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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs. Azure App Service
2024-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The training held at Mirai LLC focused on comparing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure App Service, helping participants understand the key differences and use cases of each compute model. Attendees learned how to choose the right compute model based on application requirements, scalability needs, and management preferences.
As a mentor, I provided participants with an overview of both AKS and Azure App Service, explaining their core functionalities, benefits, and ideal scenarios for use. Through interactive sessions and practical examples, participants explored how AKS is suitable for container orchestration and complex workloads, while Azure App Service is ideal for simplified web applications and microservices with minimal infrastructure management.
This training greatly benefited participants by deepening their understanding of cloud-based compute models and how to leverage them effectively for different business needs. By comparing the features, scalability, and cost structures of both services, participants were able to make more informed decisions for their projects, strengthening their cloud architecture skills and preparing them for real-world cloud challenges. Through hands-on exercises, they gained practical experience in configuring and deploying workloads on both AKS and Azure App Service, enhancing their expertise in Azure cloud technologies.

Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
2025-01-08 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00
The training held at ENGITECH LLC focused on Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, helping participants understand how to secure their Azure environments effectively. Attendees learned how to leverage Azure’s security tools and features to protect applications, data, and networks against evolving threats.
As a mentor, I guided participants through the core security technologies within Azure, including Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, and identity management solutions. Through interactive sessions, I demonstrated how these tools work together to ensure a strong security posture, secure identities, and protect workloads in the cloud.
This training provided significant value to the participants by enhancing their understanding of Azure security best practices, and giving them the tools they need to safeguard their cloud infrastructure. By comparing the security features, scalability, and integration capabilities of these services, participants were able to make informed decisions for their security strategies. Hands-on exercises helped them gain practical experience in configuring and managing Azure security resources, improving their proficiency in securing Azure environments effectively.

Azure Key Vault
2025-01-23 08:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00
The training held at SABKOMART LLC focused on Azure Key Vault, helping participants understand how to securely manage and control access to sensitive information in Azure. Attendees learned how to use Azure Key Vault to safeguard keys, secrets, certificates, and other critical data, ensuring compliance and enhancing security across their cloud environments.
As a mentor, I guided participants through the core functionalities of Azure Key Vault, explaining how it integrates with other Azure services to manage identity and access, control encryption, and enable secure key management. Through practical examples and interactive sessions, participants explored best practices for implementing and managing Key Vault in various scenarios.
This training was highly valuable, as it deepened participants’ understanding of securing sensitive data in Azure. They gained hands-on experience in configuring Azure Key Vault, managing access policies, and ensuring data protection. By the end of the session, participants were better equipped to implement secure, scalable, and compliant solutions using Azure Key Vault.

Microsoft Entra ID
2025-02-12 08:00 - 17:00
The training held at AleksPastry LLC focused on Microsoft Entra ID, helping participants understand how to manage and secure identities across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Attendees learned how to leverage Entra ID’s capabilities for identity governance, secure access management, and seamless integration with various applications and cloud services.
As a mentor, I guided participants through the core features of Microsoft Entra ID, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity protection, access policies, and how to integrate Entra ID with third-party applications. The session also covered how to manage user identities, roles, and permissions efficiently while ensuring compliance and enhancing security.
This training provided participants with valuable insights into securing user identities and controlling access across multiple platforms, ensuring a unified and secure identity management strategy. Through hands-on labs, they gained practical experience in configuring Entra ID, managing security settings, and implementing best practices for identity governance, enabling them to secure their organization’s digital transformation.

Administering Azure Storage
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00
The training held at Microtech LLC focused on Administering Azure Storage, helping participants understand how to effectively manage and optimize storage solutions within Microsoft Azure. Attendees learned how to configure, secure, and maintain different types of Azure storage accounts, such as Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage, while ensuring high availability and data protection.
As a mentor, I provided participants with an overview of Azure Storage services, including how to implement storage security best practices, manage access using Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and set up disaster recovery solutions. We explored various storage management tasks, such as configuring data replication, monitoring storage performance, and optimizing costs through tiered storage and lifecycle management.
This training was highly beneficial for participants, as it deepened their understanding of Azure Storage management and helped them develop the skills to implement robust storage solutions for their organization’s needs. By the end of the session, participants were equipped with practical experience in configuring and managing Azure Storage resources, enhancing their ability to maintain secure, scalable, and cost-efficient storage environments.

Enhancing Security with Microsoft Zero Trust Model
2025-03-07 08:00 - 17:00
I presented the Microsoft Zero Trust security model to the employees of the Data Center today. The presentation covered the core principles of Zero Trust, emphasizing the “Never trust, always verify” approach.
I explained how conditions such as user roles, device compliance, physical and virtual location, and authentication methods influence security policies. Additionally, I demonstrated how Microsoft’s real-time evaluation engine, powered by machine learning, assesses session risk and enforces security controls.
The session also included practical insights on implementing policies such as allowing or blocking access, requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA), enforcing password resets, and blocking legacy authentication.
This session helped employees understand the importance of Zero Trust in securing access to Microsoft Cloud, SaaS applications, and on-premises resources.
