Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator
Master Azure administration across identity, security, collaboration, and compliance with hands-on expert-led training.
What This Training Covers
A comprehensive, instructor-led journey into Azure core services, focusing on resource and subscription management, identity protection, and secure collaboration tools.
Who Should Attend?
IT professionals, Azure administrators, system admins, enterprise support teams, and those aiming to get Azure Certified.
What You'll Learn
In this course you’ll master the day-to-day skills an Azure administrator uses to keep cloud environments secure, performant, and cost-efficient. You’ll learn how to configure identities and RBAC, build and secure virtual networks, deploy and maintain compute and storage, and use Azure Monitor, Policy, and backup tooling to govern and protect every resource in your tenant.
Manage Azure Identities & Governance
Securely configure tenants, users, groups, and custom RBAC roles for least-privilege access.
Build & Secure Virtual Networks
Design VNets, subnets, NSGs, and connectivity to create resilient, segmented cloud networks.
Deploy & Maintain Compute & Storage
Provision VMs and storage accounts, automate updates, and implement robust backup strategies.
Monitor, Govern & Optimize Resources
Leverage Azure Monitor, Policy, and cost-management tools to track health, compliance, and spend.
Why It Matters
Gaining these capabilities means fewer misconfigurations, stronger security, and predictable cloud spend. With proactive monitoring and automated governance in place, your team can spot issues before they impact users, maintain compliance, and keep critical workloads available—ultimately reducing risk and maximizing the return on your Azure investment.
Reduce Misconfigurations
Strong governance and RBAC minimize accidental exposure and privilege creep across your cloud estate.
Boost Uptime & Performance
Proactive monitoring lets you detect issues early and keep critical workloads running smoothly.
Control Cloud Spend
Cost-management insights help prevent budget overruns and right-size resources for maximum ROI.
Strengthen Security Posture
Network segmentation, backups, and policy enforcement lower attack surface and safeguard data from loss or breach.
Training Format
| Format | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Days (Online) |
| Delivery Style | Instructor-led with live demos and configuration walkthroughs |
| Experiential | Hands-on labs, guided admin portal exercises, real-world configurations |
| Support Materials | Labs, az-104 guide, quick reference sheets, post-training toolkit |
Meet Your Trainer
Miki Alkalay
With over 30 years of experience in IT infrastructure and data center development, Miki brings deep expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), and enterprise storage solutions. As a trusted advisor in infrastructure design, he has recently expanded his focus into cybersecurity, working as a threat hunter and earning the CISSP certification. Passionate about open-source tools for both cyber defense and offense, he delivers hands-on, real-world knowledge in modern cybersecurity practices.
Delivered by experienced professionals certified in:
- AZ-104, AZ-900, AZ-305
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
- Real-world Azure deployment experience for over 20 organizations
- Microsoft Partner-recognized instructors
Course Content
Our courses are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of essential skills, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. Each lesson is structured to help you build a strong foundation in the subject matter, while also equipping you with real-world tools and techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, our courses offer the insights, strategies, and hands-on experience necessary for success in today's ever-evolving industry.
Module 1: Manage Azure Identities & Governance
Create and secure Azure AD tenants, users, groups, and custom roles; organize subscriptions with management groups, Blueprints, and tagging strategy.
Module 2: Implement & Manage Storage Accounts
Configure Blob, File, Table, and Queue storage; choose redundancy tiers, enable lifecycle rules, secure access with SAS/Keys, and track metrics.
Module 3: Configure & Manage Virtual Networks
Design VNets, subnets, NSGs, and route tables; set up VNet peering, Private Endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute gateways, and DNS integration.
Module 4: Deploy & Manage Compute Resources
Provision VMs, VM Scale Sets, containers, and App Service; automate builds with ARM/Bicep, manage images and updates, and ensure availability.
Module 5: Monitor & Back Up Azure Resources
Collect telemetry with Azure Monitor & Log Analytics, create alerts and dashboards, configure Backup vaults, snapshots, and Site Recovery DR plans.
Module 6: Apply RBAC, Policies & Cost Management
Enforce least-privilege access via RBAC, audit compliance with Azure Policy, set budgets, analyze spend, and right-size resources for savings.
Module 7: Prepare for the AZ-104 Exam
Map skills to exam objectives, tackle practice labs and mock tests, review common pitfalls, and get test-day tips to boost your score.
Prerequisites
- None
Cohort Schedule
Date: 09 Feb 2026 – 13 Feb 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
- 10:00AM - 10:30AM
- 01:00PM - 02:00PM
Our Partners
Why Partnerships Matter
We believe that collaboration is key to success. Our partnerships with leading companies in the industry allow us to provide cutting-edge solutions, offer expert insights, and enhance our courses with real-world applications. Together, we build a stronger, more resilient tech ecosystem, helping professionals stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and cyber threats.
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