> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Session Introduction > This module introduces Microsoft Azures core services and architecture best practices for building, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure. Welcome to the Azure Fundamentals series! In this module, we’ll lay the groundwork for understanding Microsoft Azure by diving into its core services and architecture best practices. You’ll discover how Azure enables organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure in a scalable, resilient, and secure manner. ## What You’ll Learn * **Azure Landing Zone**\ Establish a prescriptive framework with architecture guidance and best practices for a secure, compliant, and scalable foundation. * **Azure Compute Fundamentals**\ Compare compute options—from Virtual Machines and Azure Functions to container orchestrators like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * **Azure Storage Fundamentals**\ Explore reliable, highly available storage services such as Blob Storage, File Storage, and Queue Storage for various data needs. * **Azure Networking & Security Fundamentals**\ Learn how Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Azure Firewall work together to enforce secure connectivity. * **Azure Database Offerings**\ Review managed database solutions for relational, NoSQL, and in-memory workloads, including Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis. ## Module Agenda | Module | Overview | | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Azure Landing Zone | Framework for governance, networking, identity, and security | | Azure Compute Fundamentals | Virtual Machines, serverless functions, and Kubernetes-based workloads | | Azure Storage Fundamentals | Unstructured (Blob), file shares (SMB), and reliable messaging (Queue) | | Azure Networking & Security | Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and best practices for secure connectivity | | Azure Database Offerings | Fully managed services for relational, NoSQL, and caching scenarios | ![The image shows an agenda with five topics related to Azure services, including Landing Zone, Compute, Storage, Network & Security, and Database offering. Each topic is accompanied by an icon, and the background is a gradient of blue.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752869487/notes-assets/images/Azure-Kubernetes-Service-Session-Introduction/azure-services-agenda-topics-icons.jpg) ## Links and References * [Azure Landing Zones Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/landing-zone/) * [Azure Compute Services Overview](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/architecture/) * [Azure Storage Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/) * [Azure Networking Fundamentals](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/networking/) * [Azure Database Services](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-sql/)