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AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Course Code: AZ-104
Duration: 4 Days
Level: Intermediate
Category: Azure Cloud Computing

Course Overview

Master the skills required to manage and maintain Azure infrastructure with this comprehensive, instructor-led training designed to prepare you for the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. This course provides in-depth coverage of managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, virtual networks, and monitoring.

Led by a highly knowledgeable Microsoft CertifiedTrainer, the course blends conceptual instruction with real-world administrative tasks, helping you confidently deploy and manage Azure services. You'll learn to optimize cost, performance, and security in Azure environments—whether managing a small team’s workloads or a global enterprise deployment.


Audience Profile

This course is designed for:

  • IT professionals responsible for implementing and managing Azure-based environments

  • System administrators looking to upskill for cloud-based roles

  • Learners preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification

  • DevOps or infrastructure engineers transitioning into Azure operations

Basic knowledge of Azure and general IT concepts (networking, virtualization, etc.) is recommended.


What You’ll Learn

This course helps you develop practical Azure administration skills while preparing for the AZ-104 exam. Through hands-on examples and guided lessons, you'll build expertise in key areas of Azure operations.


Course Outline

1. Manage Azure Identities and Governance
Learn to manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra) objects, implement role-based access control (RBAC), configure subscriptions and resource groups, and use Azure Policy and resource locks for governance.

2. Implement and Manage Storage
Gain experience with Azure Storage accounts, configure blob lifecycle management, Azure Files, and shared access signatures (SAS). Understand how to monitor, secure, and troubleshoot storage solutions.

3. Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
Deploy and configure Azure Virtual Machines, manage VM availability through availability sets and zones, and automate deployment using ARM templates and Azure Bicep. Learn to manage App Services and containers using Azure Container Instances.

4. Configure and Manage Virtual Networks
Implement VNet peering, VPN Gateways, and Azure ExpressRoute. Configure private and public IPs, DNS, and Network Security Groups (NSGs) to secure traffic and ensure connectivity.

5. Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Alerts to track performance and resolve issues. Configure diagnostic settings, interpret metrics, and implement Azure Service Health for operational readiness.

6. Backup and Recovery
Implement Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to safeguard critical workloads. Configure backup policies and test disaster recovery plans for compliance and continuity.

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