AZ-104 : Training Overview
This course teaches you how to implement, manage, and monitor core Azure services. You’ll deploy and manage VMs and networking, configure access and identity, implement storage and governance, and ensure resource optimization and recovery. Ideal for cloud administrators building a solid foundation in Azure operations and management.
Why AZ‑104?
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Validates role-based Azure administration skills
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In-demand credential for Azure infrastructure jobs
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Required for Azure Administrator, Cloud Engineer, and IT Ops roles
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Demonstrates ability to manage and secure Azure resources
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Recognized by enterprises with large-scale Azure deployments
What You Will Learn
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Deploying and managing Azure VMs and scale sets
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Configuring virtual networks, NSGs, and load balancing
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Implementing Azure Blob, File storage, and backup solutions
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Managing Azure AD users, groups, and access control
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Monitoring resources with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
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Creating Resource Manager templates for automation
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Implementing Azure Governance: policies, tags, subscriptions
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Securing resources using Key Vault and RBAC
Prerequisites
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Basic understanding of networking, storage, virtualization
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Familiarity with Windows/Linux environments and PowerShell
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Some Azure or cloud experience is helpful, but optional
Course Curriculum
Manage Microsoft Entra ID users and groups
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and Conditional Access
Apply governance with Azure Policy and Resource Locks
Monitor costs with Azure Cost Management
Create and configure Azure Storage Accounts
Secure Blob storage and file shares
Manage access permissions and redundancy
Control lifecycle and data retention
Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Machines
Host web apps with Azure App Service
Run containerized apps using Azure Container Instances
Automate deployments with ARM templates and Bicep
Use RBAC for compute resource access
Design and configure virtual networks and subnets
Enable hybrid connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
Secure networks with NSGs and Azure Firewall
Configure DNS, load balancing, and traffic routing using Traffic Manager
Monitor with Azure Monitor, Metrics, and Log Analytics
Set up alerts and dashboards
Implement Azure Backup and Site Recovery
Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery