IT Infrastructure & Security Courses and Resources

MS Learn

free tutorial

Create an Azure Content Understanding client application

Use the Azure Content Understanding API for multimodal content analysis and information extraction.

Foundry Tools Microsoft Foundry

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Extract data with Azure Document Intelligence

Azure Document Intelligence uses OCR and deep learning to extract text, key-value pairs, tables, and structured data...

Foundry Tools Document Intelligence Microsoft Foundry

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Create speech-enabled apps with Azure Speech in Microsoft Foundry Tools

Create speech-enabled apps with Azure Speech in Microsoft Foundry Tools.

Microsoft Foundry

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Analyze text with Azure Language in Foundry Tools

Use Azure Language in Foundry Tools to built text analysis solutions.

Microsoft Foundry

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Create a knowledge mining solution with Azure AI Search

Unlock the hidden insights in your data with Azure AI Search.

Foundry Tools

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Configure Internet Information Services websites and applications

Learn to configure Internet Information Services (IIS) websites and applications on Windows Server.

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Operationalize your Azure Data Factory pipelines

Azure Data Factory

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement development lifecycle processes in Azure Databricks

Learn how to implement development lifecycle processes in Azure Databricks, including Git version control, branching...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Explore Azure Databricks

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Ingest streaming data using Azure Stream Analytics

Azure Stream Analytics is a fully managed real-time analytics service that you can use to process streaming event...

Azure Stream Analytics

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Orchestrate data movement and transformation in Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Factory

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Understand Azure Databricks architecture

Learn about Azure Databricks architecture, including the account hierarchy, control and compute planes, and...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Introduction to data engineering on Azure

This module describes how Microsoft Azure provides a comprehensive platform for data engineering.

Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement an agentic public sector security operations center

Learn the importance of modernizing security operations centers (SOC) in public sector organizations and the steps...

M365 Ems Advanced Threat Analytics M365 Security Center Defender For Cloud

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Monitor and troubleshoot Azure Cosmos DB

Interpret Azure Cosmos DB response codes, diagnose the four causes of a 429, monitor latency and partition...

Azure Cosmos Db Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Design and optimize an indexing strategy in Azure Cosmos DB

Tune indexing policies for read-heavy and write-heavy workloads, add composite and spatial indexes, define and index...

Azure Cosmos Db

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Configure backup and restore in Azure Cosmos DB

Evaluate periodic and continuous backup for Azure Cosmos DB, configure continuous backup, perform point-in-time...

Azure Cosmos Db Azure Backup

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage Azure Cosmos DB at scale with fleets

Organize many Azure Cosmos DB accounts into a fleet, share throughput across accounts and subscriptions with...

Azure Cosmos Db Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Analyze and tune query and operation performance in Azure Cosmos DB

Measure request unit consumption, read server-side query and index metrics to find scans and hot partitions, and...

Azure Cosmos Db Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Design multi-region availability and failover in Azure Cosmos DB

Distribute Azure Cosmos DB data across regions, route reads and writes from the SDK, resolve write conflicts, and...

Azure Cosmos Db

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Secure an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Secure an Azure Cosmos DB account with Microsoft Entra authentication, key rotation, scoped role assignments,...

Azure Cosmos Db

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Deploy and maintain data pipelines and workloads with Azure Databricks

Master the complete lifecycle of building, deploying, and maintaining production-ready data pipelines in Azure...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement and manage data quality constraints with Azure Databricks

Learn how to implement and manage data quality constraints in Azure Databricks using Unity Catalog, including...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Select and Configure Compute in Azure Databricks

Learn how to select and configure appropriate compute resources in Azure Databricks including serverless, classic...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Design and implement data modeling with Azure Databricks

Learn how to design and implement data modeling strategies in Azure Databricks with Unity Catalog, including...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Lakeflow Jobs with Azure Databricks

Learn how to create, configure, schedule, and monitor Lakeflow Jobs in Azure Databricks to automate your data pipelines.

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Understand Azure Databricks Integrations

Learn how Azure Databricks integrates with Microsoft tools and services including Fabric, Power BI, VS Code, Power...

Azure Databricks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Connect to Azure Cosmos DB with the SDK

Initialize and configure the Azure Cosmos DB SDK for .NET and Python. Connect with a client singleton and tune...

Azure Cosmos Db

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Cost Optimization

Apply cost optimization guidance in your architecture to sustain and improve your return on investment (ROI).

Azure Azure Cost Management Azure Advisor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Operational Excellence

Learn how to design an Azure architecture that uses modern practices and gives you full visibility into what's...

Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Reliability

Apply reliability guidance in your architecture to improve your workload's availability and resilience.

Azure Azure Storage Azure Sql Database

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Performance Efficiency

Learn how to optimize your workload to meet performance requirements while balancing costs, reliability, and security.

Azure Azure Cdn Azure Virtual Machines

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Security

Discover the tools that Azure provides to help you design a secure environment throughout your infrastructure, data,...

Azure Entra Id

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Use Azure Pipelines for CI/CD with Business Central

Learn how to configure and set up an automated build process, create pipelines using YAML files, and set up a...

Dynamics 365 Dynamics Business Central

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Design and manage Active Directory Certificate Services certificate templates

Design secure certificate templates, control enrollment, manage template publication, validate certificate profiles,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage local user and computer certificates

Manage Windows user and computer certificates, private keys, enrollment, trust, renewal, recovery, retirement, and...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Deploy and manage apps on Azure Container Apps

Learn how to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications and securely run AI-generated code on Azure Container Apps.

Azure Container Apps

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Run AI-generated code securely in Azure Container Apps dynamic sessions

Learn how to use Azure Container Apps dynamic sessions to isolate AI-generated code, configure secure session pools,...

Azure Container Apps

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Monitor and optimize application performance using Microsoft Intune

Monitor application health, deployment status, and performance across managed devices using Microsoft Intune reports...

M365 Windows Intune

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Deploy offline root and issuing Active Directory Certificate Services certification authorities

Deploy, harden, publish, validate, back up, and plan renewal for a two-tier Active Directory Certificate Services hierarchy.

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Provision and brand a Microsoft 365 tenant

Prepare a Microsoft 365 tenant for a new division by understanding its foundations, delegating administration,...

M365 M365 Admin Center Entra Id

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Provision and govern identities in Microsoft Entra

Provision and govern users, guests, groups, and privileged roles in Microsoft Entra using least-privilege...

Entra Id M365 M365 Admin Center

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Use skill-based routing in Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Connect work with qualified representatives by configuring skills, proficiency, matching algorithms, classification,...

Dynamics 365 Dynamics Customer Service

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Set up unified routing in Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Build the foundation for reliable record routing by configuring representatives, presence, capacity, queues,...

Dynamics 365 Dynamics Customer Service

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Orchestrate durable AI workflows with Azure Durable Functions

Learn how to use Azure Durable Functions to coordinate reliable, long-running AI workflows with deterministic...

Azure Functions

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Understand Storage Spaces Direct

Learn how to plan, deploy, provision, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Storage Spaces Direct clusters in Windows...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment

Learn how to configure remote management for Windows Servers in hybrid environments and manage servers and workloads...

Windows Server Azure Arc

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure

Learn how to implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution with DNS and manage IP addressing with DHCP in hybrid...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services

Learn how to deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers, security principals, multi-site...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments

Learn how to monitor Windows Server environments using built-in tools and Azure services, and troubleshoot Windows...

Windows Server Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Manage storage and file services

Learn how to configure and manage Azure Files, Windows Server file shares, and Windows Server storage including...

Windows Server Azure Files

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Manage virtual machines

Learn how to manage Hyper-V and guest virtual machines on-premises and manage Windows Server virtual machines in Azure.

Windows Server Azure Virtual Machines

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Secure Windows Server infrastructure

Learn how to secure the Windows Server operating system and Active Directory Domain Services using security...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Monitor Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines and hybrid instances

Learn how to monitor Windows Server IaaS VMs and hybrid instances using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics workspaces, the...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server IaaS VM network security

Learn how to implement network security for Windows Server IaaS VMs using network security groups (NSGs), Azure...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication

Learn how to implement Data Deduplication in Windows Server to reduce storage consumption for file shares, VDI...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement scale and high availability with Windows Server VM

Learn how to implement scaling and high availability for Windows Server VMs using virtual machine scale sets with...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles

Learn how to deploy and manage AD DS domain controllers, maintain availability with backup and recovery, manage the...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server DNS

Learn how to deploy and configure DNS in Windows Server, including DNS architecture, forward and reverse lookup...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Troubleshoot Active Directory

Learn how to troubleshoot Active Directory including recovering deleted objects with AD Recycle Bin, managing the AD...

Azure Entra Id Entra

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking

Learn how to troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking issues including DHCP authorization and scopes, DNS zone...

Azure Azure Network Watcher Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Perform Windows Server secure administration

Learn how to apply the principle of least privilege, delegate administrative control in Active Directory, implement...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely

Learn how to remotely administer Windows Server IaaS VMs in Azure using the Azure portal, Windows Admin Center,...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc

Learn how to use Azure Arc to manage hybrid workloads by onboarding on-premises Windows Server and Linux machines,...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Configure and manage Hyper-V

Learn how to install and configure the Hyper-V role in Windows Server, including virtual switch types, advanced...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure

Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure using Azure Files and Azure File Sync, including cloud tiering, DFS...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Files

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server

Learn how to implement hybrid identity by integrating on-premises AD DS with Microsoft Entra ID using directory...

Azure Entra Id Azure Cloud Shell

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage security in Active Directory

Learn how to manage security in Active Directory, including configuring user rights with least privilege, delegating...

Active Directory

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Secure Windows Server DNS

Learn how to secure Windows Server DNS using split-horizon DNS, DNS policies for traffic management and geo-location...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines

Learn how to configure Hyper-V virtual machines in Windows Server, including VM generations, VHD and VHDX formats,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs

Learn how to implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs, including Azure public and private DNS zones, DNS...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Deploy and manage DHCP

Learn how to deploy and manage DHCP in Windows Server, including DHCP scopes, options, reservations, lease...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Describe Windows Server administration tools

Learn how to select and use Windows Server administration tools including Windows Admin Center, Server Manager,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement high availability of Windows Server VMs

Learn how to implement high availability for Hyper-V virtual machines using host clustering, guest clustering,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Just Enough Administration in Windows Server

Learn how to configure Just Enough Administration (JEA) in Windows Server to restrict PowerShell remoting sessions...

Azure Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct

Learn how to implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server, including storage pools,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure

Learn how to extend your on-premises Active Directory environment into Azure, including deploying replica domain...

Azure Entra Id Azure Cloud Shell

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Monitor Windows Server performance

Learn how to monitor Windows Server performance using Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, Reliability Monitor,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage and monitor Windows Server event logs

Learn how to manage and monitor Windows Server event logs using Event Viewer, Windows Admin Center, Server Manager,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Secure Windows Server user accounts

Learn how to secure Active Directory user accounts using least privilege, Protected Users group, authentication...

Azure Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Run containers on Windows Server

Learn how to run Windows containers on Windows Server, including process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes,...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing

Learn how to implement IP addressing and routing for Windows Server IaaS VMs, including Azure VNets, subnets, public...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server

Learn how to perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server using Sconfig for Server Core, Desired State...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Windows Server update management

Learn how to deploy and manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for centralized update management, including...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server iSCSI

Learn how to implement iSCSI storage in Windows Server, including iSCSI Target Server, iSCSI initiator...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

Learn how to plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS VMs in Azure, including VM sizes and tiers, managed disk storage,...

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Portal

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Troubleshoot Windows Server Virtual Machines in Azure

Learn how to troubleshoot Azure-hosted Windows Server VMs, including provisioning and allocation failures, boot...

Azure Azure Bastion Azure Managed Disks

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server auditing and diagnostics

Learn how to implement Windows Server auditing for regulatory compliance and security, including basic and advanced...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Secure Hyper-V workloads

Learn how to secure Hyper-V workloads using guarded fabric, Host Guardian Service (HGS) with TPM-trusted and Host...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement Windows Server Storage Replica

Learn how to implement Storage Replica in Windows Server for block-level, synchronous or asynchronous volume...

Windows Server

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Create and manage Active Directory objects

Learn how to create and manage Active Directory users, groups, organizational units, managed service accounts, and...

Active Directory

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage and implement authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID

Learn to plan, deploy, and manage secure authentication in Microsoft Entra ID. This module covers authentication...

Entra Entra Id

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement and configure Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Implement Just-in-Time privileged access using Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to reduce standing privilege...

Entra Entra Id

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Implement container application hosting on Azure

Learn how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized applications on Azure.

Azure Container Registry Azure App Service

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Deploy and monitor a model in Azure Machine Learning

Choose this module if you want to register, deploy, monitor, and roll back models by using GitHub Actions and...

Azure Machine Learning Github

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Frontier Firms: Bring AI into everyday work with Windows 11

In this module, you'll explore how Windows 11 integrates AI experiences into familiar workflows, helping users...

Windows 11

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Run sidecar-enabled AI applications on Azure App Service

Learn how to choose, configure, connect, and troubleshoot sidecar containers for AI applications on Azure App Service.

Azure App Service Azure Container Registry

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Monitor and optimize endpoint performance using Microsoft Intune

Monitor endpoint performance and implement proactive remediation using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint analytics.

M365 Windows Intune

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client

This module explains the built-in security features of Windows clients and how to implement them using policies.

Windows Configuration Manager Intune

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

This module explores using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to provide additional protection and monitor devices...

Windows Configuration Manager Intune

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Understand Microsoft Entra ID

This module equips learners to describe Microsoft Entra ID - a cloud-based identity and access management service....

Azure Entra Id Active Directory

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Monitor AI workloads on Azure

Optimize your AI operations with the "Monitor AI Workloads on Azure" learning path. Through targeted modules, you...

Foundry Tools Azure Monitor Azure Log Analytics

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Frontier Firms: Govern and manage AI experiences with Windows 11

In this module, you'll explore why governance is a critical part of scaling AI adoption and how Windows 11 works...

Windows 11

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Deploy and Configure Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access

The modern workforce transitioned from traditional office settings to working from nearly anywhere. This change in...

Azure Entra Id

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Threat hunting with Microsoft Sentinel

Learn how to proactively identify threat behaviors by using Microsoft Sentinel queries.

Azure Microsoft Sentinel

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Analyze AI identity risks using Microsoft Defender XDR

Discover AI agents in your environment and assess the identity-based risks they present using Microsoft Defender...

Defender Xdr Entra Id Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Secure access for Microsoft Entra Agent Identity

Secure AI agent identities by applying Conditional Access policies through Microsoft Entra Agent Identity. Map...

Entra Id Entra

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage Windows updates and lifecycle using Microsoft Intune

Configure update rings, feature updates, Hotpatch, and Autopatch to manage Windows servicing and lifecycle using Intune.

Windows

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement endpoint protection by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

This module examines how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint helps enterprise networks prevent, detect, investigate, and...

M365 Office 365

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Enforce compliance and remediate security issues by using Microsoft Intune

Design, assign, and monitor Microsoft Intune compliance policies, configure graduated noncompliance actions, and...

M365 Windows Intune

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop

Learn how to use Azure Virtual Desktop to deliver remote desktop and remote app experiences in Microsoft Azure.

M365 Azure Azure Virtual Desktop

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Manage Azure updates

Learn how to assess and deploy updates to Azure virtual machines and Azure Arc-enabled servers by using Azure Update Manager.

Azure Azure Portal Azure Virtual Machines

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Azure Arc-enabled servers

Configure Defender for Servers for on-premises Windows and Linux servers, connect the servers to Azure Arc, and...

Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement change tracking and file integrity monitoring for Windows IaaS VMs

Azure Azure Cloud Shell Azure Monitor

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Publish metrics data for audit disclosures using Compliance Manager

Learn how to publish metrics data for audit disclosures using Compliance Manager

Industry Solutions Mscloud Sustainability

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Privacy Risk Management

Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Privacy Risk Management.

Priva Microsoft Purview Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Understand how Project Perception coordinates security operations

Learn how Project Perception coordinates specialized agents across the six areas of work your team already runs:...

Defender Xdr

intermediate

MS Learn

free course

Develop data-driven applications by using Azure SQL Database

Learn how to develop data-driven applications by using Microsoft Azure SQL Database. DP-3020

Azure Sql Database Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Explore data manipulation options in Azure SQL Database

Learn how to invoke REST endpoints in Azure SQL Database and manipulate data using Azure Functions. Also, explore...

Azure Sql Database Azure

intermediate

MS Learn

free tutorial

Develop for Azure SQL Database

Learn how to create and configure an Azure SQL Database. You'll use SQL Database Projects in VS Code, including...

Azure Sql Database Azure

intermediate