AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
Managing Azure environments effectively means ensuring reliability, security, and efficient use of resources. This training gives you the tools to do exactly that.
Key topics
- Build and oversee Azure resource structures.
- Configure identities and permissions across your organization.
- Set up networks, subnets, and scalable storage solutions.
- Keep operations running with monitoring and reliable backup strategies.
Prerequisite
A background in networking or system administration helps. Hands-on experience with Windows Server or Linux is a good starting point.
Target group
Designed for IT professionals who manage or plan to manage infrastructure – whether on-premises, hybrid, or in the cloud.
Practical exercises and real-world scenarios help you build confidence and get ready to work in Azure from day one.
- Identity management with Microsoft Entra ID
- User accounts and group management
- Accounts and subscriptions in Azure
- Governance with Azure Policy
- Access control using RBAC
- Managing resources through Azure Resource Manager
- Working with the portal and Cloud Shell
- Automation using PowerShell and CLI
- Infrastructure as code with ARM templates
- Building virtual networks in Azure
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Security rules with network security groups
- Protection using Azure Firewall
- Name resolution with Azure DNS
- Connecting networks with VNet peering
- Secure links using VPN gateways
- Dedicated connectivity with ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN
- Routing strategies and service endpoints
- Load distribution with Azure Load Balancer
- HTTP traffic control with Application Gateway
- Creating and configuring storage accounts
- Storing objects and blobs in Azure
- Encryption and access protection for storage
- File shares and sync with Azure Files
- Efficiently managing storage resources
- Analyzing and planning VM requirements
- Creating and configuring virtual machines
- High availability and scaling of VMs
- Using extensions for virtual machines
- Hosting models with Azure App Service plans
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