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We are a small UK provider delivering IT apprenticeships and "Free Courses For Jobs". We have been using Azure Labs for a number of years to host instructional labs for our learners. We have found it to be of huge benefit to our learners in terms of allowing them to develop their IT Support and Engineering skills further by putting their knowledge into practice. The platform has been ideal for us, and we are experiencing difficulties finding an alternative solution. DevTest Labs lacks a lot of the functionality we need (the ability to limit learners to a number of hours use of a particular lab vm for example). We have approached the Microsoft recommended partners, however they have all but said we are too small to be of commercial interest -our current Azure Lab spend varies from around £300pm to circa £700 per month. Wondering if any other providers have found themselves in a similar situation and if they have found any viable solutions? All suggestions welcome.
Guidance Needed: Using Azure Lab Services for AZ-104, AZ-700, AI & Cybersecurity Training
Hello everyone, I’m planning several upcoming training programs (AZ-104, AZ-700, and other AI and cybersecurity–related certifications), and I’m considering using Azure Lab Services for the student labs. I haven’t used Azure Lab Services before, so I’d really appreciate insights from anyone who has real experience with it. Specifically, I’d like to understand: - Does each student receive their own individual login and lab environment? - How much control does the instructor have over the virtual machines (start/stop, reset, limits, schedules)? Is Azure Lab Services limited to VMs only, or can students also work with other Azure resources such as load balancers, firewalls, VNets, etc.? - One of my key objectives is for students to learn how to build and deploy VMs themselves. Is this supported within Azure Lab Services, or is it more focused on pre-built lab environments? - Students also should work with Entra ID, So create and manage users with RBAC. Is it covered? From your experience, what is the approximate cost per student per month, and how manageable is cost control? Any additional guidance, best practices, or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to reply here or DM me if that’s easier. Thank you in advance for your support. Best regards, Ali M.
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Come join us at Azure Lab Services - Microsoft Q&A! We will be moving away from this forum for community questions and start to focus our time on the central Microsoft Q & A platform. This forum will be archived in a couple of months, so please update your bookmarks to https://learn.microsoft.com/answers/tags/186/azure-lab-services. See you there! To get the latest updates, subscribe to the Azure Lab Services Blog. To read the documentation, visit the Azure Lab Services documentation. For retirement guidance, visit the Azure Lab Services retirement guide. Thanks, The Azure Lab Services TeamI cannot set the lab capacity when publishing the template.
Hello, A lab has been created before, and its capacity is zero currently. When I publish the lab, there is no option to set the virtual machine capacity, so there is no VM. When I send the invitation link to a user, it says all VMs are claimed.... . Can someone help me with this issue? Thanks.AZURE LAB USER SQL DB DELETE EACH TIME I REPUBLISH
@community Good morning Community members, I am having an issue, each time I republish the VM from the labs.azure.com portal the following happens: the entire document and wipe off the numerous installed app memory restarts ( e.g the extensions in VS code need to be reinstall) the databases created by the users also clear off Please, can you help me with a step-by-step guide to prevent this from happening? I appreciate your help, dear community members.Azure Fundamentals Demystified: Unveiling the Architecture and Services of Microsoft Azure
Hi everyone! I'm Mohammed Elshahat Ismail, a 21-year-old from Egypt :egypt: with experience in various roles such as Microsoft Certified Trainer, https://gdsc.community.dev/u/mbvdbj/#/about, NASA Space Apps Local Lead and Founder in Damietta, https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/en-US/studentambassadors/profile/eecd1e4b-b456-421f-aeb4-76fbe98ba39e, and Hult Prize Campus Director and Founder. Today, I'm excited to dive into the world of Azure Fundamentals and explore the fascinating architecture and services offered by Microsoft Azure. The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals training comprises three learning paths, and in this article, we will focus on the second path: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Azure architecture and services. This learning path provides valuable insights into the architecture of Microsoft Azure and introduces some of the most commonly used services and resources within the platform. Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing platform, offers a vast range of services that enable organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications and services with ease. Understanding the underlying architecture and the various services available is essential for anyone looking to harness the power of Azure. Azure's architecture is built upon a global network of data centers managed by Microsoft. These data centers are strategically distributed worldwide, allowing users to deploy their applications and access their services with low latency and high availability. Azure's architecture follows a scalable and distributed model, ensuring resilience and redundancy across its infrastructure. Within Azure, resources are organized into regions, which are geographic areas containing multiple data centers. Each region is independent and comprises one or more availability zones. Availability zones are physically separate data centers within a region, providing fault tolerance and high availability. By deploying resources across availability zones, organizations can ensure their applications remain accessible even in the event of infrastructure failures. Now, let's explore some of the key services offered by Azure. Azure provides a comprehensive suite of services that cater to diverse business needs. These services can be categorized into compute, storage, networking, and databases. Compute services in Azure include virtual machines (VMs), which offer the flexibility to run various operating systems and applications in the cloud. Azure also provides container services for efficient application deployment and management, as well as serverless computing options that abstract away infrastructure management, allowing developers to focus solely on code execution. Azure's storage services offer scalable and secure storage solutions to meet different storage requirements. Azure Storage provides options such as Blob storage for unstructured data, File storage for file shares, and Queue and Table storage for messaging and NoSQL data storage, respectively. Additionally, Azure Disk Storage offers persistent and high-performance block storage for virtual machines. Networking services in Azure empower organizations to build secure and scalable architectures. Azure Virtual Network enables the creation of isolated networks and facilitates connectivity between resources. Azure Load Balancer and Azure Application Gateway distribute incoming network traffic to improve application performance and availability. Azure VPN Gateway allows secure connectivity between on-premises networks and Azure. Azure's database services cater to various data management needs. Azure SQL Database offers a fully managed, scalable, and secure relational database service. Azure Cosmos DB provides globally distributed, multi-model database capabilities. Azure also offers fully managed open-source database services for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB. Additionally, Azure Redis Cache enables high-performance caching, while Azure Synapse Analytics offers powerful analytics and data integration capabilities. In conclusion, understanding Azure architecture and the wide array of services it provides is crucial for anyone venturing into the realm of Microsoft Azure. The Azure Fundamentals: Azure architecture and services learning path offers a valuable opportunity to explore the core concepts, architecture, and commonly used services within Azure. With this knowledge, individuals can leverage Azure's capabilities effectively and embark on a journey of innovation and digital transformation. So, let's dive into the exciting world of Azure architecture and services together! Happy learning and exploring Azure Fundamentals! Best regards, Mohammed Elshahat Ismail
