Azure Compute Fundamentals: Deploying VMs & Containers

Stepping into cloud computing requires a solid grasp of how to deploy and manage your applications. Azure offers a powerful suite of compute services to run everything from simple websites to complex microservices. This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to confidently provision, configure, and maintain key compute resources within the Azure cloud environment, enabling you to host and scale your applications effectively. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of cloud computing and Azure's compute offerings. * Deploy and configure virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, managing their lifecycle and networking. * Implement containerized applications using Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps. * Create and manage web applications with Azure App Service, including deployment slots and scaling. * Apply basic infrastructure-as-code principles using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep for repeatable deployments. * Configure essential networking and security practices for your deployed compute resources. The course begins with an introduction to cloud compute fundamentals, then systematically guides you through deploying virtual machines, containerized applications, and web services. You'll progress from conceptual understanding to hands-on configuration, culminating in securing and automating your deployments. This course is designed for absolute beginners to Azure and cloud computing, with no prior experience required. If you're looking to start your journey in cloud infrastructure, this is the perfect starting point. Begin building your cloud expertise today.