AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course

Upcoming Schedules:

• 9th September 2024 - Monday
• 21th October 2024 - Monday
• 11th November 2024 - Monday
• 2nd December 2024 - Monday

Course Overview:

The AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator course provides comprehensive training for IT professionals seeking to become proficient in managing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments. This course covers key aspects of Azure administration, including identity, governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, and monitoring. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, participants will gain the skills needed to manage Azure resources effectively and prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification exam (AZ-104).

Target Audience:

• IT professionals aspiring to become Azure Administrators
• System administrators and network engineers transitioning to cloud roles
• IT professionals responsible for managing Azure environments and services
• Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate exam (AZ-104)

Prerequisites:

• Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including VMs and virtual networking
• Basic experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts such as IP addressing and DNS
• Knowledge of PowerShell and the Azure portal (recommended but not required)

What's Included :

• 4 day instructor-led training
• Official Study guide
• Labs (as required) for hands-on learning
• Certified Trainer delivering the class
• Case studies of implementations
• Hands-on projects & exercises to apply concepts learned throughout the course
• Q&A sessions and troubleshooting exercises

Module Objectives:

Module 1: Azure Identity and Governance

• • Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects such as users, groups, and devices
  • Implement and manage hybrid identities using Azure AD Connect
  • Configure and manage role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Implement Azure policies, blueprints, and governance methodologies

Module 2: Azure Administration

• • Manage Azure subscriptions and resource groups
  • Use the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, and Azure CLI for administrative tasks
  • Implement resource tagging and resource locks for organization and governance
  • Monitor and manage Azure costs and billing

Module 3: Azure Storage

• • Create and configure Azure storage accounts
  • Manage data using blob storage, Azure files, and Azure queues
  • Implement and manage storage security using shared access signatures and Azure AD authentication
  • Configure and use Azure Backup and Azure File Sync for data protection

Module 4: Azure Networking

• • Configure and manage virtual networks (VNets) and subnets
  • Implement and manage public and private IP addresses, network security groups (NSGs), and Azure Firewall
  • Configure and manage Azure DNS and Azure Load Balancer
  • Implement and manage Azure VPN gateways and ExpressRoute

Module 5: Azure Compute Resources

• • Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and VM scale sets
  • Configure VM availability, scalability, and backup solutions
  • Implement and manage Azure App Services, App Service Plans, and web apps
  • Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Instances

Module 6: Azure Security

• • Implement Azure Security Center and Azure Defender for comprehensive security management
  • Configure and manage Azure Key Vault for secure key management
  • Implement Azure network security solutions, including NSGs and Azure Firewall
  • Manage identity protection and secure Azure AD configurations

Module 7: Azure Monitoring and Backup

• • Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
  • Implement and manage alerting and notification mechanisms
  • Configure and use Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery planning
  • Implement and manage backup solutions using Azure Backup

Module 8: Azure Resource Automation

• • Automate deployment and configuration with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
  • Use Azure Automation, Azure CLI, and PowerShell for resource management
  • Implement and manage Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Runbooks for automation

This course is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of Azure administration, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to effectively manage Azure environments and succeed in the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification exam (AZ-104).