Cloud Fundamentals & Azure Services
3.1 Azure Architecture & Services
**3.1.1 Azure Resource Hierarchy**
Management Groups└── Subscriptions └── Resource Groups └── Resources ├── Virtual Machines ├── Storage Accounts ├── Virtual Networks └── Databases**3.1.2 Core Azure Services for M365 Admins**
**Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)**- Cloud-based identity service- Integrates with M365, SaaS apps- Supports modern authentication protocols**Azure AD Connect**- Synchronizes on-premises AD to Azure AD- Password hash sync, Pass-through auth, Federation- Enables hybrid identity scenarios**Azure Information Protection**- Classifies and protects documents- Integrates with M365 apps- Persistent protection across devices Lab 3.1: Azure Portal Navigation
Tasks:1. Create Azure free trial account2. Navigate Azure Portal sections3. Create first resource group4. Deploy a test virtual machine5. Configure network security groups6. Set up cost alerts 3.2 Azure AD (Entra ID) Fundamentals
**3.2.1 Tenant Configuration****3.2.2 User Management**