Lynda - Introduction to Azure Storage Solutions

This course provides an introductory tour of Azure Storage Solutions such as its SQL offerings (SQL DB and third-party offerings of MySQL), managed NoSQL databases (DocumentDB and MongoDB), managed Redis Cache service, Azure Backup (backup-as-a-service), Site Recovery (for handling disaster recovery) and StorSimple (a hybrid cloud storage solution).
Learning Objectives
Understand what SQL DB is and how to get started using it
Learn the options offered by Azure for managed MySQL
Understand what DocumentDB and MongoDB are and how to get started using them
Learn what Redis Cache is and some cases of when you would use it
Get an understanding of what Azure Search provides
Learn how Azure Backup can solve common backup needs
Understand what role Site Recovery can play in disaster recovery
Learn how StorSimple can extend your on-premise storage capacity
Intended Audience
This course is for developers or IT professionals looking for an introduction to Azure's Storage Solutions.
Prerequisites
Some familiarity with the Azure platform is helpful, but not required.
Outline
Course Introduction
Overview
Azure SQL Database
What is Azure SQL Database?
Understanding the service tiers
Create a SQL Database
What is a Data Throughput Unit (DTU)?
Scaling Azure SQL
MySQL
Options for Using MySQL in Azure
Azure CosmosDB DocumentDB API
What is DocumentDB?
Azure CosmosDB MongoDB API
Options for Using MongoDB in Azure
How does DocumentDB compare to MongoDB?
Azure Redis Cache
What is Azure Redis Cache?
Common scenarios for using Redis Cache
Understanding the service tiers
How does Redis work?
Create and manage a Redis Cache
Scaling Azure Redis Cache
Azure Search
What is Azure Search?
Indexes and Search Features
How do you use the Search Service?
Create a Search Service and Index
Azure Backup
What is Azure Backup?
Backup Scenarios
Import/Export Service
What is the Import/Export Service?
Why would you use Import/Export?
Site Recovery
What is Site Recovery?
Workload recovery scenarios
StorSimple
What is StorSimple?
How does StorSimple work?
Course Summary
Conclusion and Wrap-Up
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