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Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

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Manage Identities and Governance in Azure

This course is part of Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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Introduction Certification Overview, Azure Active Directory, Access Control Management, RBAC, Azure Subscriptions and Governance

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There are 3 modules in this course

Manage Identities and Governance in Azure Course is the first course of the Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Specialization. This course is designed to describe the basics of Azure Administrator related to using multiple Azure services.

This course includes an overview of a basic Introduction to Azure services, Azure AD, Access Control Management, RBAC, Azure Subscriptions, and Governance. This course is basically divided into four modules and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module. This course facilitates learners with approximately 6:00-7:00 Hours of Video lectures that provide both theory and hands-on knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module in order to test the ability of learners. To be successful in this course, you should have experience using PowerShell, Azure CLI, the Azure portal, Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates), and Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra. This course is mainly for System Administrators, System Engineers, Cloud Administrators, Cloud Engineers and Cloud Analysts.

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In Week 1 of the Manage Identities and Governance in Azure course, we introduced the Azure Administrator certification, emphasizing its key objectives and the skills required for effectively managing Azure environments. We also explored the Microsoft Entra Family, a robust suite of tools designed for secure access and seamless identity management across multi-cloud environments. Lastly, we delved into the core features of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), focusing on its role in identity and access management with capabilities like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This week set the stage for a deeper understanding of Azure identity and governance concepts.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 36 minutes

Course Overview4 minutes
Exam Overview3 minutes
Azure Cloud - Features, Uses and Benefits4 minutes
Getting Familiar with Azure Cloud Console5 minutes
Microsoft Entra Identity & Access Management6 minutes
Microsoft Entra product family4 minutes
Microsoft Entra ID - Overview3 minutes
Microsoft Entra ID - Demo7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Course Specialization Overview15 minutes
Welcome to the Course10 minutes
Azure Cloud & Microsoft Entra: Identity, Access & Console Essentials - Overview30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to Azure Administrator Associate Certification - Practice Assessment30 minutes
Azure Cloud & Microsoft Entra: Identity, Access & Console Essentials30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

Welcome to Week 2. In Week 2 of the Manage Identities and Governance in Azure course, we focused on essential identity and governance practices. We started by understanding the concepts of Microsoft Entra Users and Groups, exploring how to manage identities and organize groups effectively. We then delved into implementing External Users and configuring Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) for seamless user experiences. Additionally, we explored the roles and functionality of Microsoft Entra Roles and Devices, emphasizing role-based access and device management. Lastly, we learned to configure Azure Role Assignment Options, enabling precise permission allocation for secure and efficient access management

What's included

14 videos1 reading3 assignments

14 videosTotal 67 minutes

Managing Microsoft Entra ID Tenants6 minutes
Compare Identity Providers for External Identities4 minutes
Manage licenses in Microsoft Entra ID6 minutes
Manage external users - Demo4 minutes
Self-service password reset (SSPR) - Demo3 minutes
Role based access control (RBAC) - Overview5 minutes
Microsoft Entra Role based access control7 minutes
RBAC - Users and Management Groups4 minutes
Assign Microsoft Entra roles at different scopes - Demo4 minutes
Manage Built-in Azure roles3 minutes
Microsoft Entra joined devices4 minutes
Interpret access assignments in Azure4 minutes
Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID for Identity Management5 minutes
IAM Fundamentals Users, Roles, Permissions6 minutes

1 readingTotal 15 minutes

Microsoft Entra - Overview15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Microsoft Entra: Users and Groups - Practice Assignment30 minutes
Manage access to Azure resources - Practice Assignment30 minutes
Microsoft Entra Overview - Graded Assignment30 minutes

Welcome to Week 3. In Week 3 of the Manage Identities and Governance in Azure course, we expanded our understanding of resource organization and governance in Azure. We began by exploring the concepts of Azure Subscriptions and Resource Groups, learning how they structure resources for better management and billing. We then demonstrated the importance of Governance Management to ensure compliance and maintain control in Azure environments. Lastly, we implemented Azure Resource Locks and Policies, key tools for protecting resources and enforcing organizational standards. This week solidified our ability to manage resources effectively and securely in Azure!