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Overview

UK employers are moving fast into cloud, and Office for National Statistics data shows 69% of UK firms used cloud-based computing systems and applications in 2023. Azure Administration Essentials helps you turn that demand into focused Microsoft Azure learning, covering Azure Portal, Cloud Shell, PowerShell, CLI, Resource Manager, virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, backup and traffic management.

If cloud job adverts feel technical, this online Azure Administrator course gives you a clearer route forward. You will explore Microsoft Entra ID, governance, compliance and data services while building knowledge for Azure administrator, cloud administrator, junior cloud engineer, cloud support and systems administrator roles. Study flexibly from home with CPD certificate options.

Enrol today and build Azure administration knowledge for your next UK technology career step online.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

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Learning Outcomes

This course helps learners build Azure administration, virtual machine, storage, networking, monitoring, identity and governance knowledge for UK cloud and IT roles.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

► Explain the role of Microsoft Azure administration.
► Navigate Azure Portal and Azure Cloud Shell.
► Recognise Azure PowerShell and CLI themes.
► Identify Azure Resource Manager concepts.
► Describe resource groups and ARM templates.
► Recognise virtual machine administration tasks.

Who is This Course For?

This course suits learners who want online Azure administration training for IT support, cloud support, networking and systems career growth.

► Learners searching for Azure Administration Essentials online.
► Beginners starting Microsoft Azure learning.
► IT support staff building cloud administration knowledge.
► Network learners exploring Azure virtual networks.
► Systems administrators moving into cloud services.
► Career changers interested in cloud technology.

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this  Administration Essentials: AZ-103/AZ-104 Full Training for Success course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

This course supports UK cloud, IT support, networking, systems and infrastructure routes where Microsoft Azure administration knowledge may add value.

► Azure Administrator — Average UK salary: £35,000–£60,000 per year
► Cloud Administrator — Average UK salary: £32,000–£55,000 per year
► Junior Cloud Engineer — Average UK salary: £28,000–£42,000 per year
► Cloud Support Engineer — Average UK salary: £30,000–£50,000 per year
► IT Support Analyst — Average UK salary: £22,000–£35,000 per year
► Systems Administrator — Average UK salary: £28,000–£45,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

► Introduction to AZ-103 / AZ-104 Program
► Course Introduction
► Disclaimer

► Azure Portal
► Azure Mobile App
► Azure Portal Demo
► Azure Cloud Shell
► Azure Cloud Shell Demo
► Introduction to PowerShell
► Introduction to PowerShell II
► What Is a PowerShell Module?
► Azure Modules for PowerShell
► Managing Resource Groups with PowerShell
► Azure RM vs AZ
► Working with Azure CLI Locally
► Benefits of Resource Manager
► Resource Providers
► Resource Providers Lab Activity
► Moving Resources
► Resource Group Demo Lab Activity
► Advantages of Using ARM Templates
► What Is JSON?
► Parameters and Variables
► Azure Resource Manager Templates
► Understanding JSON
► Running Templates with PowerShell
► Interacting with VMs Using PowerShell
► Cleaning Up Resources with PowerShell
► ARM Viz Tool

► Supported Operating Systems
► Unsupported Operating Systems and Scenarios
► What Is Azure Compute?
► Virtual Machine Lab I
► Virtual Machine Lab II
► Virtual Machine Lab III
► Virtual Machine Lab IV
► Virtual Machine Lab V
► Virtual Machine Lab VI
► Creating a VM with PowerShell
► Managing Linux Instances

► Maintenance and Downtime
► Availability Sets
► Fault Domains and Update Domains
► Custom Script Extensions
► Custom Script Extensions Lab

Module 05: Azure Storage

► Azure Storage
► Azure Storage Account
► Standard and Premium Storage Accounts
► Storage Types
► Creating a Storage Account
► Creating a Storage Account with PowerShell
► Creating a Storage Account with CLI
► Azure Storage Explorer Introduction
► Azure Blob Containers
► Storage Performance Tiers
► Uploading Blobs
► Blob Access Policies
► Blob Storage Pricing
► Blob Storage Lab Activity
► Azure Files
► Files vs Blobs
► Creating an Azure File Share
► Creating a File Share with PowerShell and Mounting on Linux
► Secure File Transfer
► File Share Snapshots
► File Share Snapshots Lab Activity
► Storage Security
► Authorization Options
► Shared Access Signatures
► Shared Access Signatures Lab Activity
► Storage Service Encryption
► Customer Managed Keys
► SAS Best Practices
► Blob Public Access Level

► Azure Network Introduction
► Purpose of Virtual Networks
► Virtual Networks Lab
► Creating Virtual Networks with PowerShell
► What Are Subnets?
► Multiple NICs Lab Activity
► IP Addressing
► Private IP Addresses
► Public IP Addresses
► Managing IP Addresses
► Azure Service Endpoints
► Why Use Service Endpoints?
► Service Endpoints Demo
► Services That Use Service Endpoints
► Domains and Custom Domains
► Azure DNS
► DNS Delegation
► Private Zone Scenario I
► Private Zone Scenario II
► Private DNS Demo
► What Are NSGs?
► Scope of NSGs
► NSG Demo
► Shared Access Signatures
► Shared Access Signatures Lab Activity
► Storage Service Encryption
► Customer Managed Keys
► SAS Best Practices
► Blob Public Access Level

► VNet Peering Lab Activity
► Gateway Transit
► Service Chaining
► Virtual Network Gateway
► Virtual Network Gateway Lab I: Point-to-Site
► Virtual Network Gateway Lab II: Point-to-Site
► ExpressRoute I
► ExpressRoute II
► ExpressRoute III
► Azure Connectivity Comparison
► Interconnectivity Conclusion
► Domains and Custom Domains

► Azure Monitoring Service Introduction
► Key Capabilities
► Monitoring Data Platform
► Log Data
► Data Types
► Azure Advisor
► Azure Advisor Lab Activity
► Activity Log Lab
► Event Categories
► Azure Alerts
► Log Analytics
► Log Analytics Lab Activity
► Network Watcher Introduction
► Network Watcher Connection Monitor Lab
► Network Watcher Topology Demo
► Network Watcher Next Hop
► Network Watcher Connection Troubleshoot

Module 10: Network Traffic Management

► Data Protection Agenda
► Storage Account Replication Options
► Locally Redundant Storage
► Zone-Redundant Storage
► GRS and RA-GRS
► GZRS and RA-GZRS
► Comparing Replication Strategies
► Azure Backup
► Recovery Services Vault Backup I
► Recovery Services Vault Backup II
► Recovery Services Vault Backup III
► Azure Site Recovery
► Virtual Machine Data Protection
► Images vs Snapshots
► Azure Site Recovery Replication

► Network Routing: System Routes
► Network Routing: User-Defined Routes
► What Is a Load Balancer? I
► What Is a Load Balancer? II
► Public Load Balancer
► Internal Load Balancer
► Load Balancer SKU
► Load Balancer Lab I
► Load Balancer Lab II
► Load Balancer Lab III
► Azure Traffic Manager Profiles
► Traffic Manager: Priority Routing
► Traffic Manager: Performance Routing
► Traffic Manager: Geographic Routing
► Traffic Manager: Weighted Routing
► Traffic Manager Profiles Lab Activity

► What You Will Learn in This Module
► What Is Active Directory?
► Azure Active Directory
► Pictorial Recap
► Azure AD Editions
► Azure Active Directory Dashboard
► Creating a Global Admin User in Azure AD
► Auditing Azure AD Objects I
► Auditing Azure AD Objects II
► Azure AD Connect Features Introduction
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Filtering
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Password Writeback
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Password Hash Sync
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Prevent Accidental Deletion
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Device Writeback
► Azure AD Connect Feature: Automatic Upgrade
► Downloading the AD Connect Tool
► Steps to Install AD Connect Tool
► Verifying AD Sync Between On-Premises and Azure AD
► On-Premises Directory Synchronization Service Account
► What Is Multi-Factor Authentication?
► Implementing MFA for Users
► Branding
► Publishing Enterprise Applications I
► Publishing Enterprise Applications II
► Publishing Enterprise Applications III
► Publishing Custom Applications
► Custom Domains
► Conditional Access
► Conditional Access Lab Activity
► Risky Sign-ins and Audit

Module 12: Governance and Compliance

► Management Groups
► Creating Management Groups Using PowerShell and UI
► Azure Subscriptions
► How to Get an Azure Subscription
► Azure Subscription Usage
► Subscription User Types
► Resource Limits and Quotas
► Resource Tagging
► Azure Pricing Calculator
► Billing Alerts
► Reservations
► RBAC Concepts
► RBAC Roles
► Azure AD Roles and Permissions
► Role Definitions
► Role Definitions with PowerShell
► Azure AD Users and PowerShell
► Azure Policy
► Azure Policy Lab Activity I
► Azure Policy Walkthrough and Lab Activity

► What Is a Content Delivery Network?
► CDN Benefits
► How CDN Works
► Azure File Sync Introduction
► Azure File Sync Lab Activity I
► Azure File Sync Lab Activity II
► Azure Import/Export Service
► Azure Import/Export Service Lab Activity
► AzCopy Introduction
► AzCopy Lab Activity

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4.7 Average - 5 Reviews

★ Reviews
Thomas Wainwright
A clear and well-organised Azure administration course. The modules on Azure Portal, Cloud Shell, virtual machines, storage and networking helped me understand core cloud administration tasks step by step.
Sophie Harrington
Well-structured and easy to follow. I found the sections on Azure Active Directory, monitoring, data protection and governance especially useful for building confidence in cloud support and administration.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
Introduction to AZ 103 / 104 Program 00:02:00
Course Introduction 00:03:00
Disclaimer 00:01:00
Azure Portal and Cloud Shell
Azure Portal 00:01:00
Azure Mobile App 00:02:00
Azure Portal Demo 00:05:00
Azure Cloud Shell 00:02:00
Azure CLoud SHell – Demo 00:05:00
Introduction to Powershell 00:02:00
Introduction to Powershell – II 00:05:00
What is a Powershell Module 00:03:00
Azure Modules for Powershell 00:06:00
Manage Resource groups with PS 00:04:00
Azure RM vs AZ 00:01:00
Demo – Working with Azure CLI Locally 00:02:00
Benefits of Resource Manager 00:02:00
Resource Providers 00:02:00
Resource Providers – Lab Activity 00:02:00
Moving Resources 00:01:00
Resource Group : Demo – Lab Activity 00:07:00
Advantages of Using ARM Templates 00:01:00
What is a JSON 00:02:00
Parameters and Variables 00:02:00
Azure Resource Manager Templates 00:03:00
Understanding JSON 00:08:00
Demonstration – Run templates with PS 00:15:00
Intracting with VM using Powershell 00:05:00
Cleaning up Resources – With Powershell 00:01:00
ARM viz Tool 00:02:00
Azure Virtual machines
Supported Operating Systems 00:02:00
What is not supported? 00:01:00
What is Azure Compute 00:01:00
Virtual Machine I – LAB 00:15:00
Virtual machine II – LAB 00:01:00
Virtual Machine III – LAB 00:02:00
Virtual Machine IV – Lab 00:04:00
Virtual Machine V – LAB 00:03:00
Virtual Machine VI – Lab 00:03:00
Creating VM with Powershell 00:11:00
Managing Linux Instances 00:09:00
VM Availability
Maintenance and Downtime 00:03:00
Availability Sets 00:02:00
Fault Domain and Update domain 00:03:00
Custom Script Extensions 00:02:00
CSE – Lab 00:05:00
Azure Storage
Azure Storage 00:02:00
Azure Storage Account 00:06:00
Standard and premium storage accounts 00:01:00
Storage Types 00:03:00
Creating – Storage Account – Lab Activity 00:06:00
Create Storage Account with Powershell – Lab Activity 00:08:00
Create Storage Account with CLI – Lab Activity 00:03:00
Azure Storage Explorer – Introduction 00:02:00
Azure Blob Containers 00:01:00
Storage Performance Tiers 00:03:00
Uploading Blobs 00:04:00
Blob access Policies 00:02:00
Blob Storage Pricing 00:02:00
Blob Storage- Lab Activity 00:00:00
Azure Files 00:02:00
Files Vs Blobs 00:01:00
Create Azure file Share ( Lab ACtivity ) 00:05:00
Creating File Share with Poweshell and Mouting on Linux ( Lab Activity ) 00:07:00
Secure File Transfer 00:02:00
File Share Snaphots 00:04:00
FIle Share Snapshots – Lab Activity 00:02:00
Storage Security 00:02:00
Authorization Options 00:02:00
Shared Access Signatures 00:03:00
Shared Access Signatures – Lab Activity 00:06:00
Storage Service Encryption 00:03:00
Customer Managed Keys 00:01:00
SAS Best Practices 00:06:00
Blob Public Access Level 00:01:00
Azure Networking
Azure Network Introduction 00:01:00
Purpose of Virtual Networks 00:02:00
Virtual Networks – LAB 00:15:00
Creating Virtual Networks with Powershell – Lab Activity 00:09:00
What are Subnets 00:02:00
Multiple NICs – Lab Activity 00:06:00
IP Addressing 00:04:00
Private IP Addresses 00:01:00
Public IP Addresses 00:05:00
Manage IP Addresses – Lab Activity 00:15:00
Azure Service Endpoints 00:01:00
Why use Service Endpoints 00:02:00
Service Endpoints Demo 00:06:00
Services that Use Service Endpoints 00:03:00
Domain and Custom Domains 00:02:00
Azure DNS 00:05:00
DNS Delegation 00:02:00
Private Zone – Scenario I 00:02:00
Private Zone – Scenario II 00:02:00
Private DNS – Demo 00:03:00
What are NSG’s 00:01:00
Scope of NSG’s 00:02:00
NSG Demo 00:07:00
Interconnectivity
Interconnectivity Intro 00:01:00
Vnet peering 00:02:00
Benefits of Network Peering 00:01:00
Vnet Peering – Lab Activity 00:06:00
Gateway Transit 00:01:00
Service Chaining 00:01:00
Virtual Network Gateway 00:08:00
Virtual Network Gateway Lab – I ( Point to Site ) 00:01:00
Virtual Network Gateway Lab – II ( Point to Site ) 00:10:00
Express Route – I 00:03:00
Express Route – II 00:04:00
Express Route – III 00:01:00
Azure Connectivity – Comparision 00:02:00
Inter-connectivity – Conclusion 00:01:00
Azure Monitoring
Azure Monitoring Service – Introduction 00:02:00
Key Capabilities 00:01:00
Monitoring Data Platform 00:01:00
Log Data 00:01:00
Data Types 00:02:00
Azure Advisor 00:01:00
Azure Advisor – Lab Activity 00:04:00
Activity Log – Lab 00:04:00
Event Categories 00:03:00
Azure Alerts 00:05:00
Log Analytics 00:02:00
Log Analytics – Lab Activity 00:15:00
Network Watcher – Introduction 00:01:00
Network Watcher – Connection Monitor – Lab 00:03:00
Network Watcher – Topology – Demo 00:01:00
Network Watcher – Next Hop 00:02:00
Network Watcher – Connection Troubleshoot 00:03:00
Data Protection
Data Protection Agenda 00:02:00
Storage Account Replication Options 00:02:00
Local Redundant Storage 00:04:00
Zone Redundant Storage 00:03:00
GRS and RA GRS 00:05:00
GZRS and RA GZRS 00:03:00
Comparing Replication Strategies 00:01:00
Azure Backup 00:05:00
Recovery Services Vault – Backup I 00:02:00
Recovery Services Vault – Backup II 00:04:00
Recovery Services Vault – Backup III 00:09:00
Azure Site Recovery 00:04:00
Virtual Machine Data Protection 00:03:00
Images vs snapshots 00:03:00
Azure Site Recovery – Replication 00:14:00
Network Traffic Management
Network Routing – System Routes 00:03:00
Network Routing – User Defined Routes 00:05:00
What is a Load Balancer – I 00:01:00
What is Load Balancer – II 00:01:00
Public Load Balancer 00:01:00
Internal Load Balancer 00:02:00
Load Balancer SKU 00:02:00
Load Balancer – Lab – I 00:10:00
Load Balancer – Lab -II 00:03:00
Load Balancer – Lab -III 00:13:00
Azure Traffic Manager Profiles 00:05:00
Traffic Manager : Priority Routing 00:02:00
Traffic Manager : Performance Routing 00:02:00
Traffic Manager : Geographic Routing 00:02:00
Traffic Manager : Weighted Routing 00:02:00
Traffic Manager Profiles – Lab Activity 00:09:00
Azure Active Directory
What will you Learn in this Module 00:01:00
What is Active Directory 00:02:00
Azure Active Directory 00:02:00
Recap – Pictorial Representation 00:01:00
Azure AD Editions 00:02:00
Azure Active Directory Dashboard 00:02:00
Creating Global Admin user in AAD 00:03:00
Audit Azure AD objects – I 00:03:00
Audit Azure AD objects II 00:02:00
Azure AD Connect Features : Introduction 00:01:00
AD Connect Feature – Filtering 00:01:00
AD Connect Feature – Password WriteBack 00:01:00
AD Connect Feature – Password Hash Sync 00:03:00
AD Connect Feature – Prevent Accidental 00:02:00
AD Connect Feature – Device Write Back 00:01:00
AD Connect Feature – Automatic Upgrade 00:01:00
Downloading the AD Connect Tool 00:03:00
Steps to Install AD Connect Tool 00:04:00
Verify AD SYNC- b/w On Prem and Azure AD 00:01:00
On-Premises Directory Synchronization Service Account 00:04:00
What is Multi Factor Authentication? 00:04:00
Implementing MFA for Users ( LAB ) 00:07:00
Branding 00:03:00
Publishing Enterprise Applications -I 00:02:00
Publishing Enterprise Applications -II 00:02:00
Publishing Enterprise Applications – III 00:01:00
Publishing-Custom-Applications 00:03:00
Custom Domains 00:03:00
Conditional Access 00:04:00
Conditional Access – Lab Activity 00:09:00
Risky Signin’s and Audit 00:04:00
Governance and Compliance
Management Groups 00:02:00
Create Management Groups using Powershell and UI 00:06:00
Azure Subscriptions 00:06:00
How do you get a Azure Subscription 00:02:00
Azure Subscription Usage 00:02:00
Subscription User Types 00:03:00
Resource Limits and Quotas 00:03:00
Resource Tagging 00:03:00
Azure Pricing Calculator 00:04:00
Billing Alerts 00:03:00
Reservations 00:03:00
RBAC Concepts 00:01:00
RBAC Roles 00:03:00
Azure AD Roles and Permissions 00:04:00
Role Definitions 00:03:00
Role Defintions – Powershell 00:02:00
Azure AD Users and Powershell 00:15:00
Azure Policy 00:03:00
Azure Policy Lab Activity – I 00:06:00
Azure Policy WalkThrough and LAB Activity 00:06:00
Data Services
What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) 00:02:00
CDN Benefits 00:02:00
How CDN Works 00:03:00
What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) 00:02:00
Azure File Sync – Introduction 00:03:00
Azure File Sync – Lab Activity – I 00:06:00
Azure File Sync – Lab Activity – II 00:05:00
Azure Import Export Service 00:02:00
Azure Import Export Service – Lab Activity 00:06:00
Az Copy – Introduction 00:02:00
Az Copy – LAB Activity 00:08:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript  £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript  £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

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1. What is Azure Administration Essentials? +

Azure Administration Essentials is an online course covering Microsoft Azure administration, cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, backup, identity, governance and data services. It helps learners build cloud administration knowledge for IT support and Azure-related career routes.

2. Is this Azure Administration course suitable for beginners? +

Yes, this Azure course can support beginners who want to start learning cloud administration. It begins with Azure Portal, Cloud Shell and resource basics before moving into virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, backup and identity management.

3. Does this course help with AZ-104 exam preparation? +

This course covers many topics linked to AZ-104, including identities and governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, and monitoring Azure resources. Learners should still check Microsoft’s latest AZ-104 study guide before booking the official exam.

4. What is the difference between AZ-103 and AZ-104? +

AZ-103 was the older Azure Administrator exam reference. AZ-104 is the current Microsoft Azure Administrator exam route, focused on managing identities, governance, storage, compute, networking, monitoring and Azure resources.

5. What jobs can this Azure course support? +

This course can support learning routes linked to Azure administrator, cloud administrator, cloud support engineer, junior cloud engineer, IT support analyst, systems administrator, network administrator, infrastructure engineer and DevOps support roles.

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