Azure certs, HoloLens, and more–Microsoft Learn top picks for December 2021
Updated Dec 6, 2021 Here are some recommendations to finish a strong 2021 learning year. Let me know how you like them. #AlwaysLearning New learning paths for Azure Cosmos DB developers We’ve released new learning paths to help you prepare for Exam DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB. Check out the new learning paths (more coming in the next few days in the same collection). New learning paths for Azure solutions architects We’ve released new learning paths to help you prepare for Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Check out the new learning paths. Updated learning paths for Azure developers We’ve updated the learning paths to help you prepare for Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure. Check out the updated learning paths. Updated learning paths for DevOps engineers We’ve updated the learning paths to help you prepare for Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions. Check out the updated learning paths. Updated learning paths for Azure security engineers We’ve updated the learning paths to help you prepare for Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies. Check out the updated learning paths. Plan and deploy Azure Arc-enabled servers at scale Azure Arc promises to bridge the gap between on-premises and cloud environments. This module will help you understand Azure Arc's built-in and supplemental security functions, evaluate different deployment and testing channels for Azure Arc-enabled servers, and learn best practices for Azure Arc-enabled servers architecture and management. Get started. Protect Azure for SAP workloads Learn to describe Azure Networking services and components for connecting and securing SAP S/4 HANA in Azure and how different requirements might adjust networking services requirements. Get started. HoloLens 2 fundamentals: develop mixed reality applications Learn the techniques and best practices for developing mixed reality applications. You will identify and describe some of the core concepts like Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK), Azure Spatial Anchors, Azure Services, PC Holographic Remoting, and so on. Get started. NVIDIA DeepStream Development with Microsoft Azure With NVIDIA DeepStream, you can seamlessly develop optimized Intelligent Video Applications. Learn how to develop custom DeepStream applications backed by services in Microsoft Azure and securely deploy NVIDIA DeepStream based AI workloads to NVIDIA-powered IoT Edge devices. Get started.Reminder: Exam AZ-303 and Exam 304 retire on March 31, 2022
If you are looking to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, remember that on March 31, 2022 Exam AZ-303 and Exam AZ-304 will retire. These exams are being replaced by the new Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, currently in beta. If you’re well along on your certification journey, these are your options: If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-303, pass the new Exam AZ-305 (beta). If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-304 or Exam AZ-301, be sure to pass Exam AZ-303 before it retires on March 31, 2022. If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-300, be sure to pass Exam AZ-304 before it retires on March 31, 2022. Pass both Exam AZ-303 and Exam AZ-304 before they retire on March 31, 2022. If you’re just starting your journey as Azure solutions architect: Earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification (Exam AZ-104) and pass Exam AZ-305 (beta). If you have a current Azure Administrator Associate certification, you’re halfway there—just pass Exam AZ-305 (beta). Is it time to renew? If you’ve already earned the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and it’s time to renew it, don’t take Exam AZ-305 (beta). Instead, renew your certification by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. For instructions, check your Certification Dashboard.Importing Terraform State in Azure
Some engineers start to provision services manually before they find out this might not be a good thing for the long run. So, they must use Terraform import. If you are using Hashicorp’s Terraform to manage your infrastructure, you can bring existing resources that have been provisioned outside of Terraform. This tuto help you to import Azure resources into a terraform state file. You can do that locally or if you want to initialise the tfstate in a remote local (form a Storage account) So, we are going to import a resource group, a virtual network and a subnet that are created manually; Screenshot from the portal (for the manual resources) First step : create a tf configuration file using manually created resource information (See Screenshot) ***** For you information, we use a tfstate stored remotely in a storage account Second Step : Import Resource details to terraform State After creating the configuration tf file, we can import these resources into it by using the "terraform import" command : terraform import terraform_id azure_resource_id 1- Resource Group : terraform import "azurerm_resource_group.rg_name_auto" "/subscriptions/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/resourceGroups/d-210-rg-ado-si-p-to-6" You can find : **The terraform_id **The azure_resource_id 2- The Vnet : terraform import "azurerm_virtual_network.vnet_auto" "/subscriptions/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxid/resourceGroups/d-210-rg-ado-si-p-to-6/providers/Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks/d-210-vnet-ado-si-p-to-1" 3-The Subnet : terraform import azurerm_subnet.sub_auto /subscriptions/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxid/resourceGroups/d-210-rg-ado-si-p-to-6/providers/Microsoft.Network/virtualNetworks/d-210-vnet-ado-si-p-to-1/subnets/d-210-snet-ado-si-p-to-2 So, before use this commands, please : 1- access the code folder : cd folder_code 2- connect to the subscription (where you have deployed the manual resources) : az login Select-AzSubscription -SubscriptionId "copy-past the id of the subsc" 3- Terraform init : terraform init -backend-config storage_account_name=xxxxxxxx -backend-config container_name=tfstate -backend-config resource_group_name=xxxxxxxx -backend-config key=xxxxxxx.tfstate Okey, now we can lunch the commands for import config : RG : Vnet: Subnet : Now, you can see the result : terraform state list you can see the content of each imported resource via the following commands: terraform state show azurerm_resource_group.rg_name_auto terraform state show azurerm_virtual_network.vnet_auto terraform state show azurerm_subnet.sub_auto Third Step : Test by running the terraform plan Finally, we can verify the imported resources in the tfstate file. For example, we can see the imported subnet. The purpose of this tutorial is to know the steps to import resources that are manually configured to the tfstate file
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I am pleased to share with you that i have successfully completed all 13 Microsoft azure certifications. It has been rewarding this year and amazing learning journey. Azure 13x Certified..!! here with i would like to share my certification journey which might be useful for your journey. My Azure Certification Journey: The journey has started some time in Jan 2021 during peak pandemic period with azure fundamentals AZ-900. The first attempt was successful in the new year beginning 2021, with this confidence i tried the remaining azure certifications and completed this milestone. it took 8 months for me to complete all 13 certifications. The journey was quite difficult but can be achieved if we put right focus and dedication towards the goal. of course, one need to sacrifice few things to achieve the same. I would like to thank to my company and MS for giving me this wonderful opportunity to enhance my azure skills. Still lots to do and help application teams to accelerate cloud adoption of Azure native solutions by accessing and providing Azure deep experience, proven frameworks, methodologies and architectural designs. https://www.credly.com/users/surya-narayana-reddy-vennapusa/badges Here with i am sharing some frequently asked questions, that will help you to understand more. What is the best way to learn and earn certifications ? The best way to learn the course is first to set a clear goal and try to start clearing one after one. continuous learning and some hands-on would help to achieve the same. MS provides free account and sandbox for practicing yourself during preparation. What are the learning sources/materials and tips ? https://docs.microsoft.com/ there are two ways to prepare ( online-free, instructor led-paid) and many other websites..like udemy, youtube..etc. Discuss with team members on azure topics and make a notes. Which ones are difficult to clear ? Professional certifications, had to clear two exams for solution architect (AZ-303,304) and two for devops (AZ-400). it took longer time to complete it. Did I fail any exam ? Yes. I failed twice before clearing Azure AI exam. The questions were different from what I expected but final attempt was successful. How did I manage the time ? Time management is critical to prep yourself. you need to plan both your work, learning and both are equally important. Spend couple of hours after office hours every day and start clearing modules and make clear notes which can be referred before taking exam. Spend more time over weekends or holidays and do practical sessions using sandbox. Try to prepare/gather some sample questionnaires and attempt before the actual exam. Udemy provide some sample questionnaire Is it mandatory to have hands-on experience ? i would say Yes for professional certifications, Not for fundamentals certifications. I am new to cloud, is it possible for me to shift the career in cloud ? Yes, it is possible. all you need is to have self-interest, dedication, passion towards what you are learning. How much time i need to spend for preparation ? it depends upon person to person, how fast you can grasp, understand concepts and test them in lab, sandbox if you are working , i would say daily 2 to 3 hours ( after office hours) and more time on weekends. What is the best time to attempt the exam ? we need to allocate time for it. i tried most of them during night, ie between 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm you have to maintain a very good discipline until exam is finished. please read do's and don’ts while scheduling the exam. What are the logistics required ? good internet speed without any network outage. good personal laptop/desktop with web cam. Official laptop doesn’t work due to firewall restrictions. you will also get notification from Pearson VUE prior to the exam for system test and other formalities. Do you have hands on experience ? Yes, i do have hands on experience and worked on most of the azure services either in office or sandbox lab training. I am part of cloud migration journey since inception and did bulldozer work to pave the road. Last but not the least: Believe yourself, everything is possible in this world. I strongly believe that there is no shortcut to clear certifications. You have to take it seriously, experience it and clear. can you share certification roadmap ? where to start ? Pl refer below flow diagram and understand where to start. Please fee free to share your comments and like if information is useful. i will respond as soon as i can. Wish you all the best and good luck for your cloud journey.Now live: Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Start or continue your journey to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. We’re happy to announce that Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions is now live. Candidates who want to achieve Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification must earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification and pass this exam. If you passed Exam AZ-305 while it was in beta, that will be reflected on your Microsoft Certification Dashboard online transcript approximately 10 business days from today. If you already earned the Azure Administrator Associate certification, the new certification badge for Azure Solutions Architect Expert will also be there. Don’t forget to celebrate and share your achievement. To add your newly acquired skills and badges to your LinkedIn profile and to help you stand out in your network, follow the instructions in your congratulations email. Or, to share your badge, follow the instructions in your Certification Dashboard. Considering this certification? Regardless of where you are on your journey, there’s a path for you to earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. Choose one of the following options: If you’re just starting out, earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification and pass Exam AZ-305. If you have a current Azure Administrator Associate certification, you’re halfway there—just pass Exam AZ-305. If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-303, pass the new Exam AZ-305. If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-304, be sure to pass Exam AZ-303 before it retires on March 31, 2022. Pass both Exam AZ-303 and Exam AZ-304 before they retire on March 31, 2022. If you’ve already earned the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and it’s time to renew it, don’t take Exam AZ-305. Instead, renew your certification by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. For instructions, check out this short video. Get ready to take Exam AZ-305 Review the Exam AZ-305 page for details. The Exam AZ-305 skills outline details the key topics covered on the exam. Refresh your solutions architecture design skills with this Microsoft Learn collection of learning paths. Want more in-depth training? Take Course AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Connect with Microsoft Learning Partners in your area for in-person training. Gear up with the AZ-305 Study Guide created by Microsoft Cloud Advocate Thomas Maurer. Are you ready to let the world know that you have the experience and skills which enable you to design cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security? It’s time to spotlight your solution architecture design and implementation skills and strengths with Exam AZ-305 and the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.Earn the new Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. Exam AZ-700 out of beta
We’re happy to announce that Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions, is now live. Passing this exam is the only requirement to earn the new Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. If you passed the beta exam, the certification and exam will be reflected on your online transcript approximately 10 business days from today. Check your Microsoft Certification Dashboard, where you’ll also find your new digital badge. Don’t forget to celebrate and share your achievement. Add your newly acquired skills and badge to your LinkedIn profile to stand out in your network. Follow the instructions in the congratulations email you will receive. Or find your badge on your Certification Dashboard, and follow the instructions there to share it. Considering this certification? To help you prepare, check out the three-day Course AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. This instructor-led training teaches network engineers how to design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions. To discuss training solutions customized to your project plans and goals, connect with a Microsoft Learning Partner. If you prefer to learn on your own, explore the Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions learning path on Microsoft Learn. For exam details, review the exam page. The Exam AZ-700 skills outline alerts you to the key topics covered. Gear up with the AZ-700 Study Guide created by Microsoft Cloud Advocate @thomasmaurer. Get hands-on guidance for using Azure networking services in the free Azure Networking Cookbook from Packt. Get started now Are you ready to let the world know that you have the Azure networking experience and skills that enable you to plan, implement, and maintain your organization’s Azure networking solutions? Get started learning about the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification today, and prepare to take your career to the next level.Now live: Take Exam AZ-800 and Exam AZ-801
Start your journey: Become a Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. We’re happy to announce that Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure and Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services are now live. To earn the new Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification, you need to pass both of these exams. If you passed either of them while they were in beta, that achievement will be reflected on your Microsoft Certification Dashboard online transcript approximately 10 business days from today. If you passed them both, your new Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification badge will also be there. Don’t forget to celebrate and share your achievement. To add your newly acquired skills and badges to your LinkedIn profile and to help you stand out in your network, follow the instructions in your congratulations email. Or, to share your badge, follow the instructions in your Certification Dashboard. Considering this certification? You’re a great candidate for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification if you have subject matter expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform workloads. You should also have extensive experience working with the Windows Server operating system. Typical responsibilities for administrators in this role include: Integrating Windows Server environments with Azure services and managing Windows Server in on-premises networks. Managing Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure, in addition to migrating and deploying workloads to Azure. Collaborating with Azure administrators, enterprise architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and network engineers. Implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage. Get ready for the exams Explore the exam pages for details. The Exam AZ-800 skills outline and the Exam AZ-801 skills outline alert you to key topics covered on the exams. Review the Level up: Windows Server hybrid administrator Microsoft Learn collection. Check out Course AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure and Course AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services. To discuss training solutions customized to your project plans and goals, connect with a Microsoft Learning Partner. Watch on demand the Learn Live: Hybrid Infrastructure Study Hall. This seven-part series walks you through how to configure advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies and the Microsoft Learn modules related to the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. Gear up with the AZ-800 Study Guide and the AZ-801 Study Guide created by Microsoft Cloud Advocate Orin Thomas. Are you ready to shine a spotlight on the skills you’ve honed working in hybrid environments? Do you have the experience you need to integrate Windows Server environments with Azure services, manage Windows Server in on-premises networks, and manage Windows Server IaaS workloads in Azure? If so, skill up for the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification and signal that you have what it takes to manage and deploy apps in today’s—and tomorrow’s—hybrid IT environment.
