Programme Overview
What you will study
- VM planning
- VM creation
- Images and sizes
- Disks
- Network interfaces
- NSGs
- Public and private IPs
- Availability concepts
- Monitoring
- Backup and recovery
NEXTGEN CAMPUSTowards the Next Generation of IT
Workshops & Short Practical Sessions
Azure Virtual Machine Workshop
A focused workshop on deploying, configuring, securing, monitoring and troubleshooting Azure Virtual Machines.
Before you apply
Your programme at a glance
- Qualification
- Workshop
- Awarding body / certification
- Confirm awarding body with admissions
- Duration & study mode
- 1 DayPhysical - NextGen Campus
- Fees
- Request current feesCourse fee only. Check payment options below for registration, exam and certificate charges.
- Entry requirements
Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
All entry requirements
- Basic English reading ability for technical terms
- A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
- Stable internet connection for online delivery
- Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
- No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
- For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
- Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
- Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
- Next intake
- Confirm next intake with admissions
Tools & Platforms
Technologies used
- Azure Portal
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Managed Disks
- Azure Virtual Network
- Network Security Groups
- Azure Monitor
- Azure Backup
- Cloud Shell
- PowerShell
- Remote Desktop / SSH
Learning Outcomes
Skills you will build
- Manage Azure identities
- Implement RBAC
- Manage Azure resources
- Configure storage
- Deploy and manage VMs
- Configure virtual networking
- Implement network security
- Monitor Azure resources
- Configure backup and recovery
- Operate a small Azure environment
Career Pathways
Where this can lead
- Azure Administrator
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Support Engineer
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- Hybrid Cloud Administrator
- Azure Infrastructure Specialist
Labs & Practicals
Hands-on learning
- Create Azure resource groups
- Create and manage Microsoft Entra users
- Deploy Azure virtual machines
- Configure virtual networks and subnets
- Apply Network Security Groups
- Create storage accounts
- Configure RBAC
- Configure monitoring and alerts
- Configure backup and restore
- Troubleshoot a guided Azure scenario
Admission Requirements
Before you start
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
- Basic English reading ability for technical terms
- A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
- Stable internet connection for online delivery
- Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
- No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
- For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
- Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
- Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
Next Courses
Recommended pathways
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Programme
- Microsoft Certified Cloud Security Engineer
- Master of Microsoft Cloud Computing & Security
- Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI
- Advanced Azure architecture pathway
NextGen Campus Support
Student support
- Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
- Student support for academic and technical questions
- Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
- Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
- Progress support throughout the programme
- Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
- Career and certification pathway guidance
- Practical assignment and project guidance
- Peer-learning and class communication support
- NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance
Upcoming Intake