Intermediate

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Become a certified Azure Administrator through 70% hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. Deploy and manage virtual machines, configure virtual networks, implement storage solutions, and secure Azure identities. Master Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell, and ARM templates for infrastructure automation. Monitor resources, optimize costs, and implement backup/disaster recovery. Perfect for system administrators and IT professionals advancing to cloud infrastructure management and AZ-104 certification.

40 Hours
80 Lessons
4.8 Rating
2,800+ Enrolled

What You'll Learn

This comprehensive AZ-104 bootcamp emphasizes practical Azure administration skills. Deploy and manage production Azure environments confidently.

Key Skills You'll Master

Azure Identity & Governance

Manage Azure AD users/groups, implement RBAC, configure MFA, and enforce governance policies across subscriptions.

Virtual Machine Deployment & Management

Deploy Windows/Linux VMs, configure availability sets, implement VM extensions, and automate deployments with templates.

Azure Virtual Networking

Design VNets, configure subnets, implement NSGs, set up VPN gateways, and connect on-premises networks to Azure.

Storage Solutions & Data Management

Configure Blob storage, manage file shares, implement storage replication, and secure data access with SAS tokens.

Monitoring & Cost Optimization

Use Azure Monitor, configure alerts, analyze logs, implement cost management strategies, and optimize resource usage.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Implement Azure Backup, configure Site Recovery, design business continuity plans, and test disaster recovery scenarios.

Load Balancing & Traffic Distribution

Configure Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager for high availability and global routing.

Infrastructure Automation with ARM Templates

Build and deploy ARM templates, use Azure CLI and PowerShell for automation, and implement Infrastructure as Code practices.

Course Modules

Module 1: Azure Identity & Governance

7 Hours
  • Azure Active Directory fundamentals
  • User and group management
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Azure Policy and compliance
  • Management groups and subscriptions
  • Lab: Configure Azure AD and implement RBAC

Module 2: Virtual Machine Deployment

8 Hours
  • VM planning and sizing
  • Creating Windows and Linux VMs
  • Availability sets and zones
  • VM extensions and custom script
  • VM scale sets for auto-scaling
  • Disk encryption and management
  • Lab: Deploy and configure production VMs

Module 3: Virtual Networking

7 Hours
  • Virtual Network (VNet) design
  • Subnets and IP addressing
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • VNet peering and connectivity
  • VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute
  • Azure DNS and private endpoints
  • Lab: Build enterprise network architecture

Module 4: Storage Solutions

6 Hours
  • Storage account types and tiers
  • Blob storage and containers
  • Azure Files and file shares
  • Storage replication options
  • Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
  • Azure Backup for VMs and files
  • Lab: Configure storage solutions and backup

Module 5: Monitoring & Cost Management

5 Hours
  • Azure Monitor and metrics
  • Log Analytics and queries
  • Alert rules and action groups
  • Application Insights basics
  • Cost Management and budgets
  • Azure Advisor recommendations
  • Lab: Implement monitoring and cost controls

Module 6: Load Balancing & Traffic Management

4 Hours
  • Azure Load Balancer configuration
  • Application Gateway and WAF
  • Traffic Manager for global routing
  • Frontend IP and backend pools
  • Health probes and rules
  • Lab: Configure load balancer for high availability

Module 7: Backup & Disaster Recovery

5 Hours
  • Azure Backup architecture
  • VM backup and restore
  • Azure Site Recovery setup
  • Failover and failback procedures
  • Recovery Services Vault
  • Business continuity planning
  • Lab: Implement backup and test disaster recovery

Module 8: Automation & ARM Templates

5 Hours
  • Azure CLI command essentials
  • PowerShell for Azure automation
  • ARM template structure
  • Template deployment and validation
  • Azure Resource Manager basics
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Lab: Automate infrastructure deployment with templates

Hands-On Labs & Projects

Lab 1: Azure AD & RBAC Setup

Create organizational units, configure users/groups, assign RBAC roles, and implement MFA across subscriptions.

Lab 2: Enterprise VM Infrastructure

Deploy Windows/Linux VMs with availability sets, configure extensions, and implement auto-scaling with VM scale sets.

Lab 3: Hybrid Network Architecture

Design multi-tier VNets, configure VNet peering, implement NSGs, and establish VPN Gateway for on-premises connectivity.

Lab 4: Storage & Data Management

Configure blob storage, create file shares, implement geo-replication, and secure access with SAS tokens.

Lab 5: Monitoring & Alerting

Set up Azure Monitor, create Log Analytics workspace, configure alert rules, and build custom dashboards.

Lab 6: Load Balancer Configuration

Deploy Azure Load Balancer, configure backend pools, set health probes, and test traffic distribution.

Lab 7: Backup & Site Recovery

Implement Azure Backup for VMs, configure Site Recovery, test failover scenarios, and validate recovery procedures.

Project: Complete Azure Environment

Build production-ready infrastructure with VMs, networking, storage, monitoring, security, and disaster recovery.

Tools & Platforms Required

Microsoft Azure Portal
Azure CLI
Azure PowerShell
Azure Active Directory
ARM Templates
Azure Monitor
Azure Storage Explorer
Azure Security Center
Visual Studio Code
Microsoft Learn Platform

Note: Azure subscription required. Free trial with $200 credit available for labs.

Who Should Enroll

Azure Fundamentals graduates advancing to administrator role
System administrators transitioning to cloud infrastructure
IT professionals pursuing Azure certification path
DevOps engineers managing Azure environments

Career Outcomes

AZ-104 certification validates expertise for high-demand Azure roles including:

Azure Administrator

$65K - $90K avg. salary

Cloud Systems Engineer

$70K - $95K avg. salary

Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

$72K - $98K avg. salary

DevOps Engineer (Azure)

$80K - $115K avg. salary

Cloud Security Engineer

$85K - $120K avg. salary

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