Azure Administrator
Develop the skills to configure and operate an Azure workload through a learning path centred on Azure Administrator. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Azure Administrator skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Resource administration
- Storage operations
- Compute administration
- Virtual networking
- Monitoring and recovery
- Administration lab
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Azure Administrator. Its course-specific content covers Resource administration, Storage operations, Compute administration, Virtual networking, followed by an applied project focused on configure and operate an azure workload. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Azure Administrator or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of cloud computing. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Configure and operate an Azure workload
Deliver configure and operate an azure workload. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
Current scope note: Certification alignment: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104. Check the current Microsoft study guide for skills measured and exam updates.
01Resource administration
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- Subscriptions, groups and role assignments
- Tags, locks and resource inventory
Practical exerciseApply resource administration to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
02Storage operations
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- Storage accounts and access controls
- Replication, lifecycle and data protection
Practical exerciseApply storage operations to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
03Compute administration
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- Virtual machine deployment and extensions
- Scale sets, App Service and container options
Practical exerciseApply compute administration to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
04Virtual networking
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- Subnets, routes and network security groups
- Private endpoints and DNS troubleshooting
Practical exerciseApply virtual networking to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
05Monitoring and recovery
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- Azure Monitor metrics and logs
- Backup policies and restore verification
Practical exerciseApply monitoring and recovery to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
06Administration lab
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- Deploy and secure a sample workload
- Validate access, monitoring and recovery
Practical exerciseApply administration lab to the configure and operate an azure workload and capture the validation evidence.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Resource administration · Storage operations
Establish the Azure Administrator scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Compute administration · Virtual networking
Apply the core Azure Administrator techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for configure and operate an azure workload. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete configure and operate an azure workload, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA | ₹15–28 LPA | ₹30–52 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗