Managing Azure VMs

Managing Azure VMs

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

Overview/Description
There are different methods and tools available when it comes to configuring Azure virtual machines. In this course, you'll explore some of these methods, including using PowerShell, Puppet, and Chef, as you prepare for exam 70-532.

Target Audience
Professionals who are preparing to take the 70-532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions certification exam, and who are experienced in designing, programming, implementing, automating, and monitoring Microsoft Azure cloud platform solutions. Exam candidates should also be adept at using development tools, techniques, and design methodologies associated with the design of scalable and resilient cloud-based solutions.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.8

Lesson Objectives

Managing Azure VMs

start the course

describe Azure VM configuration

automate Azure VM configuration using VM Agent (custom PowerShell script extensions)

describe the use of PowerShell DSC to configure Azure VMs

create an automation account on Azure portal

automate Azure VM configuration using PowerShell DSC

configure Puppet on Azure VMs

Deploy a Puppet cluster on Azure

write modules for Puppet Enterprise

utilize Puppet to configure Azure VMs

describe the use of Chef to configure Azure VMs

configure a hosted chef account for managing virtual machines

configure Chef for Azure Resource Manager

configure Azure virtual machines using Chef

enable remote VM debugging

create and manage Azure virtual machines

Course Number:
cl_dmaz_a02_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate