Course Description: Azure Stack HCI

This course is taught in online mode and consists of 4 units and laboratories .

The duration of the course is 60 hours which is distributed between content and collaboration tools. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate of completion.

Training is done through our Virtual Campus : with this option you will have access to all the educational content on the course platform and it will be accessible, from the start of the course, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students will also have access to participation forums, as well as continuous tutoring.

The course fee applies to the virtual mode (100% bonus option) In-person and remote training actions can be carried out on demand.

• Access to the platform: 8 weeks
• Individualized support

Introduction

This course introduces the Azure Stack portfolio and describes the basic architecture, core capabilities, and common use cases of its products. You will also learn about the differences and similarities between Azure Stack HCI , Azure Stack Hub , Azure Stack Edge , and Azure .

Goals

Upon completion of this learning path, you will be equipped to understand and utilize Azure Stack HCI within a modern IT infrastructure, differentiating its associated products and maximizing Azure hybrid capabilities.

Course content

1. Introduction to Azure Stack

This module provides an overview of the Azure Stack product portfolio, including Azure Stack HCI , Azure Stack Hub , and Azure Stack Edge . In addition to understanding how these technologies extend Azure to on-premises environments, you will learn how to identify use cases based on business needs.

Contents:

1. Azure Stack Portfolio Overview.
2. Key differences between Azure Stack HCI , Azure Stack Hub , Azure Stack Edge .
3. Use cases for each of the Azure Stack solutions.
4. Common deployment scenarios and best practices.
5. Technical comparison: Azure Stack Edge vs Azure Stack Hub .
6. Technical Comparison: Azure Stack HCI vs Azure .
7. Strategies for selecting the right solution for different environments.

Practice :

• Lab 1 : Perform a technical comparison between Azure Stack HCI and Azure Stack Hub , identifying appropriate use cases for each technology in different business scenarios. Set up a small table with the key benefits and limitations of each solution.

2. Introduction to Azure Stack HCI core technologies

This module focuses on a deep understanding of the foundational technologies that make up Azure Stack HCI , including its internal architecture, software-defined storage and networking, and advanced hyperconverged infrastructure management capabilities.

Contents:

1. Azure Stack HCI technical architecture: nodes, scalability, connectivity.
2. Software-Defined Storage (SDS) : Features and Configuration.
3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) : Principles and Configuration.
4. Management and security tools for hyperconverged infrastructure.
5. Hardware requirements and certifications supported by Azure Stack HCI .
6. Configuring and running critical and non-critical workloads.

Practice :

• Lab 2 : Deploy a simulated infrastructure using Azure Stack HCI . Configure software-defined storage and networking in a virtual environment and simulate running a workload. Evaluate the performance and scalability of the solution.

3. Planning and implementing Azure Stack HCI

This module provides detailed guidance for planning and implementing an Azure Stack HCI solution, covering everything from hardware and software requirements to best practices for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the infrastructure.

Contents:

1. Key considerations for planning an Azure Stack HCI deployment.
2. Minimum and recommended hardware and software requirements.
3. Step-by-step guide for initial deployment: installing and configuring the cluster.
4. Configuring storage and networking in Azure Stack HCI .
5. Integration with Azure portal for unified management.
6. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure through tools such as Windows Admin Center and Azure Monitor .

Practice :

• Lab 3 : Configure and deploy an Azure Stack HCI cluster in a lab environment. Simulate the complete planning and deployment of the solution, including storage and network configuration, and integration with Azure .

4. Azure Arc and Azure Stack HCI integration

This module explores how Azure Stack HCI can leverage the hybrid capabilities of Azure Arc , enabling management and governance of resources across the cloud and on-premises from a single point.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Azure Arc and its hybrid capabilities.
2. Benefits of unified resource management with Azure Arc .
3. Azure Arc integration process with Azure Stack HCI .
4. Common use cases for combining Azure Stack HCI and Azure Arc .
5. Resource governance and compliance using Azure Arc .
6. Real-time monitoring and management tools for on-premises and cloud workloads.

Practice:

• Lab 4: This lab provides an overview of how to configure and manage Azure Stack HCI, including cluster creation, virtual machine deployment, and integration with Azure services such as Azure Monitor and Azure Backup.

Prerequisites:

• Azure Basics
• Software-defined storage in Windows Server
• Software Defined Networking in Windows Server
• Basic knowledge of IoT technologies