Migrating Linux and PostgreSQL Workloads to Azure

Moving legacy workloads to the cloud can seem daunting, but a structured approach makes the transition seamless. This course guides you through the entire process of planning and executing migrations for both operating systems and relational databases. You will gain the practical skills needed to transition Linux virtual machines and PostgreSQL databases to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime, high availability, and robust post-migration monitoring. What you'll learn: • Learn foundational cloud migration strategies, assessment techniques, and pre-migration planning. • Configure Azure virtual machines to host migrated Linux workloads with proper networking and security. • Migrate PostgreSQL databases to Azure Database for PostgreSQL using both offline and online methods. • Apply security best practices, including identity management and firewall configurations, to your migrated resources. • Monitor and optimize database performance post-migration using modern cloud observability tools. • Practice verifying data integrity and testing application connectivity after the migration is complete. The course begins with essential migration terminology and assessment methodologies before walking you through step-by-step configuration, data transfer, and validation techniques. You will read through real-world scenarios and practice with structured conceptual exercises to solidify your learning. This course is designed for junior system administrators, database beginners, and IT professionals looking to build cloud migration skills. No prior cloud migration experience is required, though basic familiarity with Linux commands and SQL is helpful. Start your journey toward mastering cloud database and server migration today.