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Planning for Call Quality and Capacity in Teams

In this course, we will look at Microsoft Teams and how organizations can use it to meet their audio conferencing and phone needs.

Building a Machine Learning Model

This course will demonstrate how to build and train your own custom machine learning model from scratch. We cover all steps, including how to set up the environment, how to import and prepare your data, how to build and train the model, as well as how to evaluate its performance and make improvements.

Managing APIs on GCP with Apigee

This learning path will show you how to manage your APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using the Apigee service.

Building an API With Express

In this course, you will learn how to design an API using the OpenAPI specification, test API routes using Postman, and use Express to build an API backend application.

Introduction to Google Cloud Run

Do you need an easy but reliable way to run your containers? Cloud Run is a fully managed serverless environment for deploying and scaling your web apps and microservices. This course will show you how to deploy your containers to the cloud without requiring the complexity of a Kubernetes cluster.

CKA Practice Exam: Storage

This lab is part of a series of practice exam content for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Each practice exam in the series provides you with exam-like tasks to perform in a Kubernetes cluster modeled after the clusters used in the real CKA exam.

Understanding Azure Policy

In this course, we will take a quick look at Azure Policy and how it can be used to keep your data safe.

Creating an Incident Response Plan in Microsoft 365

In this course, we will look at how organizations can prepare and plan for service outages or degradations and the steps they should take should any issues arise.

Configuring access to AWS KMS keys

In this hands-on lab, you will see how to use key policies and grants to control access to a KMS key.

Examining an AWS App Runner service

In this lab, you will examine an AWS App Runner service. You will not be deploying or configuring any resources in this lab and will only be granted read-only permissions to explore the service using the AWS console.

Sharing and Collaboration in Power BI

Sharing and Collaboration in Power BI looks at the various ways Power BI content can be distributed within your organization.

Deploy a Stateless Application in a Kubernetes Cluster on Azure

In this lab, you will learn how to deploy a stateless application in a Kubernetes cluster that you build from the ground up using Linux virtual machines.

Power BI Scorecards

Power BI scorecards are designed to display KPI-type metrics where actual or performance measurements are compared to target or predicted outcomes. In this course, we look at setting up scorecard metrics using various data sources, along with formatting and display options.

AWS Migration Services

This course will introduce you to some of the AWS migration services available to help you migrate your solutions and data from your on-premise environment onto the AWS cloud.

AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) Certification Preparation

This learning path is curated specifically to prepare you for passing the AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional exam.

Introduction to AWS PrivateLink

In this course, we will provide an introduction to AWS PrivateLink.

Migrating On-Prem Web App using Azure Migrate

In this hands-on lab, you will use Azure Migrate to migrate an on-prem web application to Azure Web App using Azure Migrate appliance.

February 28, 2023

Amazon EKS - Supporting TCP based Connections from the Outside

In this lab scenario, you'll learn how to deploy the AWS Load Balancer Controller into a lab provided EKS cluster using Helm. You'll then deploy a sample TCP Echo App and configure external public access to it via a Service (type LoadBalancer) cluster resource.

February 27, 2023

AWS Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) Certification Preparation

This learning path is curated specifically to prepare you for passing the AWS Developer - Associate exam.

February 27, 2023

Duplicate and Reference Query Transformations in Power BI

Duplicate and reference queries are two methods to replicate a query, but with different outcomes and use cases. This course does a side-by-side comparison of duplicate and reference queries. We see how to replicate a query with each method, what are the pros and cons of each method, and possible side-effects you may encounter with each of them.

February 27, 2023

Understanding AWS Lambda to Run and Scale Your Code

This course will provide an overview of AWS Lambda and how to get started using the service.

February 24, 2023

Filtering GraphQL responses with AWS AppSync subscriptions

In this lab, you will configure subscriptions on an AWS AppSync API and apply different subscription filters to provide more control over what data the clients will receive.

February 24, 2023

Building a GraphQL API with AWS AppSync and DynamoDB

In this lab, you will work with the AWS AppSync interface via the AWS console to build a GraphQL API backed by multiple data sources. You will learn how to manage data models, schemas, resolvers, and more via the AWS AppSync console.

February 24, 2023

Securing an AWS AppSync API with Amazon Cognito

In this lab, you will learn the five supported authorization types, and perform the configurations necessary to associate an AppSync API with an Amazon Cognito User Pool. You will also provide an additional layer of data protection by applying fine-grained access controls on API resolvers.

February 24, 2023

Managing an Amazon FSx File System

In this hands-on lab, you will work with Amazon FSx to create an OpenZFS file system that will be shared between EC2 instances. You will also cover the quick mounting process to provide your EC2 instances access to your files in the system.

February 22, 2023

Managing OAuth Application Requests in Microsoft 365

In this course, we will be taking a look at OAuth Application Requests and how you can keep your data safe using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.

February 22, 2023

HANDS-ON LAB CHALLENGE

AWS Lambda and private Amazon VPC challenge

This challenge will assess your abilities in using AWS Lambda, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Amazon EventBridge.

February 21, 2023

Planning for Apps in Microsoft 365

In this course, we will be talking about planning, deploying, and managing applications across an organization’s user base.

February 21, 2023

Introduction to Google Vertex AI

In this course, we will introduce Google Vertex AI.

February 21, 2023

Understanding Direct Connect - Advanced Connectivity

This is a course designed to provide insights into the connectivity options available with AWS Direct Connect.

February 15, 2023

Using the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center

In this course, we will look at the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center and how you can use it to manage Microsoft apps within your organizations.

February 14, 2023

Subject Rights Requests in Microsoft Priva

In this course, we will look at Priva Subject Rights Requests, where you will learn what they are, why they are used, and how to create them. We will also learn about managing data estimates and retrieving rights requests.

February 14, 2023

Introduction to Machine Learning on GCP

This course introduces machine learning on Google Cloud Platform.

February 14, 2023

Which Services Should I Use To Build a Decoupled Architecture?

In this course, we introduce the idea of decoupling and what AWS services to use to implement a decoupled solution in a variety of use cases.

February 13, 2023

Solutions for Configuring Azure VM Security

In this course, we will look at how enabling endpoint protection can help secure virtual machines in Azure. After that, we will look at privileged access workstations and ways you can enable and secure remote access management of VMs. Additionally, you'll learn about configuring update management, deploying disk encryption, and how Windows Defender can help secure VMs. We will round things out by taking a look at Defender for Cloud recommendations and how they help secure resources, including virtual machines.

February 13, 2023

Implementing Privacy Risk Management in Microsoft Priva

In this course, we’ll take an introductory look at the Privacy Risk Management offering in Microsoft Priva, where you’ll learn what it is and why it’s used.

February 13, 2023

Distributing Data with a WebSocket Amazon API Gateway

In this lab, you will create a new WebSocket Amazon API Gateway, you will implement a stock ticker application using AWS Lambda, and you will see how to use your WebSocket API.

February 12, 2023

Using Network Isolation to Secure Azure Data

Using Network Isolation to Secure Azure Data looks at how to network components like firewalls, network security groups, and endpoints to enhance the protection of Azure data sources. This course focuses on the special case of Azure data resources delivered as platform-as-a-service, such as Azure SQL, storage accounts, Azure Cosmos DB, and the like. Unlike data sources hosted on a virtual machine or an Azure SQL Managed Instance, which are deployed within a virtual network, PaaS data sources appear to transcend network topology by not operating within a network.

February 9, 2023

Securing Network Connectivity With Encryption

In this course, we work with and discuss the use of encryption across different network connectivity options, specifically the use of encryption in transit.

February 8, 2023

Using AWS Graviton as Your Next-Gen Compute Power

AWS Graviton is the next generation of computing power that will take your application to the next level while reducing cost and increasing performance. You’ll be able to identify if you could take advantage of AWS Graviton2 or 3 or need to re-architect your application to support it.

February 7, 2023

Managing for Failure in AWS

In this course, we will cover a few strategies used to handle failures in AWS and how to recover from disasters.

February 7, 2023

Configuring Azure Monitor Metrics, Logs, and Alerts

In this course, I’ll start with an overview of Azure Monitor metrics and logs and how to configure them. Next, I’ll show you how to install virtual machine agents that send additional data from VMs to Azure Monitor. Finally, I’ll show you how to create alerts that will notify you if potential problems are detected in your Azure resources.

February 3, 2023

MS-102 Exam Prep: Microsoft 365 Administrator

This learning path is designed to help you and your team prepare for the MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator exam. Even if you don't plan to take the exam, these courses will help you get started on your way to becoming a Microsoft 365 Administrator.

February 3, 2023

Auto Scaling and Lifecycle Hooks

In this course, we will explain AWS Auto Scaling lifecycle hooks. Being able to perform startup tasks and graceful shutdown is a critical step in using temporary infrastructure to run your application.

February 2, 2023

Examining the AWS Security Token Service (STS)

Learning how and when to use AWS STS will make you more effective at understanding and implementing secure solutions in the public AWS cloud. In this lab, you will examine the AWS STS API, you will use it to generate temporary credentials.

February 2, 2023

Configuring AWS Lambda Layers

In this lab, you will walk through the process of creating two Lambda layers. The first layer will be a Python layer created using the AWS CLI and the AWS console. The second layer will be a Node.js layer that will be defined and deployed using the AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) CLI.

February 1, 2023

Azure Database Authentication and Auditing

Azure Database Authentication and Auditing covers two topics that bookend Azure database security. We start by looking at the advantages of using Azure Active Directory authentication side-by-side or in place of traditional database logins. Then we see how to implement Azure SQL authentication with Azure AD credentials. Auditing is a database’s security backstop of last resort, enabling administrators to investigate data and server issues. We see how Azure database auditing technology, inherited from SQL Server, has been adapted to the cloud environment and integrated with Azure’s event reporting.

February 1, 2023

Python: Inheritance

Understanding objects is the key to mastering Python. Learn how to create object hierarchies in this hands-on lab.

January 31, 2023

Planning Guest and External Access in Teams

In this course, we will be going over providing access to external users in your Microsoft Teams Environment.

January 30, 2023

Deploying Microsoft 365 Apps Overview

In this course, we will look at deployment strategies for deploying Microsoft 365 apps across your organization.

January 24, 2023

Securing Azure Storage

Securing Azure Storage starts with an overview outlining the various authentication and authorization methods available to access Azure storage resources. We then look at each method, examining its benefits and disadvantages. Setting up access to storage resources using account keys and the various shared access signature variants demonstrates the practical implications and use cases of each access method. The course ends with a look at implementing Azure files as a mapped drive within an Azure virtual machine.

January 23, 2023

Architecting With AWS Storage Services

In this course, we will explore our Storage options and how Cloud computing can assist in creating storage solutions that scale with your needs and give your data the durability and governance it requires.

January 20, 2023

Accessing Private VPC Resources Using AWS Lambda

By learning how to deploy an AWS Lambda function into a private subnet, you will be able to build system architectures that use AWS Lambda and adhere to the principle of least privilege. In this lab, you will create and implement a new AWS Lambda function in an existing Amazon VPC.

January 19, 2023

Introduction to GraphQL

In this lab, you will learn about the core features of GraphQL and how it compares to traditionally-structured REST APIs. You will be provided with a predefined data set which you will access using various GraphQL queries.

January 17, 2023

Deploying Container App with Azure Function using Managed Identity Authentication

In this hands-on lab, you will create an HTTP trigger function app with managed identity authentication that deploys a container instance programmatically and publish the app using Function Core Tools using an IDE environment.

January 16, 2023

HANDS-ON LAB CHALLENGE

Google Cloud Operations Lab Assessment

This lab assessment allows you to demonstrate your prowess across a range of Google Cloud Operations competencies. To complete the assessment you will need to apply your hands-on Google Cloud Operations skills in a real, production-like Google Cloud environment.

January 12, 2023

Introduction to Spring Boot

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on Spring Boot.

January 12, 2023

HANDS-ON LAB CHALLENGE

Amazon Kinesis Data Stream Processing Challenge

This lab challenge assesses your ability to use Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, AWS Lambda, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).

January 11, 2023

The Digital Transformation Trinity - Executive Level Introduction

This learning path is ideal for executives or anyone who wants to get a better understanding of the different components of a successful cloud adoption.

January 11, 2023

Certificate in Information Security Management Principles [CISMP]

This learning path covers a variety of security concepts and prepares you for the CISMP exam.

January 11, 2023

Implementing a Searchable Amazon S3 Data Lake

In this lab, you will implement an AWS Lambda function that processes order data as it is uploaded to Amazon S3, and you will see how to configure AWS Glue to make searching the data more efficient.

January 10, 2023

HANDS-ON LAB CHALLENGE

Build Static Website using Azure Static WebApps Challenge

In this lab challenge, you will prove your ability to build a static website using Azure Static WebApps.

January 10, 2023

Deploying Microservices on the Cloud

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on Cloud.

January 10, 2023

Python: Exceptions

Learn how to create, handle, and raise exceptions in Python. This lab introduces exceptions through hands-on learning.

January 10, 2023

Implementing and Managing Insider Risk Management Policies in Microsoft 365

In this course, you will learn what Insider Risk Management policies are, what they do, and how to create and manage them.

January 9, 2023

Planning a Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Deployment

In this course, we look at how organizations prepare for and manage Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployment.

January 6, 2023

Configuring and Managing Azure Key Vault

Configuring and Managing Azure Key Vault starts with a key vault overview before moving on to authenticating and accessing Azure Key Vault as a user and as an application. We then deploy several key vaults to illustrate various creation, authentication, and access scenarios. Next, we create secrets and access them using the .NET and REST API interfaces. We then look at vault business continuity and backup options before seeing how to implement key rotation.

January 5, 2023

Implement Resource Tagging Using a Policy

In this walkthrough, we will create a policy assignment that requires tagging, create a storage account and test the tagging, view resources with a specified tag, and remove the tagging policy.

January 5, 2023

Create a Virtual Machine in the Portal

In this lab, you will learn how to launch your first Windows Virtual Machine (VM) in Azure in minutes.

January 5, 2023

Q4'22: AWS Data Pipeline vs. AWS Glue

In this course, we will compare Amazon EMR and AWS Glue and cover ways to make ETL processes more automated and repeatable.

January 4, 2023

Introduction to Express - Express Router

In this course, you will learn about Express Router and how to create modular routes to create organized and maintainable code.

January 4, 2023

Introduction to Express - Custom Middleware

In this course, you will learn how to create custom middleware in an Express application.

January 4, 2023

Introduction to Google Cloud VPN

In this course, you will learn how to extend your Google VPCs over the internet by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

January 3, 2023

Contexts and Dependency Injection

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on CDI.

December 28, 2022

Domain-Driven Design

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on Domain-Driven Design.

December 28, 2022

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on Jax-RS.

December 28, 2022

Which Database Service Should I Use

In this course, we explain how to choose the most appropriate AWS database for your use case based on specific design requirements such as consistency, availability, scalability, and access patterns.

December 27, 2022

Developing a REST API with the AWS SAM CLI

In this lab, you will use the AWS SAM CLI to develop a simple REST API backed by a Lambda function and a DynamoDB table. The lab will cover the built-in conventions and default values that are present in a simple SAM application.

December 23, 2022

Working with Express - Nodemon and Dotenv

In this lab, you learn how to setup and install Nodemon and Dotenv NPM Packages.

December 23, 2022

Developing a REST API with the AWS SAM CLI (JavaScript)

In this lab, you will use the AWS SAM CLI to develop a simple REST API backed by a Lambda function and a DynamoDB table. The lab will cover the built-in conventions and default values that are present in a simple SAM application.

December 22, 2022

How To Use CloudFormation for Automation

In this course, we will cover the foundations of CloudFormation. We will talk about what CloudFormation is, cover the anatomy of a CloudFormation template, and then create a simple CloudFormation template and deploy it so you can see the resources live.

December 22, 2022

Backing Up and Restoring Amazon DynamoDB Tables

In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the options available, and you will create an on-demand snapshot backup of an Amazon DynamoDB table.

December 21, 2022

Working with Inheritance

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on inheritance.

December 21, 2022

Object-Oriented Programming

In this course, we will learn the concepts of microservice and spring framework with a focus on object-oriented programming.

December 21, 2022