Azure Administrator Fundamentals: AZ-104 Core Skills

Managing cloud infrastructure requires a solid grasp of identity, governance, and resource management. This course provides a clear, text-based path to understanding the core responsibilities of an Azure administrator. By completing this course, you will transition from a cloud novice to a capable administrator, ready to configure virtual networks, secure identities, manage storage, and deploy virtual machines. What you'll learn: - Configure secure identity and governance using Entra ID and role-based access control - Administer Azure storage accounts, configure file shares, and manage data replication - Deploy and manage virtual machines, including basic container instances for modern applications - Implement and monitor virtual networking, routing, and load balancing across cloud environments - Apply basic Infrastructure as Code principles using templates for consistent deployment - Monitor resources using modern observability tools, alerts, and log analytics The course begins with essential cloud concepts and identity management before guiding you through networking, compute, storage, and modern deployment automation. You will learn through detailed written explanations, step-by-step configuration walkthroughs, and practical scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring cloud administrators, IT professionals, and beginners looking to build a strong foundation in Azure administration. No prior cloud administration experience is required. Start reading today to build your practical cloud administration skills.