AZ-600 Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub Study Guide (eBook)

Anand Vemula (Autor)

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2025 | 1. Auflage
105 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
9780000973511 (ISBN)

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The 'AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub - Study Guide' provides comprehensive coverage for IT professionals preparing for the AZ-600 certification exam. The book explores the foundational concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to manage and configure a hybrid cloud environment using Microsoft Azure Stack Hub.

The guide is structured around key domains tested in the AZ-600 exam, including deploying and configuring Azure Stack Hub, managing its infrastructure, configuring resource provisioning, and managing services. It delves into topics such as understanding the Azure Stack Hub architecture, integrating it with Azure services, and managing the underlying infrastructure using Azure Stack Hub Admin Portal.

Additionally, the book covers security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), configuring security policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It emphasizes troubleshooting techniques, monitoring, and managing services to maintain a stable hybrid cloud environment.

The guide also includes real-world case studies, deployment scenarios, and hybrid use cases that provide practical insights into how Azure Stack Hub can be leveraged in diverse organizational contexts.

By focusing on both the operational and strategic aspects of Azure Stack Hub, this study guide prepares readers for the hands-on tasks and problem-solving challenges they may face during the exam and in their daily work managing hybrid cloud infrastructures. With practical tips, exercises, and exam-focused content, it serves as a valuable resource for aspiring Azure Stack Hub administrators and cloud professionals.

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2. Plan and Deploy Azure Stack Hub

Understand Azure Stack Hub Architecture

Azure Stack Hub is an extension of Azure that brings the agility and innovation of cloud computing to on-premises environments. It enables organizations to run Azure services in their own data centers, providing a consistent hybrid cloud platform.

Key Components:

• Region: Represents a specific location where Azure Stack Hub resources are deployed. Each region has its own set of resources and services.
• Scale Units: A collection of servers that provide compute, storage, and networking resources.
• Fault Domains: Logical groupings of hardware to provide redundancy and fault tolerance.
• Infrastructure Roles: Virtual machines that manage the Azure Stack Hub environment, including the Resource Provider, Identity, and Control Plane services.
• Tenant and Admin Portals: Web interfaces for users and administrators to manage resources and services.

Architecture Considerations:

• High Availability: Design the infrastructure to tolerate hardware failures without service disruption.
• Scalability: Plan for future growth by considering additional scale units and capacity.
• Security: Implement robust security measures, including network segmentation, firewalls, and access controls.

Plan and Prepare for Azure Stack Hub Deployment

Proper planning is crucial for a successful Azure Stack Hub deployment.

Deployment Models:

• Integrated Systems: Pre-validated hardware from OEM partners, ready for production environments.
• Azure Stack Development Kit (ASDK): A single-node deployment for testing and evaluation purposes.

Key Planning Steps:

1. Define Objectives: Understand the business goals and requirements for deploying Azure Stack Hub.
2. Assess Infrastructure: Evaluate existing data center capabilities, including power, cooling, and space.
3. Network Planning:

• IP Addressing: Plan for public and private IP ranges.
• DNS Configuration: Ensure proper name resolution for services.
• Firewall Rules: Configure necessary ports and protocols for communication.

1. Identity Management:

• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): For cloud-based identity.
• Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS): For disconnected scenarios.

1. Certificate Planning:

• Obtain valid SSL certificates from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
• Ensure certificates meet Azure Stack Hub requirements.

1. Capacity Planning:

• Estimate resource requirements for compute, storage, and networking.
• Plan for future scalability.

1. Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Implement strategies for data protection and recovery.

Configure Azure Stack Hub Infrastructure

After planning, proceed with configuring the Azure Stack Hub infrastructure.

Deployment Process:

1. Hardware Installation:

• Install and rack the hardware according to OEM guidelines.
• Connect networking cables and power supplies.

1. Infrastructure Configuration:

• BIOS and Firmware Updates: Ensure all components are up to date.
• Network Configuration: Set up VLANs, IP addresses, and routing.

1. Deployment Preparation:

• Azure Stack Hub Deployment Toolkit: Use provided tools to validate the environment.
• Configuration Files: Create necessary JSON files for deployment settings.

1. Deployment Execution:

• Run the deployment script to install Azure Stack Hub.
• Monitor the process for any errors or issues.

1. Post-Deployment Configuration:

• Register with Azure: Enable access to Azure Marketplace and services.
• Configure Resource Providers: Set up services like Compute, Storage, and Networking.
• Create Offers and Plans: Define service offerings for tenants.

Perform Post-Deployment Verification

After deployment, verify the environment to ensure it's functioning correctly.

Verification Steps:

1. Health Checks:

• Admin Portal: Review system status and alerts.
• PowerShell: Use cmdlets to check service health.

1. Service Validation:

• Resource Deployment: Test creating virtual machines, storage accounts, and networks.
• Marketplace Items: Ensure marketplace images are available and deployable.

1. Identity and Access:

• User Authentication: Verify login functionality for tenants and administrators.
• Role Assignments: Confirm appropriate permissions are in place.

1. Monitoring and Alerts:

• Configure Alerts: Set up notifications for critical events.
• Log Collection: Ensure diagnostic logs are being collected and stored.

1. Backup and Recovery Testing:

• Backup Jobs: Run test backups to validate configurations.
• Restore Procedures: Simulate recovery scenarios to ensure data integrity.

Register Azure Stack Hub with Azure

Registering Azure Stack Hub with Azure enables access to Azure Marketplace and facilitates hybrid cloud operations.

Registration Process:

1. Prerequisites:

• Azure Subscription: Ensure you have an active subscription.
• Azure AD Integration: Set up identity federation if necessary.

2. Perform the Registration

After completing the prerequisites, follow these steps to register Azure Stack Hub with Azure:

Step 1: Launch the Registration Script

• Sign in to the Azure Stack Hub admin portal.
• Open PowerShell with elevated privileges.
• Import the required Azure Stack tools:

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Import-Module -Name 'AzureStack-Tools'

• Navigate to the tools directory (where the AzureStack-Tools repository is cloned):

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cd C:/AzureStack-Tools/Connect/AzureStack

Step 2: Connect to Azure

Use the RegisterWithAzure.ps1 script to initiate the registration:

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./RegisterWithAzure.ps1 ` -CloudAdminCredential (Get-Credential) ` -AzureEnvironment AzureCloud ` -Verbose

• You'll be prompted to enter credentials for the Azure Stack Hub Cloud Admin and then your Azure AD global admin account.
• This process creates the necessary identity links between your Azure Stack Hub instance and Azure.

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.6.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• ISBN-13: 9780000973511 / 9780000973511