Get hands-on with our AZ - 1010 : Deploy and Manage Azure Arc-enabled Servers course. In just 8 hours, you’ll master how to onboard servers to Azure Arc, configure monitoring using Azure Policy, and manage updates with Azure Update Manager. Learn to enhance server security by setting up Microsoft Defender for Cloud and streamline server management through scripting tools like arctangent CLI. Whether you’re adding servers via the interactive or automated methods, or performing advanced tasks like creating a Log Analytics workspace and configuring patch orchestration, this course provides real-world skills for effective Azure Arc management.
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum Required Prerequisites for AZ-1010: Deploy and Manage Azure Arc-enabled Servers
To successfully undertake the AZ-1010: Deploy and Manage Azure Arc-enabled Servers course, you should have a foundational understanding of the following concepts and skills:
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Basic Knowledge of Azure Services:
Familiarity with core Azure services and functionalities.
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Experience with Windows Server & Linux Operating Systems:
Basic experience with Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems is beneficial.
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Understanding of Virtualization:
Knowledge of virtualization concepts, including virtual machines and virtual networks.
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Basic Scripting Skills:
Basic ability to understand and execute scripts, particularly in PowerShell or Bash.
These prerequisites ensure that you can smoothly follow along with the course content and effectively apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the training.
Target Audience for AZ-1010: Deploy and Manage Azure Arc-enabled Servers:
Introduction:
The AZ-1010 course on Deploy and Manage Azure Arc-enabled Servers equips IT professionals with essential skills for managing hybrid environments using Azure Arc technologies. It is ideal for those responsible for cloud and on-premises server management.
Job Roles and Audience:
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Cloud Administrators
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System Administrators
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IT Managers
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Network Engineers
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DevOps Engineers
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Cloud Solution Architects
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IT Operations Professionals
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IT Consultants
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Infrastructure Engineers
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Technical Support Specialists
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Azure Professionals
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Security Analysts
Course Outline:
Module 1: Onboard Servers to Azure Arc
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Add a Server to Azure Arc by Using the Interactive Method
Learn to onboard a server to Azure Arc through a user-friendly, step-by-step interface.
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Create a Service Principal
Understand the process of creating a service principal for authentication and access management.
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Add a Server to Azure Arc by Using the At-Scale Method
Explore methods for adding multiple servers to Azure Arc simultaneously, optimizing efficiency.
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Register Windows Admin Center with Azure
Learn how to link Windows Admin Center with Azure to manage your servers effectively.
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Add a Server to Azure Arc by Using Windows Admin Center
Utilize Windows Admin Center to onboard servers into Azure Arc seamlessly.
Module 2: Configure Monitoring of Azure Arc-Enabled Windows Server Instances by Using Azure Policy
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Create a Log Analytics Workspace
Set up a Log Analytics workspace to monitor and analyze data from Azure Arc-enabled servers.
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Create and Configure a Data Collection Rule
Develop rules for data collection that specify what data to gather and how to process it.
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Create a Data Collection Endpoint
Establish an endpoint for directing collected data to the Log Analytics workspace.
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Create an Azure Policy Assignment
Assign policies to ensure compliance and proper monitoring of Azure Arc-enabled servers.
Module 3: Configure Updates of Azure Arc-Enabled Servers by Using Azure Update Manager
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Enable Windows Update Service on the Azure Arc-Enabled Servers
Activate the Windows Update service to manage updates efficiently.
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Configure Periodic Assessments for a Single Arc-Enabled Server
Set up assessments to regularly check the update status of individual servers.
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Configure Periodic Checking for Missing System Updates on Multiple Servers by Using Azure Policy
Implement policies to automatically identify missing updates across multiple servers.
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Configure Patch Orchestration for a Single Arc-Enabled Server
Learn how to orchestrate patching processes for efficient update management.
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Install One-Time Updates
Execute immediate updates as necessary on Arc-enabled servers.
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Configure a Maintenance Schedule
Establish a schedule for regular maintenance and updates.
Module 4: Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Azure Arc-Enabled Servers
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Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Workload Protection for Servers
Enable Defender for Cloud's protections to secure Azure Arc-enabled servers.
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Configure Defender for Cloud Workload Protection for SQL Server
Implement security measures specifically for SQL Server running on Azure Arc.
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Apply Defender for Cloud–Based Recommendations
Utilize recommendations from Defender for Cloud to enhance server security.
Module 5: Manage Azure Arc-Enabled Servers by Using Scripting
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Implement VM Extensions in Azure Arc-Enabled Servers
Use VM extensions to enhance functionalities and management capabilities.
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Perform Maintenance by Using the Arctangent CLI
Learn to use the arctangent command-line interface for server management tasks.
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Perform Management Tasks by Using Run Command on Azure Arc-Enabled Servers
Execute various management commands remotely on Azure Arc-enabled servers.
Live Online Training (Duration : 8 Hours)
