Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator

This Microsoft Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate level, and is designed for working Azure administrators. It covers knowledge needed to manage Azure AD objects, RBAC, subscriptions, and governance; manage storage accounts and Azure Storage data; configure Azure files and blob storage; configure VMs for high availability and scalability; automate VM deployment and configuration; create and configure VMs, containers, and Web Apps; implement, manage, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtual networking; configure name resolution and load balancing; integrate on-premises networks; monitor resources with Azure Monitor; implement backup and security.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

Prepare for the Microsoft Exam AZ-104 with confidence and demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft Azure administration. Designed for experienced Azure administrators, this comprehensive Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making skills required for success at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate level.

Key objectives covered in this exam include:

Manage Azure identities and governance: Gain expertise in managing user accounts, access control, and governance policies within Azure AD.

Implement and manage storage: Learn how to create, configure, and manage storage accounts, including Azure Storage data and blob storage.

Deploy and manage Azure compute resources: Utilize Azure resources to deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), including high availability and scalability configurations.

Configure and manage virtual networking: Understand how to set up and manage virtual networks, including IP addressing, subnets, and network security groups.

Monitor and back up Azure resources: Implement monitoring solutions to track Azure resource performance and ensure data protection through backup and recovery processes.

This Microsoft Exam Ref offers a structured approach to exam preparation, organizing its content by exam objectives. It includes strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge your knowledge and decision-making abilities. The exam assumes a desire to showcase your expertise in administering diverse Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

Exam AZ-104 specifically focuses on the knowledge required to manage Azure AD objects, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), subscriptions, and governance. You will delve into managing storage accounts and Azure Storage data, configuring Azure files and blob storage, configuring VMs for high availability and scalability, automating VM deployment and configuration, creating and configuring VMs, containers, and Web Apps, implementing, managing, securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual networking, configuring name resolution and load balancing, integrating on-premises networks, and monitoring resources with Azure Monitor.

Microsoft Certification holds significant value in showcasing your skills and expertise in Azure administration. Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential, demonstrating your readiness to implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. It also demonstrates your ability to provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate.

For more detailed information and exam preparation resources, visit the official Microsoft website at: {URL}learn. Take the first step towards your Azure certification journey and unlock your potential as a cloud administrator.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 188 x 233 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780136805380