Describe the basics of Azure for business

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Beginner
Business Owner
Azure

This module describes what the cloud is and what Microsoft Azure is, and how businesses can grow and transform with Azure.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe what the cloud is and what Microsoft Azure is.

  • Describe the basics of cloud economics, and how the consumption-based, operational expenditures model opens new business opportunities.

  • Describe the basic financial and operational benefits of cloud over a traditional, off-cloud IT system.

  • Cite real examples of businesses that have used Azure to transform their operations and improve their bottom lines.

Prerequisites

None

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