The Azure Stack HCI Fundamentals Training Course, delivered by Oxford Training Centre as part of its prestigious category of IT and Computer Science Training Courses, provides a comprehensive foundation in Microsoft’s modern hyper-converged infrastructure platform. Designed for IT professionals, this one-week, hands-on course covers the deployment, configuration, and management of Azure Stack HCI, while integrating with Azure services in a seamless hybrid environment.
Participants will gain in-depth understanding of Azure Stack HCI Training, focusing on core areas such as Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud architecture, virtualisation, software-defined networking (SDN), and business continuity strategies. This course is ideal for professionals aiming to bridge on-premises systems with cloud technologies, while managing infrastructure efficiently using Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools.
Course Objectives and Target Group
This course aims to equip IT professionals with the technical skills and strategic knowledge needed to:
- Understand the architecture and key components of Azure Stack HCI
- Deploy and manage hyper-converged systems using Microsoft tools
- Operate and maintain virtual machines and services in hybrid scenarios
- Integrate with Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, and Azure Site Recovery
- Ensure high availability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
Target Audience
The Azure Stack HCI Fundamentals Training Course is ideal for:
- IT administrators and infrastructure engineers managing Windows Server environments
- Cloud and solutions architects designing Hybrid Cloud strategies
- Network and storage professionals implementing Cloud Infrastructure
- Data centre managers overseeing hyper-converged systems
- Technical decision-makers evaluating Azure Stack HCI deployments
- System integrators and consultants delivering hybrid IT solutions
Whether you’re planning a hybrid deployment or supporting a multi-site enterprise network, this course provides the tools and insight to manage and future-proof your IT infrastructure.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Azure Stack HCI and Hybrid Scenarios
- Overview of Azure Stack HCI capabilities and use cases
- Comparison with Azure Stack Hub and traditional Hyper-V environments
- Understanding the role of Hybrid Cloud in enterprise architecture
- Key benefits: scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency
- Overview of Azure services integration
Day 2: Planning and Deploying Azure Stack HCI
- Hardware requirements and supported deployment models
- Planning for scalability, performance, and fault tolerance
- Installing and configuring Azure Stack HCI OS
- Hands-on: Deploying a two-node HCI cluster
- Introduction to Windows Admin Center and PowerShell deployment scripts
Day 3: Core Infrastructure Management
- Managing virtual machines using Hyper-V
- Virtual networking essentials: vSwitches, VLANs, NIC teaming
- Implementing Storage Spaces Direct and storage resiliency
- Exploring cluster-aware updating and rolling upgrades
- Configuring cluster sets for larger deployments
Day 4: Networking and Software-Defined Infrastructure
- Introduction to Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Deploying Switch Embedded Teaming (SET)
- Configuring Virtual Network Adapters and network security
- Implementing QoS and network performance tuning
- Integrating with existing LAN/WAN infrastructure
Day 5: Azure Hybrid Services and Monitoring
- Enabling hybrid capabilities with Azure Arc
- Monitoring workloads using Azure Monitor
- Configuring Azure Site Recovery for business continuity
- Using Azure Backup and Azure Update Management
- Security best practices and compliance tools
Day 6: Advanced Features and Disaster Recovery
- Configuring and managing Storage Replica
- Implementing stretch clustering across sites
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Scripting automation and deployment with PowerShell
- Overview of performance tuning and optimisation
Day 7: Hands-on Lab and Certification Readiness
- Capstone lab: Build and manage a complete Azure Stack HCI environment
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics with Windows Admin Center
- Review of key concepts and best practices
- Guidance on further learning and Microsoft certification paths
- Q&A session and one-on-one consultation with the instructor
The Azure Stack HCI Fundamentals Training Course at Oxford Training Centre stands apart with its practical, instructor-led approach and commitment to deep technical readiness. With a curriculum grounded in real-world deployment scenarios, participants complete the course with confidence to implement and manage Azure Stack HCI Training solutions in complex environments.
This programme not only enhances your skills in Cloud Infrastructure and Hybrid Cloud deployment but also prepares you for future certifications and strategic IT roles.
To enrol or learn more, contact Oxford Training Centre today.