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Azure Administrator Course: Master Microsoft Azure Administration

This Azure Administrator course prepares you for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam. The Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate is one of the most in-demand cloud certifications, validating your skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure environments.

What does an Azure Administrator do? A Microsoft Azure Administrator implements, manages, and monitors identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. You’ll work with the Azure Administrator Portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates to manage infrastructure.

The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator exam consists of 40-60 questions with 120 minutes of testing time. The passing score is 700 on a scale of 1000. The exam costs $165 USD and can include multiple choice, case studies, drag-and-drop, and hands-on lab scenarios.

This Azure Administrator training covers all five exam domains: Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%), Implement and manage storage (15-20%), Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20-25%), Configure and manage virtual networking (25-30%), and Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%).

What’s the Azure Administrator salary? Entry-level MS Azure Administrator positions start around $68K-$89K annually. Experienced Azure Administrators earn $97K-$148K, with senior roles at top companies reaching $162K+. The Azure Administrator certification significantly boosts your earning potential for Azure Administrator jobs.

This Azure Administrator Associate course requires no formal prerequisites, but we recommend having 6+ months of hands-on Azure experience or completing AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals first. Knowledge of PowerShell, CLI, and basic networking concepts will accelerate your learning in this Azure Administration training.

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Is This Course Right For You?

Before enrolling, make sure this course aligns with your career goals and experience level.

Perfect For You If:

you meet these criteria

  • You want to become a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • You're an IT professional ready to transition into cloud Azure Administration roles
  • You want hands-on experience managing resources through the Azure Administrator Portal
  • You're targeting Azure Administrator jobs with competitive salaries
  • You want a foundation for advanced certifications like Azure Solutions Architect

Not Recommended If:

Consider other courses first

  • You have zero IT infrastructure experience (start with AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals first)
  • You're looking for developer-focused training (consider AZ-204 instead)
  • You only want database administration (see Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Database Administrator Associate certification)

What You'll Be Able To Do

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

  • Manage Azure Identities and Governance: Configure Microsoft Entra ID users, groups, and RBAC. Implement Azure Policy and manage subscriptions as a certified Azure Administrator. Understand Azure Global Administrator roles and permissions.
  • Implement and Manage Storage: Create and configure storage accounts, blob containers, file shares, and implement Azure Backup strategies for your Azure Administration tasks.
  • Deploy Azure Compute Resources: Provision and manage virtual machines, configure VM scale sets, deploy containers with ACI and AKS, and manage App Services.
  • Configure Virtual Networking: Design and implement VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.
  • Monitor and Maintain Resources: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts to maintain healthy Azure environments. Implement cost management strategies.
  • Pass the AZ-104 Exam: Master all five exam domains and earn your Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification on the first attempt.

Course Description

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

This Azure Administrator course prepares you for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam. The Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate is one of the most in-demand cloud certifications, validating your skills in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure environments.

What does an Azure Administrator do? A Microsoft Azure Administrator implements, manages, and monitors identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. You’ll work with the Azure Administrator Portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates to manage infrastructure.

The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator exam consists of 40-60 questions with 120 minutes of testing time. The passing score is 700 on a scale of 1000. The exam costs $165 USD and can include multiple choice, case studies, drag-and-drop, and hands-on lab scenarios.

This Azure Administrator training covers all five exam domains: Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%), Implement and manage storage (15-20%), Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20-25%), Configure and manage virtual networking (25-30%), and Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%).

What’s the Azure Administrator salary? Entry-level MS Azure Administrator positions start around $68K-$89K annually. Experienced Azure Administrators earn $97K-$148K, with senior roles at top companies reaching $162K+. The Azure Administrator certification significantly boosts your earning potential for Azure Administrator jobs.

This Azure Administrator Associate course requires no formal prerequisites, but we recommend having 6+ months of hands-on Azure experience or completing AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals first. Knowledge of PowerShell, CLI, and basic networking concepts will accelerate your learning in this Azure Administration training.

Your Learning Journey

A clear 16-week roadmap...

Azure Fundamentals Review (Week 1) 1 week

Review Azure core concepts and portal navigation. Understand resource hierarchy: management groups, subscriptions, resource groups. Set up your lab environment for the Azure Administrator course.

Identity and Governance (Weeks 2-4) 3 weeks

Master Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for user and group management. Configure RBAC, Azure Policy, and resource locks. Learn about Azure Global Administrator and other admin roles for proper Azure Administration.

Storage Implementation (Weeks 5-6) 2 weeks

Create and configure storage accounts for different workloads. Implement blob storage, file shares, and tables. Configure replication, access tiers, and lifecycle management.

Compute Resources (Weeks 7-9) 3 weeks

Deploy and manage Azure VMs including scale sets. Work with containers using ACI and AKS. Configure App Services and Azure Functions for application hosting.

Networking (Weeks 10-12) 3 weeks

Design and implement virtual networks, subnets, and peering. Configure NSGs, Azure Firewall, and load balancers. Implement hybrid connectivity with VPN and ExpressRoute.

Monitoring and Exam Prep (Weeks 13-14) 2 weeks

Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts. Practice with exam-style questions and case studies. Complete your Azure Administrator Associate certification preparation.

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Money-Back Guarantee
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Typical Bootcamps8-12 weeks
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Course Curriculum

Explore what you'll learn in each section of this comprehensive course

Azure Administrator Fundamentals

  • Azure Administrator Role Overview
  • Azure Resource Management
  • Azure Administration Tools
  • Azure Administrator Certification Path

Manage Azure Identities

Manage Azure Governance

Implement Azure Storage

Deploy Azure Virtual Machines

Deploy Containers and App Services

Configure Virtual Networking

Configure Hybrid Networking

Configure Load Balancing

Monitor and Backup Azure Resources

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