Training: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

As an Azure administrator, you will be expected to manage an organization's Azure environment, including Azure Entra ID and Azure subscriptions. In this, you will explore the relationship between subscriptions and Entra ID tenants. Then you will find out how to manage Azure subscriptions, as well as how to create and manage Entra ID tenant using the portal. Next, you will learn how to configure a custom DNS domain name, use Entra ID administrative units to organize users and groups, and manage Entra ID applications. Finally, you will discover how to create a resource group, install the Azure CLI and PowerShell module, and deploy a managed Entra domain. This course can be used to prepare for the certification exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

Managing users is a core skill for success as an Entra ID administrator. Creating users and assigning them to groups allows an administrator to provide a more streamlined and secure experience for users. Synchronizing existing user accounts for cloud resource access saves time for cloud technicians. In this course, you will discover how to create Entra ID users using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. You will also learn how to perform a bulk import to efficiently create users. Then, you will see how to invite external users to partake in Entra ID and enable self-service password reset (SSPR). Next, you will learn how to configure identity protection and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and block and unblock user accounts. Finally, you will explore the use of Entra Connect Sync. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you will need the skills to determine how you will use Entra ID groups and devices. Administrators can create conditional access policies to restrict cloud resource access based on a variety of conditions. In this course, I will first manage Entra ID groups using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Next, I will create a dynamic membership group and enable self-service group management (SSGM). I will then assign Azure licenses to users and groups. Lastly, I will join a device to an Entra ID tenant, and I will configure conditional access policies. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you must possess the skills to configure cloud network infrastructure services. In this course, you will explore the network infrastructure services available in the Azure cloud, including virtual networks (VNets), subnets, and route tables. Next, you will learn how to create VNets, subnets, and domain name system (DNS) zones using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Then you will find out how to configure custom DNS settings for a VNet. Finally, you will discover how to configure Azure routing and create and assign a public IP address. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure Administrator, you will need the skills to configure cloud network connectivity. First, I will discuss virtual network (VNet) peering followed by peering VNets together using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. I will then generate a public key infrastructure (PKI) certificate using PowerShell, and configure a site-to-site and client-to-site virtual private network (VPN). Finally, I will discuss when ExpressRoute and Azure Virtual WAN should be used. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

Network security is a high priority for Azure administrators who need to rely on intelligent, scalable solutions with high availability. Build the skills you need to manage network security using Azure Firewall or Azure network security groups (NSGs). Begin this course by discovering the ins and outs of NSGs, including different configurations to control traffic flowing in and out. Then you will learn how to manage NSGs using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Next, you will focus on another essential solution, Azure Firewall, which provides more robust capabilities than NSGs. Finally, you will find out how to configure Azure Firewall application, network, and network address translation (NAT) rules. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure Administrator, you will need the skills to create and manage storage accounts and blobs. Begin this course by learning to plan the number, location, and configuration of Azure storage accounts. Next, you will find out how to create storage accounts and manage blobs using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and PowerShell. Then you will discover how to enable storage account blob features such as soft delete and versioning. Finally, you will examine how to configure immutable blob policies, manage storage tier and archiving, and automate blob life cycle management. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure Administrator, you will need the skills to control access to storage accounts. In this course, I will configure storage account network access. I will then manage storage account access keys using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Next, I will configure a storage account and blob shared access signatures (SAS) and I will configure a storage access policy. I will follow this by enabling storage account geo-replication and encrypting a storage account using a customer-managed key. Lastly, I will manage storage account service and private endpoints. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure Administrator, you will need the skills to configure shared folders in the Azure cloud. In this course, I will begin with discussing how Azure Files allows for shared folders in the cloud that can be mapped from Windows and Linux hosts. I will then manage Azure Files shared folders using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Next, I will map a drive letter from a Windows host to an Azure Files share and configure a Linux mount point to an Azure Files share. Finally, I will discuss how to configure identity-based access for Azure Files. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you will need the skills to manage Windows and Linux virtual machines (VMs). This will give your organization the flexibility of multiple virtual operating systems without the cost and maintenance commitments that come with additional physical hardware. I will begin by discussing virtual machine configuration settings in the Azure cloud. Next, I will deploy Windows and Linux virtual machines using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Next, I will enable Secure Shell (SSH) public key authentication for Linux VMs and use Azure Bastion to manage VMs. I will then attach and encrypt VM disks, create a virtual machine custom image, and configure a virtual machine scale set. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you will need the skills to deploy and manage application containers in the Azure cloud. This will save your organization money, time, and resources. In this course, I will begin by covering how application containers differ from traditional applications and virtual machines (VMS). I will then install and manage the Docker engine on both Windows and Linux hosts. Next, I will explore how to create a custom container image from a Dockerfile. I will also deploy an Azure Container Registry (ACR) and an Azure Container Instance (ACI). Lastly, I will discuss how to manage Azure service principals and managed identities. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure Administrator, you will need the skills to deploy and manage web applications in the Azure cloud. In this course, you will begin by learning how to deploy a web application in the Azure cloud via the portal. Then, you will explore how to create web app deployment slots to host testing configurations while keeping the production site up and running. Next, you will discover how to enable a custom DNS name, manage a key vault, enable an HTTPS binding, and manage various web app settings. Finally, you will find out how to deploy an application security group and a web application firewall. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you must have the skills to create and manage Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template and Bicep deployments. In this course I will start by covering how ARM templates are created, focusing on their syntax and how they can be used to deploy and manage Azure resources. I will then create and modify ARM templates in various ways by using the portal, Microsoft Visual Studio, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Lastly, I will deploy Azure resources using a Bicep file. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you will need the skills to manage access to Azure resources, including what areas those resources can access and what specific actions they can perform, using role-based access control (RBAC). Begin this course by discovering how RBAC roles are assigned throughout the Azure hierarchy. Then you will explore various built-in roles such as owner, reader, and cost management contributor. Next, you will learn how to manage role assignments using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Finally, you will examine how to create and assign a custom RBAC role and how to assign Entra ID roles to administrators. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you will need the skills to manage Azure resource configuration and compliance with security standards. Azure Policy allows you to create and monitor those compliance policies with powerful dashboard capabilities. In this course, you will explore how Azure Policy can be used for deployment, configuration, and security compliance. Next, you will find out how to assign built-in Azure policies to the Azure hierarchy using the portal, the command line interface (CLI) and PowerShell. Finally, you will learn how to create and assign a custom policy based on custom requirements and group related policies together in a policy initiative. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you may need to restrict administrative access to Azure resources such as storage accounts and virtual machines. Azure resource locking overrides role permissions assignments and can be enabled throughout the Azure hierarchy. Begin this course by exploring how resource locking can prevent unwanted resource configuration changes throughout the Azure hierarchy. Next, you will learn how to manage resource locks in the Azure hierarchy using the portal, the command line interface (CLI), and PowerShell. Finally, you will discover how to use an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template definition to lock a part of the Azure hierarchy. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

An Azure administrator must minimize monthly cloud computing charges. Azure cost management can help you plan for and manage costs by providing a unified view of cloud expenses across your organization. In this course, explore ways to save on monthly cloud computing charges, work with reserved virtual machine and database instances, and configure virtual machine auto-shutdown. Next, learn how to view and analyze subscription costs in the portal, the benefits of tagging Azure resources, and how to tag resources using the portal, CLI, and PowerShell. Finally, discover how to create an Azure budget to monitor monthly spending, view invoices, and estimate costs using the Azure pricing calculator. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As an Azure administrator, you must proactively plan for cloud IT service disruptions. Azure cloud-based services can help ensure business processes and related IT systems continue and downtime is minimized during disruptions. In this course, discover ways Azure can ensure business continuity in the event of a disruption and how Azure Site Recovery can be used for business continuity. Next, learn how to enable backup of on-premises and cloud-based services to the Azure cloud and how to enable virtual machine replication. Finally, explore how load balancing can improve app performance and fault tolerance and how to configure an Azure Load Balancer. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

An Azure administrator must continuously monitor Azure services to optimize performance, control costs, and detect security anomalies. Azure offers various tools that can be used to effectively monitor Azure services, including Azure Monitor. In this course, explore tools for monitoring Azure services and navigate through Azure Monitor options using the portal. Next, learn how to view metrics and application details using Application Insights and how to query Azure Monitor Logs. Finally, discover how to configure alert notifications of changes or unusual activity and use Network Watcher and Connection monitor to track network activity in Azure. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.

As a candidate for the Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 exam, you will need to demonstrate the ability to apply an Azure solution to a given scenario. In this course, explore a variety of scenarios related to Azure management, limit virtual machine deployments in terms of region and size, and configure a virtual machine for high availability. Next, examine how to manage Azure Container Registry, configure virtual network peering, and deploy resources using an ARM template. Finally, investigate recommended Azure cost-saving measures, configure an Entra ID tenant, user, and group, and restrict storage account network access. This course can be used to prepare for exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.