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Vladimir Chavkov

Azure Administrator Training (AZ-104)

Master Azure administration with this comprehensive 4-day training covering identity management, storage, compute resources, virtual networking, and monitoring. Learn to implement, manage, and monitor Azure environments while preparing for the AZ-104 certification.

Training Details

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Duration4 days (32 hours)
LevelIntermediate
DeliveryIn-person, Live online, Hybrid
CertificationMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Who Is This For?

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  • IT administrators managing Azure infrastructure
  • System administrators transitioning to cloud
  • Cloud engineers responsible for Azure operations
  • DevOps engineers working with Azure resources
  • Anyone preparing for the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification

Learning Outcomes

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After completing this training, you’ll be able to:

  • Manage Azure identities and governance using Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC
  • Implement and manage Azure storage solutions
  • Deploy and manage Azure compute resources including VMs and containers
  • Configure and manage virtual networking in Azure
  • Monitor and back up Azure resources
  • Implement security and compliance controls

Detailed Agenda

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Day 1: Identity, Governance, and Storage

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Module 1: Managing Azure Identities

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) users, groups, and administrative units
  • Azure RBAC roles and custom role definitions
  • Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Hands-on: Configure users, groups, and RBAC

Module 2: Governance and Compliance

  • Azure Policy for resource governance
  • Management groups and subscriptions
  • Resource tagging and cost management
  • Azure Blueprints for environment deployment
  • Hands-on: Implement policies and management groups

Module 3: Azure Storage Administration

  • Storage accounts and redundancy options
  • Blob storage, file shares, and disk storage
  • Storage security and access control
  • Azure Import/Export and Storage Explorer
  • Hands-on: Configure storage with lifecycle management

Day 2: Virtual Machines and Availability

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Module 4: Azure Virtual Machines

  • VM deployment and configuration
  • VM extensions and custom script extensions
  • VM disk management and encryption
  • Azure Backup for VMs
  • Hands-on: Deploy and configure VMs

Module 5: High Availability and Scaling

  • Availability sets and availability zones
  • VM Scale Sets for auto-scaling
  • Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway
  • Azure Bastion for secure access
  • Hands-on: Implement high-availability solution

Module 6: Container Services

  • Azure Container Instances
  • Azure Container Registry
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) overview
  • Hands-on: Deploy containerized applications

Day 3: Networking and Connectivity

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Module 7: Virtual Networking

  • Virtual networks and subnets
  • Network security groups and application security groups
  • Service endpoints and private endpoints
  • Azure Firewall and network routing
  • Hands-on: Design and implement VNet architecture

Module 8: Inter-Site Connectivity

  • VNet peering and VNet-to-VNet connections
  • Azure VPN Gateway
  • ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity
  • Azure DNS and private DNS zones
  • Hands-on: Configure VPN and hybrid connectivity

Module 9: Network Traffic Management

  • Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager
  • Application Gateway and Web Application Firewall
  • Azure Front Door
  • Hands-on: Implement traffic management

Day 4: Monitoring, Backup, and Security

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Module 10: Azure Monitoring

  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Application Insights for application monitoring
  • Alerts and action groups
  • Azure Network Watcher
  • Hands-on: Configure monitoring and alerts

Module 11: Backup and Disaster Recovery

  • Azure Backup for VMs and files
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • Backup policies and retention
  • Hands-on: Implement backup solution

Module 12: Security and Updates

  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Just-in-Time VM access
  • Azure Update Management
  • Security baselines and compliance
  • Hands-on: Configure security controls

Module 13: Exam Preparation

  • AZ-104 exam format and domains
  • Practice scenarios and labs
  • Study resources and tips

Prerequisites

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  • 6-12 months Azure experience (or Azure Fundamentals certification)
  • Understanding of operating systems, networking, and servers
  • Familiarity with PowerShell or Azure CLI helpful but not required

Delivery Formats

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FormatDescription
In-PersonOn-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live OnlineInteractive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
HybridCombination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include extensive hands-on labs, course materials, practice exams, and post-training support.