Azure and Python Essentials

Introduction to Cloud Computing and Azure (2 Hours)

• Definition and benefits of cloud computing.
• Overview of Azure services and architecture.
• Introduction to Azure cloud concepts.

Introduction to Python in the Context of Azure (3 Hours)

• Basic Python syntax and scripting.
• Introduction to Azure SDK for Python.
• Simple Python scripts for automating Azure tasks, like creating resources and basic operations.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Azure compute (2.5 Hours)

• Detailed exploration of Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions, AKS, ACI.
• Implement Python scripts for automation of VM deployments and Azure Functions.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Networking (2.5 Hours)

• Deep dive into Azure Virtual Network, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, Application Gateway, CDN.
• Crafting Python scripts to manage network configurations, if time allows.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Storage (2.5 Hours)

• Understanding Blob, File, Queue, Table Storage, and Disk Storage.
• Using Python for storage operations, such as uploading and downloading data.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Databases (2.5 Hours)

• Overview of Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB.
• Python for basic database operations and data manipulation.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Identity and Access (2.5 Hours)

• Azure Active Directory and Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Python integration for Azure AD operations and security automation.

Describe Azure architecture and services - Other services (2.5 Hours)

• Exploration of Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Central, Azure Synapse Analytics, HDInsight, Databricks.
• Overview of Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services.
• Identify potential Python integrations for these services.

Describe Azure management and governance (2.5 Hours)

• Azure Resource Manager, Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI.
• Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor.
• Focus on Python scripting for automating management tasks and policy assignments.

Final Project/Case Study (2.5 Hours)

• Application of Python with Azure services in a real-world scenario.
• Could include creating automation scripts, managing data, or integrating specific Azure services with a Python application.