Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-900,AZ-104
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Course Overview
Instructor-Led online live training course that focuses on the Cloud Services are provided with Microsoft Azure. Learn Azure core services like compute, storage, networking, security and privacy. services. It also This covers the azure support model, and pricing. Learn to manage Azure identities and Governance. Implement and manage storage, Deploy and manage Azure compute resources, Configure and manage virtual networking, monitor and backup azure resources.
This course is ideal for new and existing system administrators of Microsoft 365 who want to gain an understanding of the different features and functions available. As Microsoft 365 administrators deploy and manage Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments. Administrators work with architects and other administrators responsible for workloads, infrastructure, identity, security, compliance, endpoints, and applications.
Module 1: Cloud Concepts and Microsoft Cloud Offerings
- Principles of cloud computing
- cloud service types
- Benefits of cloud, hybrid, or on-premises services
- Cloud Pricing Models
Module 2: Azure architecture and services
- Microsoft Azure concepts and core services
- Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Azure datacenters and availability zones
- Compare the Pricing calculator and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Azure cost management and service level agreements
- Create an Azure subscription
Module 3: Azure administration to manage infrastructure
- Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
- Azure PowerShell and CLI
- Azure Arc
- Azure Resource Manager
- ARM Templates and Bicep file
- Azure Locks and Tags
Module 4: Manage Azure Virtual Machines
- Plan and create Virtual Machines
- Manage VM sizes and disks
- Configure Azure Disk Encryption
- Managing virtual machine move
- Managing Virtual Machines availability and scale sets
Module 5: Automate Deployment of resources using ARM/Bicep
- Modify and exiting ARM Template/Bicep file
- Deploy resources using ARM Template/Bicep
- Export a deployment as ARM Template/Bicep file
Module 6: Azure App Services
- Create and Configure Azure App service plan
- Create an App service
- Configure deployment slots for an App Service
- Configure App Services Certificate and TLS
- Configure networking settings and Custom Domain
Module 7: Provision and Manage containers
- Create and Manage an Azure container registry
- Provision a container by using container instances
- Provision a container by using Azure Container Apps
- Manage sizing and scaling for containers
Module 8: Implement and manage Virtual Networking
- Creating and configure Virtual Networks and subnets
- Configure Public IP Address
- Configure User-defined network routes UDR
- Create and configure virtual network peering
- Troubleshoot network connectivity
Module 9: Configure secure access to virtual networks
- Configuring Network Security groups (NSG)
- Evaluate effective security rules in NSGs
- Implement Azure Bastion
- Configuring Azure private and service endpoints
Module 10: Azure DNS and load balancing
- Configuring Azure DNS
- Configure an internal or public load balancer
- Troubleshoot load balancing
Module 11: Manage Azure Storage
- Create azure storage accounts
- Configure Azure Storage redundancy
- Configure object replication
- Configure storage account encryption
Module 12: Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
- Create and configure a file share in Azure Storage
- Create and configure a container in Blob Storage
- Configure storage tiers
- Configure snapshots and soft delete for Azure Files
- Configure blob lifecycle management
- Configure blob versioning
- Manage data by using Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy
Module 13: Manage Azure Storage Access
- Configure Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
- Create and use shared access signature (SAS) tokens
- Configure stored access policies
- Manage access keys
- Configure identity-based access for Azure Files
Module 14: Managing Identities with Azure Active Directory
- Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS)
- Overview of Azure Active Directory
- Create and Manage Users
- Manage External Users
- Manage licenses in Azure AD
- Create and Manage Groups
- Azure Active Directory self-service password reset
Module 15: Manage access to Azure resources
- Manage built-in Azure roles
- Assign roles at different scopes
- Interpret access assignments
Module 16: Azure Subscriptions and Governance
- Configure Management Groups
- Manage subscriptions
- Manage resource groups
- Implement and Manage Azure Policy
- Manage costs by using alerts, budgets
- Azure Advisor recommendations
- Azure Blueprints
- Service Trust Portal
Module 17: Monitoring and maintain Azure resources
- Azure Service Health
- Azure Monitor
- Configure log settings in Azure Monitor
- Set up alert rules, action groups, and alert processing rules in Azure Monitor
- Application Insights
- Configure and interpret monitoring of virtual machines, storage accounts, and networks
- Use Azure Network Watcher and Connection Monitor
Module 18: Implement backup and recovery
- Create a Recovery Services vault
- Create an Azure Backup vault
- Create and configure a backup policy
- Perform backup and restore operations by using Azure Backup
- Configure Azure Site Recovery for Azure resources
- Perform a failover to a secondary region by using Site Recovery
- Configure and interpret reports and alerts for backups
Module 19: Azure Security
- Zero Trust and defense in depth model
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Conditional Access in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Frequently Asked Questions
While there are no strict prerequisites, having a basic understanding of cloud concepts and experience with operating systems, virtualization, networking, and storage technologies will be beneficial. Additionally, obtaining the AZ-900 certification provides a solid foundation before pursuing the AZ-104 certification.
Microsoft offers official learning paths and online resources specifically tailored for each certification exam. These include documentation, video tutorials, hands-on labs, and practice tests. Additionally, Microsoft provides official study guides and practice exams that can help you assess your readiness and identify areas for improvement.
Yes, the AZ-900 and AZ-104 certifications are globally recognized credentials that validate your expertise in Azure administration. They demonstrate your ability to effectively manage Azure environments and are highly regarded by employers seeking skilled Azure Administrators.
Microsoft Azure offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). It provides extensive integration with other Microsoft technologies and offers a vast marketplace of third-party solutions. Azure’s global presence, scalability, and robust security features make it a popular choice for organizations of all sizes.
Yes, Microsoft Azure provides several role-based certifications that allow you to specialize in specific areas, such as Azure Security Engineer, Azure AI Engineer, or Azure DevOps Engineer. These certifications build upon the foundational skills covered in the AZ-900 and AZ-104 exams and enable you to deepen your expertise in a particular domain.
As organizations increasingly embrace cloud technologies, a skilled Azure Administrator plays a vital role in enabling digital transformation. By leveraging the capabilities of Azure, Administrators can optimize resource allocation, enhance security, and enable seamless scalability. This facilitates innovation, agility, and cost savings, ultimately driving the organization’s digital transformation journey.
Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
There are 4 (four) Deployment Models namely
- Public Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Community Cloud
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Target Audience
- Audience : Beginner to Intermediate
Course Benefits
- Duration : 4 Weeks
- Hands-on Labs
- Course Materials : Provided
- Recording Videos : Provided
- Course Completion Certificate : provided
- Post course completion support : Provided
Microsoft Exams Covered :
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
Course Schedule :
13th November 2023
- 6.00am to 8.00am IST