routes and Service Chaining
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 13: Configure Network Routing and Endpoints

• Introduction
• Review System Routes
• Identify User-Defined Routes
• Determine Service Endpoint Uses
• Determine Service Endpoint Services
• Identify Private Link Uses
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 14: Configure Azure Load Balancer

• Introduction
• Determine Azure Load Balancer Uses
• Implement a Public Load Balancer
• Implement an Internal Load Balancer
• Determine Load Balancer Skus
• Create Back-End Pools
• Create Health Probes
• Create Load Balancer Rules
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 15: Configure Azure Application Gateway

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Application Gateway
• Determine Azure Application Gateway Routing
• Configure Azure Application Gateway Components

Module 16: Configure Storage Accounts

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Storage
• Explore Azure Storage Services
• Determine Storage Account Types
• Determine Replication Strategies
• Access Storage
• Secure Storage Endpoints

Module 17: Configure Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Blob Storage
• Create Blob Containers
• Assign Blob Access Tiers
• Add Blob Lifecycle Management Rules
• Determine Blob Object Replication
• Upload Blobs

Module 18: Configure Azure Storage Security

• Introduction
• Review Azure Storage Security Strategies
• Create Shared Access Signatures
• Identify URI and SAS Parameters
• Determine Azure Storage Encryption
• Create Customer-Managed Keys
• Apply Azure Storage Security best practices
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 19: Configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync

• Introduction
• Compare Storage for File Shares and Blob Data
• Manage Azure Files Shares
• Create File Share Snapshots
• Implement Azure File Sync
• Identify Azure File Sync Components
• Deploy Azure File Sync

Module 20: Configure Azure Storage with Tools

• Introduction
• Use Azure Storage Explorer
• Use the Azure Import/Export Service
• Use the WAImportExport Tool
• Use the AzCopy Tool

Module 21: Configure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Review Cloud Services Responsibilities
• Plan virtual Machines
• Determine Virtual Machine Sizing
• Determine Virtual Machine Storage
• Create Virtual Machines in the Azure Portal
• Connect to Virtual Machines
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 22: Configure Virtual Machine Availability

• Introduction
• Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
• Create Availability Sets
• Review Update Domains and Fault Domains
• Review Availability Zones
• Compare Vertical and Horizontal Scaling
• Implement Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Create Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Implement Autoscale
• Configure Autoscale
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 23: Configure Azure App Service plans

• Introduction
• Implement Azure App Service Plans
• Determine Azure App Service Plan Pricing
• Scale up and Scale out Azure App Service
• Configure Azure App Service Autoscale

Module 24: Configure Azure App Service

• Introduction
• Implement Azure App Service
• Create an App with App Service
• Explore Continuous Integration and Deployment
• Create Deployment Slots
• Add Deployment Slots
• Secure your App Service App
• Create Custom Domain Names
• Backup and Restore your App Service App
• Use Azure Application Insights
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 25: Configure Azure Container Instances

• Introduction
• Compare Containers to Virtual Machines
• Review Azure Container Instances
• Implement Container Groups
• Review the Docker Platform
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 26: Configure File and Folder Backups

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Backup Benefits
• Implement Backup Center for Azure Backup
• Configure Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Options
• Use the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) Agent
• Configure On-Premises File and Folder Backups
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 27: Configure virtual machine backups

• Introduction
• Explore Options to Protect Virtual Machine Data
• Create Virtual Machine Snapshots in Azure Backup
• Set Up Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Options
• Back Up your Virtual Machines
• Restore your Virtual Machines
• Implement System Center DPM and Azure Backup Server
• Compare the MARS Agent and Azure Backup Server
• Implement Soft Delete for your Virtual Machines

Module 28: Configure Azure Monitor

• Describe Azure Monitor Key Capabilities
• Describe Azure Monitor Components
• Define Metrics and Logs
• Identify Monitoring Data and Tiers
• Describe Activity Log Events
• Query the Activity Log
• Interactive Lab Simulation

Module 29: Configure Azure Alerts

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Monitor Alerts
• Manage Azure Monitor Alerts
• Create Alert Rules
• Create Action Groups

Module 30: Configure Log Analytics

• Introduction
• Determine Log Analytics Uses
• Create a Log Analytics Workspace
• Create Kusto (KQL) Queries
• Structure Log Analytics Queries

Module 31: Configure Network Watcher

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Network Watcher Features
• Review IP Flow Verify Diagnostics
• Review Next Hop Diagnostics
• Visualise the Network Topology

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Course Outline

Module 1: Get Started with AI on Azure

• Introduction to AI
• Understand Machine Learning
• Understand Anomaly Detection
• Understand Computer Vision
• Understand Natural Language Processing
• Understand Knowledge Mining
• Challenges and Risks with AI
• Understand Responsible AI

Module 2: Use Automated Machine Learning in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• What is Machine Learning?
• What is Azure Machine Learning Studio?
• What is Azure Automated Machine Learning?
• Understand the AutoML Process
• Exercise - Explore Automated Machine Learning in Azure Machine Learning

Module 3: Create a Regression Model with Azure Machine Learning Designer

• Introduction
• Identify Regression Machine Learning Scenarios
• What is Azure Machine Learning?
• What is Azure Machine Learning Designer?
• Understand Steps for Regression
• Exercise - Explore regression with Azure Machine Learning Designer

Module 4: Create a Classification model with Azure Machine Learning Designer

• Introduction
• Identify Classification Machine Learning Scenarios
• What is Azure Machine Learning?
• What is Azure Machine Learning Designer?
• Understand Steps for Classification
• Exercise - Explore Classification with Azure Machine Learning designer

Module 5: Create a Clustering Model with Azure Machine Learning Designer

• Introduction
• Identify Clustering Machine Learning Scenarios
• What is Azure Machine Learning?
• What is Azure Machine Learning Designer?
• Understand Steps for Clustering
• Exercise - Explore Clustering with Azure Machine Learning Designer

Module 6: Analyse Images with Azure AI Vision

• Introduction
• Get Started with Image Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Explore Computer Vision

Module 7: Classify Images with Azure AI Custom Vision

• Introduction
• Understand Classification
• Get started with Image Classification on Azure
• Exercise - Explore Image Classification

Module 8: Detect Objects in Images with Azure AI Custom Vision

• Introduction
• What is Object Detection?
• Get Started with Object Detection on Azure
• Exercise - Explore Object Detection

Module 9: Detect and Analyse Faces with Azure AI Face

• Introduction
• Get Started with Face Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Explore Face Detection

Module 10: Read Text with Azure AI Computer Vision

• Introduction
• Get Started with the Read API on Azure
• Exercise - Explore Optical Character Recognition with the Read API

Module 11: Analyse Receipts with Azure AI Document Intelligence

• Introduction
• Get Started with Receipt Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Explore form Recognition

Module 12: Analyse Text with Azure AI Language

• Introduction
• Get Started with Receipt Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Explore form Recognition

Module 13: Recognise and Synthesize Speech with Azure AI Speech

• Introduction
• Get Started with Receipt Analysis on Azure
• Exercise - Explore form Recognition

Module 14: Translate Text and speech with Azure AI services

• Introduction
• Get Started with Translation in Azure
• Exercise - Explore Translation

Module 15: Create a Language Model with Azure AI Language

• Introduction
• Get Started with Conversational Language Understanding
• Exercise - Explore Language Understanding

Module 16: Build a Bot with Azure AI Language and Azure AI Bot Service

• Introduction
• Get Started with the Language Service and Azure Bot Service
• Exercise - Explore Question Answering

Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure DP-100 Course Outline

Module 1: Design a Data Ingestion Strategy for Machine Learning Projects

• Introduction
• Identify Your Data Source and Format
• Choose How to Serve Data to Machine Learning Workflows
• Design a Data Ingestion Solution
• Exercise: Design a Data Ingestion Strategy

Module 2: Design a Machine Learning Model Training Solution

• Introduction
• Identify Machine Learning Tasks
• Choose a Service to Train a Machine Learning Model
• Decide Between Compute Options
• Exercise: Design a Model Training Strategy

Module 3: Design a Model Deployment Solution

• Introduction
• Understand How Model Will Be Consumed
• Decide on Real-Time or Batch Deployment
• Exercise - Design a Deployment Solution

Module 4: Azure Machine Learning Workspace Resources and Assets

• Introduction
• Video - Explore the Azure Machine Learning Workspace
• Create an Azure Machine Learning Workspace
• Identify Azure Machine Learning Resources
• Identify Azure Machine Learning Assets
• Train Models in the Workspace
• Exercise - Explore the Workspace

Module 5: Developer Tools for Workspace Interaction

• Introduction
• Studio
• Python SDK
• CLI
• Exercise-Explore the Developer Tools

Module 6: Make Data Available in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Video - Make Data Available in Azure Machine Learning
• Understand URIs
• Create a Datastore
• Create a Data Asset
• Exercise - Make Data Available in Azure Machine Learning

Module 7: Work with Compute Targets in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Choose the Appropriate Compute Target
• Create and Use a Compute Instance
• Create and Use a Compute Cluster
• Exercise - Work with Compute Resources

Module 8: Work with Environments in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Understand Environments
• Use Curated Environments
• Create and Use Custom Environments
• Exercise - Work with Environments

Module 9: Classification Model with Automated Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Video - Find the Best Classification Model with Automated Machine Learning
• Preprocess Data and Configure Featurisation
• Run an Automated Machine Learning Experiment
• Evaluate and Compare Models
• Exercise - Find the Best Classification Model with Automated Machine Learning

Module 10: Track Model Training in Jupyter Notebooks with MLflow

• Introduction
• Configure MLflow For Model Tracking in Notebooks
• Train and Track Models in Notebooks
• Exercise - Track Model Training

Module 11: Run Training Script as a Command Job in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Video - Run a Training Script as a Command Job in Azure Machine Learning
• Convert a Notebook to a Script
• Run a Script as a Command Job
• Use Parameters in a Command Job
• Exercise - Run a Training Script as a Command Job

Module 12: Track Model Training with MLflow in Jobs

• Introduction
• Video - Track Model Training with MLFlow in Jobs
• Track Metrics with MLflow
• View Metrics and Evaluate Models
• Exercise - Use MLflow to Track Training Jobs

Module 13: Run Pipelines in Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Video - Run Pipelines in Azure Machine Learning
• Create Components
• Create a Pipeline
• Run a Pipeline Job
• Exercise - Run a Pipeline Job

Module 14: Perform Hyperparameter Tuning with Azure Machine Learning

• Introduction
• Define a Search Space
• Configure a Sampling Method
• Configure Early Termination
• Use a Sweep Job for Hyperparameter Tuning
• Exercise - Run a Sweep Job

Module 15: Deploy a Model to a Managed Online Endpoint

• Introduction
• Managed Online Endpoints
• Deploy the MLflow Model to a Managed Online Endpoint
• Deploy a Model to a Managed Online Endpoint
• Test Managed Online Endpoints
• Exercise - Deploy an MLflow Model to an Online Endpoint

Module 16: Deploy a Model to a Batch Endpoint

• Introduction
• Video - Deploy a Model to a Batch Endpoint
• Understand and Create Batch Endpoints
• Deploy Your MLflow Model to a Batch Endpoint
• Deploy a Custom Model to a Batch Endpoint
• Invoke and Troubleshoot Batch Endpoints
• Exercise - Deploy an MLflow Model to a Batch Endpoint

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Course Outline

Module 1: Explore Core Data Concepts

• Introduction
• Identify Data Formats
• Explore File Storage
• Explore Databases
• Explore Transactional Data Processing
• Explore Analytical Data Processing

Module 2: Explore Data Roles and Services

• Introduction
• Explore Job Roles in the World of Data
• Identify Data Services

Module 3: Explore Fundamental Relational Data Concepts

• Introduction
• Understand Relational Data
• Understand Normalisation
• Explore SQL
• Describe Database Objects

Module 4: Explore Relational Database Services in Azure

• Introduction
• Describe Azure SQL Services and Capabilities
• Describe Azure Services for Open-Source Databases
• Exercise: Explore Azure Relational Database Services

Module 5: Explore Azure Storage for Non-Relational Data

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage
• Explore Azure DataLake Storage Gen2
• Explore Azure Files
• Explore Azure Tables
• Exercise: Explore Azure Storage

Module 6: Explore Fundamentals of Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Cosmos DB
• Identify Azure Cosmos DB APIs
• Exercise: Explore Azure Cosmos DB

Module 7: Explore Fundamentals of Large-Scale Data Warehousing

• Introduction
• Describe Data Warehousing Architecture
• Explore Data Ingestion Pipelines
• Explore Analytical Data Stores
• Exercise: Explore Data Analytics in Azure with Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 8: Explore Fundamentals of Real-Time Analytics

• Introduction
• Understand Batch and Stream Processing
• Explore Common Elements of Stream Processing Architecture
• Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Exercise: Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Explore Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure
• Exercise: Explore Spark Streaming in Azure Synapse Analytics

Module 9: Explore Fundamentals of Data Visualisation

• Introduction
• Understand Batch and Stream Processing
• Explore Common Elements of Stream Processing Architecture
• Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Exercise: Explore Azure Stream Analytics
• Explore Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure
• Exercise: Explore Spark Streaming in Azure Synapse Analytics

Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop AZ-140​ Course Outline

Module 1: Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Introduction
• Azure Virtual Desktop for the Enterprise
• Azure Virtual Desktop Components
• Personal and Pooled Desktops
• Service Updates for Azure Virtual Desktop Desktops
• Azure Limitations for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Virtual Machine Sizing for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Azure Virtual Desktop Pricing

Module 2: Design the Azure Virtual Desktop Architecture

• Introduction
• Assess Network Capacity and Speed Requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Azure Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator
• Recommend an Operating System for an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
• Balancing Host Pools
• Recommendations for Using Subscriptions and Management Groups
• Configure a Location for the Azure Virtual Desktop Metadata
• Recommend a Configuration for Performance Requirements

Module 3: Design for User Identities and Profiles

• Introduction
• Select an Appropriate Licensing Model for Azure Virtual Desktop Based on Requirements
• Personal and Multi-Session Desktop Scenarios
• Recommend an Appropriate Storage Solution
• Plan for a Desktop Client Deployment
• Plan for Azure Virtual Desktop Client Deployment - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
• Windows Desktop Client to Multiple Devices
• Hybrid Identity with Azure Active Directory
• Plan for Azure Active Directory (AD) Connect for User Identities

Module 4: Implement and manage networking for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Implement Azure Virtual Network Connectivity
• Manage Connectivity to the Internet and On-Premises Networks
• Understanding Azure Virtual Desktop Network Connectivity
• Implement and Manage Network Security for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Configure Azure Virtual Desktop Session Hosts Using Azure Bastion
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Connectivity for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan and Implement Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath
• Configure Remote Desktop Protocol Shortpath for Managed Networks
• Configure Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security for RDP Shortpath
• Plan and implement Quality of Service for Azure Virtual Desktop

Module 5: Implement and Manage Storage for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Storage for FSLogix Components
• Configure Storage for FSLogix Components
• Configure Storage Accounts
• Create File Shares
• Configure Disks

Module 6:  Create and Configure Host Pools and Session Hosts for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Automate Creation of an Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pool Using PowerShell
• Configure Host Pool Assignment Type
• Customize Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Properties for a Host Pool
• Manage Licensing for Session Hosts that Run Windows Client
• Deploying Azure AD-Joined Virtual Machines in Azure Virtual Desktop

Module 7: Create and Manage Session Host Image for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Create a Managed Virtual Machine (VM) Image
• Modify a Session Host Image
• Plan for Image Update and Management
• Create and Use an Azure Compute Gallery using the Portal
• Create an Azure Virtual Desktop Image by Using VM Image Builder
• Install Microsoft 365 Apps on a Master Virtual Hard Disk Image
• Install Language Packs in Azure Virtual Desktop

Module 8: Manage Access for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan and implement Azure Roles and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Using Azure Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Intune
• Configuring screen capture protection for Azure Virtual Desktop

Module 9: Manage Security for Azure Virtual Desktop

• Introduction
• Plan and implement Conditional Access policies for Connections to Azure Virtual Desktop
• Plan and Implement Multifactor Authentication (MFA) in Azure Virtual Desktop
• Understand Conditional Access Policy Components
• Manage Security by Using Azure Security Center
• Security Posture management and Threat Protection

Module 10: Implement and Manage FSLogix

• Introduction
• Plan for FSLogix
• FSLogix Profile Containers and Azure Files
• Install FSLogix
• Storage Options for FSLogix Profile Containers
• Profile Container vs Office Container
• Configure Office Containers
• Installing Microsoft Office Using FSLogix Application Containers
• Configure Cloud Cache
• Configure Profile Containers
• Create a Profile Container with Azure NetApp Files and Capacity pool
• Manage Rule Sets and Application Masking

Module 11: Configure user experience settings

• Introduction
• Virtual desktop Optimisation Principles
• Persistent virtual Desktop Environments
• Configure User Settings Through Group Policies
• Configure User Settings Through Endpoint Manager Policies
• Configure Session Timeout Properties
• Configure Device Redirections
• Configure Universal Print
• Implement the Start Virtual Machine on Connect Feature
• Troubleshoot User Profile Issues
• Troubleshoot Azure Virtual Desktop Clients

Module 12: Install and Configure Apps on a Session Host

• Introduction
• MSIX App Attach
• How MSIX App Attach Works
• Set Up a File Share for MSIX App Attach
• Upload MSIX Images to Azure NetApp Files in Azure Virtual Desktop
• How to Configure Apps for Users
• Using the OneDrive sync app on Virtual Desktops
• Using Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop
• Publish Built-In Apps in Azure Virtual Desktop
• Troubleshoot Application Issues for Azure Virtual Desktop

Module 13: Plan for Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Disaster Recovery for Azure Virtual Desktop
• Virtual Machine Replication
• FSLogix Configuration

Module 14: Automate Azure Virtual Desktop Management Tasks

• Introduction
• Scale Session Hosts Using Azure Automation
• Create or Update an Azure Automation Account
• Create an Azure Automation Run as Account
• Create the Azure Logic App and Execution Schedule

Module 15: Monitor and Manage Performance and Health

• Introduction
• Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by Using Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics Workspace for Azure Monitor
• Monitor Azure Virtual Desktop by using Azure Advisor
• How to Resolve Azure Advisor Recommendations
• Diagnose Graphics Performance Issues

Designing and implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution AI-102 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to AI on Azure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly at the core of modern apps and services. In this module, you'll learn about some common AI capabilities that you can leverage in your apps, and how those capabilities are implemented in Microsoft Azure. You'll also learn about some considerations for designing and implementing AI solutions responsibly.

Lessons

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence in Azure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe considerations for creating AI-enabled applications
• Identify Azure services for AI application development

Module 2: Developing AI Apps with Cognitive Services

Cognitive Services are the core building blocks for integrating AI capabilities into your apps. In this module, you'll learn how to provision, secure, monitor, and deploy cognitive services.

Lessons

• Getting Started with Cognitive Services
• Using Cognitive Services for Enterprise Applications

Lab: Get Started with Cognitive Services
Lab: Manage Cognitive Services Security
Lab: Monitor Cognitive Services
Lab: Use a Cognitive Services Container

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Provision and consume cognitive services in Azure
• Manage cognitive services security
• Monitor cognitive services
• Use a cognitive services container

Module 3: Getting Started with Natural Language Processing

Natural Language processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence that deals with extracting insights from written or spoken language. In this module, you'll learn how to use cognitive services to analyze and translate text.

Lessons

• Analyzing Text
• Translating Text

Lab: Translate Text

Lab: Analyze Text

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Text Analytics cognitive service to analyze text
• Use the Translator cognitive service to translate text

Module 4: Building Speech-Enabled Applications

Many modern apps and services accept spoken input and can respond by synthesizing text. In this module, you'll continue your exploration of natural language processing capabilities by learning how to build speech-enabled applications.

Lessons

• Speech Recognition and Synthesis
• Speech Translation

Lab: Recognize and Synthesize Speech
Lab: Translate Speech

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Speech cognitive service to recognize and synthesize speech
• Use the Speech cognitive service to translate speech

Module 5: Creating Language Understanding Solutions

To build an application that can intelligently understand and respond to natural language input, you must define and train a model for language understanding. In this module, you'll learn how to use the Language Understanding service to create an app that can identify user intent from natural language input.

Lessons

• Creating a Language Understanding App
• Publishing and Using a Language Understanding App
• Using Language Understanding with Speech

Lab: Create a Language Understanding Client Application
Lab: Create a Language Understanding App
Lab: Use the Speech and Language Understanding Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create a Language Understanding app
• Create a client application for Language Understanding
• Integrate Language Understanding and Speech

Module 6: Building a QnA Solution

One of the most common kinds of interaction between users and AI software agents is for users to submit questions in natural language, and for the AI agent to respond intelligently with an appropriate answer. In this module, you'll explore how the QnA Maker service enables the development of this kind of solution.

Lessons

• Creating a QnA Knowledge Base
• Publishing and Using a QnA Knowledge Base

Lab: Create a QnA Solution

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use QnA Maker to create a knowledge base
• Use a QnA knowledge base in an app or bot

Module 7: Conversational AI and the Azure Bot Service

Bots are the basis for an increasingly common kind of AI application in which users engage in conversations with AI agents, often as they would with a human agent. In this module, you'll explore the Microsoft Bot Framework and the Azure Bot Service, which together provide a platform for creating and delivering conversational experiences.

Lessons

• Bot Basics
• Implementing a Conversational Bot

Lab: Create a Bot with the Bot Framework SDK
Lab: Create a Bot with Bot Framework Composer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Bot Framework SDK to create a bot
• Use the Bot Framework Composer to create a bot

Module 8: Getting Started with Computer Vision

Computer vision is an area of artificial intelligence in which software applications interpret visual input from images or video. In this module, you'll start your exploration of computer vision by learning how to use cognitive services to analyze images and video.

Lessons

• Analyzing Images
• Analyzing Videos

Lab: Analyze Video
Lab: Analyze Images with Computer Vision

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Computer Vision service to analyze images
• Use Video Analyzer to analyze videos

Module 9: Developing Custom Vision Solutions

While there are many scenarios where pre-defined general computer vision capabilities can be useful, sometimes you need to train a custom model with your own visual data. In this module, you'll explore the Custom Vision service, and how to use it to create custom image classification and object detection models.

Lessons

• Image Classification
• Object Detection

Lab: Classify Images with Custom Vision
Lab: Detect Objects in Images with Custom Vision

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Custom Vision service to implement image classification
• Use the Custom Vision service to implement object detection

Module 10: Detecting, Analyzing, and Recognizing Faces

Facial detection, analysis, and recognition are common computer vision scenarios. In this module, you'll explore the user of cognitive services to identify human faces.

Lessons

• Detecting Faces with the Computer Vision Service
• Using the Face Service

Lab: Detect, Analyze, and Recognize Faces

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Detect faces with the Computer Vision service
• Detect, analyze, and recognize faces with the Face service

Module 11: Reading Text in Images and Documents

Optical character recognition (OCR) is another common computer vision scenario, in which software extracts text from images or documents. In this module, you'll explore cognitive services that can be used to detect and read text in images, documents, and forms.

Lessons

• Reading text with the Computer Vision Service
• Extracting Information from Forms with the Form Recognizer service

Lab: Read Text in Images
Lab: Extract Data from Forms

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Computer Vision service to read text in images and documents
• Use the Form Recognizer service to extract data from digital forms

Module 12: Creating a Knowledge Mining Solution

Many AI scenarios involve intelligently searching for information based on user queries. AI-powered knowledge mining is an increasingly important way to build intelligent search solutions that use AI to extract insights from large repositories of digital data and enable users to find and analyze those insights.

Lessons

• Implementing an Intelligent Search Solution
• Developing Custom Skills for an Enrichment Pipeline
• Creating a Knowledge Store

Lab: Create a Custom Skill for Azure Cognitive Search
Lab: Create an Azure Cognitive Search solution
Lab: Create a Knowledge Store with Azure Cognitive Search

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create an intelligent search solution with Azure Cognitive Search
• Implement a custom skill in an Azure Cognitive Search enrichment pipeline
• Use Azure Cognitive Search to create a knowledge store

Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions DP300 Course Outline

Module 1: Prepare to Maintain SQL Databases on Azure

• Introduction
• Describe Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform Roles
• Understand SQL Server in an Azure Virtual Machine
• Design Azure SQL Database for Cloud-Native Applications
• Explore Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

Module 2: Deploy IaaS Solutions with Azure SQL

• Introduction
• Explain IaaS Options to Deploy SQL Server in Azure
• Understand Hybrid Scenarios
• Explore Performance and Security
• Explain High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
• Exercise: Provision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine

Module 3: Deploy PaaS Solutions with Azure SQL

• Introduction
• Explain PaaS Options for Deploying SQL Server in Azure
• Explore Single SQL Database
• Deploy SQL Database Elastic Pool
• Understand SQL Database Hyperscale
• Examine SQL Managed Instance
• Describe SQL Edge
• Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database

Module 4: Evaluate Strategies for Migrating to Azure SQL

• Introduction
• Understand Compatibility Level
• Understand Azure Preview Features
• Describe Azure Database Migration Options

Module 5: Migrate SQL Server Workloads to Azure SQL Database

• Introduction
• Choose the Right Azure SQL Database Feature
• Use Azure SQL Migration Extension to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Explore Data Migration Assistant to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Migrate to Azure SQL Database Using BACPAC
• Use an Online Method to Migrate to Azure SQL Database
• Move Data to Azure SQL Database
• Exercise: Migrate a SQL Server Database to Azure SQL Database

Module 6: Migrate SQL Workloads to Azure Managed Instances

• Introduction
• Evaluate Migration Scenarios to SQL Database Managed Instance
• Migrate to SQL Database Managed Instance
• Load and Move Data to SQL Database Managed Instance

Module 7: Configure Database Authentication and Authorisation

• Introduction
• Describe Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
• Describe Authentication and Identities
• Describe Security Principals
• Describe Database and Object Permissions
• Identify Authentication and Authorisation Failures
• Exercise: Authorise Access to Azure SQL Database with Azure Active Directory

Module 8: Protect Data In-Transit and At Rest

• Introduction
• Explore Transparent Data Encryption
• Configure Server and Database Firewall Rules
• Explain Object Encryption and Secure Enclaves
• Enable Encrypted Connections
• Describe SQL Injection
• Understand Azure Key Vault
• Exercise: Configure a Server-Based Firewall Rule Using the Azure Portal

Module 9: Implement Compliance Controls for Sensitive Data

• Introduction
• Explore Data Classification
• Explore Server and Database Audit
• Implement Dynamic Data Masking
• Implement Row-Level Security
• Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL
• Explore Azure SQL Database Ledger
• Implement Azure Purview
• Exercise: Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL and Data Classification

Module 10: Describe Performance Monitoring

• Introduction
• Describe Performance Monitoring Tools
• Describe Critical Performance Metrics
• Establish Baseline Metrics
• Explore Extended Events
• Describe Azure SQL Insights
• Explore Query Performance Insight
• Exercise: Isolate Problems with Monitoring

Module 11: Configure SQL Server Resources for Optimal Performance

• Introduction
• Explain How to Optimise Azure Storage for SQL Server Virtual Machines
• Describe Virtual Machine Resising
• Optimise Database Storage
• Control SQL Server Resources

Module 12: Configure Databases for Optimal Performance

• Introduction
• Explore Database Maintenance Checks
• Describe Database Scoped Configuration Options
• Describe Automatic Tuning
• Describe Intelligent Query Processing
• Exercise: Detect and Correct Fragmentation Issues

Module 13: Explore Query Performance Optimisation

• Introduction
• Understand Query Plans
• Explain Estimated and Actual Query Plans
• Describe Dynamic Management Views and Functions
• Explore Query Store
• Identify Problematic Query Plans
• Describe Blocking and Locking
• Exercise: Identify and Resolve Blocking Issues

Module 14: Evaluate Performance Improvements

• Introduction
• Describe Wait Statistics
• Tune and Maintain Indexes
• Understand Query Hints
• Exercise: Isolate Problem Areas in Poorly Performing Queries

Module 15: Explore Performance-Based Design

• Introduction
• Describe Normalisation
• Choose Appropriate Data Types
• Design Indexes
• Exercise: Identify Database Design Issues

Module 16: Automate Deployment of Database Resources

• Introduction
• Describe Deployment Models in Azure
• Automate Deployment by Using Azure Resource Manager Templates and Bicep
• Automate Deployment by Using PowerShell
• Automate Deployment by Using Azure CLI
• Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database Using an Azure Resource Manager Template

Module 17: Create and Manage SQL Agent Jobs

• Introduction
• Create a SQL Server Maintenance Plan
• Describe Task Status Notifications
• Knowledge Check
• Exercise: Create a CPU Status Alert for a SQL Server

Module 18: Manage Azure PaaS Tasks Using Automation

• Introduction
• Explore Elastic Jobs
• Understand Azure Automation
• Build an Automation Runbook
• Automate Database Workflows by Using Logic Apps
• Monitor Automated Tasks
• Exercise: Deploy an Automation Runbook to Automatically Rebuild Indexes

Module 19: Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies

• Introduction
• Describe Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options
• Describe Azure High Availability and Disaster Recovery Features for Azure Virtual Machines
• Describe High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options for PaaS Deployments
• Explore an IaaS High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solution
• Describe Hybrid Solutions

Module 20: Explore IaaS and PaaS Solutions for High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Describe Failover Clusters in Windows Server
• Configure Always-On Availability Groups
• Describe Temporal Tables in Azure SQL Database
• Describe Active Geo-Replication for Azure SQL Database
• Explore Auto-Failover Groups for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Exercise: Configure Geo-Replication for Azure SQL Database

Module 21: Back Up and Restore Databases

• Introduction
• Back Up and Restore SQL Server Running on Azure Virtual Machines
• Back Up a SQL Server Virtual Machine
• Back Up and Restore a Database Using Azure SQL Database
• Exercise: Backup to URL

Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads AZ120 Course Outline 

Module 1: Explore Azure for SAP Workloads

• Introduction to Azure for SAP Workloads
• Discover the SAP and Microsoft Partnership
• Explore Your Options with SAP on Azure
• Evaluate Microsoft Components

Module 2: Discover Common Terms and Meanings for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Discover Common Terms and Meanings: SAP
• Discover Common Terms and Meanings: SAP Deployments on Azure
• Discover Common Terms and Meanings: Azure

Module 3: Identify SAP-Certified Configurations

• Introduction
• Explore General Prerequisites for SAP Support in Public Cloud Environments
• Identify Deployment Options for SAP Solutions on Azure
• Discover Supported Azure Virtual Machines for SAP Products on Windows and Linux
• Discover Supported Azure Virtual Machines for SAP NetWeaver Instances
• Discover SAP-Certified Operating Systems for Azure Virtual Machines
• Discover SAP Certifications and Configurations Running on Microsoft Azure

Module 4: Examine SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Explore SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure Virtual Machines
• Recognise Architectural Components
• Examine a Sample Functional Workflow

Module 5: Examine SAP S/4HANA on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Explore SAP S/4HANA on Azure Virtual Machines
• Recognise Architectural Components
• Examine a Sample Functional Workflow

Module 6: Explore Azure for SAP Compute

• Introduction
• Plan for Implementing SAP Solutions
• Explore Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Examine Constrained vCPU Capable Virtual Machine Sizes
• Scale Azure Virtual Machines
• Examine Azure Virtual Machine Scaling Considerations
• Explore Network Bandwidth Allocation
• Explore Data Flows
• Examine Azure Virtual Machine Compute Considerations
• Implement and Verify High Availability SAP HANA on Azure Virtual Machines

Module 7: Explore Azure for SAP Networking

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Virtual Networks
• Consider IP Addressing
• Explore Name Resolution
• Explore Accelerated Networking
• Explore Azure Load Balancer
• Examine Azure Virtual Machine Networking Considerations
• Examine Load Balancing Considerations
• Explore Azure Traffic Manager
• Explore Azure Front Door
• Explore Azure Firewall
• Consider Networking Changes for Azure Virtual Machines
• Examine Azure Routing Configurations
• Explore Virtual Network Connectivity
• Explore Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection Options
• Examine the Virtual Datacenter
• Explore Cross-Premises Connectivity
• Explore SAProuter
• Examine Networking Support of Azure for SAP Workloads

Module 8: Explore Azure for SAP Storage

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Storage Types
• Explore Azure Files
• Examine Azure Virtual Machine Disks
• Recognise Virtual Machine Images and Disks
• Explore Managed and Unmanaged Disks
• Explore Caching for Virtual Machines and Data Disks
• Explore Write Accelerator
• Examine General Database Sizing
• Examine Azure Virtual Machine Storage Considerations
• Examine SAP HANA Dynamic Tiering 2.0
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine Disks Best Practices
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine NFS Storage
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine SMB Storage
• Examine SAP HANA Azure Virtual Machine Storage Configurations
• Explore Solutions with Premium Storage and Azure Write Accelerator for Azure M-Series Virtual Machines
• Explore Azure Ultra Disk Storage Configuration for SAP HANA
• Explore NFS v4.1 Volumes on Azure NetApp Files
• Examine Sizing for HANA Databases on Azure NetApp Files

Module 9: Explore Azure for SAP Databases

• Introduction
• Explore Database Support of Azure for SAP Workloads
• Explore SQL Server
• Consider Database Compression
• Store Database Files Directly on Azure Blob Storage
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine Security
• Consider Security Recommendations for Blob Storage
• Apply SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption
• Explore the SQL Server 2014 Buffer Pool Extension
• Examine Oracle Recommendations
• Lab - Implement Linux Clustering for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines
• Lab - Implement Windows Clustering for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines

Module 10: Explore Identity Services for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine Authentication, Authorisation, and Access Control
• Explore Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
• Explore SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication
• Integrate Azure Active Directory with SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication
• Integrate Azure Active Directory with SAP Fiori
• Integrate Azure Active Directory with SAP HANA
• Integrate Azure Active Directory with SAP NetWeaver
• Integrate Active Directory with SAP Single Sign-On (Kerberos-SPNEGO)
• Discover Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Explore Primary Scenarios Using Active Directory Domain Services and Azure Virtual Machines
• Discover Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS)
• Integrate Linux with Active Directory Domain Services

Module 11: Explore Remote Management for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Consider Remote Management of Azure Virtual Machines
• Set Up the Azure Connector for SAP Landscape Management
• Explore Access Management
• Explore Azure Bastion
• Examine Just-in-Time (JIT) Virtual Machine Access

Module 12: Explore Governance and Manageability for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Resource Manager
• Examine Azure Resource Manager Templates
• Explore the Azure Resource Manager Template Structure and Schema
• Examine Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Organise Azure Resources with Tags
• Explore Azure Policy
• Explore Management Groups
• Explore Azure Automation
• Explore Security and Compliance Services

Module 13: Deploy Single-Instance Implementations of SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Deployment Methodologies
• Deploy via Azure Resource Manager Templates
• Manually Install Single-Instance SAP HANA on Azure Virtual Machines
• Prepare Azure Virtual Machines for a Manual Installation of SAP HANA
• Discover Key Steps for SAP HANA Installation Using SAP SWPM
• Discover Key Steps for SAP HANA Installation Using HDBLCM
• Implement SAP HANA Scale-Out

Module 14: Implement High Availability in SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Implement High Availability in SAP NetWeaver with AnyDB on Azure Virtual Machines
• Examine Single SID 3-Tier SAP NetWeaver High Availability AnyDB Deployment
• Examine Multi-SID 3-Tier SAP NetWeaver High Availability AnyDB Deployment
• Set the Required DNS IP Addresses
• Add Registry Entries on Both Cluster Nodes of the SAP ASCS-SCS Instance
• Set Up a Windows Server Failover Cluster for an SAP ASCS-SCS Instance
• Install SIOS DataKeeper Cluster Edition for the SAP ASCS-SCS Cluster Shared Disk
• Implement a Highly Available NFS Share
• Lab - Implement SAP Architecture on Azure VMs Running Linux
• Lab - Implement SAP Architecture on Azure VMs Running Windows

Module 15: Implement High Availability for SAP Workloads in Azure

• Introduction
• Explore High Availability and Disaster Recovery Support of Azure for SAP Workloads
• Explore High Availability of SAP Workloads
• Examine Failover Clustering
• Explore Deployment Scenarios
• Explore High Availability of SAP Application Servers
• Explore High Availability of SAP ASCS-SCS Instances
• Examine High Availability of DBMS Instances
• Explore SAP HANA Availability
• Explore SQL Server High Availability for SAP in Azure
• Explore Oracle High Availability for SAP in Azure
• Examine High Availability Capabilities of Azure Infrastructure
• Understand Service-Level Agreements
• Explore Availability Zones
• Examine Principal Architectures
• Determine Latency Between Azure Virtual Machines Across Availability Zones
• Explore the Active/Active Deployment Scenario
• Explore the Active/Passive Deployment Scenario
• Configure Combined High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Module 16: Implement Disaster Recovery for SAP Workloads in Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Disaster Recovery of SAP Workloads
• Explore Simple Availability Between Two Azure Regions
• Combine Availability Within One Region and Across Regions
• Explore Site Recovery
• Implement Disaster Recovery for SAP Deployments Across Azure Regions with Azure Site Recovery
• Set Up Disaster Recovery for a Multi-Tier SAP NetWeaver App Deployment (in Azure)
• Replicate Azure Virtual Machines Running in Proximity Placement Groups to Another Region
• Set Up Disaster Recovery for Active Directory and DNS

Module 17: Perform Backups and Restores for SAP Workloads on Azure

• Introduction
• Explore Backup and Restore of Azure Virtual Machines
• Examine Application-Consistent Backup of Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• Explore Application Backup
• Explore Database Backup
• Explore SAP HANA Backup
• Implement SAP HANA Backup Scheduling Strategy
• Explore SAP HANA File-Level Backups
• Create SAP HANA Snapshot-Based Backups
• Explore SQL Server Backup to URL (Azure Storage)
• Explore SQL Server File-Snapshot Backups
• Explore Oracle Backup
• Explore SQL Server Backups
• Set Up Disaster Recovery for SQL Server

Module 18: Use the Planning and Deployment Checklist for SAP Workloads on Azure

• Introduction
• Examine the SAP Workload Planning and Deployment Checklist
• Explore the Project Preparation and Planning Phase
• Explore the Pilot Phase
• Explore the Non-Production Phase
• Explore the Production Preparation Phase
• Explore the Go-Live Phase
• Explore the Post-Production Phase

Module 19: Explore Migration Options for SAP on Azure

• Introduction
• Analyse Strategies for Migrating SAP Systems to Microsoft Azure
• Migrate to SAP S/4HANA from SAP Business Suite
• Compare Classical Migration with the SAP Database Migration Option (DMO)
• Analyse the SAP Database Migration Option Methodology
• Explore One-Step Migration - DMO with System Move Option
• Explore Two-Step Migration - Lift and Shift Followed by DMO
• Explore Downtime-Optimised DMO

Module 20: Migrate Very Large Databases (VLDB) to Azure for SAP

• Introduction
• Explore Very Large Database Migration
• Optimise the Source System
• Optimise the Source System - Advanced
• Optimise Network Upload
• Optimise the Target System
• Create Recommended Migration Project Documents
• Monitor the Migration
• Examine Very Large Database Migration Best Practices

Module 21: Explore Monitoring Requirements of Azure for SAP Workloads

• Introduction
• Explore the Monitoring Requirements of Azure for SAP Workloads
• Examine Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting Services
• Explore Azure Virtual Machine Monitoring Considerations
• Troubleshoot Azure Enhanced Monitoring for SAP
• Explore Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Explore SAP HANA Alerts
• Examine Diagnostic Tools
• Explore Operating System and Workload Updates for Azure Virtual Machines

Module 22: Configure the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP

• Introduction
• Explore the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP
• Configure the Azure Enhanced Monitoring Extension for SAP

Module 23: Explore Licensing, Pricing, and Support for SAP on Azure Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Price Azure Virtual Machine-Based Solutions
• Explore Licensing, Pricing, and Support of Azure for SAP Workloads

Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure AZ-204 Course Outline

Module 1: Explore Azure App Service                          

• Introduction
• Examine Azure App Service
• Examine Azure App Service Plans
• Deploy to App Service
• Explore Authentication and Authorisation in App Service
• Discover App Service Networking Features
• Exercise: Create a Static HTML Web App by Using Azure Cloud Shell

Module 2: Configure Web App Settings

• Introduction
• Configure Application Settings
• Configure General Settings
• Configure Path Mappings
• Enable Diagnostic Logging
• Configure Security Certificates

Module 3: Scale Apps in Azure App Service

• Introduction
• Examine Autoscale Factors
• Identify Autoscale Factors
• Enable Autoscale in App Service
• Explore Autoscale Best Practices

Module 4: Explore Azure App Service Deployment Slots

• Introduction
• Explore Staging Environments
• Examine Slot Swapping
• Swap Deployment Slots
• Route Traffic in App Service

Module 5: Explore Azure Functions

• Introduction
• Discover Azure Functions
• Compare Azure Functions Hosting Options
• Scale Azure Functions

Module 6: Develop Azure Functions

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Functions Development
• Create Triggers and Bindings
• Connect Functions to Azure Services
• Exercise: Create an Azure Function by Using Visual Studio Code

Module 7: Explore Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage
• Discover Azure Blob Storage Resource Types
• Explore Azure Storage Security Features
• Discover Static Website Hosting in Azure Storage

Module 8: Manage the Azure Blob Storage lifecycle

• Introduction
• Explore the Azure Blob Storage Lifecycle
• Discover Blob Storage Lifecycle Policies
• Implement Blob Storage Lifecycle Policies
• Rehydrate Blob Data from the Archive Tier

Module 9: Work with Azure Blob Storage

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Blob Storage Client Library
• Create a Client Object
• Exercise: Create Blob Storage Resources by Using the .NET Client Library
• Manage Container Properties and Metadata by Using .NET
• Set and Retrieve Properties and Metadata for Blob Resources by Using REST

Module 10: Explore Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Identify Key Benefits of Azure Cosmos DB
• Explore the Resource Hierarchy
• Explore Consistency Levels
• Choose the Right Consistency Level
• Explore Supported APIs
• Discover Request Units
• Exercise: Create Azure Cosmos DB Resources by Using the Azure Portal

Module 11: Work with Azure Cosmos DB

• Introduction
• Explore Microsoft .NET SDK V3 for Azure Cosmos DB
• Exercise: Create Resources by Using the Microsoft .NET SDK V3
• Create Stored Procedures
• Create Triggers and User-Defined Functions
• Explore Change Feed in Azure Cosmos DB

Module 12: Manage Container Images in Azure Container Registry

• Introduction
• Discover the Azure Container Registry
• Explore Storage Capabilities
• Build and Manage Containers with Tasks
• Explore Elements of a Docker File
• Exercise: Build and Run a Container Image by Using Azure Container Registry Tasks

Module 13: Run Container Images in Azure Container Instances

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Container Instances
• Exercise - Deploy a Container Instance by Using the Azure CLI
• Run Containerised Tasks with Restart Policies
• Set Environment Variables in Container Instances
• Mount an Azure File Share in Azure Container Instances

Module 14: Implement Azure Container Apps

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Container Apps
• Exercise - Deploy A Container App
• Explore Containers in Azure Container Apps
• Implement Authentication and Authorization in Azure Container Apps
• Manage Revisions and Secrets in Azure Container Apps
• Explore Dapr Integration with Azure Container Apps

Module 15: Explore the Microsoft Identity Platform

• Introduction
• Explore the Microsoft Identity Platform
• Explore Service Principals
• Discover Permissions and Consent
• Discover Conditional Access

Module 16: Implement Authentication by Using the Microsoft Authentication Library

• Introduction
• Explore the Microsoft Authentication Library
• Initialise Client Applications
• Exercise - Implement Interactive Authentication by Using MSAL.NET

Module 17: Implement Shared Access Signatures

• Introduction
• Discover Shared Access Signatures
• Choose When to Use Shared Access Signatures
• Explore Stored Access Policies

Module 18: Explore Microsoft Graph

• Introduction
• Discover Microsoft Graph
• Query Microsoft Graph by Using REST
• Query Microsoft Graph by Using SDKs
• Apply Best Practices to Microsoft Graph

Module 19: Implement Azure Key Vault

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Key Vault
• Discover Azure Key Vault Best Practices
• Authenticate to Azure Key Vault
• Exercise: Set and Retrieve a Secret from Azure Key Vault by Using Azure CLI

Module 20: Implement Managed Identities

• Introduction
• Explore Managed Identities
• Discover the Managed Identities Authentication Flow
• Configure Managed Identities
• Acquire an Access Token

Module 21: Implement Azure App Configuration

• Introduction
• Explore the Azure App Configuration Service
• Create Paired Keys and Values
• Manage Application Features
• Secure App Configuration Data

Module 22: Explore API Management

• Introduction
• Discover the API Management service
• Explore API gateways
• Explore API Management policies
• Create advanced policies
• Secure APIs by using subscriptions
• Secure APIs by using certificates

Module 23: Explore Azure Event Grid

• Introduction
• Explore Azure Event Grid
• Discover Event Schemas
• Explore Event Delivery Durability
• Control Access to Events
• Receive Events by Using Webhooks
• Filter Events
• Exercise - Route Custom Events to Web Endpoint by Using Azure CLI

Module 24: Explore Azure Event Hubs

• Introduction
• Discover Azure Event Hubs
• Explore Event Hubs Capture
• Scale your Processing Application
• Control Access to Events
• Perform Common Operations with the Event Hubs Client Library

Module 25: Discover Azure Message Queues

• Introduction
• Choose a Message Queue Solution
• Explore Azure Service Bus
• Discover Service Bus Queues, Topics, and Subscriptions
• Explore Service Bus Message Payloads and Serialisation
• Exercise: Send and Receive Messages from a Service Bus Queue by Using .NET
• Explore Azure Queue Storage
• Create and Manage Azure Queue Storage and Messages by Using .NET

Module 26: Monitor App Performance

• Explore Application Insights
• Discover Log-Based Metrics
• Instrument an App for Monitoring
• Select an Availability Test
• Troubleshoot App Performance by Using Application Map

Module 27: Develop for Azure Cache for Redis

• Explore Azure Cache for Redis
• Configure Azure Cache for Redis
• Interact with Azure Cache for Redis by using .NET
• Exercise - Connect an app to Azure Cache for Redis by using .NET Core

Module 28: Develop for Storage on CDNs

• Explore Azure Content Delivery Networks
• Control cache behaviour on Azure Content Delivery Networks
• Interact with Azure Content Delivery Networks by using .NET

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ305 Course Outline

Module 1: Design Governance

• Introduction
• Design for Governance
• Design for Management Groups
• Design for Subscriptions
• Design for Resource Groups
• Design for Resource Tags
• Design for Azure Policy
• Design for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Design for Azure Blueprints
• Design for Landing Zones

Module 2: Design an Azure Compute Solution

• Introduction
• Choose an Azure Compute Service
• Design for Azure Virtual Machines Solutions
• Design for Azure Batch Solutions
• Design for Azure App Service Solutions
• Design for Azure Container Instances Solutions
• Design for Azure Kubernetes Service Solutions
• Design for Azure Functions Solutions
• Design for Azure Logic Apps Solutions

Module 3: Design a Data Storage Solution for Non-Relational Data

• Introduction
• Design for Data Storage
• Design for Azure Storage Accounts
• Design for Data Redundancy
• Design for Azure Blob Storage
• Design for Azure Files
• Design for Azure Managed Disks
• Design for Storage Security

Module 4: Design a Data Storage Solution for Relational Data

• Introduction
• Design for Azure SQL Database
• Design for Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Design for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
• Recommend a Solution for Database Scalability
• Recommend a Solution for Database Availability
• Design Security for Data at Rest, Data in Motion, and Data in Use
• Design for Azure SQL Edge
• Design for Azure Cosmos DB and Table Storage

Module 5: Design Data Integration

• Introduction
• Design a Data Integration Solution with Azure Data Factory
• Design a Data Integration Solution with Azure Data Lake
• Design a Data Integration and Analytic Solution with Azure Databricks
• Design a Data Integration and Analytic Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics
• Design Strategies for Hot, Warm, and Cold Data Paths
• Design an Azure Stream Analytics Solution for Data Analysis

Module 6: Design an Application Architecture

• Introduction
• Describe Message and Event Scenarios
• Design a Messaging Solution
• Design an Azure Event Hubs Messaging Solution
• Design an Event-Driven Solution
• Design a Caching Solution
• Design API Integration
• Design an Automated App Deployment Solution
• Design an App Configuration Management Solution

Module 7: Design Authentication and Authorisation Solutions

• Introduction
• Design for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Design for Azure Active Directory
• Design for Azure Active Directory Business-to-Business (B2B)
• Design for Azure Active Directory B2C (Business-to-Customer)
• Design for Conditional Access
• Design for Identity Protection
• Design for Access Reviews
• Design Service Principals for Applications
• Design Managed Identities
• Design for Azure Key Vault

Module 8: Design a Solution to Log and Monitor Azure Resources

• Introduction
• Design for Azure Monitor Data Sources
• Design for Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics) Workspaces
• Design for Azure Workbooks and Azure Insights
• Design for Azure Data Explorer

Module 9: Design Network Solutions

• Introduction
• Recommend a Network Architecture Solution Based on Workload Requirements
• Design for On-Premises Connectivity to Azure Virtual Network
• Design Patterns for Azure Network Connectivity Services
• Design Outbound Connectivity and Routing
• Choose an Application Delivery Service
• Design for Application Delivery Services
• Design for Application Protection Services

Module 10: Design a Solution for Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Design for Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Backup
• Design for Azure Blob Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Files Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure SQL Backup and Recovery
• Design for Azure Site Recovery

Module 11: Design Migrations

• Introduction
• Evaluate Migration with the Cloud Adoption Framework
• Describe the Azure Migration Framework
• Assess Your On-Premises Workloads
• Select a Migration Tool
• Migrate Your Structured Data in Databases
• Select an Online Storage Migration Tool for Unstructured Data
• Migrate Offline Data

Module 12: Build Great Solutions with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework

• Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
  • Introduction
  • Azure Well-Architected Framework Pillars
  • Cost Optimisation
  • Operational Excellence
  • Performance Efficiency
  • Reliability
  • Security
• Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Cost Optimisation
  • Introduction
  • Plan and Estimate Your Azure Costs
  • Provision with Optimization
  • Use Monitoring and Analytics to Gain Cost Insights
  • Maximise Efficiency of Cloud Spend
• Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Operational Excellence
  • Introduction
  • Design, Build, and Orchestrate with Modern Practices
  • Use Monitoring and Analytics to Gain Operational Insights
  • Use Automation to Reduce Effort and Error
  • Testing Strategies for Your Application
• Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Performance Efficiency
  • Introduction
  • Use Scaling Up and Scaling Out in Your Architecture
  • Optimise Network Performance
  • Optimise Storage Performance
  • Identify Performance Bottlenecks in Your Application
• Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Reliability
  • Introduction
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Processes for Backup and Restore
• Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Security
  • Introduction
  • Defense in Depth
  • Identity Management
  • Infrastructure Protection
  • Encryption
  • Network Security
  • Application Security

Module 13: Accelerate Cloud Adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

• Getting Started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Common Blockers
• Prepare for Successful Cloud Adoption with a Well-Defined Strategy
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Capture Strategic Motivation
  • Define Objectives and Key Results
  • Evaluate Financial Considerations
  • Understand Technical Considerations
  • Create a Business Case
• Prepare for Cloud Adoption with a Data-Driven Plan
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Exercise - Deploy Your First Cloud Adoption Plan
  • Exercise - Assess Your Digital Estate
  • Exercise - Customise Your Cloud Adoption Plan
• Choose the Best Azure Landing Zone to Support Your Requirements for Cloud Operations
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Common Operating Models
  • Design Areas for Azure Landing Zones
  • Design Principles for Azure Landing Zones
  • Journey to the Target Architecture
  • Choose an Azure Landing Zone Option
  • Deploy the Azure Landing Zone Accelerator
  • Enhance Your Landing Zone
• Migrate to Azure Through Repeatable Processes and Common Tools
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Migration Process
  • Migration Tools
  • Common Tech Platforms
  • Exercise - Server Migration
• Address Tangible Risks with the Govern Methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Govern Methodology
  • Corporate Policies
  • Governance Disciplines
  • Deploy a Cloud Governance Foundation
  • Cost Management Discipline
• Ensure Stable Operations and Optimization Across All Supported Workloads Deployed to the Cloud
  • Introduction
  • Establish Business Commitments
  • Deploy an Operations Baseline
  • Protect and Recover
  • Enhance an Operations Baseline
  • Manage Platform and Workload Specialisation
• Innovate Applications by Using Azure Cloud Technologies
  • Introduction
  • Follow the Innovation Lifecycle
  • Azure Technologies for the Build Process
  • Infuse Your Applications with AI
  • Azure Technologies for Measuring Business Impact
  • Azure Technologies for the Learn Process
• Prepare for Cloud Security by Using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
  • Introduction
  • Customer Narrative
  • Methodology
  • Security Roles and Responsibilities
  • Simplify Compliance and Security
  • Simplify Security Implementation
  • Security Tools and Policies