Ready to unlock the power of Azure and become a certified Azure Administrator? This comprehensive roadmap will guide you through the essential knowledge and skills you need to ace the AZ-104 exam and launch your cloud career.
Over five action-packed weeks, you’ll delve into:
- Azure fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts of cloud computing and navigate the Azure portal with confidence.
- Core services: Master Azure Active Directory, implement robust identity and access management, and ensure governance and compliance.
- Advanced Azure services: Deploy web apps, manage databases, and leverage powerful security features like Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel.
- Advanced networking and integration: Configure complex virtual networks, implement load balancing and traffic management, and connect your on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.
- Practice and polish: Sharpen your skills with practice tests, refine your weak areas, and learn effective exam strategies to approach the AZ-104 with confidence.
Week 1: Fundamentals of Azure
Day 1: Introduction to Azure
- Understand cloud computing concepts
- Overview of Azure services
Day 2: Azure Portal & Navigation
- Navigating the Azure portal
- Managing subscriptions and resource groups
Day 3: Azure Virtual Machines
- Creating and managing VMs
- Configuring VM settings
Day 4: Azure Storage
- Understanding Azure storage accounts
- Working with blobs, files, and tables
Day 5: Azure Networking Basics
- Overview of Azure networking concepts
- Virtual networks and their configurations
Week 2: Core Services
Day 6: Azure Active Directory
- Understanding Azure AD basics
- Managing users, groups, and roles
Day 7: Azure Identity Services
- Implementing Azure AD Connect
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Day 8: Azure Governance and Compliance
- Implementing governance features like policies
- Managing compliance and security
Day 9: Azure Backup and Recovery Services
- Implementing backup and recovery strategies
- Using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
Day 10: Azure Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Monitoring Azure resources
- Implementing Azure Monitor and logging
Week 3: Advanced Azure Services
Day 11: Azure App Services
- Deploying web apps to Azure
- App Service plans and scaling
Day 12: Azure Databases
- Working with Azure SQL Database
- Overview of other Azure database services
Day 13: Azure Security Services
- Implementing Azure security features
- Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel
Day 14: Azure Automation and PowerShell
- Automating Azure tasks with PowerShell
- Overview of Azure Automation
Day 15: Azure DevOps Services
- Introduction to Azure DevOps
- CI/CD pipelines and version control
Week 4: Advanced Networking and Integration
Day 16: Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- Advanced VNet configurations
- Network security groups (NSGs) and application security groups (ASGs)
Day 17: Azure Load Balancing and Traffic Manager
- Load balancing in Azure
- Implementing Azure Traffic Manager
Day 18: Azure VPN and ExpressRoute
- Configuring site-to-site VPN
- Implementing ExpressRoute
Day 19: Azure Hybrid Networking
- Integrating on-premises networks with Azure
- Hybrid identity and connectivity options
Day 20: Azure Integration Services
- Introduction to Azure Integration Services
- Using Azure Logic Apps and Service Bus
Week 5: Review and Practice
Day 21: Practice Test 1
- Take a practice test to assess knowledge gaps (Test Your Azure Knowledge)
Day 22: Review Weak Areas
- Focus on areas of weakness identified in the practice test
Day 23: Practice Test 2
- Another round of practice test to reinforce knowledge
Day 24: Exam Strategies and Tips
- Review exam strategies and time management tips
Day 25: Final Review and Exam
- Last-minute review of key concepts
- Schedule and take the AZ-104 certification exam