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Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Intermediate35 Hours86 Course Videos200 Test Questions

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Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 training with hands-on activities in the Azure portal, PowerShell and CLI. 35 hours of video across 86 lessons, plus 200 practice questions.

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This Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 course prepares you for the Microsoft AZ-104 exam and the role of an Azure administrator. It is for IT staff who want to manage identities, storage, virtual machines and networks in Microsoft Azure. You get 35 hours of training in 86 videos, with 200 test questions to check your progress.

What you will learn

  • Find your way around the Azure portal, PowerShell, the Azure CLI and Cloud Shell
  • Deploy resources with ARM templates and Azure Resource Manager
  • Manage users, groups, roles and self-service password reset in Azure AD (now called Microsoft Entra ID)
  • Apply Azure Policy and conditional access to keep resources under control
  • Create storage accounts, file shares and secure storage access
  • Build, size and protect virtual machines, App Service and containers
  • Set up virtual networks, peering, firewalls, DNS, VPN gateways and load balancers
  • Monitor resources and back up workloads with Azure Monitor and Azure Backup

Course outline

  1. Overview: Azure essentials: cloud basics, core Azure parts, cost management and governance, with activities on subscriptions, balances and policies
  2. Tools: navigating the Azure ecosystem: the portal, PowerShell, CLI, Cloud Shell, ARM templates and hybrid tools
  3. Identities and governance: Azure AD, custom domains, users and groups, SSPR, Azure and Azure AD roles, conditional access, licences and Azure Policy
  4. Data storage and security: storage accounts and types, Storage Explorer, Azure Files and File Sync, storage security
  5. Compute resources: virtual machines and their availability, VM extensions, App Service, Container Instances and Kubernetes
  6. Virtual networks: VNets, network security groups, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, peering, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, load balancers, Application Gateway and routes
  7. Monitoring and backup: Network Watcher, Azure Monitor and Azure Backup

Many lessons include a short activity in the Azure portal or the command line. For example, you create management groups, invite users in bulk, deploy a file share, peer two VNets and set up an Azure Firewall. Doing these tasks yourself is the best way to make the skills stick.

Who this course is for

  • System and network administrators moving to the cloud
  • Technical support staff who look after Azure resources
  • DevOps engineers who need strong Azure admin skills
  • Aspiring cloud architects
  • Current Azure administrators who want to get certified

Before you start

You should be comfortable with core IT admin work, such as managing users, servers and basic networks. Some time in the Azure portal will help. If you are new to Azure, start with AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals first. A free or pay-as-you-go Azure account lets you follow the hands-on activities.

About the AZ-104 exam

AZ-104 is the exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification, issued by Microsoft. It checks that you can manage Azure identities and governance, storage, compute, virtual networks, and monitoring and backup. Microsoft updates its exam skills outline from time to time, so check Microsoft Learn for the latest details before you book.

Jobs this course supports

  • Azure administrator
  • Cloud administrator
  • System administrator
  • Network administrator
  • DevOps engineer
  • Technical support professional

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

35 Hours
Videos

86 Course Videos
Questions

200 Test Questions
Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Exam code

AZ-104
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

Basic IT admin and networking skills. AZ-900 level Azure knowledge helps.
Best for

System administrators, network administrators, IT support staff, DevOps engineers, aspiring cloud architects
Topics covered

Azure tools, identity and governance, storage, virtual machines, containers, virtual networks, monitoring and backup
Format

Online video lessons with hands-on activities, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

7 modules and 87 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1 - Azure Overview15 lessons
  1. 1.0 Introduction to AZ-104
  2. 1.1 Cloud Computing
  3. 1.2 Cloud Services Benefits
  4. 1.3 Cloud Service Types
  5. 1.4 Azure Core Architectural Components
  6. 1.4.1 ACTIVITY-Creating Management Groups and Subscriptions
  7. 1.5 Azure Compute Services
  8. 1.6 Azure Application Hosting Options
  9. 1.7 Azure Networking Services
  10. 1.8 Azure Storage Services
  11. 1.9 Azure Identity, Access, and Security
  12. 1.10 Azure Cost Management
  13. 1.10.1 ACTIVITY- Checking Your Azure Balance
  14. 1.11 Azure Governance and Compliance Tools
  15. 1.11.1 ACTIVITY- Assign an Azure Policy
Module 2 - Azure Tools12 lessons
  1. 2.1 Azure Portal
  2. 2.1.1 ACTIVITY- Exploring the Azure Portal
  3. 2.2 Azure Monitoring Tools
  4. 2.3 Azure PowerShell
  5. 2.3.1 ACTIVITY- Using Azure PowerShell
  6. 2.4 Azure CLI
  7. 2.4.1 ACTIVITY- Using the Azure CLI
  8. 2.5 Azure Cloud Shell
  9. 2.6 ARM Templates
  10. 2.6.1 ACTIVITY- Using Templates to Deploy Resources
  11. 2.7 Azure Resource Manager
  12. 2.8 Hybrid Tools
Module 3 - Azure Identities and Governance20 lessons
  1. 3.1 Azure AD Overview
  2. 3.1.1 ACTIVITY- Exploring Azure Active Directory
  3. 3.1.2 ACTIVITY- Adding a Custom Domain
  4. 3.2 Subscriptions
  5. 3.3 Users and Groups
  6. 3.3.1 ACTIVITY- Adding Azure Active Directory User
  7. 3.3.2 ACTIVITY- Bulk Inviting New Users
  8. 3.3.3 ACTIVITY- Creating Azure AD Groups
  9. 3.4 Authentication
  10. 3.5 SSPR
  11. 3.5.1 ACTIVITY- Implementing SSPR
  12. 3.6 Devices
  13. 3.7 Azure Roles
  14. 3.7.1 ACTIVITY- Assigning Azure Roles
  15. 3.8 Azure AD Roles
  16. 3.8.1 ACTIVITY- Assigning Azure AD Roles
  17. 3.9 Conditional Access
  18. 3.10 Authorization
  19. 3.10.1 ACTIVITY- Managing Licenses
  20. 3.11 Azure Policy
Module 4 - Azure Storage9 lessons
  1. 4.1 Storage Accounts
  2. 4.1.1 ACTIVITY- Creating a Storage Account
  3. 4.2 Storage Types
  4. 4.2.1 ACTIVITY- Creating Storage Types
  5. 4.3 Azure Storage Tools
  6. 4.3.1 ACTIVITY- Azure Storage Explorer
  7. 4.4 Azure Files and File Sync
  8. 4.4.1 ACTIVITY- Deploying an Azure Files Share
  9. 4.5 Azure Storage Security
Module 5 - Azure Compute Resources9 lessons
  1. 5.1 Virtual Machines
  2. 5.1.1 ACTIVITY- Create Virtual Machines
  3. 5.1.2 ACTIVITY- Delete a Virtual Machine
  4. 5.2 VM Availability
  5. 5.2.1 ACTIVITY- Increasing VM Availability
  6. 5.3 VM Extensions
  7. 5.4 Azure App Service
  8. 5.5 Azure Container Instances
  9. 5.6 Kubernetes
Module 6 - Azure Virtual Networks16 lessons
  1. 6.1 Virtual Networks
  2. 6.1.1 ACTIVITY- Create a VNet
  3. 6.2 Network Security Groups-Part 1
  4. 6.2.1 Network Security Groups-Part 2
  5. 6.3 Azure Firewall
  6. 6.3.1 ACTIVITY- Deploying a Firewall
  7. 6.4 Azure DNS-Part 1
  8. 6.4.1 Azure DNS-Part 2
  9. 6.4.2 ACTIVITY- Implementing Azure DNS Zone6
  10. 6.5 Virtual Network Peering
  11. 6.5.1 ACTIVITY- VNet Peering
  12. 6.6 Azure VPN Gateway
  13. 6.7 ExpressRoute and Virtual WANs
  14. 6.8 Azure Load Balancer
  15. 6.9 Azure Application Gateway
  16. 6.10 Azure Routes
Module 7 - Azure Monitoring and Backup6 lessons
  1. 7.1 Network Watcher
  2. 7.2 Azure Monitor
  3. 7.3 Azure Backup-Part 1
  4. 7.4 Azure Backup-Part 2
  5. 7.5 Azure Backup-Part 3
  6. 7.6 Conclusion to AZ-104

Your learning path

Where Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) fits. Build your skills one step at a time.

Take firstAZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification CourseTake firstMicrosoft SC-900: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
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Frequently asked questions

What exam does this Azure Administrator course prepare me for?

It prepares you for Microsoft exam AZ-104, which leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification.

Does the AZ-104 course include hands-on practice?

Yes. Many lessons include activities, such as creating virtual machines, deploying a firewall, peering VNets and assigning Azure roles.

Should I take AZ-900 before AZ-104?

It is not required, but it helps if you are new to Azure. AZ-900 covers the basic ideas that AZ-104 builds on.

Which Azure tools will I use in this course?

You will use the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, the Azure CLI, Cloud Shell, ARM templates and Storage Explorer.

How long is the Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 course?

It runs for 35 hours across 86 videos, with 200 test questions to practise with.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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