Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Azure with this comprehensive course on storage, compute, containers, and automation. You’ll learn to manage complex cloud environments while building expertise in configuring and deploying Azure services. This course equips you with practical skills to streamline operations, optimize resources, and enhance scalability in your cloud infrastructure.
AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation
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AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation
This course is part of Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Specialization
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Configure Azure storage solutions, including redundancy and blob lifecycle management.
Automate resource deployment using ARM templates and VM extensions.
Manage virtual machines and scale Kubernetes services efficiently.
Implement secure, scalable Azure App Services with custom domain configurations.
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February 2025
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7 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore the core functionalities of managing data within Azure storage accounts. You'll learn to create import/export jobs, use Azure Storage Explorer, and transfer data with AzCopy. We will also cover implementing redundancy and configuring object replication to maintain high availability and data consistency.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into the configuration of Azure Files and Blob Storage. You’ll gain hands-on experience in creating file shares, setting up blob storage, optimizing storage tiers, and automating data lifecycle management to streamline storage operations.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on automating Azure deployments using templates. Learn to design and implement ARM templates and deploy VM extensions, enabling rapid, consistent, and efficient resource provisioning in your Azure environment.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through creating and configuring virtual machines in Azure. You'll learn to manage images, encrypt disks, adjust network settings, and deploy scalable VM solutions, equipping you to handle diverse workload demands effectively.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover container orchestration and management in Azure. You'll explore deploying container instances, configuring AKS storage and scaling, and upgrading clusters. Additionally, learn to create and manage container apps to enhance application agility.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve into the Azure App Service platform. Gain insights into creating App Service plans, securing applications, and managing domain names. We'll also cover backup configurations and deployment settings to ensure smooth application lifecycle management.
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5 videos1 reading2 assignments
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