Sample chapters
Identify the core components of Power Platform
- By Craig ZackerFeb 16, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref PL-900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, you will learn how to describe the Common Data Service database, data connectors, and the AI Builder automation and intelligence engine.
Implement an authentication and access management solution
- By Razi Rais, Jeevan Bisht, Padma Chilakapati, Ilya Lushnikov, Vinayak ShenoyJun 26, 2023
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref SC-300 Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator, learn how to protect your organization from cyber attacks and data breaches with Azure Multifactor Authentication (MFA). Gain practical insights on planning, implementing, and managing MFA, along with additional access management solutions.
- By Charles PlutaAug 5, 2024
Azure Storage is the underlying storage for most of the services in Azure. This chapter reviews how to implement and manage storage with an emphasis on Azure storage accounts. Skills 2.1 to 2.3 are covered from Exam AZ-104.
- By Scott Hoag, Harshul Patel, Jonathan Tuliani, Michael WashamSep 2, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator, you will review how to implement and manage storage with an emphasis on Azure Storage.
Implement and manage threat protection
- By Ed FisherOct 1, 2020
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MS-500 Microsoft 365 Security Administration, the authors cover the five objectives about Microsoft Threat Protection. They address how to protect a hybrid organization, how to protect devices, how to protect applications, and how to protect the SaaS applications and data within Office 365.
Implement and manage Windows Server High Availability
- By Orin ThomasDec 17, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-801 Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services, you will explore why Windows Server high availability involves knowing the requirements for configuring a failover cluster and how to manage that cluster.
- By Rob MilesOct 11, 2018
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-483 Programming in C#, 2nd Edition, learn how C# programs store and manipulate data, review the use of Language Integrated Query (LINQ), and explore data collection facilities offered by the .NET framework.
Implement Datacenter Compute Solutions with Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
- By Jeff Graves, Joel StidleyJan 23, 2018
In Skill 2.2 from Exam Ref 70-745 Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter, learn how to define and document fabric resource endpoints, implement SDN using VMM Service Templates, configure single tenant and multi-tenant scenarios, and more.
Implement management and security solutions
- By Mike Pfeiffer, Derek Schauland, Gurvinder Singh, Nicole StevensFeb 15, 2021
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, you will learn how to bring your existing workloads into Azure and ensure your cloud environment is as secure as possible.
Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management
- By Robert D. Clements, Charles Pluta, Brian SvidergolSep 24, 2022
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security, 2nd Edition, you will explore cloud-based security services for Microsoft 365. This includes a deep dive into Cloud App Security, Advanced Threat Analytics, and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
Implement modern device services
- By Robert Clements, Brian SvidergolJun 14, 2019
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security, we are working with cloud-based services within Microsoft 365 that are designed to deploy, secure, and manage devices in the enterprise. Throughout this book we will be working with various Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Microsoft Intune, Office 365, and System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr). Along the way there will be several walkthroughs and examples that illustrate how to manage these tools. For these demonstrations we do recommend that you follow along in your own lab.
- By Yuri Diogenes, Orin ThomasNov 5, 2022
Azure has native platform security capabilities and services that should be leveraged to provide the necessary level of security for your IaaS and PaaS workloads. In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, 2nd Edition, you will learn about the skills needed to implement advanced network security.
- By Yuri Diogenes, Orin ThomasMar 6, 2021
Azure has native platform security capabilities and services that should be leveraged to provide the necessary level of security for your IaaS and PaaS workloads while maintaining a secure management layer. In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, learn how to implement advanced network security and configure advanced security for compute.
Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- By Jeff Graves, Joel StidleyJan 22, 2018
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-745 Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter, take a deep dive into the inner workings of Virtual Machine Manager and how to customize processes to manage your Software-Defined Datacenter.
- By Dan Patrick, Rick Rainey, Steve Ross, Michael WashamApr 10, 2018
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref 70-533 Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, 2nd Edition, take a deep dive in virtual networking and the skills needed to configure, design, and implement them.
Implement workloads and security
- By Mike Pfeiffer, Derek Schauland, Nicole Stevens, Timothy L. WarnerNov 20, 2019
In this sample chapter from Exam Ref AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, the authors help you understand how you can bring your existing workloads to Azure by allowing the use of some familiar resources (IaaS Virtual Machines) and others that may be new (serverless computing) to your environment. In addition, the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is covered here to ensure your cloud environment is as secure as possible.
Install and configure SQL Server instances and features
- By Randolph West, William Assaf, Joseph D'Antoni, Louis Davidson, Meagan Longoria, Elizabeth NobleJul 3, 2023
In this sample chapter from SQL Server 2022 Administration Inside Out, you will learn the process of installing and configuring a Microsoft SQL Server instance, creating and migrating databases, and how to deploy SQL Server using containers and Kubernetes.
Installing and configuring SQL Server instances and features
- By Sven Aelterman, William Assaf, Joseph D'Antoni, Louis Davidson, Randolph West, Melody ZachariasApr 16, 2020
In this sample chapter from SQL Server 2019 Administration Inside Out, the authors review the process of installing and configuring a Microsoft SQL Server instance as well as the creation or migration of databases.
- By Alberto Ferrari, Marco RussoJul 20, 2019
In this sample chapter from The Definitive Guide to DAX, authors Russo and Ferrari start talking about the DAX language. Here you learn the syntax of the language, the difference between a calculated column and a measure (also called calculated field, in certain old Excel versions), and the most commonly used functions in DAX.
Introduction to Azure Security Center
- By Yuri Diogenes, Tom JanetscheckMay 30, 2021
Azure Security Center gives organizations complete visibility and control over the security of hybrid cloud workloads. In this sample chapter from Microsoft Azure Security Center, 3rd Edition, you will explore key considerations for adoption and how to onboard resources.
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