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consecutive-day course, but do so over four weeks. Stay on pace with the live sessions, or get
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How to use this course syllabus

This document provides you with details about your course, along with links to the course conte

1. To verify that you are ready for the course, take the Knowledge check. If you have any inc
2. Review the topic tabs for each Focus Area (T1, T2, T3, and T4), and complete the recomm
- Overview videos are five- to eight-minute recorded lectures that introduce you to the topi
- Chalk talk videos are recorded so you can view them if you missed the live sessions.
NOTE: To access the videos, go your course's Microsoft Teams General channel and check
- Self-study content takes you to the Microsoft Learn website. Modules on Microsoft Learn
NOTE: So that you can track your progress and earn completion badges, sign in to Microso
- To access the course labs, go to https://aka.ms/blendedlabs -- Select 'sign-in' then choose

3. Use the course syllabus to plan out your learning, block time for it on your calendar, and

4. When you complete an activity (watch a video, finish a self-study session, review a lab, o
the tracking on the Your Progress tab.

The weeks and activities are numbered, but you can complete them in any order.
yllabus. Use it as a tracker for the course, as you follow and complete these activities.
erience offers live and on-demand instructor-led training (ILT) across multiple weeks, combined with hands-
whatever your learning style—to achieve more, as you decide how and when you learn. Work through the sa
th the live sessions, or get ahead and review the resources in advance. You have what you need to work at y

th links to the course content, and it allows you to track your progress within each weekly topic.

e check. If you have any incorrect answers, review the content for the corresponding question on the Know
and complete the recommended activities:
at introduce you to the topic.
sed the live sessions.
General channel and check the Videos tab.
odules on Microsoft Learn often include knowledge checks to help you gauge your progress.
n badges, sign in to Microsoft Learn with the same email address that you used to sign in to the Learner Expe
Select 'sign-in' then choose 'Microsoft Account' and logon using your PERSONAL account.

or it on your calendar, and track your progress each day. The course syllabus includes estimated module dur

udy session, review a lab, or attend an instructor-led session), mark the Complete column with a Y to show t

n any order.
ctivities.
mbined with hands-on labs, chalk talks, self-study sessions,
Work through the same content as you would in a classic,
ou need to work at your own pace for a successful learning

kly topic.

uestion on the Knowledge check resources tab.

ress.
to the Learner Experience Portal (LxP).
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timated module durations.

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 Check your knowledge and skills for this course
Find out how well you understand some of the fundamentals of Azure. If you need to review any of these knowledge che
Knowledge check resources tab. Before the course, take the time to do any independent study needed for prerequisites

Question

What is Azure Active Directory?

What are standard role-based access control (RBAC) roles for

permissioning Azure resources?

True or false: All resources in an Azure subscription must exist in

a resource group.

Which is true of the Azure Cloud Shell?

What is the URL for the website used to administer Azure?

s for this course
damentals of Azure. If you need to review any of these knowledge check topics before the course, find self-paced learning paths and modu
, take the time to do any independent study needed for prerequisites.

Your answer
heck topics before the course, find self-paced learning paths and modules on the
es.

Your knowledge assessment

 Knowledge check resources
Before the course begins, refresh your knowledge on the prerequisite topics with these self-paced learning paths and mo

Topic

Azure core concepts

Core Azure services

Core solutions and tools

General security features

Identity, governance, and compliance features

Azure cost management and service-level

agreements

Manage services with the Azure portal

Introduction to PowerShell

Preparing for Exam AZ-500: Episode 1

Preparing for Exam AZ-500: Episode 2

Preparing for Exam AZ-500: Episode 3

Preparing for Exam AZ-500: Episode 4

sources
your knowledge on the prerequisite topics with these self-paced learning paths and modules.

Check out the self-paced learning path or module

Azure Fundamentals part 1: Describe core Azure concepts (AZ-900)

Azure Fundamentals part 2: Describe core Azure services (AZ-900)

Azure Fundamentals part 3: Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure (AZ-900)

Azure Fundamentals part 4: Describe general security and network security features (AZ-900)

Azure Fundamentals part 5: Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features (AZ-900)

Azure Fundamentals part 6: Describe Azure cost management and service-level agreements (AZ-900)

Manage services with the Azure portal

Introduction to PowerShell

Preparing for AZ-500 - Manage identity and access (1 of 4)

Preparing for AZ-500 - Implement platform protection (2 of 4)

Preparing for AZ-500 - Manage security operations (3 of 4)

Preparing for AZ-500 - Secure data and applications (4 of 4)

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 Focus Area 1: Securing Azure Active Directory and identities
This week's topic is Securing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and identities, with a focus on security services, controls

To use this week's course syllabus:

1. Review the overview videos, which explore why securing Azure AD and identities matters to an Azure administrator, a
2. Complete the associated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
3. Post your questions and comments on the Class discussion channel.
4. Attend the chalk talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

As you progress through the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also tra

Learning activities for this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours

Activity ID Type
1.00 Live

1.01 Module

1.02 Module

1.03 Lab

1.04 Live

1.05 Video

1.06 Module

1.07 Module

1.08 Live

1.09 Live

1.10 Live

1.11 Lab

1.12 Lab

1.13 Live

1.14 Live
1: Securing Azure Active Directory and identities
Securing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and identities, with a focus on security services, controls, and configuration to protect our Azu

course syllabus:
iew videos, which explore why securing Azure AD and identities matters to an Azure administrator, and learn about key features to focus o
ociated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
ns and comments on the Class discussion channel.
talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

ough the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also track and post questions in the Teams t

or this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours of instructor-led sessions (attend at l

Title
Office Hours: Orientation / About this Learning Experience - Tuesday AM

Secure Azure solutions with Azure Active Directory

Implement Hybrid identity

Implement Directory Sync

Chalk Talk #1: Managing Hybrid Identities / Authentication and Access - Tuesday PM

Video 01 - Azure Defender

Deploy Azure AD identity protection

Configure Azure AD privileged identity management

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Wednesday AM

Office Hours: Open Q&A / Midweek Checkpoint - Wednesday PM

Chalk Talk #2: Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management - Thursday AM

MFA, Conditional Access, AzureAD

AzureAD Privileged Identity Management

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Thursday PM

Office Hours: Weekly Assessments / Exam Prep / Fun and Games - Friday AM
ols, and configuration to protect our Azure AD tenant, Azure resources, and the associated identities.

and learn about key features to focus on.

rack and post questions in the Teams topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

s of instructor-led sessions (attend at least two sessions each week).

Duration (h:m) Complete

2:00 N

0:59 N

1:00 N

0:50 N

2:00 N

0:10 N

1:40 N

1:19 N

2:00 N

2:00 N

2:00 N

0:75 N

0:40 N

2:00 N

2:00 N
ure AD tenant, Azure resources, and the associated identities.

on.

topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

least two sessions each week).

Track your questions

 Focus Area 2: Azure subscription and network security
This week's topic is Azure subscription and network security, with a focus on role-based access control (RBAC), managem
secure and control network traffic.

To use this week's course syllabus:

1. Review the overview videos, which explore why Azure subscription and network security matter to an Azure administr
2. Complete the associated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
3. Post your questions and comments on the Class discussion channel.
4. Attend the chalk talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

As you progress through the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also tra

Learning activities for this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours

Activity ID Type
2.00 Live

2.01 Module

2.02 Module

2.03 Live

2.04 Video

2.05 Video

2.06 Video

2.07 Lab

2.08 Lab

2.09 Lab

2.10 Live

2.11 Live

2.12 Module

2.13 Live

2.14 Lab
2.15 Lab

2.16 Live

2.17 Live
2: Azure subscription and network security
Azure subscription and network security, with a focus on role-based access control (RBAC), management groups, resource groups, and re
network traffic.

course syllabus:
iew videos, which explore why Azure subscription and network security matter to an Azure administrator, and learn about key features to
ociated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
ns and comments on the Class discussion channel.
talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

ough the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also track and post questions in the Teams t

or this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours of instructor-led sessions (attend at l

Title
Office Hours: Weekly Review/Preview/Assignments - Tuesday AM

Design an enterprise governance strategy

Implement perimeter security

Chalk Talk #3: Azure RBAC, Governance, and Network Perimeter Security - Tuesday PM

Video 02 - Using Administrative Units

Video 03 - Delegation via Azure RBAC (role based access control)

Video 04 - Using Azure Policy

Role Based Access Control

Azure Policy

Resource Manager Locks

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Wednesday AM

Office Hours: Open Q&A / Midweek Checkpoint - Wednesday PM

Configure network security

Chalk Talk #4: Securing your Azure Network - Thursday AM

Network Security Groups

Azure Firewall

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Thursday PM

Office Hours: Weekly Assessments / Exam Prep / Fun and Games - Friday AM
ement groups, resource groups, and resources. The topic also explores security at the network level, in addition to how to

trator, and learn about key features to focus on.

rack and post questions in the Teams topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

s of instructor-led sessions (attend at least two sessions each week).

Duration (h:m) Complete

2:00 N

1:37 N

1:22 N

2:00 N

0:10 N

0:10 N

0:10 N

0:40 N

0:20 N

0:20 N

2:00 N

2:00 N

1:33 N

2:00 N

0:45 N
0:40 N

2:00 N

2:00 N
esources. The topic also explores security at the network level, in addition to how to

o focus on.

topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

least two sessions each week).

Track your questions

 Focus Area 3: Hosting and storage security
This week's topic is Hosting and storage security, with a focus on securing virtual machines and containers. The topic also

To use this week's course syllabus:

1. Review the overview videos, which explore why hosting and storage security matter to an Azure administrator, and lear
2. Complete the associated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
3. Post your questions and comments on the Class discussion channel.
4. Attend the chalk talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

As you progress through the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also trac

Learning activities for this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours of

Activity ID Type
3.00 Live

3.01 Module

3.02 Live

3.03 Lab

3.04 Live

3.05 Module

3.06 Live

3.07 Module

3.08 Module

3.09 Live

3.10 Lab

3.11 Lab

3.12 Live

3.13 Live
: Hosting and storage security
osting and storage security, with a focus on securing virtual machines and containers. The topic also explores SQL Database security in Azu

urse syllabus:
w videos, which explore why hosting and storage security matter to an Azure administrator, and learn about key features to focus on.
ciated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
s and comments on the Class discussion channel.
lks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

ugh the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also track and post questions in the Teams top

r this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours of instructor-led sessions (attend at le

Title
Office Hours: Review/Preview/Assignments - Tuesday AM

Configure and manage host security

Chalk Talk #5: Managing Host and Storage Security - Tuesday PM

Service Endpoints and Securing Storage

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Wednesday AM

Enable Containers security

Office Hours: Open Q&A / Midweek Checkpoint - Wednesday PM

Configure and manage SQL database security

Implement storage security

Chalk Talk #6: AKS, Containers, and Database Security - Thursday AM

Configuring and Securing ACR and AKS

Securing Azure SQL Database

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Thursday PM

Office Hours: Weekly Assessments / Exam Prep / Fun and Games - Friday AM
o explores SQL Database security in Azure, along with storage account security.

arn about key features to focus on.

ack and post questions in the Teams topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

of instructor-led sessions (attend at least two sessions each week).

Duration (h:m) Complete

2:00 N

1:44 N

2:00 N

0:45 N

2:00 N

1:23 N

2:00 N

1:39 N

1:22 N

2:00 N

0:45 N

0:30 N

2:00 N

2:00 N
ure, along with storage account security.

pic channel or ask questions in office hours.

ast two sessions each week).

Track your questions

 Focus Area 4: Application security and security tools
This week's topic is Application security and security tools, along with a look at some of the tools supporting security eff

To use this week's course syllabus:

1. Review the overview videos, which explore why application security and security tools matter to an Azure administrat
2. Complete the associated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
3. Post your questions and comments on the Class discussion channel.
4. Attend the chalk talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

As you progress through the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also tra

Learning activities for this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours

Activity ID Type
4.00 Live

4.01 Module

4.02 Module

4.03 Live

4.04 Lab

4.05 Video

4.06 Video

4.07 Live

4.08 Live

4.09 Module

4.10 Module

4.11 Module

4.12 Live

4.13 Lab

4.14 Lab

4.15 Lab
4.16 Live

4.17 Live

4.18 Other
4: Application security and security tools
Application security and security tools, along with a look at some of the tools supporting security efforts.

course syllabus:
iew videos, which explore why application security and security tools matter to an Azure administrator, and learn about key features to fo
ociated self-paced learning, including self-study sessions and hands-on lab activities.
ns and comments on the Class discussion channel.
talks (or review chalk talk recordings) and office hours.

ough the topic, to track your completion, in the Topic progress section, select Y or N. You can also track and post questions in the Teams t

or this topic: Estimated time is four to six hours of self-directed learning and more than four hours of instructor-led sessions (attend at l

Title
Office Hours: Review/Preview/Assignments - Tuesday AM

Deploy and secure Azure Key Vault

Configure application security features

Chalk Talk #7: Securing and Managing Application Identity and Usage - Tuesday PM

KeyVault

Video 05 - Working with Azure Key Vault

Video 06 - Using Managed Identities

Facilitated Lab Support Session - Wednesday AM

Office Hours: Open Q&A / Midweek Checkpoint - Wednesday PM

Configure and manage Azure Monitor

Enable and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Configure and monitor Microsoft Sentinel

Chalk Talk #8: Security Monitoring Feature Set - Thursday AM

Azure Monitor

Azure Defender for Cloud

Azure Sentinel
Facilitated Lab Support Session - Thursday PM

Office Hours: Closing Session / Exam Prep - Friday AM

Complete your end of class survey—thank you!

efforts.

ator, and learn about key features to focus on.

rack and post questions in the Teams topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

s of instructor-led sessions (attend at least two sessions each week).

Duration (h:m) Complete

2:00 N

1:31 N

1:03 N

2:00 N

1:00 N

0:10 N

0:10 N

2:00 N

2:00 N

1:03 N

1:21 N

0:45 N

2:00 N

0:20 N

0:20 N

0:30 N
2:00 N

2:00 N
ocus on.

topic channel or ask questions in office hours.

least two sessions each week).

Track your questions