labs

AZ-500 Hands-on Labs

This directory contains hands-on labs and exercises to help you practice Azure security concepts relevant to the AZ-500 exam.

Lab Environment Setup

Before beginning the labs, ensure you have:

1. An Azure subscription with sufficient permissions
2. Visual Studio Code with Azure extensions installed
3. Azure CLI and PowerShell with Az modules
4. Git for downloading lab materials

Lab Modules

The labs are organized to align with the main exam skill areas:

Module 1: Identity and Access Management

• Configuring Microsoft Entra ID for workloads
• Implementing Privileged Identity Management
• Implementing RBAC and custom roles

Module 2: Platform Protection

• Implementing network security
• Configuring advanced security for compute
• Implementing container security

Module 3: Security Operations

• Configuring security policies
• Working with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Security monitoring with Azure Sentinel

Module 4: Data and Application Security

• Configuring security for storage
• Configuring security for databases
• Implementing Azure Key Vault

Using the Official Microsoft Labs

Microsoft provides an excellent set of official AZ-500 labs:

1. Visit the Microsoft Learning AZ-500 GitHub Repository
2. Choose a lab module that matches your study area
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions
4. Review the concepts after completing each lab

Lab Best Practices

• Clean up resources after completing labs to avoid unnecessary charges
• Take notes during labs to document key concepts and commands
• Experiment beyond the instructions to deepen your understanding
• Create Azure free account if you don't have a subscription

Remember that hands-on experience is crucial for mastering the skills needed for the AZ-500 exam. Try to complete all labs to ensure comprehensive preparation.