Overview

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification is designed to validate your expertise in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security. This course is ideal for candidates who want to become proficient in managing Azure resources and infrastructure.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Manage Azure subscriptions and resources.

- Implement and manage storage solutions.

- Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs).

- Configure and manage virtual networks.

- Manage identities using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).

- Implement and manage Azure governance solutions.

Key Topics

1. Azure Administration Overview

   - Introduction to Azure services and architecture

   - Navigating the Azure Portal and using Azure PowerShell and CLI

2. Azure Subscription Management

   - Managing Azure subscriptions and billing

   - Implementing resource groups and resource management

   - Using role-based access control (RBAC)

3. Azure Storage Solutions

   - Configuring Azure Blob, File, Queue, and Table storage

   - Managing storage access and policies

   - Implementing Azure Backup and recovery solutions

4. Azure Virtual Machines

   - Deploying and managing VMs in Azure

   - Configuring VM networking, disks, and extensions

   - Implementing high availability and scalability for VMs

5. Azure Networking

   - Configuring and managing virtual networks (VNets)

   - Implementing subnetting, peering, and network security groups (NSGs)

   - Configuring Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and Azure Load Balancer

6. Azure Identity and Security

   - Managing Azure AD users and groups

   - Configuring Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

   - Implementing identity protection and governance

7. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

   - Implementing Azure Monitor and Azure Alerts

   - Configuring Azure Log Analytics and Network Watcher

   - Troubleshooting common Azure issues

8. Azure Governance and Compliance

   - Implementing Azure policies and blueprints

   - Configuring resource locks and tags

   - Managing cost and usage with Azure Cost Management

Hands-On Labs

Participants will engage in practical labs that reinforce the concepts learned in each module. These labs include:

- Creating and managing Azure resources through the Azure Portal, PowerShell, and CLI.

- Setting up and configuring virtual networks and subnets.

- Deploying and managing VMs and storage accounts.

- Implementing Azure AD and identity management solutions.

- Configuring monitoring and alerting for Azure resources.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for individuals with experience in IT administration and it is recommended that participants have:

- A basic understanding of networking, virtualization, and identity management.

- Familiarity with general IT infrastructure concepts.

- Some experience with PowerShell and command-line interface (CLI) tools.

Exam Preparation

The course includes a review of sample exam questions and strategies for successfully passing the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate exam.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam, participants will earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification, demonstrating their ability to manage and administer Azure environments effectively.

This course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career as an Azure Administrator, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the certification exam and capable of managing and optimizing Azure resources and infrastructure.