Migrating Windows Server Workloads to Azure for Beginners

Transitioning on-premises infrastructure to the cloud is a critical step for modern businesses, but the process can seem overwhelming without a clear roadmap. This course guides you through the foundational concepts and practical steps required to successfully migrate your Windows Server workloads to Azure. You will start with core cloud migration terminology and assessment methodologies, establishing a strong foundation before exploring execution strategies. By the end of this course, you will understand how to evaluate your current environment, choose the right migration tools, and transition virtual and physical servers to the cloud with minimal downtime. What you'll learn: 1. Understand key cloud migration concepts, phases, and terminology. 2. Assess on-premises Windows Server environments for Azure readiness. 3. Configure Azure Migrate to discover and analyze physical and virtual workloads. 4. Apply migration strategies including rehosting, replatforming, and hybrid integration. 5. Implement modern identity and security baselines post-migration using Entra ID. 6. Optimize migrated workloads for performance, cost, and cloud-native efficiency. Through clear, step-by-step written explanations and practical scenarios, you will progress from understanding basic infrastructure concepts to planning a complete migration lifecycle. This text-based program ensures you grasp the underlying architectural principles. This course is designed for system administrators, IT support professionals, and beginners looking to build foundational cloud migration skills. No prior Azure experience is required, though a basic understanding of Windows Server concepts is helpful. Start your journey toward cloud integration and master the essentials of modern server migration today.