Microsoft Azure Administration Training Course

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to administer, manage, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud environments. It focuses on Azure core services, virtual machines, networking, storage, identity management, security, monitoring, and governance. Participants will learn how to deploy and manage cloud resources efficiently while ensuring security, scalability, and cost optimization in Azure environments.

Target Groups

• Cloud administrators and engineers
• IT support and system administrators
• DevOps and infrastructure engineers
• Software developers working in Azure
• Cybersecurity and compliance professionals
• Network and system administrators
• Students in computer science or IT
• Professionals transitioning into cloud roles
• Business and IT managers using Azure solutions

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Microsoft Azure architecture and services
• Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines and resources
• Configure Azure networking components
• Manage storage solutions in Azure
• Implement identity and access management (IAM)
• Apply security best practices in Azure environments
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure resources
• Manage Azure subscriptions and governance
• Optimize cost and resource usage in Azure
• Prepare for Azure certification pathways

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure

• Overview of cloud computing and Azure
• Azure global infrastructure (regions and availability zones)
• Azure services ecosystem
• Shared responsibility model in Azure
• Azure portal and management tools

Module 2: Azure Account, Subscriptions, and Governance

• Creating and managing Azure accounts
• Subscriptions and resource groups
• Azure policy and governance basics
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Resource tagging and management

Module 3: Azure Compute Services

• Introduction to Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• VM deployment and configuration
• Azure App Services overview
• Azure Functions (serverless computing)
• Scaling and availability options

Module 4: Azure Storage Solutions

• Azure Blob Storage
• File, queue, and disk storage services
• Storage account types and configurations
• Data redundancy options
• Backup and recovery in Azure

Module 5: Azure Networking

• Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Subnets and IP addressing
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute overview
• Load balancing and traffic management

Module 6: Azure Identity and Access Management

• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) fundamentals
• Users, groups, and roles
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Conditional access policies
• Identity governance basics

Module 7: Azure Security Fundamentals

• Security Center overview
• Threat detection and security recommendations
• Encryption in Azure
• Security best practices
• Shared responsibility in Azure security

Module 8: Azure Monitoring and Management Tools

• Azure Monitor overview
• Log Analytics and diagnostics
• Alerts and performance monitoring
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Automation basics

Module 9: Azure Cost Management and Optimization

• Azure pricing models
• Cost analysis tools
• Budgeting and cost alerts
• Resource optimization strategies
• Scaling for cost efficiency

Module 10: Capstone Project and Case Studies

• Real-world Azure deployment scenarios
• Group project: designing and deploying a cloud solution on Azure
• Case studies on Azure migrations and implementations
• Simulation of resource provisioning and management
• Emerging trends in Azure, hybrid cloud solutions, AI integration, and cloud-native application development