Introduction

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification is designed for professionals who manage Azure cloud environments, ensuring the efficient deployment, configuration, and management of resources. This 5-day intensive training course is tailored to provide participants with the skills needed to manage Azure subscriptions, virtual machines, networking, storage, and security, along with key best practices. Participants will also gain hands-on experience with the Azure portal, PowerShell, and CLI tools. By the end of the course, participants will be fully prepared for the AZ-104 exam, which is required to earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

1. Understand the core responsibilities of an Azure Administrator, including managing Azure subscriptions, security, and resource provisioning.
2. Gain expertise in managing Azure virtual machines (VMs), storage, and networking components.
3. Learn how to configure and manage Azure identities, access controls, and governance policies.
4. Develop skills to deploy and manage Azure applications and services, ensuring performance and scalability.
5. Be fully prepared for the AZ-104 exam and earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• IT professionals who want to learn Azure administration and earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification.
• Cloud administrators, engineers, and system administrators responsible for managing Azure infrastructure.
• Professionals interested in gaining hands-on skills in cloud computing and Azure solutions.
• Individuals looking to formalize their knowledge and advance their career in Azure cloud management.

Day 1: Introduction to Azure and Managing Azure Subscriptions

• Session 1: Overview of Microsoft Azure

  • What is Azure? Understanding cloud computing and its benefits
  • Overview of Azure services: Compute, storage, networking, and security
  • Key concepts in cloud computing: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud
  • Introduction to Azure global infrastructure: Regions, availability zones, and resource groups

• Session 2: Azure Subscriptions and Resource Groups

  • Understanding Azure subscriptions and how they are structured
  • Resource groups: Creation, management, and lifecycle
  • Managing multiple subscriptions with Azure Management Groups
  • Accessing and managing the Azure portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI

• Session 3: Configuring Azure Resource Access and Governance

  • Role-based access control (RBAC): Managing user access and permissions
  • Using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for identity and access management
  • Implementing Azure policies and blueprints for governance
  • Monitoring and reporting using Azure Activity Logs

Day 2: Azure Storage and Virtual Machines

• Session 4: Azure Storage Solutions

  • Overview of Azure Storage services: Blob, File, Disk, and Queue Storage
  • Managing Azure Storage accounts: Types, security, and access control
  • Data management: Creating and managing containers, uploading files, and configuring storage redundancy
  • Using Azure Backup for data protection and recovery

• Session 5: Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)

  • Introduction to Azure VMs: Virtual machine types and use cases
  • Creating and managing VMs in Azure: Templates, sizes, and configurations
  • VM networking: Configuring virtual networks, network interfaces, and IP addresses
  • Managing VM availability: Availability sets, zones, and scaling VM resources

• Session 6: VM Monitoring and Performance Tuning

  • Monitoring Azure VMs with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Performance tuning: Managing disk performance and VM scaling
  • Implementing auto-scaling for virtual machines
  • Managing VM backup and disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery

Day 3: Azure Networking and Identity Management

• Session 7: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks

  • Understanding virtual networks in Azure: Subnets, IP addressing, and DNS
  • Implementing network security: Network security groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall
  • Configuring VPNs: Point-to-site and site-to-site VPN connections
  • Azure Load Balancer: Configuring load balancing for applications

• Session 8: Azure Identity and Access Management

  • Azure AD: Setting up and managing users and groups
  • Azure AD authentication and authorization
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for secure access
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for fine-grained permissions

• Session 9: Securing and Managing Networking Resources

  • Network peering, VNet-to-VNet connectivity, and private endpoints
  • Managing network traffic: Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, and Azure Traffic Manager
  • Implementing network security: Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS Protection
  • Virtual Network Gateway and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity

Day 4: Azure Monitoring, Backup, and Security

• Session 10: Monitoring Azure Resources

  • Introduction to Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Collecting and analyzing log data: Metrics, diagnostic settings, and alerts
  • Application Insights for monitoring applications and performance
  • Using Azure Automation for resource management and orchestration

• Session 11: Backup and Disaster Recovery

  • Overview of Azure Backup: Protecting virtual machines, databases, and files
  • Configuring Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery
  • Implementing Azure Backup for cloud-to-cloud and hybrid backup solutions
  • Planning and testing backup and recovery strategies

• Session 12: Security and Compliance in Azure

  • Overview of Azure Security Center and security best practices
  • Configuring Azure Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM)
  • Implementing identity protection with Azure AD Identity Protection
  • Security recommendations: Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Security Policies

Day 5: Exam Review, Case Studies, and Final Preparation

• Session 13: Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Hands-on case studies and examples: Designing, implementing, and managing Azure solutions
  • Real-world scenarios: Troubleshooting and optimizing Azure environments
  • Best practices for planning and implementing Azure workloads

• Session 14: AZ-104 Exam Review

  • Comprehensive review of all key topics: Subscriptions, VMs, storage, networking, security, monitoring, and backup
  • Practice exam questions: Focus on critical exam objectives
  • How to approach and answer different question types on the exam

• Session 15: Final Exam Strategies and Preparation

  • Exam strategies: Time management, question analysis, and focus areas
  • Tips for successful exam-taking: Answering with confidence, managing stress
  • Final Q&A session to address any lingering doubts or questions