Azure practice with out going broke

Question

Hi

We use Azure security technologies at work.

I'm not given any training but expected to operate as a security analyst using these technologies.

I'm used to the traditional environment windows 10 & server 2008 sorta thing.

Normally in the past for windows servers I would simply get a cheap product key and build out a lab.

I could then teach myself and experiment.

The full Azure E5 security solution looks to be too expensive for me.

Is there a way to build out a lab that simulates a company environment without crippling my self financially ?

I looking to build a dev/lab environment.

Otherwise it looks like learning this is inaccessible to poor people. Trying to memorize gui locations is not realistic. Labs & Dev environments are crucial.

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi @Synthetic-Sentience ,

there is an option to create a Azure Free Account: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/
You should check for a free trial M365 or EMS E5 option. This should be available as well.
Even if these trial/free options are limited they might help to get started.

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 2

My work environment is hybrid. I'm looking to simulate that also.
Assume that can be done.

Answer 3

Ball park. What would we estimate setting up a hybrid Security E5 environment lab would cost per month ?

I wouldn't be running many VM's just a few test VM's. with maybe 5 user accounts representing 5 different departments.

Suppose would need AD connect server & need to setup e.g. Defender for endpoints, MCAS, MFA, SSPR & all security technologies.

Looking to see if this is feasible before undertaking project.

Thanks