This Azure Administrator AZ-104 course equips you with comprehensive knowledge of managing Azure environments across computing, storage, networking, and security domains. Learn how to effectively administer and maintain Azure services to ensure seamless cloud operations. Prepare confidently to pass the AZ-104 exam and advance your career as a certified Azure Administrator.
Learn from industry experts in real-time online sessions.
Access course materials aligned with the AZ-104 exam.
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Practice with integrated Azure labs to build real-world skills.
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Microsoft Azure stands as one of the fastest expanding enterprise cloud platforms, empowering professionals to run more secure and efficient cloud instances. According to the RightScale 2019 State of the Cloud report, Azure adoption surged significantly, increasing from 45% to 52% in 2019 alone. This rapid growth highlights Azure’s rising importance in the cloud computing landscape.
This AZ-104 course is designed for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, system administrators transitioning to Azure, and IT professionals seeking to advance their cloud management skills.
1.01 Welcome to the Course
1.02 Certification Overview
1.03 Skills Overview
1.04 Azure Overview
2.01 Introduction
2.02 Azure Administrative Tools
2.03 Demo: Creating a Microsoft Azure Account
2.04 Demo: Working With Azure Powershell
2.05 Demo: Working With Azure CLI
2.06 Azure Tags
2.07 Managing Subscriptions and Implementing Cost Management
2.08 Resource Manager and Resource Groups
2.09 Managing Resources
2.10 ARM Template
2.11 Demo: Quickstart Templates
2.12 Cost Saving
2.13 Management Group Creation and Introduction to Azure Policy
2.14 Overview of Implementing Azure Policy
2.15 Implementing Azure Policy and Azure Policy definitions
2.16 Demo: Implementing an Azure policy
2.17 Role-Based Access Control(RBAC) and Role Assignment
2.18 Creating a Role Definition and Role Assignment
2.19 Evolution of Azure RBAC Roles
2.20 Demo: Create and Assign Roles
2.21 RBAC Roles and Resource Manager Locks
2.22 Demo: Create Locks on Resources
2.23 Introduction to Azure Active Directory
2.24 AD DS versus Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Editions
2.25 Implementing AD Join and Self-Service
2.26 Creating and Managing User Accounts in Azure
2.27 Creating Group Accounts and Administrative Units
2.28 Demo: Create users and Group Account
2.29 Demo: Insert Guest users to Directory
2.30 Demo: Create Administrative Unit
2.31 Quick Recap
3.01 Introduction
3.02 Azure Storage: Features, Services, and Account Types
3.03 Determine Replication Strategies
3.04 Demo: Create a Storage Account using Portal and CLI
3.05 Access and Secure Azure Storage Accounts
3.06 Implement Blob Storage
3.07 Demo: Creation of Blob Storage
3.08 Access Tiers and Lifecycle Management of Azure Storage
3.09 Demo: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
3.10 Blob Object Replication and Blob Types
3.11 Storage Pricing and Security Capabilities
3.12 Creating Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
3.13 Demo: Create Shared Access Signatures
3.14 Storage Service Encryption (SSE) and Encryption Keys
3.15 Storage Security Best Practices
3.16 Compare Azure Files to Azure Blobs
3.17 Overview of File Share Snapshot
3.18 Demo: Create Azure File Share
3.19 Demo: Create File Share Snapshot
3.20 Overview of Azure File Sync
3.21 Demo: Deploy File Sync
3.22 Configure Storage with Tools
3.23 Demo: Azure Storage Explorer
3.24 Demo: Azcopy
3.25 Quick Recap
4.01 Introduction
4.02 Cloud Service Responsibilities
4.03 Planning Virtual Machines
4.04 Determine Virtual Machine Sizing and Storage
4.05 Create Virtual Machines
4.06 Demo: Create a Virtual Machine from Portal and CLI
4.07 Accessing Virtual Machines in Azure Windows and Linux Virtual Machines
4.08 Demo: Connect to a Windows Virtual Machine
4.09 Demo: Connect to a Linux Virtual Machine
4.10 Demo: Explore Other VM Images
4.11 Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
4.12 Availability Sets
4.13 Update and Fault Domains
4.14 Availabilty Zone
4.15 Vertical Scaling vs. Horizontal Scaling
4.16 Virtual Machine Scale Sets
4.17 Demo: Create Scale Sets and Autoscaling
4.18 Implement and Configure Autoscaling
4.19 Implement Custom Script Extensions
4.20 Demo: Install Software on your VM
4.21 Demo: Query System and Runtime Information About the VM
4.22 Azure App Service Plans
4.23 Azure App Service Plan Scaling and Implementation
4.24 Demo: Scale Up App Service and Deploy Your Code to App Service
4.25 Continuous Integration and Deployment
4.26 Deployment Slots
4.27 Secure App Service
4.28 Create Custom Domain Names
4.29 Features of Backup and Application Insights
4.30 Containers vs. Virtual Machine
4.31 Features and Benefits of Azure Container Instances and Container Groups
4.32 Understanding the Docker Platform
4.33 Understanding AKS Terminology Clusters Nodes
4.34 Configure AKS Storage
4.35 Demo: Create an AKS Cluster and Deploy a Python App to AKS
4.36 Azure Automation Configuration and Implement Desired State Configuration
4.37 Demo: Set up a DSC and Configure a Desired State
4.38 Recap
5.01 Spotlight
6.01 Introduction
6.02 Virtual Network
6.03 Subnets
6.04 Address
6.05 Types of IP Address
6.06 Demo: Create Subnet and VNET
6.07 Implementing NSG and Determining and Creating NSG Rules
6.08 Demo: Creation of NSG
6.09 Create Azure Firewall Rules
6.10 Demo: Create Azure Firewall Rules
6.11 Azure Domain Name Service
6.12 Demo: Create DNS Zones
6.13 DNS Domains and Record Sets
6.14 Private DNS Zones
6.15 Demo: Private DNS Zones
6.16 VNet Peering Connections
6.17 Demo: Create VNET Peering
6.18 Determine Gateway Transits, VNet Peering, and Service Chaining Uses
6.19 VPN Gateway Uses
6.20 Create VPN Gateway
6.21 Determine VPN Gateway Type SKU and Generation
6.22 Create Local Network Gateway On Premises VPN Device Connection
6.23 Determine High Availability Scenarios
6.24 Demo: Create a VPN Gateway
6.25 Azure Express Route
6.26 Site to Site Express Route Coexistence and Comparison of Intersite
6.27 Virtual WAN
6.28 Virtual System Routes and User Defined Routes
6.29 Service Endpoint and Azure Private Link
6.30 Demo: Create an NVA
6.31 Azure Load Balancer Public and Internal
6.32 Determine Load Balancer SKUs and Backend Pool Configuration
6.33 Load Balancer Rules, Azure Load Balancer and Session Persistence
6.34 Health Probe
6.35 Demo: Create a Load Balancer
6.36 Application Gateway
6.37 Application Gateway Routing
6.38 Application Gateway Components
6.39 Recap
7.01 Introduction
7.02 Azure Backup Center and Recovery Services Vault
7.03 Configure On Premises Backup and Azure Recovery Services Agent
7.04 Demo: Backup Azure File Share
7.05 Backup of VMs
7.06 Backup and Restore Azure Virtual Machines
7.07 Microsoft Azure Backup Server
7.08 Compare Backup Options
7.09 Manage Soft Delete
7.10 Implement Azure Site Recovery
7.11 Demo: Backup Virtual Machine from VM settings
7.12 Demo: Setup Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
7.13 Azure Monitor
7.14 Azure Monitor Data Platform and Data Sources
7.15 Activity Log Event and Querying the Activity Logs
7.16 Managing and Creating Azure Alert Rules
7.17 Demo: Use Activity Log Alerts to Alert Azure Infrastructure
7.18 Determining Log Analytics Uses and Creating Workspace
7.19 Creating Connected Sources and Data Sources
7.20 Log Analytics Data Structuring Log Analytics Queries
7.21 Demo: Setup Log Analytics Workspace
7.22 Network Watcher Features and Components
7.23 Quick Recap
8.01 Spotlight
1.01 Course Introduction
1.02 What Will You Learn
2.01 Introduction
2.02 About Nvidya
2.03 SL Training Catalog
2.04 What is Cloud Computing?
2.05 Why Cloud Computing?
2.06 Skills in this Course?
2.07 Why this course?
2.08 Curriculum
2.09 Pre-requisite
2.10 Course Components
2.11 Career Benefits for a Azure Administrator
1.01 Use the Azure Portal
1.02 Assisted practice: Creating a Microsoft Azure Account
1.03 Use Azure Cloud Shell
1.04 Use Azure Power Shell
1.05 Assisted practice: Working With Azure Powershell
1.06 Use Azure CLI
1.07 Assisted practice: Working With Azure Cli
1.08 Azure Tags
1.09 Implement and Obtain a Subscription
1.10 Identify Subscription Usage
1.11 Implement Cost Management
1.12 Introduction to Resource Manager and Resource Group
1.13 ARM Templates
1.14 Assisted practice: Quickstart templates
1.15 Cost Savings
2.01 Management of Group Creation
2.02 Introduction to Azure Policy
2.03 Assisted practice: Implementing an Azure policy
2.04 Implement Role Based Access Control
2.05 Assisted practice: Create a Role Definition
2.06 Configure Resource Locks
2.07 Assisted practice: Apply Resource Locks
3.01 Introduction to Azure Directory and its benefit
3.02 Describe Azure Active Directory concepts
3.03 Compare AD DS to active Directory
3.04 Azure Active Directory Editions
3.05 Implement AD join
3.06 Implement Self Service Password Reset
3.07 Create and Manage User Accounts
3.08 Create Bulk User Account
3.09 Create Group Account
3.10 Assisted practice: Create users and Group Account
3.11 Assisted practice: Insert Guest users to Directory
3.12 Administrative Unit
3.13 Assisted practice: Create Administrative Unit
3.14 Implement Azure Active Directory
1.01 Implement Azure Storage
1.02 Explore Azure Storage Services
1.03 Determine Storage Account Kind
1.04 Replication Strategies
1.05 Assisted practice: Create a Storage Account using Portal
1.06 Assisted practice: Create a Storage Account using CLI
1.07 Access Storage
1.08 Secure Storage Endpoint
1.09 Implement Blob Storage
1.10 Create Blob Storage
1.11 Assisted practice: Creation of Blob Storage
1.12 Create Blob Access Tiers
1.13 Add Blob Lifecycle Management Rules
1.14 Assisted practice: Blob Lifecycle Management Rules and Replication
1.15 Determine Blob Object Replication
1.16 Blob Upload Tools
1.17 Determining Storage Pricing
1.18 Review Storage Security Strategies
1.19 Create Shared Access Signature and Identify URI
1.20 Assisted practice: Create Shared Access Signatures
1.21 Determine Storage Account Encryption
1.22 Create Customer Keys
1.23 Storage Security Best Practices
2.01 Comparison between Files and Blobs
2.02 Manage File share and Snapshots
2.03 Assisted practice: Manage/Mount File Share
2.04 Assisted practice: Create File Share Snapshot
2.05 Implement File Sync
2.06 Identify File Sync Components
2.07 Setup File Sync
2.08 Assisted practice: Deploy File Sync
3.01 Use Storage Explorer
3.02 Assisted practice: Azure Storage explorer
3.03 Use Import/Export Service
3.04 Use Azcopy
3.05 Assisted practice: Azcopy
3.06 Implement a Stored Access Policy
1.01 Cloud Service Responsibilities
1.02 Plan virtual Machines
1.03 Determine Virtual Machine Sizing
1.04 Determine Virtual Machine Storage
1.05 Assisted practice: Create virtual machine from portal
1.06 Assisted practice: Create a virtual machine using azure cli
1.07 Connect to a virtual machine
1.08 Assisted practice: Connect to a windows virtual Machine
1.09 Assisted practice: Connect to a Linux virtual machine
1.10 Assisted practice: Explore other VM images
1.11 Plan for Maintenance and Downtime
1.12 Setup Availability sets
1.13 Fault Domain and Update domain
1.14 Availability zone and scaling
1.15 Create and Implement Scale sets
1.16 Assisted practice: Create Scale sets
1.17 Implement and configure autoscaling
1.18 Assisted practice: Configure Autoscaling
1.19 Implement Virtual Machines Extensions
1.20 Implement Custom Script Extensions
1.21 Assisted practice: Install Software on Your VM
1.22 Assisted practice: Query System And Runtime Information About the VM
2.01 App Service Plan Pricing
2.02 Scaling Up the App Service Plan
2.03 Configure your app Service Plan Scaling
2.04 Assisted practice: Scale Up App Service
2.05 Implement Azure App Service Plan
2.06 Assisted practice: Deploy Your Code to App Service
2.07 App Service config (Continuous integration, Deployment Slot, Securing, backup and monitoring)
3.01 Containers vs Virtual Machine
3.02 Explore ACI benefits
3.03 Implement container groups
3.04 Understand Docker Platform
3.05 Understand AKS Terminology
3.06 AKS cluster and Node Architecture
3.07 Assisted practice: Creating a AKS cluster
3.08 Aks Networking and Storage
3.09 AKS scaling
3.10 Assisted practice: Deploy a python app to AKS
3.11 Intro to Azure Automatic state configuration
3.12 Powershell DSC
3.13 Use powershell DSC to achieve desired state config
3.14 Assisted practice: Set up a DSC and configure a desired state
3.15 Create Scale Set and Install Web Server on it Using ARM Template
1.01 Plan Virtual Network, Subnet and IP addressing
1.02 Assisted practice: Create subnet and vnet
1.03 IP addressing
1.04 Intro to nsg and firewall
1.05 Assisted practice: Creation of nsg
1.06 Determine Azure Firewall Use
1.07 Create Azure Firewall and rules
1.08 Assisted practice: Create azure Firewall Rules
1.09 Identify and verify custom domains
1.10 Create DNS zones
1.11 Assisted practice: Create DNS zones
1.12 Delegate DNS zone and delegate it
1.13 Plan for Private DNS zones
1.14 Assisted practice: Private DNS zones
2.01 VNET Peering
2.02 Determine Gateway Transit and Connectivity Needs
2.03 Create VNET peering
2.04 Assisted practice: Configure Vnet Peering
2.05 Determine Service Chaining use
2.06 VPN gateway use and SKU and create S2S connections
2.07 Assisted practice: Create A VPN gateway
2.08 Determine express route uses capabilities and comparison
2.09 Determine Virtual WAN uses
3.01 Review System Routes and User defined routes
3.02 Determine Service endpoint uses
3.03 Identify private Link uses
3.04 Assisted practice: Create An NVA
3.05 Implement and configure Load balancers
3.06 Assisted practice: Create An Load Balancer
3.07 Implement Azure Application gateway
3.08 Create Application Gateway with Path-Based Routing
1.01 Implement Azure Backup Center
1.02 Configure Recovery Services Vault backup options
1.03 Implement on-premises file and folder backup
1.04 Configure the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent
1.05 Assisted practice: Backup Azure File share
1.06 Protect Virtual Machine Data
1.07 Create Virtual Machine Snapshot
1.08 Backup and Restore Virtual machine
1.09 Implement Azure Backup server
1.10 Compare Backup Options
1.11 Manage Soft Delete
1.12 Implement Site Recovery
1.13 Assisted practice: Create a Virtual Machine Backup
2.01 Describe Azure Monitor Key Capabilities
2.02 Understand Azure Monitor Components
2.03 Define Metrics and Logs
2.04 Identify Data Type
2.05 Describe Activity Logs Event
2.06 Query the Activity Logs
2.07 Assisted practice: Enable Disaster Recovery for Azure VMs
2.08 Manage Azure Monitor Alerts
2.09 Create Alert Rules
2.10 Create Action Group
2.11 Determine Log Analytics Usage
2.12 Create and Define Data Source
2.13 Visualize and Structure Log Analytics Data
2.14 Describe Network Watcher Features and Components
2.15 Assisted practice: Set up a log analytics workspace
2.16 Configure Action Group to Notify in Case of Any Events Within Azure Infrastructure
The AZ-104 certification is a professional Microsoft credential that confirms your ability to manage and operate Azure cloud services. It covers key areas such as networking, storage, security, and computing within Azure. This certification is designed for IT professionals who want to become Azure administrators or cloud engineers and serves as a stepping stone for more advanced Azure certifications.
An Azure Administrator is responsible for managing an organization’s cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Typical tasks include:
Key skills for an Azure Admin include:
Beginners should consider enrolling in a comprehensive Azure administration course like the AZ-104 certification training offered by experts. This course covers essentials such as:
Microsoft also offers free learning paths, e-books, webinars, and practice labs that can help newcomers gain practical experience with Azure administration.
To become an Azure Administrator, you should enroll in an AZ-104 certification course to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills. Working on real-world projects can greatly enhance your understanding. After completing your preparation, register and pass the AZ-104 exam. Once certified, you can explore job opportunities as an Azure Administrator across various organizations managing cloud environments.
““A game-changer for our IT team’s cloud capabilities."”
“The AZ-104 course transformed how our administrators manage Azure environments. The hands-on labs and expert-led sessions helped us implement robust cloud solutions faster and more securely. This training was essential in elevating our team’s efficiency and confidence in Azure administration.”
“"Practical and comprehensive—perfect for corporate teams."”
“This certification course offered a well-structured approach that aligned perfectly with our corporate cloud strategy. The real-world scenarios and continuous mentoring made the learning experience seamless and directly applicable to our projects. Highly recommended for organizations aiming to boost their Azure expertise.”
Gain practical expertise crafted with industry and academic input.
Learn from seasoned professionals sharing real-world insights and case studies.
Build skills through hands-on projects with real data and virtual labs.
Enjoy 24/7 access to mentors and a supportive learning community.
Not at all! Our ‘flexi-learn’ feature lets you catch up anytime by watching recorded sessions of any live classes you miss. This way, you won’t fall behind and can complete the course requirements at your own pace. Simply log into the Nvidya portal, select the missed lesson, and view the recording to keep your progress on track.
Yes! Nvidya offers a variety of Cloud Computing and DevOps programs, ranging from beginner certifications to advanced professional training. Whether you want to start with fundamentals or pursue specialized paths, there are courses designed to expand your cloud skills and career opportunities.
Notable courses include:
Yes, the AZ-104 exam is the updated version that replaced the AZ-103 exam. It reflects the latest Microsoft Azure administrator role requirements and best practices.
Absolutely. Nvidya is a Microsoft Silver Partner, and this course is fully accredited by Microsoft to ensure you receive high-quality, up-to-date training aligned with industry standards.
To boost your success, complete the comprehensive AZ-104 course offered by Nvidya, which combines expert instruction, real-world projects, and practice tests. While passing is not guaranteed, this preparation equips you with the skills and confidence needed to excel.
The best preparation includes completing a structured course like Nvidya’s AZ-104, which covers all exam objectives. Alongside instructor-led training, take advantage of hands-on labs, study guides, and practice exams to deepen your understanding and readiness.
At Nvidya, our AZ-104 courses are delivered by highly experienced Azure professionals with over 15 years in cloud technologies. These experts combine real-world experience with in-depth technical knowledge to ensure you gain practical skills for managing Azure environments confidently.
Enrolling with Nvidya is simple and user-friendly. Visit the official Nvidya website, locate the AZ-104 certification course page, and click on the “Enroll” button. Complete the registration form with your details and select your payment method from options such as credit/debit cards or digital payment platforms. After confirming your payment, you will receive immediate access to course materials, live classes, and practice tests via email.
Obtaining the AZ-104 credential opens doors to a variety of cloud-focused positions such as Azure Administrator, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Solutions Architect, Cloud Developer, Systems Engineer, Security Engineer, DevOps Specialist, Network Security Lead, Cloud Consultant, and IT Administrator roles.
Achieving the AZ-104 certification demonstrates your expertise in managing Azure cloud platforms including configuring resources, implementing security measures, and optimizing networking. It significantly increases your marketability to employers and lays the groundwork for pursuing advanced cloud certifications, ensuring you remain competitive in the fast-evolving cloud industry.
Successfully completing AZ-104 equips you with the skills required for essential cloud roles and also acts as a stepping stone toward higher certifications like AZ-305. This progression can lead to senior-level opportunities in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, or DevOps leadership, enhancing your professional trajectory in the cloud domain.
Based on current industry trends, Azure Administrators typically earn:
These figures can vary depending on experience, location, and organization size.