Course Outline

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Course Description
Azure Fundamentals provides basic knowledge about cloud concepts and core Azure services and
solutions. This course also provides the fundamentals of security, privacy, compliance, and trust when
using Azure.

Course Overview
Program: Network and Systems Administrator Diploma Course Code: NSA-530
Program Level: Year 1 MITT Department: ICT Programs
Academic Year: 2024 Credits: Full Credit
Course Hours: 42 Minimum Passing Grade: 50%
Prerequisites: NSA-510

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will attain an introduction to the core principles and skills of cloud
computing and Azure

1. Describe basic cloud computing concepts, explain CapEx and OpEx computing costs and the
economies of scale, identify cloud deployment models, and explain cloud service models.
2. Explain subscriptions and billing accounts, plan costs for Azure services, describe Azure service-
level agreements (SLAs), and describe the Azure service lifecycle.
3. Describe core architectural components such as regions, geographies, region pairs, Availability
Zones, and resource groups; describe and use Azure tools such as Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell,
Azure CLI, Cloud Shell, and Azure Mobile App; and describe and use Azure monitoring tools such as
Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health.
4. Describe services available for compute such as virtual machines, virtual machine scale sets, Azure
Container Instances (ACI), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Windows Virtual Desktop; describe
Serverless computing and Azure products such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid;
describe App Services and the Azure Marketplace; describe networking services available for Azure,
including virtual networks (VNets), VPN Gateway, Virtual Network peering, and ExpressRoute.
5. Describe Azure storage including the usage of Container (Blob) storage, Disk storage, File storage,
and storage tiers; describe Azure databases including the usage of Cosmos DB, Azure SQL.
6. Describe the internet of things (IoT) and Azure IoT products such as IoT Hub, IoT Central, and Azure
Sphere; as Azure DevOps, Azure DevTest Labs, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
7. Describe Azure security tools and features, explain network connection security, explain core
identity services.
8. Describe Azure governance features, describe Azure privacy and trust features, describe Azure
compliance features.

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Academic Integrity
As per the MITT Academic Integrity Policy, academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable. This policy
applies to all courses at MITT and defines all activities and behaviours that might constitute grounds for
an academic violation.

MITT expects all students to attend an academic orientation session within their program and to adhere
to the principles of academic integrity.

Students found to be in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will be subject to disciplinary action as
defined by the MITT Student Discipline Policy. Refer to both policies for further details.

Academic Policy and Regulation

Students are responsible for reviewing and complying with all MITT Student and Academic Policies while
engaged in any form of academic activity with the Institute and should refer to the MITT website for all
policy information.

Key policies to refer to in relation to this course include:

• Academic Standards
• Student Behaviour
• Student and MITT Expectations
• Academic Integrity
• Attendance Policy

Link to all Student and Academic Policies

Course Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Networking and IT Essentials (NSA-510) course is a prerequisite for
enrolling in this course.
This course is a prerequisite for Microsoft Azure Administration (NSA-540) course.

Class Scheduling and Mode of Instruction

Start Date: July 8, 2024 End Date: July 19, 2024
Mode of Instruction: Blended
Please note that instructors reserve the right to adjust the course schedule without prior notification to
meet the changing needs of the class.

To make informed decisions about their academic standing, it is important that students communicate
regularly with the instructor to ensure that they are aware of any such changes.

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Day/Class Topic(s) with chapters (material) covered Activities/Assessment

• Course introduction
• Chapter 1 lecture
Chapter 1: Cloud Computing Fundamentals • Readings
• Discussion
Class 1
Monday, July 08, 2024
• Chapter 2 lecture
• Chapter 2 labs
Chapter 2: Pricing and Support • Readings
• Discussion
• Chapter 1 & 2 Practice Quiz

• Chapter 3 lecture
Class 2 Chapter 3: Core Architecture and Tools • Chapter 3 labs
Tuesday, July 09, 2024 • Readings
• Discussion

• Chapter 4 lecture
• Chapter 4 labs
Class 3 • Readings
Chapter 4: Compute and Networking
Wednesday, July 10,
• Discussion
2024
• Chapter 3 & 4 Practice Quiz

• Chapter 5 lecture
Class 4 Chapter 5: Network Design and Access Layer • Chapter 5 labs
Thursday, July 11,
• Readings
2024
• Discussion

• Chapter 6 lecture
• Chapter 6 labs
Class 5 • Readings
Chapter 6: Advanced Solutions
Friday, July 12, 2024
• Discussion
• Chapter 5 & 6 Practice Quiz

• Chapter 7 lecture
Class 6
Chapter 7: Security • Chapter 7 labs
Monday, July 15, 2024
• Readings
• Discussion

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Day/Class Topic(s) with chapters (material) covered Activities/Assessment

• Chapter 8 lecture
Class 7 Chapter 8: Governance, Privacy, and • Chapter 8 labs
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Compliance • Readings
• Discussion
• Chapter 7 & 8 Practice Quiz

Class 8 • Review • Course Review

Wednesday, July 17,
2024

Class 9 Final Skills Exam • Final Skills Exam

Thursday, July 18, • July 18, 2024 at 11:30 A.M.
2024

Class 10 Final Theory Exam • Final Theory Exam

Friday, July 19, 2024 • July 19, 2024 at 11:30 A.M.

Materials
Textbook: Available at https://www.vitalsource.com/

Azure Fundamentals: Exam AZ-900 (Student Edition), Edition: 1st

Publisher: 30 Bird Media
Print ISBN: 9781646853298, 1646853296, eText ISBN: 9781646853311, 1646853318

Lab: https://msle.learnondemand.net/

Equipment and Technology Requirements:

• Course Website: https://mylearning.mitt.ca/

• Technology Requirements for Online Learning

Device Type Specification

Laptop 16 GB RAM Intel Core i7, 11th gen (4 cores, 8 threads) or
equivalent, 250 GB (or greater) SSD Webcam built-in or separate
Headphones with microphone Wired/Wireless
External SSD drive 1 TB or higher
Portable USB drive (Pen drive) 64 GB or higher
Operating System Recommended: Windows 10 Professional (or greater) with
administrator privileges.
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Device Type Specification

Note: The use of Chromebooks, Apple products, or tablet-style
devices is not recommended since they may be incompatible with
the required applications of this course.

• Two monitors (recommended for online classes)

• High speed internet. Recommended minimum speed (30 mbps for download and 30 mbps for
upload). Higher speed is highly recommended.
• A headset or headphones with a microphone.
• An ergonomic mouse and keyboard.
• Windows based operating system.

Grading
Student Evaluation
Assessments have been prepared to evaluate how students are meeting the learning outcomes of this
course.
With the recent shift to online and alternative formats for course delivery, and to support the changing
needs of student learning, MITT reserves the right to change existing evaluation, graded weighting and
due dates/times. Any changes will be communicated to students in advance.

Missed and Late Assessments

Students are required to submit all items of work (including assignments, projects, etc.); write tests and
examinations, and complete practical assessments on the date assigned by the instructor. Any
assessment item not completed on or by the deadline will receive a mark of zero (0).

Instructors may, at their discretion, make academic accommodations in the event of absences for a valid
reason. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and accommodation is not guaranteed
(see the MITT Attendance Policy for details).

A passing grade in this course is 50%.

Date Due/Assessment Date

Type of Evaluation Percentage of Grade (Based on Central Standard
Time-CST)

Labs and Assignments 20% Ongoing

Final Skills Exam 30% • July 18, 2024, at 11:30

A.M.

Final Theory Exam 50% • July 19, 2024, at 11:30

A.M.

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Evaluation Details

Labs and Assignments: Students are required to submit all items of work, including labs and
assignments, to be eligible to write tests and exams. Labs and assessments are due on the date and time
assigned by the instructor. Any assessment item, not completed on or by the deadline, will receive a
mark of zero (0). Note: If all labs are not submitted on time, a student will NOT be allowed to attempt
the Final Theory and Final Skills exams

Final Skills Exam: The final skills exam will take place on July 18, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. The exam will be 2-
3 hours long. There is no rewrite available for the Skills Final Exam.
Final Theory Exam: The final theory exams will take place on July 19, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. Exam will be
60-90 minutes and will consist of a combination of multiple choice and fill in the blank questions. There
is no rewrite available for Final theory exam.

Grading Scheme

Letter Grade Grade Point Value Accumulated Evaluation Percentage

A+ 4.5 90 – 100%
A 4.0 80 – 89%
B+ 3.5 75 – 79%
B 3.0 70 – 74%
C+ 2.5 65 – 69%
C 2.0 60 – 64%
D 1.0 50 – 59%
F 0.0 0 – 49%

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Jaskamal Singh
Online office hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Email: Jaskamal Singh

MITT Accessibility Statement

MITT is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body.
If you anticipate or experience any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss
your concerns with your instructor.

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If you have a disability or think you may have a disability, it is strongly recommended for you to meet
with a Student Advisor to begin this conversation or request official accommodation. You can find more
information about Accessibility Services, including contact information, here: www.mitt.ca/student-
success/accessibility-services. If you do not have a documented disability, remember that other support
services, including the Learning Specialist, peer tutors and clinical services are available to all students
through MITT Student Services.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, Grammarly GO, etc.) can be useful
learning resources to help students brainstorm ideas and grammar/spell check their academic work.
However, students must exercise extreme caution when using these technologies for academic
purposes, especially with AI-generated assignment content. Unauthorized use of such AI tools, especially
in cases in which the student gains an unfair academic advantage, represents a form of academic
dishonesty.

MITT expects students to submit original work for all graded assessments. To create original content for
their academic work, students must research the topic, present their perspective on the topic in their
own words, build on the ideas of others, and acknowledge all sources of information. Furthermore,
students must discuss intended use of AI assistance with their instructor before assignment submission
to obtain consent for use of specific AI tools and clarify potential restrictions.

Instructors may permit use (or limited use) of AI tools in specific courses depending on learning and
assessment objectives.

If not otherwise authorized, MITT may treat undeclared AI-generated content in student assessment as
a form of academic misrepresentation and inappropriate collaboration. Such infringements will be
subject to the MITT Academic Integrity and Student Discipline policies.

Retention of Course Outline

Students are advised to retain course outlines for future use in support of applications for employment
or transfer of credits.

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs
and courses can be revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to educational objectives and
employment market needs. MITT reserves the right to add, alter, or delete programs, options, practicum,
courses, timetables, or campus locations subject to program renewal, sufficient enrolment and course
availability. In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond MITT’s control, the content and/or
evaluation in this course outline is subject to change.

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