I'm looking to establish a foundational understanding of Azure and could use some guidance on what that entails. If you regularly use Azure, I'd like to know:
- What do you consider a 'basic understanding' of Azure?
- Which services or concepts should I familiarize myself with first?
- How long does it typically take to achieve that level of understanding?
I come from a software engineering background and have experience with Linux, databases, and scripting, but I haven't directly worked with cloud platforms. I'm mostly trying to grasp what the starting point looks like before delving deeper into cloud infrastructure. Any tips or recommended learning paths would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Definitely check out the AZ-900 course! It’s perfect for grasping the basics, covering things like compute, storage, apps, and networking. I've got some video tutorials on YouTube that dive into these topics as well—feel free to check those out for more help!
A great way to start is to follow the AZ-900 training path on Microsoft Learn; it’s free and covers all the fundamental concepts and services in Azure. You’ll want to get comfortable with the types of virtual machines, how networking works, and some basic governance principles like policies. That should give you a solid base to build upon!
Honestly, 'basic understanding' can vary a lot depending on what you’re aiming to achieve. It's hard to pin down because the landscape changes rapidly. Think about what tasks you want to accomplish—this will guide what you need to know. For starters, why are you diving into Azure?
That’s a good point! Defining what you want to do will definitely help shape your learning path.