Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Level: Intermediate

Develop Job-Ready Azure Administration Skills
Manage Azure Identity, Storage, Compute & Networking
Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104 Certification Exam
Official Microsoft Materials & Exam Voucher Included
Our Exam Pass Guarantee Included*
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Get this course for FREE with PLA Digital Funding!

Course Overview

Duration: 4 Days (9:30am-5:00pm) Accredited: Yes Exams: Included Funding: PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct Type: Classroom, Onsite, Virtual Company group booking discount available
This four-day instructor-led course will teach you how to implement, manage and monitor a Microsoft Azure environment. You’ll develop practical skills in administering Azure identities, governance, storage, compute resources and virtual networks. You’ll also learn how to secure, monitor, back up and maintain Azure resources using tools such as the [...]

This four-day instructor-led course will teach you how to implement, manage and monitor a Microsoft Azure environment.

You’ll develop practical skills in administering Azure identities, governance, storage, compute resources and virtual networks. You’ll also learn how to secure, monitor, back up and maintain Azure resources using tools such as the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI and Azure Resource Manager.

The course is designed for IT professionals who administer cloud environments or want to move into an Azure administrator role. It will help you prepare for the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator examination.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Azure administrators.
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators moving into cloud administration.
  • IT professionals responsible for managing Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Network, server and support professionals developing Azure administration skills.
  • Cloud engineers and technical consultants.
  • Professionals who work with Azure networking, security, identity or governance teams.
  • Learners preparing for the Microsoft AZ-104 examination.
  • Anyone working towards the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and identities.
  • Manage access to Azure resources using role-based access control.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, policies and governance.
  • Administer Azure resources using the Azure portal, PowerShell and Azure CLI.
  • Implement and manage Azure storage accounts.
  • Configure Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files.
  • Secure access to Azure storage.
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines.
  • Configure availability, scaling and automated deployment options.
  • Provision and manage Azure App Service and container-based resources.
  • Configure virtual networks, subnets and IP addressing.
  • Implement network security groups and Azure Firewall.
  • Configure Azure DNS, routing and network connectivity.
  • Implement virtual network peering and VPN connectivity.
  • Configure load balancing and network traffic management.
  • Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  • Configure alerts and analyse resource performance.
  • Implement backup and recovery for Azure resources.
  • Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104 examination.
This four-day instructor-led course will teach you how to implement, manage and monitor a Microsoft Azure environment. You’ll develop practical skills in administering Azure identities, governance, storage, compute resources and virtual networks. You’ll also learn how to secure, monitor, back up and maintain Azure resources using tools such as the [...]

This four-day instructor-led course will teach you how to implement, manage and monitor a Microsoft Azure environment.

You’ll develop practical skills in administering Azure identities, governance, storage, compute resources and virtual networks. You’ll also learn how to secure, monitor, back up and maintain Azure resources using tools such as the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI and Azure Resource Manager.

The course is designed for IT professionals who administer cloud environments or want to move into an Azure administrator role. It will help you prepare for the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator examination.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Azure administrators.
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators moving into cloud administration.
  • IT professionals responsible for managing Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Network, server and support professionals developing Azure administration skills.
  • Cloud engineers and technical consultants.
  • Professionals who work with Azure networking, security, identity or governance teams.
  • Learners preparing for the Microsoft AZ-104 examination.
  • Anyone working towards the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and identities.
  • Manage access to Azure resources using role-based access control.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, policies and governance.
  • Administer Azure resources using the Azure portal, PowerShell and Azure CLI.
  • Implement and manage Azure storage accounts.
  • Configure Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files.
  • Secure access to Azure storage.
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines.
  • Configure availability, scaling and automated deployment options.
  • Provision and manage Azure App Service and container-based resources.
  • Configure virtual networks, subnets and IP addressing.
  • Implement network security groups and Azure Firewall.
  • Configure Azure DNS, routing and network connectivity.
  • Implement virtual network peering and VPN connectivity.
  • Configure load balancing and network traffic management.
  • Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  • Configure alerts and analyse resource performance.
  • Implement backup and recovery for Azure resources.
  • Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104 examination.

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Module 1: Identity

  • Azure Active Directory
  • Users and Groups

Lab: Manage Azure Active Directory Identities

  • Secure and manage identities with Azure Active Directory.
  • Implement and manage users and groups.

Module 2: Governance and Compliance

  • Subscriptions and Accounts
  • Azure Policy
  • Role-based Access Control (RBAC)

Lab: Manage Subscriptions and RBAC; Lab: Manage Governance via Azure Policy

  • Implement and manage Azure subscriptions and accounts.
  • Implement Azure Policy, including custom policies.
  • Use RBAC to assign permissions.

Module 3: Azure Administration

  • Azure Resource Manager
  • Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
  • Azure PowerShell and CLI
  • ARM Templates

Lab: Manage Azure resources by using the Azure Portal

  • Leverage Azure Resource Manager to organise resources.
  • Use the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell.
  • Use Azure PowerShell and CLI.
  • Use ARM Templates to deploy resources.

Module 4: Virtual Networking

  • Virtual Networks
  • IP Addressing
  • Network Security Groups
  • Azure Firewall
  • Azure DNS

Lab: Implement Virtual Networking

  • Implement virtual networks and subnets.
  • Configure public and private IP addressing.
  • Configure network security groups.
  • Configure Azure Firewall.
  • Configure private and public DNS zones.

Module 5: Intersite Connectivity

  • VNet Peering
  • VPN Gateway Connections
  • ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN

Lab: Implement Intersite Connectivity

  • Configure VNet Peering.
  • Configure VPN gateways.
  • Choose the appropriate intersite connectivity solution.

Module 6: Network Traffic Management

  • Network Routing and Endpoints
  • Azure Load Balancer
  • Azure Application Gateway

Lab: Implement Traffic Management

  • Configure network routing including custom routes and service endpoints.
  • Configure an Azure Load Balancer.
  • Configure an Azure Application Gateway.

Module 7: Azure Storage

  • Storage Accounts
  • Blob Storage
  • Storage Security
  • Azure Files and File Sync
  • Managing Storage

Lab: Manage Azure storage

  • Create Azure storage accounts.
  • Configure blob containers.
  • Secure Azure storage.
  • Configure Azure Files shares and File Sync.
  • Manage storage with tools such as Storage Explorer.

Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines

  • Virtual Machine Planning
  • Creating Virtual Machines
  • Virtual Machine Availability
  • Virtual Machine Extensions

Lab: Manage virtual machines

  • Plan for virtual machine implementations.
  • Create virtual machines.
  • Configure virtual machine availability, including scale sets.
  • Use virtual machine extensions.

Module 9: Serverless Computing

  • Azure App Service Plans
  • Azure App Service
  • Container Services
  • Azure Kubernetes Service

Lab: Implement Web Apps; Lab: Implement Azure Container Instances; Lab: Implement Azure Kubernetes Service

  • Create an App Service Plan.
  • Create a web app.
  • Implement Azure Container Instances.
  • Implement Azure Kubernetes Service.

Module 10: Data Protection

  • File and Folder Backups
  • Virtual Machine Backups

Lab: Implement Data Protection

  • Backup and restore files and folders.
  • Back up and restore virtual machines.

Module 11: Monitoring

  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Alerts
  • Log Analytics
  • Network Watcher

Lab: Implement Monitoring

  • Use Azure Monitor.
  • Create Azure alerts.
  • Query using Log Analytics.
  • Use Network Watcher.

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Module 1: Identity

  • Azure Active Directory
  • Users and Groups

Lab: Manage Azure Active Directory Identities

  • Secure and manage identities with Azure Active Directory.
  • Implement and manage users and groups.

Module 2: Governance and Compliance

  • Subscriptions and Accounts
  • Azure Policy
  • Role-based Access Control (RBAC)

Lab: Manage Subscriptions and RBAC; Lab: Manage Governance via Azure Policy

  • Implement and manage Azure subscriptions and accounts.
  • Implement Azure Policy, including custom policies.
  • Use RBAC to assign permissions.

Module 3: Azure Administration

  • Azure Resource Manager
  • Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
  • Azure PowerShell and CLI
  • ARM Templates

Lab: Manage Azure resources by using the Azure Portal

  • Leverage Azure Resource Manager to organise resources.
  • Use the Azure Portal and Cloud Shell.
  • Use Azure PowerShell and CLI.
  • Use ARM Templates to deploy resources.

Module 4: Virtual Networking

  • Virtual Networks
  • IP Addressing
  • Network Security Groups
  • Azure Firewall
  • Azure DNS

Lab: Implement Virtual Networking

  • Implement virtual networks and subnets.
  • Configure public and private IP addressing.
  • Configure network security groups.
  • Configure Azure Firewall.
  • Configure private and public DNS zones.

Module 5: Intersite Connectivity

  • VNet Peering
  • VPN Gateway Connections
  • ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN

Lab: Implement Intersite Connectivity

  • Configure VNet Peering.
  • Configure VPN gateways.
  • Choose the appropriate intersite connectivity solution.

Module 6: Network Traffic Management

  • Network Routing and Endpoints
  • Azure Load Balancer
  • Azure Application Gateway

Lab: Implement Traffic Management

  • Configure network routing including custom routes and service endpoints.
  • Configure an Azure Load Balancer.
  • Configure an Azure Application Gateway.

Module 7: Azure Storage

  • Storage Accounts
  • Blob Storage
  • Storage Security
  • Azure Files and File Sync
  • Managing Storage

Lab: Manage Azure storage

  • Create Azure storage accounts.
  • Configure blob containers.
  • Secure Azure storage.
  • Configure Azure Files shares and File Sync.
  • Manage storage with tools such as Storage Explorer.

Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines

  • Virtual Machine Planning
  • Creating Virtual Machines
  • Virtual Machine Availability
  • Virtual Machine Extensions

Lab: Manage virtual machines

  • Plan for virtual machine implementations.
  • Create virtual machines.
  • Configure virtual machine availability, including scale sets.
  • Use virtual machine extensions.

Module 9: Serverless Computing

  • Azure App Service Plans
  • Azure App Service
  • Container Services
  • Azure Kubernetes Service

Lab: Implement Web Apps; Lab: Implement Azure Container Instances; Lab: Implement Azure Kubernetes Service

  • Create an App Service Plan.
  • Create a web app.
  • Implement Azure Container Instances.
  • Implement Azure Kubernetes Service.

Module 10: Data Protection

  • File and Folder Backups
  • Virtual Machine Backups

Lab: Implement Data Protection

  • Backup and restore files and folders.
  • Back up and restore virtual machines.

Module 11: Monitoring

  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Alerts
  • Log Analytics
  • Network Watcher

Lab: Implement Monitoring

  • Use Azure Monitor.
  • Create Azure alerts.
  • Query using Log Analytics.
  • Use Network Watcher.
  • Examination: AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

  • Examination duration: 100 minutes.
  • Passing score: 700 out of 1,000.
  • Examination format: Proctored Microsoft certification examination.
  • Question formats: May include multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, case-study and other interactive question types.
  • Open or closed book: Closed book.
  • Examination: AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

  • Examination duration: 100 minutes.
  • Passing score: 700 out of 1,000.
  • Examination format: Proctored Microsoft certification examination.
  • Question formats: May include multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, case-study and other interactive question types.
  • Open or closed book: Closed book.
  • Four days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by an accredited Microsoft trainer.
  • Official Microsoft Azure course materials, practical labs and learning resources.
  • Microsoft AZ-104 certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
  • Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
  • Four days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by an accredited Microsoft trainer.
  • Official Microsoft Azure course materials, practical labs and learning resources.
  • Microsoft AZ-104 certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
  • Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.

Before attending this course, you should have experience or knowledge of:

  • Operating systems, servers and cloud infrastructure.
  • Virtualisation technologies, including virtual machines, virtual networking and virtual hard disks.
  • Networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls and encryption.
  • Storage structures and data protection.
  • Identity and directory concepts.
  • Resilience, backup and disaster recovery.
  • The Azure portal and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Command-line administration using PowerShell or Azure CLI.

Some familiarity with Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep files would also be beneficial.

Completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) before attending is strongly recommended.

Before attending this course, you should have experience or knowledge of:

  • Operating systems, servers and cloud infrastructure.
  • Virtualisation technologies, including virtual machines, virtual networking and virtual hard disks.
  • Networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls and encryption.
  • Storage structures and data protection.
  • Identity and directory concepts.
  • Resilience, backup and disaster recovery.
  • The Azure portal and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Command-line administration using PowerShell or Azure CLI.

Some familiarity with Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep files would also be beneficial.

Completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) before attending is strongly recommended.

Who is the AZ-104 course suitable for?

This intermediate-level course is suitable for IT professionals who administer, support or plan to work with Microsoft Azure environments. It is particularly relevant to:

  • Azure administrators
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators
  • Cloud support professionals
  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals moving from on-premises infrastructure into Azure
  • Learners preparing for the AZ-104 certification exam

Microsoft recommends familiarity with operating systems, networking, servers and virtualisation. Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID will also be beneficial.

Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?

There is no formal Microsoft certification prerequisite for taking the AZ-104 exam. However, this is an intermediate-level course, so learners should already understand operating systems, networking, servers, virtualisation, storage and cloud infrastructure.

We strongly recommend completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or having equivalent Azure knowledge, before attending. Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell and disaster recovery concepts will help learners gain the most from the course.

What will I learn during the AZ-104 course?

The course covers the principal responsibilities of an Azure administrator, including how to:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and access
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resources and governance
  • Configure Azure storage accounts, file shares and blob storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines
  • Use Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
  • Configure Azure App Service and container-based resources
  • Create and manage virtual networks
  • Configure network security, connectivity and load balancing
  • Monitor Azure resources
  • Implement Azure Backup and recovery services

The content supports the five skill areas assessed in the current AZ-104 exam.

View all FAQs

Who is the AZ-104 course suitable for?

This intermediate-level course is suitable for IT professionals who administer, support or plan to work with Microsoft Azure environments. It is particularly relevant to:

  • Azure administrators
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators
  • Cloud support professionals
  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals moving from on-premises infrastructure into Azure
  • Learners preparing for the AZ-104 certification exam

Microsoft recommends familiarity with operating systems, networking, servers and virtualisation. Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID will also be beneficial.

Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?

There is no formal Microsoft certification prerequisite for taking the AZ-104 exam. However, this is an intermediate-level course, so learners should already understand operating systems, networking, servers, virtualisation, storage and cloud infrastructure.

We strongly recommend completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or having equivalent Azure knowledge, before attending. Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell and disaster recovery concepts will help learners gain the most from the course.

What will I learn during the AZ-104 course?

The course covers the principal responsibilities of an Azure administrator, including how to:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and access
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resources and governance
  • Configure Azure storage accounts, file shares and blob storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines
  • Use Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
  • Configure Azure App Service and container-based resources
  • Create and manage virtual networks
  • Configure network security, connectivity and load balancing
  • Monitor Azure resources
  • Implement Azure Backup and recovery services

The content supports the five skill areas assessed in the current AZ-104 exam.

View all FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

This intermediate-level course is suitable for IT professionals who administer, support or plan to work with Microsoft Azure environments. It is particularly relevant to:

  • Azure administrators
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators
  • Cloud support professionals
  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals moving from on-premises infrastructure into Azure
  • Learners preparing for the AZ-104 certification exam

Microsoft recommends familiarity with operating systems, networking, servers and virtualisation. Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID will also be beneficial.

There is no formal Microsoft certification prerequisite for taking the AZ-104 exam. However, this is an intermediate-level course, so learners should already understand operating systems, networking, servers, virtualisation, storage and cloud infrastructure.

We strongly recommend completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or having equivalent Azure knowledge, before attending. Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell and disaster recovery concepts will help learners gain the most from the course.

The course covers the principal responsibilities of an Azure administrator, including how to:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and access
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resources and governance
  • Configure Azure storage accounts, file shares and blob storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines
  • Use Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
  • Configure Azure App Service and container-based resources
  • Create and manage virtual networks
  • Configure network security, connectivity and load balancing
  • Monitor Azure resources
  • Implement Azure Backup and recovery services

The content supports the five skill areas assessed in the current AZ-104 exam.

Yes. Our instructor-led course includes practical activities designed to help learners apply Azure administration concepts in realistic scenarios. These exercises reinforce the knowledge required to configure, manage, secure and monitor Azure resources.

Hands-on practice is particularly important for AZ-104, as Microsoft recommends gaining practical experience before attempting the exam.

Our instructor-led Microsoft Azure Administrator course runs for four days, with scheduled training normally delivered from 9:30am until 5:00pm each day.

The course is available through classroom, virtual instructor-led and on-site delivery options, subject to availability.

AZ-104 is a proctored Microsoft certification exam delivered through Pearson VUE. It may contain different question formats and interactive components. Microsoft currently allows 100 minutes to complete the assessment, although the overall appointment time may be longer for registration, instructions and other examination procedures.

A score of 700 or higher is required to pass. Microsoft does not guarantee a fixed number of questions, so the number presented may vary.

Yes. This course may be eligible for Welsh Government funding through programmes such as Personal Learning Accounts, PLA Digital and ReAct, subject to the learner meeting the applicable eligibility criteria and funding being available.

Frequently Asked Questions

This intermediate-level course is suitable for IT professionals who administer, support or plan to work with Microsoft Azure environments. It is particularly relevant to:

  • Azure administrators
  • Systems and infrastructure administrators
  • Cloud support professionals
  • Network administrators
  • IT professionals moving from on-premises infrastructure into Azure
  • Learners preparing for the AZ-104 certification exam

Microsoft recommends familiarity with operating systems, networking, servers and virtualisation. Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep, and Microsoft Entra ID will also be beneficial.

There is no formal Microsoft certification prerequisite for taking the AZ-104 exam. However, this is an intermediate-level course, so learners should already understand operating systems, networking, servers, virtualisation, storage and cloud infrastructure.

We strongly recommend completing Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or having equivalent Azure knowledge, before attending. Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell and disaster recovery concepts will help learners gain the most from the course.

The course covers the principal responsibilities of an Azure administrator, including how to:

  • Manage Microsoft Entra users, groups and access
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resources and governance
  • Configure Azure storage accounts, file shares and blob storage
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines
  • Use Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
  • Configure Azure App Service and container-based resources
  • Create and manage virtual networks
  • Configure network security, connectivity and load balancing
  • Monitor Azure resources
  • Implement Azure Backup and recovery services

The content supports the five skill areas assessed in the current AZ-104 exam.

Yes. Our instructor-led course includes practical activities designed to help learners apply Azure administration concepts in realistic scenarios. These exercises reinforce the knowledge required to configure, manage, secure and monitor Azure resources.

Hands-on practice is particularly important for AZ-104, as Microsoft recommends gaining practical experience before attempting the exam.

Our instructor-led Microsoft Azure Administrator course runs for four days, with scheduled training normally delivered from 9:30am until 5:00pm each day.

The course is available through classroom, virtual instructor-led and on-site delivery options, subject to availability.

AZ-104 is a proctored Microsoft certification exam delivered through Pearson VUE. It may contain different question formats and interactive components. Microsoft currently allows 100 minutes to complete the assessment, although the overall appointment time may be longer for registration, instructions and other examination procedures.

A score of 700 or higher is required to pass. Microsoft does not guarantee a fixed number of questions, so the number presented may vary.

Yes. This course may be eligible for Welsh Government funding through programmes such as Personal Learning Accounts, PLA Digital and ReAct, subject to the learner meeting the applicable eligibility criteria and funding being available.

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