Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104T00)
Course Duration: 7 Days
Live Class with Instructor
Hands-on Labs
Recorded Course, 1 Year
Course Overview
This comprehensive training course is designed for IT professionals looking to develop the skills required to manage Microsoft Azure environments effectively. Participants will learn how to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer infrastructure, configure virtual networking, integrate on-premises environments, manage storage, deploy and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, perform backups, and monitor Azure resources.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Identity and Access Management
Secure and manage identities using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Manage users and groups within Azure AD
Assign permissions using Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Implement and manage Azure subscriptions and accounts
Create and manage Azure Policies, including custom policies
Administrative Tools and Automation
Use the Azure Portal, Azure Cloud Shell, PowerShell, and Azure CLI
Deploy and manage resources using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
Networking
Implement virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups
Configure Azure Firewall and DNS zones (public and private)
Set up VNet peering and VPN gateways
Choose appropriate intersite connectivity solutions
Configure network routing, custom routes, and service endpoints
Implement load balancing with Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
Monitor network activity using Azure Network Watcher
Storage Management
Create and manage Azure storage accounts and blob containers
Secure storage resources and configure Azure file shares and sync
Use tools like Azure Storage Explorer for storage management
Virtual Machines and Compute
Plan and deploy virtual machines
Configure high availability using availability sets and scale sets
Use VM extensions for additional configuration
App Services and Containers
Create and configure App Service plans and web apps
Deploy and manage Azure Container Instances (ACI)
Implement container orchestration with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Backup and Recovery
Back up and restore files, folders, and virtual machines using Azure Backup
Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor Azure resources with Azure Monitor
Set up and manage alerts
Use Log Analytics to query and analyze resource data
Course Duration: 4 Days
Delivery Formats: Instructor-led and online formats available
Course Audience
This course is intended for Azure Administrators responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring cloud infrastructure. Their role includes overseeing identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networking in Azure. Administrators are also tasked with provisioning, sizing, and optimizing resources to ensure efficient and secure operations.
Course Prerequisites
Before attending this course, participants should have:
Experience with core IT areas such as virtualization, networking, identity management, and storage
Familiarity with on-premises virtualization technologies, including virtual machines, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks
A solid understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and encryption
Knowledge of Active Directory concepts such as users, groups, and role-based access control (RBAC)
An understanding of business continuity concepts, including resilience, backup, and disaster recovery operations
Course Outline
1. Identity Management
Introduction to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Managing Users and Groups
2. Governance and Compliance
Managing Azure Subscriptions and Accounts
Implementing Azure Policy
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
3. Azure Administration
Overview of Azure Resource Manager
Using Azure Administrator Tools (Portal, CLI, PowerShell)
Deploying Resources with ARM Templates
4. Virtual Networking
Configuring Virtual Networks (VNets)
Implementing Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Setting Up Azure Firewall and Azure DNS
5. Intersite Connectivity
Configuring VNet Peering
Establishing VPN Gateway Connections
Working with ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN
6. Network Traffic Management
Configuring Network Routing and Endpoints
Using Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
Monitoring with Network Watcher
7. Azure Storage
Creating and Managing Storage Accounts
Working with Blob Storage and Azure Files
Securing Storage Resources
Implementing File Sync and Storage Management Tools
8. Azure Virtual Machines
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
Ensuring VM Availability
Using Virtual Machine Extensions
9. PaaS Compute Services
Setting Up Azure App Service Plans
Deploying Applications with Azure App Service
10. Containers and Orchestration
Introduction to Container Services
Deploying and Managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
11. Data Protection
Implementing File and Folder Backups
Performing Virtual Machine Backups
12. Monitoring and Reporting
Using Azure Monitor for Resource Insights
Setting Up Azure Alerts
Analyzing Logs with Log Analytics
Live Instructor-Led Virtual Class $3000
Virtual or In-Person Group Training
- For Private Groups as small as 2 people.
- Live, Instructor-led Online or Onsite Class for your group.
- Customizable to your needs.