AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Practice Exam

Course Description:

This course is designed to help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification exam. It covers all the key topics required to manage and administer Azure environments effectively. Through practice exams and detailed explanations, learners will gain the knowledge needed to configure and manage Azure services, virtual networks, compute resources, and storage solutions.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Managing Azure Identities and Governance

   • Gain proficiency in creating and managing users, groups, and roles using Microsoft Entra ID.

   • Configure self-service password resets (SSPR), manage access assignments, and implement governance strategies with Azure Policy and resource locks.

   • Learn how to manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and costs using Azure Advisor and budgeting tools.

2. Implementing and Managing Storage Solutions in Azure

   • Master the configuration of Azure storage accounts, access controls, and redundancy options.

   • Configure and manage Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files, including backup policies, lifecycle management, and data encryption.

   • Implement solutions for data replication, soft delete, and versioning for improved data management and recovery.

3. Deploying and Managing Azure Compute Resources

   • Learn how to automate the deployment of Azure resources using ARM templates and Bicep files.

   • Gain hands-on experience creating and managing virtual machines (VMs), configuring VM disks, and implementing Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets.

   • Understand how to deploy containers, configure Azure App Services, and use scaling solutions for optimal performance.

4. Configuring and Managing Azure Virtual Networking

   • Acquire the skills to create and manage virtual networks, subnets, and network peering.

   • Configure secure access to virtual networks by setting up network security groups (NSGs), application security groups, and implementing Azure Bastion.

   • Learn how to set up load balancing, configure DNS, and troubleshoot network connectivity using Azure Network Watcher.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for IT professionals, network engineers, and systems administrators who are looking to prepare for the AZ-104 certification exam. It is also suitable for those seeking to expand their knowledge and proficiency in managing Azure environments and services.

Prerequisites:

• A basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or experience in IT administration is beneficial.

• A foundational understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS, and subnets.

Course Features:

• Practice Exams: Multiple practice exams that simulate the real exam experience.

• Detailed Explanations: In-depth answers and explanations for each question to help you understand Azure concepts.