AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator - Learn Cloud Infrastructure Management

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

Last Updated: 06-06-2025

The AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification course is designed to give IT professionals the hands-on skills required to manage Azure cloud services effectively. This comprehensive training helps you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification by covering real-world Azure administration tasks.

You’ll learn how to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, configure and secure virtual networks, implement identity solutions with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and monitor Azure workloads using built-in tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. This course also emphasizes automation, performance tuning, and governance across Microsoft Azure environments.

Whether you're an aspiring Azure administrator, IT operations professional, or looking to validate your cloud skills with the AZ-104 exam, this course offers all the essential knowledge to advance your career in cloud infrastructure management.

Schedule & Fee
Learning Objectives
Prerequisites
Target Audience
Course Modules
FAQs

Schedule	Learners	Course Fee	Register Your Interest
June 30^th - 03^rd 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom (Duration : 32 Hours)		USD 960 Fast Filling! Hurry Up.
July 07^th - 16^th 09:00 - 13:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom (Duration : 32 Hours)		USD 960
July 28^th - 31^st 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom (Duration : 32 Hours)		USD 960
August 04^th - 07^th 09:00 - 17:00 (CST) Live Virtual Classroom (Duration : 32 Hours)		USD 960

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, it’s recommended that you:

Have basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals (preferably having completed the AZ-900 course).
Have some experience with IT administration, networking, and virtual environments.
Be familiar with Windows Server and basic IT concepts (networking, storage, and compute).

No prior Azure experience is required, but familiarity with cloud concepts will be helpful.

Learning Objectives

The AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator course provides comprehensive training for managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure services. Throughout this course, you will learn how to:

Manage Azure identities and governance: Learn about Azure Active Directory, user and group management, role-based access control (RBAC), and policies.
Implement and manage Azure storage: Get hands-on with storage accounts, Azure Blob Storage, file shares, and securing storage.
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources: Understand virtual machines, virtual machine scale sets, and containers in Azure.
Configure and manage virtual networks: Learn about networking components like subnets, network interfaces, and VPNs to ensure seamless communication across resources.
Monitor and back up Azure resources: Understand monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and backup options for high availability.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the expertise to manage Azure resources effectively and be well-prepared for the AZ-104 certification exam.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Azure Administrators who are looking to enhance their skills.
IT professionals who want to manage and configure cloud environments on Microsoft Azure.
Candidates preparing for the AZ-104 exam to become certified Azure Administrators.
Anyone interested in building a career in cloud administration with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

Course Modules

Learning Path 1: Manage Azure Identities and Governance

Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects
- Create and manage users and groups
- Manage user and group properties
- Manage licenses in Azure AD
- Manage external users
- Configure self-service password reset (SSPR)
Manage role-based access control (RBAC)
- Manage built-in Azure roles
- Assign roles at different scopes
- Interpret access assignments
Manage Azure subscriptions and governance
- Implement and manage Azure Policy
- Configure resource locks
- Apply and manage tags on resources
- Manage resource groups
- Manage subscriptions
- Manage costs by using alerts, budgets, and Azure Advisor recommendations
- Configure management groups

Learning Path 2: Implement and Manage Storage

Configure storage accounts
- Create and configure storage accounts
- Configure Azure Storage redundancy
- Configure object replication
- Configure storage account encryption
- Manage data by using Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy
Manage storage access
- Configure Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
- Create and use shared access signature (SAS) tokens
- Configure stored access policies
- Manage access keys
- Configure identity-based access for Azure Files
Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
- Create and configure a file share in Azure Storage
- Create and configure a container in Blob Storage
- Configure storage tiers
- Configure snapshots and soft delete for Azure Files
- Configure blob lifecycle management
- Configure blob versioning

Learning Path 3: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

Automate deployment of resources by using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep files
- Interpret an ARM template or a Bicep file
- Modify an existing ARM template
- Modify an existing Bicep file
- Deploy resources by using an ARM template or a Bicep file
- Export a deployment as an ARM template or compile a deployment as a Bicep file
Create and configure virtual machines
- Create a virtual machine
- Configure Azure Disk Encryption
- Move a virtual machine to another resource group, subscription, or region
- Manage virtual machine sizes
- Manage virtual machine disks
- Deploy virtual machines to availability zones and availability sets
- Deploy and configure an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Provision and manage containers in the Azure portal
- Create and manage an Azure container registry
- Provision a container by using Azure Container Instances
- Provision a container by using Azure Container Apps
- Manage sizing and scaling for containers, including Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps
Create and configure Azure App Service
- Provision an App Service plan
- Configure scaling for an App Service plan
- Create an App Service
- Configure certificates and TLS for an App Service
- Map an existing custom DNS name to an App Service
- Configure backup for an App Service
- Configure networking settings for an App Service
- Configure deployment slots for an App Service

Learning Path 4: Implement and Manage Virtual Networking

Configure and manage virtual networks in Azure
- Create and configure virtual networks and subnets
- Create and configure virtual network peering
- Configure public IP addresses
- Configure user-defined network routes
- Troubleshoot network connectivity
Configure secure access to virtual networks
- Create and configure network security groups (NSGs) and application security groups
- Evaluate effective security rules in NSGs
- Implement Azure Bastion
- Configure service endpoints for Azure platform as a service (PaaS)
- Configure private endpoints for Azure PaaS
Configure name resolution and load balancing
- Configure Azure DNS
- Configure an internal or public load balancer
- Troubleshoot load balancing

Learning Path 5: Monitor and Maintain Azure Resources

Monitor resources in Azure
- Interpret metrics in Azure Monitor
- Configure log settings in Azure Monitor
- Query and analyze logs in Azure Monitor
- Set up alert rules, action groups, and alert processing rules in Azure Monitor
- Configure and interpret monitoring of virtual machines, storage accounts, and networks by using Azure Monitor Insights
- Use Azure Network Watcher and Connection Monitor
Implement backup and recovery
- Create a Recovery Services vault
- Create an Azure Backup vault
- Create and configure a backup policy
- Perform backup and restore operations by using Azure Backup
- Configure Azure Site Recovery for Azure resources
- Perform a failover to a secondary region by using Site Recovery
- Configure and interpret reports and alerts for backups

Course FAQs

Yes! Our AZ-104 training includes hands-on labs and real-world scenarios using a Microsoft Azure environment. You’ll gain practical experience working with Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell, and automation tools.

While we provide comprehensive training and practice tests, passing the exam depends on individual preparation and effort. We ensure you have the right skills, study resources, and mock exams to boost your success rate.

This certification prepares you for roles such as: Azure Administrator Cloud Engineer Systems Administrator Network & Security Administrator

es! AZ-104 is the foundation for advanced Azure certifications, including: AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator)

Yes! You will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the AZ-104 training.

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