The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to manage Microsoft Azure cloud services effectively. It focuses on preparing learners for the Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator certification exam, covering key topics such as identity and governance management, storage implementation, compute resource deployment, virtual networking, and resource monitoring. By mastering these areas, participants will gain expertise in managing storage, security, networking, and compute capabilities within Azure, preparing them for roles like cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, and system administrator. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience to enhance cloud management skills and align with industry-recognized certifications for career growth.
Azure Identities and Governance
- Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) users, groups, and roles.
- Configure role-based access control (RBAC) and Azure policies.
- Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and manage subscriptions and governance.
Storage Management
- Create and configure Azure storage accounts and manage data in Azure Storage.
- Implement storage replication, shared access signatures (SAS), and lifecycle management.
- Configure Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files for redundancy and backup.
Compute Resources Deployment and Management
- Automate virtual machine (VM) deployments and manage Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
- Configure VM backups, scale sets, and high availability.
- Implement and manage Azure Container Instances (ACI).
Virtual Networking Configuration
- Design and configure virtual networks, VNet peering, and load balancing.
- Secure networks with network security groups (NSGs), private endpoints, and Azure Firewall.
- Implement Azure DNS, Azure Application Gateway, and troubleshoot network connectivity.
Monitoring and Backup Strategies
- Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Set up alerts, action groups, and recovery solutions with Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
Module 1: Managing Azure Identities and Governance (15–20%)
Learn to configure and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), roles, and policies. Gain expertise in RBAC, resource locks, tagging, and governance tools like Azure Blueprints.
Module 2: Implementing and Managing Storage (15–20%)
Explore Azure storage solutions, including creating and managing storage accounts, configuring access controls, implementing replication, and managing Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files.
Module 3: Deploying and Managing Azure Compute Resources (20–25%)
Understand virtual machine (VM) deployment, scaling, and backup strategies. Work with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containers, and automation techniques to efficiently manage compute resources.
Module 4: Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking (25–30%)
Master the design and configuration of virtual networks, including VNet peering, load balancing, private/public IP addressing, DNS, and securing networks with NSGs and Azure Firewall.
Module 5: Monitoring and Backing Up Azure Resources (10–15%)
Utilize Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to track and optimize resource performance. Set up alerts and implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
By completing this course, you will:
- Gain expertise in managing Azure resources, including storage, networking, compute, and security.
- Develop the ability to deploy, monitor, and maintain Azure solutions effectively.
- Be fully prepared to pass the Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator certification exam.
- Validate your Azure administration skills to enhance your career prospects.
- Acquire hands-on experience with Azure tools like Azure AD, Azure Monitor, and Azure Backup.
- Learn to automate, secure, and optimize cloud services for organizational efficiency.
- Qualify for roles such as Cloud Engineer, Azure Administrator, and System Administrator.
- Position yourself for higher salaries and promotions with recognized Azure expertise.
- Develop problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges in Azure environments.
