MyCAA-APPROVED IT PROGRAM
CLOUD DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR FOR MICROSOFT AZURE
Learn the ins and outs of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support.
CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Azure
PROGRAM COSTS: Varies
COURSE CONTACT HOURS: 375
PROGRAM DURATION: 6 Months
EXTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: Yes
COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH
Tyler Junior College TJC-IT.CLOUD-AZURE
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Texas A&M TAMIU-IT.CLOUD-AZURE
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Cloud Database Administrator for Microsoft Azure
An Azure Administrator is responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to Compute, Storage.
The Cloud Database Administrator for Microsoft Azure Program
This program provides an in-depth understanding of networking, storage, compute, application support and development in cloud environments with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure. In this course, learners will discover the ins and outs of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Core solutions and management tools on Azure, general security and network security features, identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features, and Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements are further explored.
Next, the Learners will explore common tasks and concepts that an administrator needs to understand to deploy and manage infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The Administrator functions for cloud database structures include managing Azure AD objects (users, groups, and devices), Azure AD join and self-service password reset. It also covers role-based access control, tagging, subscription level policies, and resource organization using resource groups, subscription, and management groups.
Education and National Certification
- Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
- There is a National Certification exam available to students who successfully complete this
program:
Microsoft Azure Certified
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Program Objectives:
- This program covers the following key areas and topics:
- Basic Cloud Concepts
- Core Azure Services
- Core Solutions and Management Tools on Azure
- General Security and Network Security Issues
- Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features
- Azure Pricing, SLAs, and Lifecycles
- Manage Azure Identities and Governance
- Implement and Manage Storage
- Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
- Configure and Manage Virtual Networking
- Monitor and Back Up Azure Resources
- Networking and Computing
- Hybrid, Compliance, and Messaging
- Developing for the Cloud
- Migrate and Deploy
- Monitor and Recover
- Gaining the Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification
National Certification
Students who complete the Tyler Junior College Cloud Database Administrator program will be prepared to sit for the Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator national certification exam(s). In order to work as a Cloud Database Administrator, many states nationwide are requiring that learners achieve national certification prior to working in that state. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the practical/clinical externship option with their program. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare students to sit for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator exam(s). Students who complete this program can and do sit for the Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator national certification exam(s) and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so.
Externship / Hands on Training / Practicum
Although not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. The institution works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.
Technical Requirements
- Windows 7, XP or Vista
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Firefox, Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer
MAC OS USERS
- Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode)
- 56K modem or higher
- Soundcard & Speakers
- Apple Safari
System will support the two latest releases of each browser. When using older versions of a browser, users risk running into problems with the course software.
- Windows Users: Firefox, Chrome, Explorer
- Mac OS Users: Safari, Chrome, Firefox
We recommend setting your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels.
SUGGESTED PLUGINS
- Flash Player
- Real Player
- Adobe Reader
- Java
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