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learn-pr/achievements.yml

@@ -7930,4 +7930,9 @@ achievements:
     - T-SQL enhancements for modern development workflows
 
     - Enhanced security, analytics, and performance features
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+  iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-trophy.svg
+- uid: learn.sql-server-2025-data-virtualization.badge
+  type: badge
+  title: Introduction to SQL Server 2025 data virtualization
+  summary: Learn about data virtualization, enhanced Polybase features in SQL Server 2025, and how to use Polybase to access and query external data.
+  iconUrl: /learn/achievements/generic-badge.svg

learn-pr/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/index.yml

@@ -3,16 +3,16 @@ uid: learn.wwl.azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services
 metadata:
   title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure Architecture and Services'
   description: 'Architecture and services component of the Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure training'
-  ms.date: 01/09/2026
+  ms.date: 03/31/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: robbarefoot
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure architecture and services'
 prerequisites: |
   * Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts
 summary: |
-  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
-  This is the second learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure architecture and services**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 1: Describe cloud concepts**](/training/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/) and [**Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance**](/training/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/).
+  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a four-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
+  This is the second learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure architecture and services**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 1: Describe cloud concepts**](/training/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/), [**Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance**](/training/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/), and [**Part 4: Apply Azure skills in guided projects**](/training/paths/introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects/).
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learn-pr/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/index.yml

@@ -3,16 +3,16 @@ uid: learn.wwl.describe-azure-management-governance
 metadata:
   title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure Management and Governance'
   description: 'Management and governance focused portion of Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure training.'
-  ms.date: 01/16/2026
+  ms.date: 03/31/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: robbarefoot
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure management and governance'
 prerequisites: |
   * Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts
 summary: |
-  New to the cloud? Introduction to Microsoft Azure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
-  This is the third learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure management and governance**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 1: Describe cloud concepts**](/training/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/) and [**Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services**](/training/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/).
+  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a four-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your very first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you are preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
+  This is the third learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure management and governance**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 1: Describe cloud concepts**](/training/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/), [**Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services**](/training/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/), and [**Part 4: Apply Azure skills in guided projects**](/training/paths/introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects/).
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 levels:
 - beginner

learn-pr/paths/introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects/index.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+### YamlMime:LearningPath
+uid: learn.wwl.introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects
+metadata:
+  title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Apply Azure Skills in Guided Projects'
+  description: 'Hands-on guided projects that are part of the Azure Infrastructure fundamentals content.'
+  ms.date: 03/31/2026
+  author: wwlpublish
+  ms.author: robbarefoot
+  ms.topic: learning-path
+title: 'Introduction to cloud infrastructure: Apply Azure skills in guided projects'
+prerequisites: |
+  *   Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts
+summary: |
+  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you're preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
+  This learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Apply Azure skills in guided projects**, provides hands-on, real-world practice through guided projects. Complete as many or as few projects as you like to strengthen your Azure skills. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 1: Describe cloud concepts**](/training/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/), [**Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services**](/training/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/), and [**Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance**](/training/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/).
+iconUrl: /training/achievements/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts.svg
+levels:
+- beginner
+roles:
+- administrator
+- developer
+- devops-engineer
+- solution-architect
+products:
+- azure
+subjects:
+- architecture
+- cloud-computing
+- infrastructure
+modules:
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-deploy-static-website-blob-storage
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-organize-resources-tags-locks
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-build-basic-website-endpoint-with-functions
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-new-employee-access
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-share-files-securely
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-cost-guardrails
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-monitor-service-health-activity-alerts
+- learn.wwl.guided-project-manage-resources-cloud-shell-cli
+trophy:
+  uid: learn.wwl.introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects.trophy

learn-pr/paths/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts/index.yml

@@ -3,16 +3,16 @@ uid: learn.wwl.microsoft-azure-fundamentals-describe-cloud-concepts
 metadata:
   title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Cloud Concepts'
   description: 'Introductory learning path that is part of the Azure Infrastructure fundamentals content.'
-  ms.date: 12/19/2025
+  ms.date: 03/31/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: robbarefoot
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts'
 prerequisites: |
   *   Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts
 summary: |
-  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a three-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you're preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
-  This is the first learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services**](/training/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/) and [**Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance**](/training/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/).
+  New to the cloud? Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is a four-part series that teaches you basic cloud concepts, provides a streamlined overview of many Azure services, and guides you with hands-on exercises to deploy your first services for free. Complete all of the learning paths in the series if you're preparing for Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
+  This is the first learning path in the series, **Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe cloud concepts**. The other learning paths in the series are [**Part 2: Describe Azure architecture and services**](/training/paths/azure-fundamentals-describe-azure-architecture-services/), [**Part 3: Describe Azure management and governance**](/training/paths/describe-azure-management-governance/), and [**Part 4: Apply Azure skills in guided projects**](/training/paths/introduction-cloud-infrastructure-apply-azure-skills-guided-projects/).
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 levels:
 - beginner