- Introduction to Azure cloud services and deployment models.
- Azure management tools and interfaces.
- Understanding Azure resource groups and management groups.
- Core Azure concepts: regions, availability zones, and resource providers.
Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course AZ-104
Microsoft Certification Training Course
Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course AZ-104
Master Azure administration with Accumentum’s Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104), an in-depth program tailored for IT professionals, system administrators, and those looking to manage cloud solutions.
Course focus: Managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, administering infrastructure, configuring virtual networking, implementing storage, scaling virtual machines, monitoring resources, and security, compliance, and governance.
Course Overview
Administer, secure, and scale Azure solutions with confidence.
The Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104) with Accumentum provides an in-depth introduction to Azure administration, tailored for IT professionals, system administrators, and those looking to manage cloud solutions. This course covers managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, administering infrastructure, configuring virtual networking, connecting on-premises and cloud networks, managing network traffic, implementing storage solutions, creating and scaling virtual machines, implementing web apps, backing up and sharing data, and monitoring resources. It also emphasizes security, compliance, and governance, offering practical labs and scenarios to explore real-world Azure applications, identify opportunities for cloud solutions, understand design considerations, and recognize the strategic impact of cloud computing on business strategies, preparing participants for the AZ-104 exam to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
Course Objectives
Course objectives for the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104).
01
Administer Azure Infrastructure
Gain a thorough understanding of managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, and administering Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking services.
02
Configure Networking and Storage
Learn to configure virtual networking, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, deploy web apps, and handle data backup and sharing.
03
Secure and Govern Azure
Acquire skills in implementing Azure security measures, understanding compliance requirements, and managing governance to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient cloud operations.
04
Pass the AZ-104 Exam
Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical experience needed to pass the AZ-104 exam, achieving Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate status, and effectively leverage Azure for business innovation and strategic decision-making.
Who Should Attend
- IT Professionals looking to advance their skills in cloud management and administration specifically with Microsoft Azure.
- System Administrators who manage or wish to transition to managing cloud infrastructure, particularly those aiming to handle Azure services.
- Cloud Enthusiasts and Aspiring Cloud Architects interested in gaining a foundational certification in Azure to kickstart or enhance their career in cloud computing.
- Business and Technical Decision Makers responsible for evaluating, adopting, or overseeing Azure solutions within their organization, needing a deep dive into Azure administration.
Prerequisites
- Basic Understanding of Cloud Concepts: Familiarity with cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- General IT Experience: At least one year of experience in IT roles like system administration, network management, or IT support, with a focus on Windows and/or Linux environments.
- Fundamental Networking Knowledge: Knowledge of network configuration and management, including TCP/IP, DNS, virtual private networks (VPNs), and firewalls.
- Azure Exposure: Preferably, some prior experience with Azure services, though not mandatory; beginners with a strong IT background can still benefit from the course.
Pathway Map
The AZ-104 training course follows the full Azure administration lifecycle.
The curriculum moves from Azure fundamentals and governance through identity, compute, networking, storage, data protection, monitoring, security and compliance, and hybrid migration.
Course Content
- Managing Azure subscriptions and accounts.
- Implementing Azure policies for governance.
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in Azure.
- Cost management and optimization strategies.
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics and user management.
- Configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Managing self-service password reset (SSPR).
- Conditional access policies for secure access.
- Virtual machines: creation, management, and scaling.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration.
- App Services for web applications.
- Automation with Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
- Virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing.
- Network security groups and application security groups.
- Azure VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.
- Load balancers and traffic management.
- Implementing Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage.
- Managing Storage Accounts and access keys.
- Azure Disk Storage for VMs.
- Backup and recovery options using Azure Backup.
- Data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Azure Recovery Services vault for backups.
- Geo-redundancy and data replication strategies.
- Disaster recovery solutions with Azure Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor for logs, metrics, and alerts.
- Application Insights for application performance monitoring.
- Log Analytics for querying and analyzing log data.
- Diagnostic settings for tracing and troubleshooting.
- Implementing Azure Security Center for threat protection.
- Compliance with Azure Policy and Blueprints.
- Identity protection and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Azure Sentinel for SIEM and security analytics.
- Azure Migrate for assessing and migrating workloads.
- Hybrid cloud scenarios with Azure Stack.
- Integration services like Azure Data Factory for ETL processes.
- Azure Arc for managing resources across on-premises and cloud environments.
Course Features
Course features of the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104).
Interactive Learning
Participate in training sessions, discussions, and hands-on labs with experienced instructors.
Practical Scenarios
Engage in real-world exercises and case studies to apply your knowledge.
Comprehensive Study Materials
Access extensive resources, including e-books, video lectures, and practice exams.
Certification Preparation
Receive guidance and tips to successfully pass the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification exam (AZ-104).
Certification Exam
Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate exam (AZ-104).
AZ-104 Exam Readiness
Accumentum’s AZ-104 Training Course prepares learners to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer infrastructure, and apply security and compliance best practices.
Upon completing the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104) with Accumentum, you will be fully prepared to take the AZ-104 exam. This certification validates your foundational knowledge of Azure administration, including managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, and overseeing infrastructure. It demonstrates your capability to implement and manage Azure solutions, apply security and compliance best practices, and effectively utilize Microsoft’s tools for cloud deployment and management. Achieving the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification will significantly enhance your career trajectory, positioning you for roles that require strategic insight into cloud infrastructure and leadership in managing Azure technologies for operational excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understand how Accumentum’s Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104) supports certification readiness, course delivery, and career advancement.
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification, earned by passing exam AZ-104, validates your knowledge of Azure administration, including managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, and overseeing infrastructure. Accumentum’s training course provides an in-depth introduction to Azure administration with practical labs and scenarios that explore real-world Azure applications.
The course is tailored for IT professionals looking to advance their skills in cloud management and administration with Microsoft Azure, system administrators who manage or wish to transition to managing cloud infrastructure, cloud enthusiasts and aspiring cloud architects, and business and technical decision makers responsible for evaluating, adopting, or overseeing Azure solutions.
Recommended prerequisites include a basic understanding of cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), at least one year of general IT experience in roles like system administration, network management, or IT support with a focus on Windows and/or Linux environments, fundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls), and preferably some prior Azure exposure — though beginners with a strong IT background can still benefit.
The curriculum spans ten modules: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Subscriptions and Governance, Identity and Access Management, Azure Compute Services, Azure Networking, Azure Storage Services, Data Protection and Recovery, Monitoring and Diagnostics, Security, Compliance, and Governance, and Migration and Hybrid Integration.
Yes. A dedicated module covers Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics and user management, configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA), managing self-service password reset (SSPR), and conditional access policies for secure access.
Yes. The networking module covers virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing, network security groups and application security groups, Azure VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity, and load balancers and traffic management, while the storage module covers Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage, storage accounts and access keys, Azure Disk Storage, and Azure Backup.
The course emphasizes security, compliance, and governance throughout, with modules covering Azure policies and RBAC, Azure Security Center for threat protection, compliance with Azure Policy and Blueprints, identity protection and Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure Sentinel for SIEM and security analytics.
The course features interactive learning with training sessions, discussions, and hands-on labs led by experienced instructors, plus practical scenarios where you engage in real-world exercises and case studies to apply your knowledge.
Achieving the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification will significantly enhance your career trajectory, positioning you for roles that require strategic insight into cloud infrastructure and leadership in managing Azure technologies for operational excellence.
Enroll in the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104) with Accumentum to enhance your cloud administration skills and earn a prestigious certification. For comprehensive details and to reserve your place, visit Accumentum’s registration page linked below.
Enrollment
Enroll in the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104).
Enroll in the Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Training Course (AZ-104) with Accumentum to enhance your cloud administration skills and earn a prestigious certification. This course is your gateway to becoming a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. For comprehensive details and to reserve your place, visit Accumentum’s registration page linked below.
Advance your cloud career with AZ-104 Azure administration training.
Prepare for the AZ-104 exam, build hands-on Azure administration skills, and learn to manage subscriptions, identities, networking, storage, and governance with confidence.