Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104

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AZ-104 Certification Course Overview

Simplilearn’s Azure Administrator training provides you with a deep understanding of the entire administrative lifecycle in Azure environments. This Azure course shows you how to maintain services related to computing, storage, network, and security. Enhance your Azure Administrator skills and prepare to ace the AZ-104 Azure Administrator exam.

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  • Live virtual classes led by industry experts
  • Practice labs and projects with Azure labs
  • Access to official Microsoft content aligned to the AZ-104 exam
  • Simulation Test to get you Exam ready
  • 24*7 support with dedicated mentoring sessions
  • Live virtual classes led by industry experts
  • Practice labs and projects with Azure labs
  • Access to official Microsoft content aligned to the AZ-104 exam
  • Simulation Test to get you Exam ready
  • 24*7 support with dedicated mentoring sessions

Skills Covered

  • Administer Azure AD users and groups
  • Oversee Azure subscriptions and governance
  • Account Configuration and Storage Management
  • Automate the resource provisioning using either Azure Resource Manager ARM templates or Bicep files
  • Containers provisioning and management on Azure
  • Configure and administer virtual networks within Azure
  • Azure Resource Monitoring
  • Azure resources access management
  • Configure storage access Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
  • Set up Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
  • Virtual Machines creation and Configuration
  • Build and configure an Azure App Service
  • Configure name resolution and load balancing
  • Implement backup and recovery
  • Administer Azure AD users and groups
  • Azure resources access management
  • Oversee Azure subscriptions and governance
  • Configure storage access Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
  • Account Configuration and Storage Management
  • Set up Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
  • Automate the resource provisioning using either Azure Resource Manager ARM templates or Bicep files
  • Virtual Machines creation and Configuration
  • Containers provisioning and management on Azure
  • Build and configure an Azure App Service
  • Configure and administer virtual networks within Azure
  • Configure name resolution and load balancing
  • Azure Resource Monitoring
  • Implement backup and recovery
  • Administer Azure AD users and groups
  • Azure resources access management
  • Oversee Azure subscriptions and governance
  • Configure storage access Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
  • Account Configuration and Storage Management
  • Set up Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
  • Automate the resource provisioning using either Azure Resource Manager ARM templates or Bicep files
  • Virtual Machines creation and Configuration
  • Containers provisioning and management on Azure
  • Build and configure an Azure App Service
  • Configure and administer virtual networks within Azure
  • Configure name resolution and load balancing
  • Azure Resource Monitoring
  • Implement backup and recovery

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Benefits

Microsoft Azure is one of the fastest-growing enterprise cloud platforms and helps professionals run more secure instances in the cloud. The RightScale 2019 State of the Cloud report states that the overall adoption of Microsoft Azure spiked from 45 to 52-percent in 2019.

  • Designation
  • Annual Salary
  • Hiring Companies
  • Azure Administrator
    Annual Salary
    $32KMin
    $47KAverage
    $77KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Accenture
    Infosys
    Wipro
    Source: Indeed

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AZ-104 Course Curriculum

Eligibility

The Azure Administrator course is best suited for Azure administrators and engineers, system administrators looking to expand into Azure, and IT professionals.
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Pre-requisites

Learners need to possess an undergraduate degree. Prior knowledge of PowerShell and the Command Line Interface is necessary when enrolling in the Azure Administrator certification course. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, ARM templates, Axure portal, networking, virtualization, and operating systems is also recommended.
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Course Content

  • Section 01: Self Paced Curriculum

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Course Introduction

      08:22Preview
      • 1.01 Course Introduction
        04:47
      • 1.02 What Will You Learn
        03:35

    • Lesson 02: Manage Azure Identities and Governance

      01:17:36Preview
      • 2.01 Introduction
        01:22
      • 2.02 Azure Administrative Tools
        03:18
      • 2.03 Demo: Creating a Microsoft Azure Account
        02:21
      • 2.04 Demo: Working With Azure Powershell
        02:02
      • 2.05 Demo: Working With Azure CLI
        02:29
      • 2.06 Azure Tags
        00:43
      • 2.07 Managing Subscriptions and Implementing Cost Management
        03:00
      • 2.08 Resource Manager and Resource Groups
        01:37
      • 2.09 Managing Resources
        01:29
      • 2.10 ARM Template
        02:57
      • 2.11 Demo: Quickstart Templates
        05:53
      • 2.12 Cost Saving
        01:41
      • 2.13 Management Group Creation and Introduction to Azure Policy
        01:26
      • 2.14 Overview of Implementing Azure Policy
        01:17
      • 2.15 Implementing Azure Policy and Azure Policy definitions
        02:40
      • 2.16 Demo: Implementing an Azure policy
        04:12
      • 2.17 Role-Based Access Control(RBAC) and Role Assignment
        02:06
      • 2.18 Creating a Role Definition and Role Assignment
        01:34
      • 2.19 Evolution of Azure RBAC Roles
        02:30
      • 2.20 Demo: Create and Assign Roles
        01:27
      • 2.21 RBAC Roles and Resource Manager Locks
        02:26
      • 2.22 Demo: Create Locks on Resources
        03:29
      • 2.23 Introduction to Azure Active Directory
        04:01
      • 2.24 AD DS versus Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Editions
        02:29
      • 2.25 Implementing AD Join and Self-Service
        02:24
      • 2.26 Creating and Managing User Accounts in Azure
        02:51
      • 2.27 Creating Group Accounts and Administrative Units
        01:49
      • 2.28 Demo: Create users and Group Account
        03:51
      • 2.29 Demo: Insert Guest users to Directory
        01:37
      • 2.30 Demo: Create Administrative Unit
        05:25
      • 2.31 Quick Recap
        01:10

    • Lesson 03: Implement and Manage Storage

      01:18:08Preview
      • 3.01 Introduction
        01:20
      • 3.02 Azure Storage: Features, Services, and Account Types
        01:55
      • 3.03 Determine Replication Strategies
        03:18
      • 3.04 Demo: Create a Storage Account using Portal and CLI
        03:05
      • 3.05 Access and Secure Azure Storage Accounts
        01:58
      • 3.06 Implement Blob Storage
        02:09
      • 3.07 Demo: Creation of Blob Storage
        01:55
      • 3.08 Access Tiers and Lifecycle Management of Azure Storage
        03:17
      • 3.09 Demo: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
        02:21
      • 3.10 Blob Object Replication and Blob Types
        02:50
      • 3.11 Storage Pricing and Security Capabilities
        03:06
      • 3.12 Creating Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
        02:23
      • 3.13 Demo: Create Shared Access Signatures
        03:49
      • 3.14 Storage Service Encryption (SSE) and Encryption Keys
        01:31
      • 3.15 Storage Security Best Practices
        01:34
      • 3.16 Compare Azure Files to Azure Blobs
        01:43
      • 3.17 Overview of File Share Snapshot
        01:35
      • 3.18 Demo: Create Azure File Share
        04:01
      • 3.19 Demo: Create File Share Snapshot
        02:36
      • 3.20 Overview of Azure File Sync
        02:23
      • 3.21 Demo: Deploy File Sync
        12:33
      • 3.22 Configure Storage with Tools
        02:37
      • 3.23 Demo: Azure Storage Explorer
        05:30
      • 3.24 Demo: Azcopy
        07:23
      • 3.25 Quick Recap
        01:16

    • Lesson 04: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

      01:37:46Preview
      • 4.01 Introduction
        01:42
      • 4.02 Cloud Service Responsibilities
        02:37
      • 4.03 Planning Virtual Machines
        01:56
      • 4.04 Determine Virtual Machine Sizing and Storage
        03:19
      • 4.05 Create Virtual Machines
        01:12
      • 4.06 Demo: Create a Virtual Machine from Portal and CLI
        04:28
      • 4.07 Accessing Virtual Machines in Azure Windows and Linux Virtual Machines
        02:24
      • 4.08 Demo: Connect to a Windows Virtual Machine
        01:10
      • 4.09 Demo: Connect to a Linux Virtual Machine
        03:18
      • 4.10 Demo: Explore Other VM Images
        01:49
      • 4.11 Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
        01:36
      • 4.12 Availability Sets
        01:10
      • 4.13 Update and Fault Domains
        01:06
      • 4.14 Availabilty Zone
        01:07
      • 4.15 Vertical Scaling vs. Horizontal Scaling
        01:11
      • 4.16 Virtual Machine Scale Sets
        02:51
      • 4.17 Demo: Create Scale Sets and Autoscaling
        03:07
      • 4.18 Implement and Configure Autoscaling
        02:08
      • 4.19 Implement Custom Script Extensions
        01:35
      • 4.20 Demo: Install Software on your VM
        04:32
      • 4.21 Demo: Query System and Runtime Information About the VM
        01:55
      • 4.22 Azure App Service Plans
        02:04
      • 4.23 Azure App Service Plan Scaling and Implementation
        02:35
      • 4.24 Demo: Scale Up App Service and Deploy Your Code to App Service
        10:24
      • 4.25 Continuous Integration and Deployment
        01:17
      • 4.26 Deployment Slots
        02:28
      • 4.27 Secure App Service
        01:22
      • 4.28 Create Custom Domain Names
        02:35
      • 4.29 Features of Backup and Application Insights
        02:35
      • 4.30 Containers vs. Virtual Machine
        02:51
      • 4.31 Features and Benefits of Azure Container Instances and Container Groups
        02:09
      • 4.32 Understanding the Docker Platform
        01:03
      • 4.33 Understanding AKS Terminology Clusters Nodes
        02:43
      • 4.34 Configure AKS Storage
        03:11
      • 4.35 Demo: Create an AKS Cluster and Deploy a Python App to AKS
        04:25
      • 4.36 Azure Automation Configuration and Implement Desired State Configuration
        01:32
      • 4.37 Demo: Set up a DSC and Configure a Desired State
        06:47
      • 4.38 Recap
        01:32

    • Lesson 05: Spotlight

      03:05Preview
      • 5.01 Spotlight
        03:05

    • Lesson 06: Configure and Manage Virtual Networking

      01:59:14Preview
      • 6.01 Introduction
        01:32
      • 6.02 Virtual Network
        02:30
      • 6.03 Subnets
        03:04
      • 6.04 Address
        02:03
      • 6.05 Types of IP Address
        02:20
      • 6.06 Demo: Create Subnet and VNET
        01:50
      • 6.07 Implementing NSG and Determining and Creating NSG Rules
        03:16
      • 6.08 Demo: Creation of NSG
        06:54
      • 6.09 Create Azure Firewall Rules
        02:39
      • 6.10 Demo: Create Azure Firewall Rules
        18:40
      • 6.11 Azure Domain Name Service
        02:54
      • 6.12 Demo: Create DNS Zones
        01:30
      • 6.13 DNS Domains and Record Sets
        01:09
      • 6.14 Private DNS Zones
        02:38
      • 6.15 Demo: Private DNS Zones
        01:58
      • 6.16 VNet Peering Connections
        02:07
      • 6.17 Demo: Create VNET Peering
        05:48
      • 6.18 Determine Gateway Transits, VNet Peering, and Service Chaining Uses
        01:46
      • 6.19 VPN Gateway Uses
        01:53
      • 6.20 Create VPN Gateway
        01:54
      • 6.21 Determine VPN Gateway Type SKU and Generation
        01:40
      • 6.22 Create Local Network Gateway On Premises VPN Device Connection
        02:13
      • 6.23 Determine High Availability Scenarios
        01:38
      • 6.24 Demo: Create a VPN Gateway
        01:45
      • 6.25 Azure Express Route
        02:08
      • 6.26 Site to Site Express Route Coexistence and Comparison of Intersite
        01:37
      • 6.27 Virtual WAN
        01:05
      • 6.28 Virtual System Routes and User Defined Routes
        01:50
      • 6.29 Service Endpoint and Azure Private Link
        01:43
      • 6.30 Demo: Create an NVA
        09:08
      • 6.31 Azure Load Balancer Public and Internal
        02:01
      • 6.32 Determine Load Balancer SKUs and Backend Pool Configuration
        01:09
      • 6.33 Load Balancer Rules, Azure Load Balancer and Session Persistence
        02:07
      • 6.34 Health Probe
        01:35
      • 6.35 Demo: Create a Load Balancer
        13:16
      • 6.36 Application Gateway
        01:14
      • 6.37 Application Gateway Routing
        01:38
      • 6.38 Application Gateway Components
        01:41
      • 6.39 Recap
        01:21

    • Lesson 07: Monitor and Backup Azure Resources

      46:03Preview
      • 7.01 Introduction
        01:25
      • 7.02 Azure Backup Center and Recovery Services Vault
        02:23
      • 7.03 Configure On Premises Backup and Azure Recovery Services Agent
        01:41
      • 7.04 Demo: Backup Azure File Share
        04:36
      • 7.05 Backup of VMs
        02:50
      • 7.06 Backup and Restore Azure Virtual Machines
        01:26
      • 7.07 Microsoft Azure Backup Server
        01:07
      • 7.08 Compare Backup Options
        02:09
      • 7.09 Manage Soft Delete
        00:49
      • 7.10 Implement Azure Site Recovery
        01:35
      • 7.11 Demo: Backup Virtual Machine from VM settings
        02:16
      • 7.12 Demo: Setup Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
        01:51
      • 7.13 Azure Monitor
        01:31
      • 7.14 Azure Monitor Data Platform and Data Sources
        01:24
      • 7.15 Activity Log Event and Querying the Activity Logs
        01:09
      • 7.16 Managing and Creating Azure Alert Rules
        02:30
      • 7.17 Demo: Use Activity Log Alerts to Alert Azure Infrastructure
        03:00
      • 7.18 Determining Log Analytics Uses and Creating Workspace
        01:35
      • 7.19 Creating Connected Sources and Data Sources
        01:33
      • 7.20 Log Analytics Data Structuring Log Analytics Queries
        01:33
      • 7.21 Demo: Setup Log Analytics Workspace
        03:03
      • 7.22 Network Watcher Features and Components
        03:24
      • 7.23 Quick Recap
        01:13

    • Lesson 08: Spotlight

      01:35
      • 8.01 Spotlight
        01:35

  • Section 02: Course Introduction

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Introduction

      • About Simplilearn
      • SL Training Catalog
      • What is Cloud Computing?
      • Why Cloud Computing?
      • Skills in this Course?
      • Why this course?
      • Curriculum
      • Pre-requisite
      • Course Components
      • Career Benefits for a Azure Administrator

  • Section 03: Manage Azure Identities and Governance

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    • Lesson 01: Manage Subscriptions and Governance

      • Use the Azure Portal
      • Assisted practice: Creating a Microsoft Azure Account
      • Use Azure Cloud Shell
      • Use Azure Power Shell
      • Assisted practice: Working With Azure Powershell
      • Use Azure CLI
      • Assisted practice: Working With Azure Cli
      • Azure Tags
      • Implement and Obtain a Subscription
      • Identify Subscription Usage
      • Implement Cost Management
      • Introduction to Resource Manager and Resource Group
      • ARM Templates
      • Assisted practice: Quickstart templates
      • Cost Savings

    • Lesson 02: Manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      • Management of Group Creation
      • Introduction to Azure Policy
      • Assisted practice: Implementing an Azure policy
      • Implement Role Based Access Control
      • Assisted practice: Create a Role Definition
      • Configure Resource Locks
      • Assisted practice: Apply Resource Locks

    • Lesson 03: Administer Identity

      • Introduction to Azure Directory and its benefit
      • Describe Azure Active Directory concepts
      • Compare AD DS to active Directory
      • Azure Active Directory Editions
      • Implement AD join
      • Implement Self Service Password Reset
      • Create and Manage User Accounts
      • Create Bulk User Account
      • Create Group Account
      • Assisted practice: Create users and Group Account
      • Assisted practice: Insert Guest users to Directory
      • Administrative Unit
      • Assisted practice: Create Administrative Unit
      • Implement Azure Active Directory

  • Section 04: Implement and Manage Storage

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Creating and Configuring Storage Accounts

      • Implement Azure Storage
      • Explore Azure Storage Services
      • Determine Storage Account Kind
      • Replication Strategies
      • Assisted practice: Create a Storage Account using Portal
      • Assisted practice: Create a Storage Account using CLI
      • Access Storage
      • Secure Storage Endpoint
      • Implement Blob Storage
      • Create Blob Storage
      • Assisted practice: Creation of Blob Storage
      • Create Blob Access Tiers
      • Add Blob Lifecycle Management Rules
      • Assisted practice: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
      • Determine Blob Object Replication
      • Blob Upload Tools
      • Determining Storage Pricing
      • Review Storage Security Strategies
      • Create Shared Access Signature and Identify URI
      • Assisted practice: Create Shared Access Signatures
      • Determine Storage Account Encryption
      • Create Customer Keys
      • Storage Security Best Practices

    • Lesson 02: Configure Azure Files

      • Comparison between Files and Blobs
      • Manage File share and Snapshots
      • Assisted practice: Manage/Mount File Share
      • Assisted practice: Create File Share Snapshot
      • Implement File Sync
      • Identify File Sync Components
      • Setup File Sync
      • Assisted practice: Deploy File Sync

    • Lesson 03: Configure Storage with Tools

      • Use Storage Explorer
      • Assisted practice: Azure Storage explorer
      • Use Import/Export Service
      • Use Azcopy
      • Assisted practice: Azcopy
      • Implement a Stored Access Policy

  • Section 05: Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Administer Virtual Machine

      • Cloud Service Responsibilities
      • Plan virtual Machines
      • Determine Virtual Machine Sizing
      • Determine Virtual Machine Storage
      • Assisted practice: Create virtual machine from portal
      • Assisted practice: Create a virtual machine using azure cli
      • Connect to a virtual machine
      • Assisted practice: Connect to a windows virtual Machine
      • Assisted practice: Connect to a Linux virtual machine
      • Assisted practice: Explore other VM images
      • Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
      • Setup Availability sets
      • Fault Domain and Update domain
      • Availability zone and scaling
      • Create and Implement Scale sets
      • Assisted practice: Create Scale sets
      • Implement and configure autoscaling
      • Assisted practice: Configure Autoscaling
      • Implement Virtual Machines Extensions
      • Implement Custom Script Extensions
      • Assisted practice: Install Software on Your VM
      • Assisted practice: Query System And Runtime Information About the VM

    • Lesson 02: Create and Configure an App Service

      • App Service Plan Pricing
      • Scaling Up the App Service Plan
      • Configure your app Service Plan Scaling
      • Assisted practice: Scale Up App Service
      • Implement Azure App Service Plan
      • Assisted practice: Deploy Your Code to App Service
      • App Service config (Continuous integration, Deployment Slot ,Securing ,backup and monitoring )

    • Lesson 03: Create and Configure Azure Containers and Desired State Configuration

      • Containers vs Virtual Machine
      • Explore ACI benefits
      • Implement container groups
      • Understand Docker Platform
      • Understand AKS Terminology
      • AKS cluster and Node Architecture
      • Assisted practice: Creating a AKS cluster
      • Aks Networking and Storage
      • AKS scaling
      • Assisted practice: Deploy a python app to AKS
      • Intro to Azure Automatic state configuration
      • Powershell DSC
      • Use powershell DSC to achieve desired state config
      • Assisted practice: Set up a DSC and configure a desired state
      • Create Scale Set and Install Web Server on it Using ARM Template

  • Section 06: Configure and Manage Virtual Networking

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Administer Virtual Networking

      • Plan Virtual Network, Subnet and IP addressing
      • Assisted practice: Create subnet and vnet
      • IP addressing
      • Intro to nsg and firewall
      • Assisted practice: Creation of nsg
      • Determine Azure Firewall Use
      • Create Azure Firewall and rules
      • Assisted practice: Create azure Firewall Rules
      • Identify and verify custom domains
      • Create DNS zones
      • Assisted practice: Create DNS zones
      • Delegate DNS zone and delegate it
      • Plan for Private DNS zones
      • Assisted practice: Private DNS zones

    • Lesson 02: Administer Intersite connectivity

      • VNET Peering
      • Determine Gateway Transit and Connectivity Needs
      • Create VNET peering
      • Assisted practice: Configure Vnet Peering
      • Determine Service Chaining use
      • VPN gateway use and SKU and crete S2S connections
      • Assisted practice: Create A VPN gateway
      • Determine express route uses capabilities and comparison
      • Determine Virtual WAN uses

    • Lesson 03: Administer network traffic

      • Review System Routes and User defined routes
      • Determine Service endpoint uses
      • Identify private Link uses
      • Assisted practice: Create An NVA
      • Implement and configure Load balancers
      • Assisted practice: Create An Load Balancer
      • Implement Azure Application gateway
      • Create Application Gateway with Path-Based Routing

  • Section 07: Monitor and Backup Azure Resources

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    • Lesson 01: Administer Data Protection

      • Implement Azure Backup Center
      • Configure Recovery Services Vault backup options
      • Implement on-premises file and folder backup
      • Configure the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent
      • Assisted practice: Backup Azure File share
      • Protect Virtual Machine Data
      • Create Virtual Machine Snapshot
      • Backup and Restore Virtual machine
      • Implement Azure Backup server
      • Compare Backup Options
      • Manage Soft Delete
      • Implement Site Recovery
      • Assisted practice: Create a Virtual Machine Backup

    • Lesson 02: Administer Monitoring

      • Describe Azure Monitor Key Capabilities
      • Understand Azure Monitor Components
      • Define Metrics and Logs
      • Identify Data Type
      • Describe Activity Logs Event
      • Query the Activity Logs
      • Assisted practice: Enable Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
      • Manage Azure Monitor Alerts
      • Create Alert Rules
      • Create Action Group
      • Determine Log Analytics Usage
      • Create and Define Data Source
      • Visualize and Structure Log Analytics Data
      • Describe Network Watcher Features and Components
      • Assisted practice: Set up a log analytics workspace
      • Configure Action Group to Notify in Case of Any Events Within Azure Infrastructure

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AZ-104 Exam & Certification

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  • What is Azure administrator certification?

    The Azure administrator certification (AZ-104) is a professional credential offered by Microsoft that validates your ability to manage Azure cloud services, including networking, storage, security, and computing. It focuses on implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure environments for organizations. The certification is suitable for IT professionals aiming to become Azure administrators or cloud engineers, and it provides foundational knowledge for more advanced Azure certifications.

  • What does an Azure administrator do?

    The Azure admin plays an important role in managing the organization’s cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Here are some of the primary roles and responsibilities:

    • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure services 

    • Configure and manage virtual networking 

    • Manage and deploy Azure solutions 

    • Design Azure resource manager templates

    • Implement security and manage Azure identities and governance

    • Monitor Azure resources and log analytics

    • Manage Azure subscriptions and profiles 

    • Implement Azure storage explorer and manage Azure storage accounts

    • Manage Azure compute resources and Azure storage accounts

    • Collaborate with other cloud professionals 

  • What skills should an Azure administrator know?

    Here are some of the vital skills Azure admins should have: 

    • In-depth knowledge of Azure, cloud services models, and deployment options. 

    • Be proficient in core Azure services (manage virtual networking, storage, databases, etc.)

    • Learn how to deploy and manage Azure services and adjust resources

    • Know how to monitor backup resources, manage storage, configure networks, etc. 

    • Master recommended Azure knowledge like Azure identities and governance, Azure Active Directory, virtual networking, Azure Kubernetes, etc.

    • Learn how to efficiently use Azure CLI and manage Azure compute resources

    • Azure security, Azure workloads, Azure portal backup and recovery skills 

    • Understanding of scripting languages  

    • Critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

  • How do beginners learn Azure administration?

    For beginners, it is best to enroll in a training course to learn Azure administration. Simplilearn’s Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 course is taught by experts and covers everything you need to learn about Microsoft Azure. This includes: 

    • Introduction to Microsoft Azure and role-based access control

    • Manage Azure identities and governance 

    • Implement and manage storage

    • Deploy and manage Azure monitor and compute resources 

    • Configure and manage virtual networking 

    • Monitor and backup resources, etc. 

    Additionally, Microsoft provides some free online courses and learning paths specifically for individuals new to Azure. Candidates can also try these free online courses, read e-books related to Azure administration, attend webinars, practice questions, and participate in real-life projects to get hands-on experience. 

  • How do I become an Azure administrator?

    If you want to become a Microsoft Azure administrator, you need to enroll in an AZ-104 certification course and complete the training. You should have deep knowledge and skills in Azure administration. It is better to participate in real-time projects to gain hands-on experience. After gaining the required skills and knowledge, apply for and pass the AZ-104 exam. After obtaining the certification, you can apply for numerous employment opportunities and become an Azure admin.

Why Join this Program

  • Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
  • Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
  • Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

Microsoft Azure Training FAQs

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Simplilearn learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104?

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 offers a well-structured and industry-relevant curriculum. Simplilearn testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.

  • Are there any other online courses Simplilearn offers under Cloud Computing & DevOps?

    Yes, Simplilearn offers several other online courses under Cloud Computing & DevOps. These include specialized certifications, master programs, and post-graduate courses tailored to different skill levels. Simplilearn greatly emphasizes upskilling and boosting career opportunities across industry sectors, with each course designed to help learners enhance their expertise in Cloud Computing & DevOps.

    Similar programs that we offer under Cloud Computing & DevOps

  • Does this new exam and certification replace any existing Azure exams?

    Yes, this Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 replaces exam AZ-103. This holistic curriculum prepares you for the exam.

  • Is this AZ-104 certification training course accredited?

    Yes, Simplilearn is a Silver Microsoft Partner, and Microsoft accredits this course.
     

  • Is the AZ104 exam fee included in the course fee?

    Yes, the exam fee is included in the course fee.

  • How can I pass the Microsoft Azure administrator exam on my first attempt?

    Simplilearn’s training course is designed to give you all the skills needed to successfully complete the required projects and help you pass the Microsoft Azure administrator exam on your first attempt. Please note that this course does not guarantee you will pass on your first attempt, but you will be armed with all the knowledge to do so.

  • How should I prepare for the Microsoft Azure administrator exam?

    Simplilearn’s Microsoft Azure administrator training is aligned with the exam requirements. As such, our experienced trainers will help you learn to use the Azure admin platform and prepare for the certification exam. Successfully completing Simplilearn’s Azure administrator training will allow you to pass the certification exam.

  • How long is the Microsoft Azure administrator certification valid?

    This certification is valid as per Microsoft discretion. Retired certifications (i.e. certification for technologies that are no longer being used) move to the retired section of a candidate’s transcript.
     

  • What is required to earn the Azure administrator certification?

    To earn the Azure Developer certification, you must pass the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator exam:

    • NOTE: This exam is a replacement of AZ-103: Microsoft Azure Administrator which got updated to AZ-104 on April 2, 2020. ​​​​​​​

  • What is Microsoft Azure?

    Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that allows individuals and organizations to deploy web applications, virtual servers, and IT platforms. It also allows them to host databases, perform analytics, and store data.

  • Who are the trainers for the AZ-104 certification training program?

    We have Certified trainers for Simplilearn’s Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 training. They have more than 15 years of subject matter expertise in Microsoft Azure and can help you master every concept related to the organization's Microsoft Azure environment.

  • How do I register for this online AZ-104 Microsoft Azure administrator training by Simplilearn?

    If you want to enroll in Simplilearn’s AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course, follow the below steps: 

    1. Visit the Simplilearn website and go to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 course. 

    2. Under the “Training options” section, click on the "Enroll now" button.

    3. Enter your details (name, phone number, email, and address) 

    4. Make the payment by choosing any of the payment options (Visa Credit or Debit Card, PayPal, American Express, MasterCard, or Diner’s Club) 

    After the payment is made, you can access learning materials, classes, mock tests or practice exams via your email. 

  • What certificate will I receive after completing the Azure administrator training?

    After completing the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 certification training, you will be awarded the course completion certificate from Simplilearn.

  • Is Azure administrator associate a good career option?

    Yes, Azure admin is a highly promising career with increasing demand in the job market. Numerous Fortune 500 companies use Microsoft Azure, so there is a high demand for Azure administrators.
    In addition, as more businesses start migrating to the cloud, professionals who know how to manage and administer core Azure services will be given the top priority. Azure admins also earn competitive annual salaries and have high career growth potential.

  • Is an Azure administrator associate certification worth it?

    Microsoft’s Azure administrator certification is definitely worth obtaining. The certification helps you understand core Azure administration principles and essential Azure skills. Many organizations are shifting to the cloud, so the demand for Azure admins is increasing steadily.
    Companies are also prioritizing candidates with Azure administrator certification because of their ability to manage the organization's Microsoft Azure environment. Compared to regular employees, professionals with Microsoft Azure administrator certification obtain higher salary packages. This certification also opens doors to better employment opportunities globally.

  • What job roles are available after getting an Azure administrator certification?

    After obtaining Microsoft Azure administrator certification, there are plenty of jobs available for the candidates, such as: 

    • Azure administrator 

    • Cloud architect

    • Solutions architect

    • Cloud engineer 

    • Cloud developer  

    • Cloud systems engineer

    • Cloud security engineer

    • DevOps engineer 

    • Network security manager

    • Cloud consultant 

    • Software administrator

  • How long does it take to complete the AZ-104 certification?

    Based on your experience, learning pace, IT architecture knowledge, and course length, the estimated time to complete the AZ 104 certification differs greatly. For instance, you can complete Simplilearn’s AZ-104 Microsoft Azure administrator training course in about 40 hours if you dedicate enough time to attend classes and finish the assignments.
    However, beginners who enroll in the AZ-104 course may take anywhere between 6 weeks and 5 months to complete it and obtain the Microsoft Azure administrator certification.

  • .Do I need to take the AZ-104 courses in a specific order?

    There is no need to take the courses in any specific order for the AZ-104 Azure administrator certification path. Each course is independent and designed to be self-contained, so its content does not rely on knowledge gained from other courses.
    You can start with topics that you are interested in or those that seem relevant to your current requirements. In addition to that, you can take courses that match your schedule without worrying about the specific sequence.

  • What are the benefits of getting the AZ-104 certification?

    The AZ-104 certification provides a strong foundation in managing Microsoft Azure environments, making you proficient in key tasks like monitoring, security, and networking. It enhances your employability by validating your cloud administration skills, which are in high demand. Additionally, it offers a pathway to more advanced certifications and roles, boosting your career prospects in cloud computing. The certification also helps you stay updated with evolving Azure technologies.

  • What will be the career path after completing the AZ-104 certification?

    The AZ-104 certification teaches skills for managing cloud services, including storage, security, and networking, on Azure. Completing this certification will pave the path for you to explore job roles such as Azure administrator, cloud engineer, or systems administrator. This certification also opens doors to more advanced certifications like AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), helping you progress into cloud architecture or DevOps roles for greater career growth.

  • What is the pay scale of Azure Administrators across the world?

    According to the latest data, the average compensation of Azure Administrators across the world is-

    India- ₹7.3 LPA

    USA- $111,977/yr

    UK- £47,000/yr

    Dubai- AED 10,253/mo

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