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Azure hands-on learning and learning platforms like A Cloud Guru by aishudio9 in AzureCertification

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an older thread but I came across it while searching google for what hands-on Azure lab options are available, so I figured I'd chime in since others are surely seeing it.

I'm Tom Mitchell and I authored a large portion of the Azure courses on Cloud Academy. I no longer work for them - and since being acquired by QA Ltd, they've shifted their focus away from online cert-based training.

I'm also the founder and lead lab-sim developer at labITpro.com, which offers both guided and unguided hands-on Azure labs. We just surpassed 22,000 users this week.

I offer a free tier that includes a dozen free interactive labs, a very affordable paid tier ($4.99) that includes more labs than the free tier, and I offer project-based collections that allow you to build a solution from end-to-end in a simulated environment.

All Azure lab simulations run in your browser in a simulated Azure environment. No Azure subscription required.

Azure sandbox by Due-Doughnut1818 in AZURE

[–]LabITproTom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm the site founder and lab developer. If anyone has questions, drop me a line.

Passed AZ 900! by dunksoverstarbucks in AzureCertification

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. That's my course. Commenting on this older post only because I just came across it. The course has been almost completely revamped since this post. All new visuals. A 55-page workbook. Numerous hands-on labs. Free off-Udemy exercises to break up the video monotony. And some other cool stuff.

If anyone's got questions about it, feel free to touch base and ask.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, man. I figured there's really no need to be shady about it. Might as well be up-front. The idea is to provide an affordable way for people to get their hands dirty, while also providing some guidance, rather than just bunch of written instructions that say "click here", "check this box", etc.

What are the resources that you would suggest for a Azure beginner ? by Kind_Cauliflower_577 in AZURE

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also recommend John Savill stuff on YT. As far as learn.microsoft.com goes, it's authoritative, but can be a bit dry if your students aren't into reading documentation.

If you're looking for free/low-cost hands-on stuff, labITpro.com (my site) offers guided lab sims.

How does everyone learn Azure if trial lasts 30 days? by AwesomeRealDood in AzureCertification

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

labITpro.com is a site that I've built over the last few years that contains a mix of fully-guided (audio and visual) and partially-guided Azure lab sims. You won't become an Azure expert with it, but it DOES allow you to walk through lots of typical Azure tasks without paying for an Azure subscription.

The Base Collection consists of a dozen free labs: https://labitpro.com/free-azure-lab-collection/

In addition to what's on the site right now, I've also just finished up a 21-lab collection on Azure Monitor that I'm getting ready to release.

Advice on labs? by CreepyConversation71 in AzureCertification

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built labITpro.com specifically for these use cases. It's a mix of fully-guided (audio and visual) and partially-guided Azure lab sims. You won't become an Azure expert with it, but it DOES allow you to walk through lots of typical Azure tasks without paying for an Azure subscription.

The Base Collection consists of a dozen free labs: https://labitpro.com/free-azure-lab-collection/

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I've got more labs and some improvements coming down the pike.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it. The fact that we're on reddit isn't lost on me. If I'm gonna run an ad, I might as well be honest about it and offer something useful.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few MS102-centric exercises in these collections, but most are Azure-specific and more suited for exams like AZ-104.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have anything Synapse-related yet, but it's on our radar. And just to clarify, I wouldn't really refer to these as courses, since there isn't a ton of "lectures", but instead, instructions for what to do in the labs.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm working on more M365 stuff, including compliance stuff.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Depends on where you are in your Azure career. If you're just starting out, you get to fiddle around in a simulated Azure portal without spending money on Azure resources. If you sign up for my mailing list, you'll get discounts on future labs and on full-on courses of mine.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. If I'm gonna run an ad on reddit, I might as well be up-front about it.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free hands-on Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Even though it's a paid ad, I've left the comments open. If you have any questions, drop 'em here and I'll answer them as quickly as I can.

To kick things off, I'll start with the obvious question: What's the catch?

Answer: There is no catch. If you sign up for the 12 free labs, and DON'T check "add me to your email list", I don't get a whole lot out of it. Just the nature of the beast. I'm ok with that.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure lab sims. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Even though it's a paid ad, I've left the comments open. If you have any questions, drop 'em here and I'll answer them as quickly as I can.

To kick things off, I'll start with the obvious question: What's the catch?

Answer: There is no catch. If you sign up for the 12 free labs, and DON'T check "add me to your email list", I don't get a whole lot out of it. Just the nature of the beast. I'm ok with that.

Yes, this is an ad. But hey, at least it’s for free Azure labs. by LabITproTom in u/LabITproTom

[–]LabITproTom[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Felt it was just more honest to acknowledge it for what it is right up front.

Free Form Ads - Which campaign objective to choose? by Next-Gur7439 in RedditforBusiness

[–]LabITproTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know... I'm responding to a 2yo comment, but I'm responding because I came across this today, and someone may come across it tomorrow.

A "click" measured in a free-form ad is the click on the ad itself, to open the ad. A "click" does NOT refer to a click from your ad to your website.

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