Certification preparation

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Name: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Price: 2800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

5-day (36-hour) course where you configure, secure and operate core Azure services through guided labs aligned to AZ-104 with daily exam practice.

36 hours Intermediate Cloud Computing

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

The Microsoft Azure Administrator certification is a role-based credential awarded by Microsoft for professionals who manage Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and networking. It validates the skills needed to implement, manage, and monitor an organisation’s Azure environment. Across five days (09:00–16:30), this course covers the AZ-104 skill areas with hands-on labs: Azure AD and governance, storage accounts and data protection, virtual machines and scale sets, virtual networking and load balancing, plus monitoring, backup, and recovery. You will use the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, and templates/Bicep to complete practical administration tasks. The certification is earned by passing Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator. The exam uses multiple question types, is closed book, and is delivered online proctored or at Pearson VUE test centres. A scaled score of 700/1000 is required to pass. Microsoft owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Configure Azure AD tenants, users, groups, roles, and apply RBAC at subscription, resource group, and resource scope
Implement secure storage accounts, redundancy options, access keys, SAS, Azure Files, and data protection features
Deploy and administer Azure VMs, disks, availability sets/zones, VM scale sets, and extensions
Configure basic container and app hosting scenarios (Azure Container Instances and App Service administration)
Design and manage VNets, subnets, name resolution, NSGs/ASGs, peering, load balancing, and private/service endpoints
Monitor resources with Azure Monitor, metrics and logs, create alerts and dashboards, and implement backup and restore
Automate common admin tasks with Azure CLI/PowerShell and Bicep/ARM templates
Practise AZ-104 exam-style questions and create a personal study plan to sit the exam

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

5-day Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) agenda

5 days · 36 contact hours · 09:00–16:30

5 instructor-led days (36 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 5 recommended days
Practical work: 5 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Identities and GovernanceManage Azure identities and governance

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Welcome, course outline, AZ-104 overview and exam format
09:30–10:30 · Azure AD tenants, users, groups, and administrative roles
10:45–11:30 · Role-based access control (RBAC): scopes, built-in roles, and custom role concepts
11:30–12:15 · Subscriptions, management groups, tags, and resource organisation
13:00–14:00 · Azure Policy and initiatives: definitions, assignments, and remediation
14:00–14:45 · Resource locks, cost management, budgets, and cost alerts
15:00–15:30 · Exam-style practice questions: identities, RBAC, and governance
15:30–16:30 · Lab debrief, knowledge check, and end-of-day Q&A

Put it into practice

Create a management group hierarchy, assign Azure Policy to enforce required tags, and configure RBAC for admins and readers at subscription and resource group scopes. Validate compliance and test access with two user personas.

You’ll take away
Governance and access control configuration

Day 2Storage ImplementationImplement and manage storage

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 1
09:30–10:30 · Storage accounts (types, redundancy LRS/ZRS/GRS), access tiers, and encryption
10:45–11:30 · Secure access: firewalls, private access considerations, keys, and shared access signatures (SAS)
11:30–12:15 · Blob containers, soft delete, snapshots, versioning, and lifecycle management
13:00–14:00 · Azure Files: shares, SMB/NFS options, and permissions
14:00–14:45 · Data transfer tools: AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and import/export scenarios
15:00–15:30 · Exam-style practice questions: storage security, data protection, and tooling
15:30–16:30 · Lab debrief, troubleshooting tips, and end-of-day Q&A

Put it into practice

Provision a StorageV2 account with secure transfer, create blob containers with lifecycle rules, and configure an Azure Files share. Use SAS tokens and AzCopy to upload and protect sample data, then validate recovery using soft delete and snapshots.

You’ll take away
Hardened storage account with lifecycle and access artefacts

Day 3Compute AdministrationDeploy and manage Azure compute resources

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 2
09:30–10:30 · VM sizing, images, disks (OS/data), and availability sets/zones
10:45–11:30 · VM provisioning methods: portal, CLI/PowerShell, and Bicep/ARM templates
11:30–12:15 · VM extensions, custom script, and access with Azure Bastion
13:00–14:00 · Virtual Machine Scale Sets: design, autoscale rules, and update domains
14:00–14:45 · Container and app hosting basics: Azure Container Instances and App Service administration
15:00–15:30 · Exam-style practice questions: compute deployment, availability, and maintenance
15:30–16:30 · Lab debrief, optimisation ideas, and end-of-day Q&A

Put it into practice

Deploy a VM in an availability zone with additional data disks and configure a custom script extension to install a web service. Create a VM scale set with an autoscale rule based on CPU and validate instance scaling.

You’ll take away
Compute deployment templates and scripts

Day 4Virtual NetworkingConfigure and manage virtual networking

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 3
09:30–10:30 · VNets, subnets, IP addressing, and routing fundamentals
10:45–11:30 · Network security groups, application security groups, and service tags
11:30–12:15 · Name resolution: private and public DNS zones, custom DNS
13:00–14:00 · VNet peering and connectivity considerations; VPN gateways overview
14:00–14:45 · Load balancing: Azure Load Balancer (L4) concepts and configuration
15:00–15:30 · Exam-style practice questions: NSGs, peering, load balancing, and DNS
15:30–16:30 · Lab debrief, connectivity troubleshooting, and end-of-day Q&A

Put it into practice

Build two VNets, configure VNet peering, and secure subnets with NSGs and ASGs. Deploy two VMs behind a load balancer and validate connectivity, health probes, and failover.

You’ll take away
Peered network and load-balanced test environment

Day 5Monitoring, Backup, and Exam ReadinessMonitor and maintain Azure resources; exam preparation

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap and Q&A from Day 4
09:30–10:30 · Azure Monitor, metrics, activity logs, and Log Analytics workspaces
10:45–11:30 · Log collection with Azure Monitor Agent and KQL query fundamentals
11:30–12:15 · Alerts, action groups, dashboards, and cost visibility
13:00–14:00 · Backup and recovery: Recovery Services vault, VM backup policies, and restore options
14:00–14:45 · Governance wrap-up: tags at scale, policy remediation, and basic automation with CLI/PowerShell and Bicep
15:00–15:30 · Mock exam (timed, AZ-104 style) and review of rationales
15:30–16:30 · Exam booking guidance, personal study plan, and final Q&A

Put it into practice

Enable monitoring with the Azure Monitor Agent, connect resources to a Log Analytics workspace, and create alert rules with action groups. Configure a Recovery Services vault to back up a VM and perform a test file-level restore.

You’ll take away
Monitoring and recovery runbook plus exam readiness plan

Bring it all together

Certification exam: Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, awarded by Microsoft. Closed book, Online proctored or Pearson VUE test centre. Pass mark: 700/1000 (scaled score). Validity: Certification valid for one year; renew annually by passing the free online renewal assessment before expiry.. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 36 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 5 days, 36 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator: issued by Microsoft when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

Microsoft owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Microsoft.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites. Microsoft recommends at least six months of hands-on experience administering Azure, familiarity with core services, networking, Azure AD, and use of the Azure portal, PowerShell, or CLI. Bring a laptop capable of running a modern browser; a lab environment will be provided.

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Oct242026