This course shows you how to use Microsoft Azure services as an individual user.

You may have used Azure Services at work, with the high costs that are only feasible for corporate users. The course shows you how to get the most out of Azure without a large corporate budget, getting real value from free and inexpensive services, and lower-cost configurations within a single Azure service.

First, learn how to sign up for Microsoft Azure cloud services and add additional subscriptions to your new account. Then learn how to create and use Virtual Machines, SQL Databases and Azure Cloud Storage in a cost-effective way. Then, learn how to control costs using built-in Azure recommendations, dashboards, invoices, and other cost-monitoring tools. Finally, combine what you have learned to create a simple Web Site, even if you have no programming experience. Complete source code is included for download or you may type it yourself.

All demonstrations are presented as screen captures, showing every keystroke and mouse click necessary to create and use the cloud services as described in the module.

Each module ends with a cost-saving summary, including some tips to avoid common pitfalls that may result in a higher-than-expected bill.

This course is mostly intended for an audience that has never used Microsoft Azure services, but some knowledge of computer technology will be helpful, whether or not that knowledge is related to Microsoft products.