This guide prepares IT professionals for the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam and a career in cloud administration, combining theory with hands-on la...
Public cloud computing has fundamentally altered organizational operations in the contemporary digital age. Its benefits include on-demand resource scalability, reduction in capital expenditure on infrastructure, and increased operational flexibility. Azure, Microsoft's principal cloud computing platform, is notable for its comprehensive, integrated ecosystem supporting diverse computing services. It allows for the effective deployment and administration of applications across various platforms, ensuring optimal speed, scalability potential, and security posture.
Reflecting the widespread migration to cloud solutions, the role of the Azure administrator has become increasingly pivotal. Proficiency in Azure administration empowers professionals to architect and manage their organization's technology framework effectively. The Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification serves as a key validation for administrators, engineers, and architects wishing to confirm their expertise in this domain. This resource is specifically designed to prepare candidates for success in the AZ-104 examination. Furthermore, it provides the essential practical knowledge and tooling required to excel professionally as an Azure administrator. Through a combination of conceptual understanding and practical laboratory exercises, the guide aims to foster mastery of Azure's extensive features, laying the groundwork for aspiring cloud administration specialists.
Manage Azure Identities & Governance
Implement & Manage Storage
Deploy & Manage Compute Resources
Configure Virtual Networking
Monitor & Maintain Azure Resources
Optimize Azure Tools & Automation
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Introduction to Managing Role-Based Access Control in Azure
Technical Requirements
Understanding Azure Regions
Managing Azure Subscriptions and Management Hierarchy
Configuring Management Groups
Understanding role-based-access-control
Creating a custom RBAC role
Interpreting Access Assignments
Summary
Introduction to Azure Resource Manager Templates
Technical Requirements
Understanding ARM Templates
Benefits of ARM
Understanding the ARM Template Structure
Creating an ARM Template
Modifying an Existing ARM Template
Deploying an ARM Template – Azure Portal
Deploying an ARM Template – Azure PowerShell
Saving a Deployment as an ARM Template
Exporting an ARM Template
Azure QuickStart Templates
Summary
Creating and Configuring Containers
Technical Requirements
Introduction to Containers
Azure Container Instances
Container Groups
Docker Platform
Azure Kubernetes Services
Creating an Azure Container Registry
Deploying Your First Container Instance
Configuring Container Groups for ACI
Configuring Sizing and Scaling for ACI
Deploying AKS
Configuring Storage for AKS
Configuring Scaling for AKS
Upgrading an AKS Cluster
Summary
Introduction to Creating and Configuring App Service
Technical Requirements
Understanding Azure App Service and App Service Plans
Creating an App Service Plan
Creating an App Service Instance
Configuring Scaling
Securing Azure App Service
Configuring Custom Domain Names
Configuring a Backup for an App Service Instance
Configuring Networking Settings
Configuring Deployment Settings
Summary
Introduction to Implementing and Managing Virtual Networking
Technical Requirements
Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
Creating Private and Public IP Addresses
User-defined Routing
Implementing Subnets
Configuring Endpoints on Subnets
Configuring Private Endpoints
Configuring Azure DNS
Summary
Introduction to Implementing Backup and Recovery Solutions
Technical Requirements
Understanding Azure Backup Vaults
Understanding Azure Recovery Services Vaults
Creating a Recovery Services Vault
Understanding Backup Policies
Creating and Configuring Backup Policies
Backing Up via Azure Backup Center
Restoring a Backup via Azure Backup Center
Recovering from a Disaster with Azure Site Recovery
Configuring and Reviewing Backup Reports
Summary