Pax8 Azure Kickstart Program

MSP 101
Two sessions, April 8 and 10 | 12:00pm-1:30pm MT

Azure 101, 102 and 103
Twelve sessions between April 15 and May 22 | All sessions 12:00pm-1:45pm MT

Join us to learn best practices for building your first Azure project and gain valuable strategies for effectively managing your Azure environment long-term. After registering, you’ll receive details about each session.

This instructor-led program is included in your Pax8 partnership.

MSP 101 is a two-session course that covers the fundamentals of how MSPs can build a successful Azure practice, explore market opportunities and understand why the MSP model aligns perfectly with Azure. MSP 101 is ideal for those in sales, technical and leadership roles.

Azure 101, 102 and 103 is a three-part series of four webinars each covering basic cloud concepts and core Azure services. These sessions are ideal for those in technical roles.

Each session builds on top of what is covered in the previous session. Missing or skipping a session may mean that you don’t receive important information, context or insights that are needed for the next session. You should attend each session live to receive the most value, but if you aren’t able to make it, you should watch the recording so as not to fall behind.

MSP 101 for Azure
(two sessions)

April 8 and 10 | 12:00pm-1:30pm MT

Learn how to set up your MSP for Azure success using security best practices, strategic partnerships and value-led selling into multiple industry verticals. Discover the opportunities within your existing customer base with Cloud Ascent Data and learn how a OneCloud approach to Microsoft can grow your business.

Azure 101: Introduction to Azure
(four sessions)

April 15, 17, 22 and 24 | 12:00pm-1:45pm MT

Kick off your cloud journey with a comprehensive introduction to Azure, including a basic overview of its architecture, core components and key benefits. By the end of the four-session course, you’ll have an understanding of the Azure portal and key elements of identity and access management, which will allow you to enhance security, compliance, efficiency and user experience for your clients while also reducing costs.

Azure 102: Best Practices in Azure
(four sessions)

April 29, May 1, 6 and 8 | 12:00pm-1:45pm MT

Building on your foundational knowledge, this four-session course will cover best practices for establishing a resilient Azure environment. You’ll explore performance and redundancy, data management, desktops and network security. The course will also introduce you to Azure Migrate. This helps MSPs ensure robust, efficient and secure IT environments, which in turn enhances client satisfaction, fosters long-term relationships and drives revenue growth through optimized service delivery.

Azure 103: Managing and Supporting Azure Environments
(four sessions)

May 13, 15, 20 and 22 | 12:00pm-1:45pm MT

In this four-session course, you’ll learn how to effectively support and manage Azure environments after deployment. Topics will cover cloud governance, Azure security, backup essentials, monitoring and cost management. This is important for MSPs as it enhances operational efficiency, ensures client satisfaction, fosters long-term relationships and drives revenue growth through optimized performance, security and cost-efficiency.