Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond - Third Edition: Master Azure administration and pass the AZ-104 exam with conf

Leverage Azure's storage, security, networking, and compute services to ace the AZ-104 exam and excel in your daily tasks

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDF

Key Features:

- Prepare for the AZ-104 exam with the latest exam objectives and content

- Gain hands-on Azure experience with practical labs for real-world administrative tasks

- Assess your exam readiness with challenging mock exams

Book Description:

Take the first step toward excellence in Azure management and achieving Microsoft certification with this practical guide!

This third edition of Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond offers comprehensive insights and clear, step-by-step instructions that follow the latest AZ-104 exam objectives. You'll work your way from foundational topics such as Azure identity management and governance to essential skills such as deploying and managing storage solutions, configuring virtual networks, and effectively monitoring Azure resources. Each chapter is equipped with practice questions to reinforce your understanding and enhance your practical skills. The book also provides you with access to online mock exams, interactive flashcards, and expert exam tips, guaranteeing that you pass with flying colors.

By the end of this book, you'll not only be equipped to pass the AZ-104 exam but also possess the expertise needed to expertly manage Azure environments.

What You Will Learn:

- Manage Azure AD users, groups, and RBAC

- Handle subscription management and governance implementation

- Customize and deploy Azure Resource Manager templates

- Configure containers and Azure app services

- Manage and secure virtual networks comprehensively

- Utilize Azure Monitor for resource monitoring

- Implement robust backup and recovery solutions

Who this book is for:

This book is for cloud administrators, engineers, and architects looking to understand Azure better and get a firm grasp on administrative functions or anyone preparing to take the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam. A basic understanding of the Azure platform is needed, but astute readers can comfortably learn all the concepts without having worked on the platform before by following all the examples present in the book.

Table of Contents

- Managing Microsoft Entra ID Objects

- Devices in Microsoft Entra ID

- Managing Role-Based Access Control in Azure

- Creating and Managing Governance

- Managing Governance and Costs

- Understanding Storage Accounts

- Copying Data To and From Azure

- Securing Storage

- Storage Management and Replication

- Azure Resource Manager Templates

- Azure Bicep

- Understanding Virtual Machines

- Managing Virtual Machines

- Creating and Configuring Containers

- Creating and Configuring App Service

- Implementing and Managing Virtual Networking

- Securing Access to Virtual Networks

- Configuring Load Balancing

- Integrating On-Premises Networks with Azure

- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Virtual Networking

- Monitoring Resources with Azure Monitor

- Implementing Backup and Recovery Solutions