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AZ-104: Prerequisites for Azure administrators

  • Learning Path
  • 9 Modules
Beginner
Administrator
Azure
Virtual Machines
Virtual Network
CLIs
Azure Active Directory
Container Instances
Container Registry
Storage

If you're an IT Administrator that's new to Azure and need to prepare for Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, this path is the place to start. Learn the basic Azure concepts you'll need to know as an Azure administrator.

Prerequisites

Modules in this learning path

Apply and monitor infrastructure standards with Azure Policy

Learn about governance and management in Azure services.

Introduction to Azure virtual machines

Learn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine, the options to create and manage the VM, and the extensions and services you use to manage your VM.

Fundamentals of computer networking

You'll learn the fundamental principles of computer networking to prepare you for the Azure admin and developer learning paths.

Fundamentals of network security

Explore the fundamentals of computer networking security and monitoring.

Control Azure services with the CLI

Install the Azure CLI locally and use it to manage Azure resources.

Automate Azure tasks using scripts with PowerShell

Install Azure PowerShell locally and use it to manage Azure resources.

Secure your identities by using Azure Active Directory

Secure internal resources, external resources, SaaS applications, and more by using Azure Active Directory. Learn about the features and capabilities of Azure AD.

Introduction to Docker containers

Describes the benefits of using Docker containers as a containerization platform. Discuss the infrastructure provided by the Docker platform.

Choose a data storage approach in Azure

Learn how using Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB - or a combination of them - for your business scenario is the best way to get the most performant solution.