Cloud Computing Using Windows– Course Content
About Cloud Computing
Cloud computing delivers on-demand computing resources like servers, storage, databases, and software over the internet, enabling scalable, cost-effective, and secure solutions for businesses, developers, and individuals without managing physical infrastructure.
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- What is Cloud Computing
- Evolution of IT infrastructure
- Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Cloud deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid
- Benefits & challenges of cloud computing
- Cloud computing career paths
Module 2: Windows Server Fundamentals
- Windows Server editions & licensing
- Installation of Windows Server
- Server Manager overview
- Windows Server roles & features
- PowerShell basics
- Windows Admin Center overview
Module 3: Virtualization Concepts
- Virtualization basics
- Hyper-V architecture
- Creating & managing virtual machines
- Virtual switches & networking
- VM checkpoints & snapshots
- Resource allocation & optimization
Module 4: Private Cloud Using Windows (Hyper-V)
- Building private cloud infrastructure
- Hyper-V cluster basics
- Storage concepts (SAN, NAS)
- High availability (Failover Clustering)
- Live migration
- Private cloud management best practices
Module 5: Active Directory in Cloud Environment
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Domain, forest & trust concepts
- DNS & DHCP in cloud
- Group Policy Objects (GPO)
- User & computer management
- Hybrid AD concepts
Module 6: Networking in Cloud (Windows)
- Virtual networking concepts
- VLANs & subnets
- NAT & routing
- VPN types (Site-to-Site, Point-to-Site)
- Windows Firewall
- Load balancing concepts
Module 7: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure
- Azure portal overview
- Azure subscriptions & resource groups
- Azure regions & availability zones
- Azure pricing & cost management
- Azure CLI & PowerShell basics
Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines (Windows)
- Creating Windows VMs in Azure
- VM sizing & scaling
- OS disks & data disks
- VM backups & snapshots
- VM monitoring
- Auto-shutdown & availability sets
Module 9: Azure Storage Services
- Azure Storage accounts
- Blob storage
- File storage
- Disk storage
- Storage security & access keys
- Backup & disaster recovery
Module 10: Azure Networking
- Virtual Networks (VNet)
- Subnets
- Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Application Gateway
- Azure DNS
Module 11: Azure Active Directory
- Azure AD overview
- Users & groups
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Azure AD Connect
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Module 12: Windows Cloud Security
- Security shared responsibility model
- Windows security best practices
- Azure Security Center
- Defender for Cloud
- Identity & access management
- Data encryption & compliance
Module 13: Backup, Recovery & High Availability
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery
- Windows Server backup
- Disaster recovery planning
- Business continuity strategies
Module 14: Monitoring & Management
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Alerts & notifications
- Performance monitoring
- Windows event logs in cloud
- Troubleshooting cloud issues
Module 15: Automation & PowerShell
- PowerShell scripting basics
- Azure PowerShell
- Automating VM creation
- Automation using runbooks
- Scheduled tasks
- Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Module 16: Cloud Migration Using Windows
- On-prem to cloud migration strategies
- Azure Migrate tool
- Assessing workloads
- Migrating Windows servers
- Post-migration optimization
Module 17: Cloud Services & PaaS (Overview)
- Azure App Services
- Azure SQL Database
- Web hosting on Windows
- IIS in cloud
- PaaS vs IaaS comparison
Module 18: Hybrid Cloud Implementation
- Hybrid cloud architecture
- On-prem AD with Azure AD
- VPN & ExpressRoute concepts
- Hybrid identity management
- Use cases & best practices
Module 19: Hands-On Projects
- Build private cloud using Hyper-V
- Deploy Windows Server on Azure
- Configure AD + Azure AD integration
- Implement backup & DR
- Secure Windows cloud environment
- Final capstone project
Module 20: Career & Certification Guidance
- Windows cloud job roles
- Cloud Administrator
- Windows System Engineer
- Azure Administrator
- Certification roadmap
- AZ-900
- AZ-104
- Windows Server Hybrid Admin
- Interview preparation
- Resume & portfolio guidance
Cloud Computing Master
Instructor
A cloud computing instructor teaches cloud concepts, services, deployment models, security, and hands-on skills using leading cloud platforms.