Certification preparation

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Manage Azure infrastructure and services

36 hours Intermediate Cloud Computing

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

Azure Administrator certification training. Learn to manage Azure subscriptions, implement storage, deploy VMs, configure virtual networks, and manage identities. Hands-on Azure labs included.

What you’ll learn

Explain azure identity and governance in a practical work context.
Make informed choices about storage and data protection.
Recognize common pitfalls in compute resources and deployment.
Connect virtual networking to a practical action plan.
Build confidence in monitoring, backup and administration scenarios.

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

Recommended learning plan

5-day learning plan

Learn through a cloud workload, with focused discussions, practical exercises and work you can take away.

Learning route: 5 recommended days
Practical work: 5 guided activities
Finish with: A practical review

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Azure identity and governance

What we’ll cover

Azure identity
Governance

Put it into practice

Compare feasible options against objectives and constraints, then make a recommendation with explicit trade-offs.

You’ll take away
A one-page decision brief

Day 2Storage and data protection

What we’ll cover

Storage
Data protection

Put it into practice

Work through a sample dataset or model, challenge its assumptions and explain what the results do and do not show.

You’ll take away
An analysis with assumptions and quality checks

Day 3Compute resources and deployment

What we’ll cover

Compute resources
Deployment

Put it into practice

Map the workflow, implement or sketch an automation step and plan how to recover when it fails.

You’ll take away
A workflow and recovery checklist

Day 4Virtual networking

What we’ll cover

Virtual networking

Put it into practice

Sketch the environment, walk through a failure or access scenario and explain how the design responds.

You’ll take away
An annotated architecture and operations checklist

Day 5Monitoring, backup and administration scenarios

What we’ll cover

Monitoring
Backup
Administration scenarios

Put it into practice

Investigate a failing or underperforming example and select checks that distinguish symptoms from causes.

You’ll take away
An evidence-based diagnostic checklist

Bring it all together

Explain the design, demonstrate the key controls and review reliability and cost trade-offs.

Prerequisites

A laptop and familiarity with basic networking will help. Practical labs may require a separate cloud sandbox.

Yes, you will have access to instructor support via email for 30 days after course completion to help with any questions or clarifications.

Is course material included?

Yes, all students receive comprehensive course materials including study guides, practice exams, templates, and access to our online learning portal for 1 year after course completion.

Is the exam fee included in the course price?

For most certification courses, the exam fee is included in the course price. However, some advanced certifications may require a separate exam fee. Please check the course details for specific information.

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Prerequisites vary by course level. Generally, foundational courses have no prerequisites, while advanced courses may require prior experience or completion of prerequisite certifications. Check the course details for specific requirements.

What is the format of this training?

We offer both online and in-person training options. Online sessions are conducted via Zoom with interactive features, while in-person classes are held at our training centers across the Middle East.