SAP HANA on Azure Large Instances: Architecture and AZ-120 Planning

Deploying mission-critical SAP workloads in the cloud requires a deep understanding of specialized infrastructure. This course guides you through the architecture, design, and deployment workflows of SAP HANA on Azure (Large Instances), helping you build highly resilient systems. By reading this course, you will gain the skills needed to plan, configure, and manage enterprise-scale SAP environments on Azure. You will understand how to design networking, storage, and high-availability solutions that meet strict corporate requirements while aligning with the core objectives of the AZ-120 exam. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the foundational architecture and hardware capabilities of Azure Large Instances. 2. Design secure network topologies and high-speed connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments. 3. Configure robust high availability and disaster recovery strategies for SAP HANA. 4. Apply modern zero-trust security concepts and encryption standards to protect sensitive data. 5. Analyze real-world architectural workflows to solve complex planning scenarios. 6. Practice evaluating deployment designs through written case studies and exam-aligned exercises. The course begins with essential terminology and the basic building blocks of SAP HANA on Azure, ensuring a solid foundation. You will then progress through detailed written walkthroughs of networking, storage integration, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning. This course is designed for IT professionals, cloud architects, and system administrators who want to learn how to host SAP workloads on Azure, as well as those preparing for the AZ-120 exam. No prior experience with Large Instances is required. Start reading today to master the architecture of enterprise-scale SAP deployments on Azure.