Welcome to our Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Training – your gateway to becoming a proficient Azure Administrator!
In this hands-on and immersive learning experience, we empower you to master the art of managing Microsoft Azure solutions, setting the stage for your success in the AZ-104 certification exam.
Why Choose Our Course?
- Hands-On Learning: We believe in learning by doing. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive straight into the Azure environment. You’ll create your own Azure account and work on real-world projects, building invaluable practical skills.
- Azure Expertise for Your Resume: Upon completion of this training, you can proudly showcase your Azure knowledge on your resume. As an AZ-104 certified candidate, you’ll stand out to employers seeking skilled Azure Administrators.
- Comprehensive Support Materials: Alongside interactive lectures, you’ll receive cheat sheets, study guides, and supporting materials, empowering you to breeze through the certification exam with confidence.
- Experienced Instructors: Our certified instructors bring their real-world experience to the classroom, offering invaluable insights, industry best practices, and personalized guidance.
- Preparation for AZ-104 Certification: Our training is meticulously designed to align with the AZ-104 certification exam objectives. We’ll cover all the essential topics and equip you with exam strategies for optimal performance.
- Build a Strong Foundation: Whether you’re new to Azure or an experienced professional, our training ensures a solid understanding of Azure services, security, governance, and more.
Course Highlights:
- Module-by-module hands-on labs to reinforce learning and enhance practical skills.
- Discover best practices and industry insights from our Azure experts.
- Dive into Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, and other key Azure services.
- Practice with Azure networking, storage, and monitoring solutions.
- Gain mastery over Azure Resource Management and Automation.
Your Azure Journey Starts Here: Embark on an exciting Azure adventure with us! From gaining practical experience to earning your AZ-104 certification, we’re committed to propelling your career forward in the world of cloud computing. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming a highly sought-after Azure Administrator!
Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Azure
- Understanding cloud computing and the Azure platform
- Azure services and solutions overview
- Azure subscriptions and resource groups
Manage Azure AD and Access Control
- Create Users and Groups in Azure AD
- Manage Licenses and Properties in Azure AD
- Create Administrative Units for Organizational Structure
- Implement Self-Service Password Reset
- Custom Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Access Control at Different Scopes
- Interpreting Access Assignments
Azure Subscriptions and Governance
- Configure and Manage Azure Policy
- Resource Locks and Tags
- Resource Group Management
- Managing Costs with Alerts, Budgets, and Recommendations
- Implementing Management Groups
Implement and Manage Storage
- Configuring Network Access to Storage Accounts
- Azure AD Authentication for a Storage Account
- Storage Account Creation and Configuration
- Generating Shared Access Signature Tokens
- Managing Access Keys
- Storage Encryption
- Data Management with Storage Explorer and AzCopy
- Implementing Azure Storage Redundancy and Replication
- Configuring Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files
- Blob Lifecycle Management and Storage Tiers
Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources
- Automate Deployment with ARM Templates
- Create and Configure Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Configuring Azure Disk Encryption
- Managing VM Sizes and Availability Options
- Deploying VM Scale Sets
- Container Deployment and Configuration
- Configuring Azure App Service for Web Applications
- Backup and Networking Settings for App Service
Configure and Manage Virtual Networking
- Virtual Networks and Subnets
- Virtual Network Peering and IP Address Configuration
- Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs)
- Azure DNS Configuration
- Secure Access with Azure Bastion
- Service Endpoints and Private Endpoints
- Load Balancing with Azure Application Gateway and Public/Internal Load Balancer
Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources
- Azure Monitor Metrics and Logs Configuration
- Setting Up Alerts and Actions
- VM Insights for Monitoring
- Azure Recovery Services and Backup Configuration
- Azure Site Recovery Setup and Failover
Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop)
- Deploying and managing virtual desktop environments
- Configuring user profiles and managing access
Exam Readiness and Practice Tests
- Preparing for the AZ-104 certification exam
- Practice tests and quizzes to assess knowledge and readiness
Project: Building a Scalable Web Application on Microsoft Azure
- Project Overview: In this real-world project, you will design and implement a scalable web application on Microsoft Azure. The application is for an e-commerce company that wants to expand its online presence and handle increasing customer traffic. Your task is to build a highly available, secure, and performant web application, ensuring seamless user experience even during peak times. You will utilize various Azure services and best practices to achieve the project objectives.Project Steps:Step 1: Planning and Design
- Define the requirements and objectives of the e-commerce web application.
- Determine the necessary Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security components.
- Plan the application architecture for scalability and high availability.
- Choose the appropriate Azure regions for deployment based on geographical user distribution.
Step 2: Set Up Azure Environment
- Create an Azure subscription if not already available.
- Configure Azure Resource Groups to organize resources logically.
- Set up Virtual Networks and Subnets for isolating components and controlling network traffic.
Step 3: Implement the Web Application
- Deploy a set of Azure Virtual Machines behind a load balancer to handle web traffic.
- Install the necessary web server software (e.g., Nginx or Apache) on the VMs.
- Set up a Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS) to automatically scale VM instances based on demand.
Step 4: Database Configuration
- Choose an appropriate Azure Database service (e.g., Azure SQL Database or Cosmos DB) for storing product and customer data.
- Implement the database schema and set up data replication for high availability.
Step 5: Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integration
- Configure Azure CDN to cache and deliver static website content (e.g., images, CSS, JavaScript) from edge servers, reducing latency and improving performance for global users.
Step 6: Implement Security Measures
- Set up Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups (NSGs) to control inbound and outbound traffic.
- Configure Azure Key Vault to store and manage sensitive application secrets securely.
Step 7: Monitor and Optimize Performance
- Implement Azure Monitor to collect and analyze application performance metrics.
- Set up alerts to proactively detect and respond to performance issues.
- Optimize the application’s performance based on monitoring data.
Step 8: Implement CI/CD Pipeline
- Set up a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Automate the deployment process for code changes and application updates.
Step 9: Disaster Recovery and Backup
- Implement Azure Site Recovery to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery in case of a regional outage.
- Configure automated backups for the application data and databases.
Step 10: Testing and Quality Assurance
- Conduct thorough testing of the web application to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
- Implement Azure Application Insights for real-time application monitoring and diagnostics.
Step 11: Documentation and Reporting
- Create comprehensive documentation outlining the architecture, deployment process, and configurations.
- Prepare a final project report highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Step 12: Project Presentation
- Present the completed project to stakeholders, demonstrating the successful implementation of the scalable web application on Microsoft Azure.
By completing this project, you will have hands-on experience designing and building a robust, scalable web application on Microsoft Azure. You will showcase your proficiency in managing cloud resources, implementing security measures, and optimizing performance in a real-world scenario. This project work will demonstrate your expertise as a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, opening up exciting career opportunities in the world of cloud computing.
