Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104
Master Azure identity, governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, and monitoring. The core certification for Azure administrators managing enterprise cloud environments.
✓ Exam-Focused Training | ✓ Hands-on Azure Labs | ✓ Interview Prep Included
Program Overview
- Full AZ-104 exam objective coverage
- Hands-on Azure lab environments
- Identity, compute, storage, networking, monitoring
- Azure Policy, RBAC, and governance deep-dive
- VM deployment, scaling, and management
- Interview prep and career mentoring included
Who Should Attend
IT administrators, sysadmins moving to cloud, DevOps engineers adding Azure skills, and anyone targeting the AZ-104 certification or preparing for AZ-305 Azure Architect.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of networking, storage, and operating systems. AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) recommended but not mandatory. No prior Azure experience required.
What You Get
Course materials, hands-on Azure lab access, practice exams, study guides, instructor support, mock interviews, and exam success tracking.
Course Curriculum
Comprehensive training covering all five AZ-104 exam domains with hands-on Azure labs and real-world scenarios.
Module 1: Manage Azure Identities and Governance (15–20%)
Configure Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), RBAC, subscriptions, and governance policies.
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- Create and manage users and groups
- Configure external identities and guest users
- Manage Azure AD joined and registered devices
- Configure self-service password reset (SSPR)
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Assign built-in Azure roles
- Create custom RBAC roles
- Manage role assignments at scope levels
- Implement least-privilege access principles
Subscriptions and Governance
- Configure management groups and subscriptions
- Apply Azure Policy and initiatives
- Implement resource tags and resource locks
- Configure cost management and budgets
Module 2: Implement and Manage Storage (15–20%)
Create and secure Azure storage accounts, manage Blob, File, and hybrid storage solutions.
Storage Accounts
- Create and configure storage accounts
- Select redundancy options (LRS, ZRS, GRS, GZRS)
- Configure access tiers (Hot, Cool, Archive)
- Manage storage endpoints and firewalls
Blob and File Storage
- Configure Blob containers and access levels
- Implement Blob lifecycle management policies
- Deploy Azure Files and File Sync
- Create file shares and manage quotas
Storage Security
- Generate and manage Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
- Configure storage access keys and rotation
- Enable Azure AD-based storage authentication
- Configure stored access policies
Module 3: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources (20–25%)
Provision and manage virtual machines, containers, and application hosting services.
Azure Virtual Machines
- Deploy Windows and Linux VMs
- Configure VM sizes, disks, and images
- Manage VM availability sets and zones
- Configure VM Scale Sets (VMSS) for autoscaling
App Service and Containers
- Create and configure Azure App Service plans
- Deploy web apps and configure settings
- Run containerized apps with Azure Container Instances (ACI)
- Manage container images in Azure Container Registry (ACR)
Automation and Templates
- Deploy resources using ARM templates
- Automate tasks with Azure CLI and PowerShell
- Use Azure Automation runbooks
- Configure custom script extensions on VMs
Module 4: Implement and Manage Virtual Networking (25–30%)
Design and manage Azure virtual networks, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity.
Virtual Networks and Subnets
- Create and configure Virtual Networks (VNet)
- Plan IP addressing schemes and subnets
- Implement VNet peering (same region and global)
- Configure service and private endpoints
Network Security
- Configure Network Security Groups (NSG) and rules
- Implement Application Security Groups (ASG)
- Deploy and configure Azure Firewall
- Configure Azure DDoS Protection
Load Balancing and DNS
- Deploy Azure Load Balancer (public and internal)
- Configure Application Gateway and WAF
- Set up Azure DNS zones and records
- Implement VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute basics
Module 5: Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources (10–15%)
Configure monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery for Azure workloads.
Azure Monitor
- Configure diagnostic settings and activity logs
- Create metric alerts and action groups
- Set up Log Analytics workspaces
- Write basic KQL queries for insights
VM Monitoring and Insights
- Enable VM Insights and dependency maps
- Configure Azure Monitor Agent (AMA)
- Monitor VM performance and health
- Set up network watcher and flow logs
Backup and Recovery
- Configure Azure Backup for VMs and files
- Create and manage Recovery Services vaults
- Implement Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for DR
- Perform backup restores and failover tests
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