Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated training that gets people certified at twice the speed. Our accelerated 4-day Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator course helps you develop the skills you need to implement, monitor, and maintain Azure solutions, from storage to security and networking, as well as expert knowledge of the service capabilities within Microsoft Azure Cloud.

You'll also learn to:

• Administer Azure using the Azure portal, Cloud Shell, Azure PowerShell, CLI, and ARM templates
• Plan for, create, and scale virtual machines
• Implement Azure storage accounts and shared access keys
• Configure intersite connectivity solutions
• Configure data replication, backups, and virtual networks
• Manage network traffic, subscriptions, accounts, users, groups, and billing
• Implement Azure policies, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory Connect
• Secure identities & monitor Azure infrastructure

At Firebrand, we are one of the few companies in the world designated as a Microsoft Cloud Partner. Our courses feature the latest Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), are taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), and include Azure certification exams. We were also awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI and Infrastructure badges in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality Azure solutions.

Your expert Microsoft Certified Trainer will immerse you in the curriculum with our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, helping you to build and retain information faster. You'll also have lab access 24/7 at the training centre, so you can test your skills and make the most of your stay!

Where can you take this course?

We offer this course in a classroom-based, residential environment, as well as a live online instructor-led course. The Firebrand Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate online course includes everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs, and practice exams
• The official AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam
• For residential courses, accommodations, meals, and snacks

At the end of this course, you'll be able to take the official Microsoft AZ-104 exam and return to work certified, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

Who should take this course?

This Certification is part of Microsoft's new Role-based Certification series.

This course is ideal for professionals who manage cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute capabilities within Microsoft Azure, such as:

• Azure Administrators
• System Administrators
• Cloud Administrators
• Network Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Support Technicians
• IT Operations Professionals
• Database Administrators
• Individuals Preparing for Advanced Azure Certifications
• Consultants

This comprehensive course covers:

• Module 1: Identity
• Module 2: Governance and Compliance
• Module 3: Azure Administration
• Module 4: Virtual Networking
• Module 5: Intersite Connectivity
• Module 6: Network Traffic Management
• Module 7: Azure Storage
• Module 8: Azure Virtual Machines
• Module 9: PaaS Compute Options
• Module 10: Data Protection
• Module 11: Monitoring

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

• Exam code: AZ-104
• Languages: English
• Domains:
1. Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%)
2. Implement and manage storage (10-15%)
3. Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (25-30%)
4. Configure and manage virtual networking (30-35%)
5. Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%)

Before attending this course, you should have working knowledge of PowerShell and the Command Line Interface.

You should also be familiar with:

• On-premises virtualisation technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks
• Network configuration, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies
• Active Directory concepts, including domains, forests, domain controllers, replication, Kerberos protocol, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations
• The Azure Portal
• ARM templates
• Operating systems
• Virtualisation
• Cloud infrastructure
• Storage structures
• Networking

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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