Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Training & Certification | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Azure AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) Course Overview

The Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Training & Certification program is an intermediate-level cloud computing course designed to equip learners with practical skills in managing Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This course focuses on Azure administration, identity and governance, virtual networking, compute services, storage management, monitoring, backup, and security best practices required for modern cloud infrastructure.

As organizations increasingly migrate workloads to Microsoft Azure, cloud administrators play a vital role in deploying, securing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud resources. This course provides hands-on experience with Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and enterprise cloud administration while preparing learners for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification exam.

What We Offer in This Course

• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Azure administration.
• Hands-on deployment of Azure resources.
• Identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Virtual machine and networking administration.
• Azure storage management and backup solutions.
• Monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
• Preparation for the Microsoft AZ-104 certification examination.
• Expert guidance from experienced Azure professionals.
• Real-world cloud administration projects.
• Career guidance for cloud infrastructure roles.

Course Objectives

• Understand Microsoft Azure architecture and services.
• Manage Azure identities and governance.
• Deploy and manage Azure compute resources.
• Configure virtual networking and connectivity.
• Manage Azure storage accounts and data services.
• Monitor cloud resources and optimize performance.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices.
• Build practical cloud administration skills through hands-on labs.

Topics Covered During the Training

Introduction to Microsoft Azure

• Azure global infrastructure.
• Azure subscriptions and resource groups.
• Azure Portal overview.
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Cloud computing fundamentals.

Identity and Governance

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• User and group management.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Subscriptions and management groups.
• Azure Policy and resource governance.

Azure Storage Management

• Storage accounts.
• Blob Storage.
• Azure Files.
• Disk storage management.
• Data replication and redundancy.

Compute Resources

• Azure Virtual Machines.
• Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
• App Services.
• Azure Containers.
• Availability Sets and Availability Zones.

Virtual Networking

• Virtual Networks (VNets).
• Subnet configuration.
• Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Load Balancer.
• VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute.

Monitoring and Backup

• Azure Monitor.
• Log Analytics.
• Alerts and metrics.
• Azure Backup.
• Azure Site Recovery.

Security and Compliance

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Key Vault.
• Data encryption.
• Security Center recommendations.
• Compliance management.

Automation and Resource Management

• Azure CLI.
• Azure PowerShell.
• ARM Templates.
• Automation Accounts.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals.

Hands-On Practical Exposure

• Deploy Azure Virtual Machines.
• Configure Azure Virtual Networks.
• Create and manage storage accounts.
• Implement Azure Backup and recovery.
• Configure monitoring and alerts.
• Manage Azure identities and permissions.
• Real-world cloud administration labs.

Tools and Technologies Covered

• Microsoft Azure Portal.
• Azure CLI.
• Azure PowerShell.
• Microsoft Entra ID.
• Azure Monitor.
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Who Should Enroll

• Cloud Administrators.
• System Administrators.
• Azure Engineers.
• IT Infrastructure Professionals.
• Cloud Support Engineers.
• DevOps Engineers.
• Professionals preparing for Microsoft AZ-104 certification.

Career Opportunities After Completion

• Microsoft Azure Administrator.
• Cloud Administrator.
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer.
• Azure Support Engineer.
• Cloud Operations Engineer.
• System Administrator.
• Cloud Solutions Associate.

Certification Preparation

• Complete Microsoft AZ-104 exam objective coverage.
• Hands-on practical labs.
• Mock tests and practice assessments.
• Revision and doubt-clearing sessions.
• Certification preparation guidance.

By the end of this program, participants will possess the practical knowledge and technical skills required to administer Microsoft Azure environments, manage enterprise cloud resources, implement security best practices, and confidently prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification exam.