Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Training Course is designed for IT professionals who want to develop expertise in managing Microsoft Azure environments. This course provides hands-on training on deploying, managing, and monitoring Azure services, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity, and security.
Objectives
- Manage Azure identities and governance, including Azure Active Directory and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Implement and manage storage with Azure Blob, Files, and Disk storage solutions.
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources, such as virtual machines, containers, and App Services.
- Configure and manage virtual networking, including VNet peering, VPNs, and network security.
- Monitor and back up Azure resources for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Automate Azure operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.
- Secure Azure resources, implementing best practices for identity protection and compliance.
- Optimize Azure performance and cost management using monitoring and analysis tools.
- Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104 certification exam with hands-on labs and practice tests.
Audience
- IT Administrators and System Engineers managing on-premises or cloud environments.
- Cloud professionals looking to expand their Azure administration skills.
- Networking, security, and infrastructure professionals transitioning to Azure.
- DevOps engineers working with Azure infrastructure and automation.
- Candidates preparing for the Microsoft AZ-104 certification exam.
Pre- requisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure.
- Experience in IT administration, networking, or security is recommended.
- Familiarity with Windows Server, PowerShell, and networking concepts is helpful.
- Prior completion of Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is beneficial but not required.
Course Content
Module 1: Managing Azure Identities and Governance
- Overview of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Managing users, groups, and access control
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Managing subscriptions and resource groups
- Implementing Azure Policy and governance
Module 2: Implementing & Managing Azure Storage
- Configuring Azure Storage accounts
- Managing Blob storage, File shares, and Disks
- Configuring storage security and access control
- Implementing Azure Backup and Recovery solutions
Module 3: Deploying and Managing Azure Compute Resources
- Creating and managing Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Configuring VM availability sets and scale sets
- Implementing Azure App Services (PaaS)
- Managing containers using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Automating deployment with ARM templates
Module 4: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking
- Configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
- Implementing Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Setting up VNet Peering and VPN Gateways
- Configuring Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
- Implementing Private Link and Service Endpoints
Module 5: Securing Azure Resources
- Managing Identity Protection with Azure AD
- Implementing Azure Security Center
- Configuring Azure Firewall and DDoS Protection
- Securing workloads with Azure Sentinel and Defender
Module 6: Monitoring & Backup of Azure Resources
- Implementing Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Setting up alerts and diagnostic logging
- Configuring Azure Site Recovery and Backup solutions
- Ensuring high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Module 7: Optimizing Azure Performance & Cost Management
- Implementing Azure Cost Management
- Analyzing resource utilization and performance
- Implementing auto-scaling for cost efficiency
Module 8: Automating Azure Administration
- Managing Azure using PowerShell and Azure CLI
- Deploying resources with ARM templates and Bicep
- Configuring automation with Azure Logic Apps and Functions
Module 9: Exam Preparation for AZ-104
- Overview of the Microsoft AZ-104 certification exam
- Study resources, sample questions, and exam strategies
- Hands-on labs and real-world case studies
