1. Introduction to Azure Administration (9 hours)
- Overview of Azure services and key administrative tasks.
- Introduction to the Azure portal, CLI, and PowerShell.
- Understanding the basics of resource management.
2. Managing Azure Subscriptions and Resources (7 hours)
- Creating and managing Azure subscriptions.
- Organizing resources using resource groups.
- Best practices for tagging, managing costs, and monitoring resources.
3. Implementing and Managing Storage (7 hours)
- Learn about Azure Storage accounts and their types (blob, file, queue, table).
- Implementing Azure Blob storage and Azure File Sync.
- Configuring and managing data backups and storage security.
4. Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks (7 hours)
- Designing and configuring virtual networks in Azure.
- Understanding subnets, peering, and network security groups (NSGs).
- Managing public and private IP addresses and DNS settings.
5. Managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) (12 hours)
6. Identity and Access Management (6 hours)
- Creating and configuring virtual machines.
- Managing VM availability through Availability Sets and Zones.
- Implementing VM backups, scaling, and load balancing.
- Understanding Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Configuring users, groups, and roles.
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and conditional access.
7. Securing Identities in Azure (7 hours)
- Managing Azure AD identities securely.
- Implementing identity protection features.
- Working with Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity management.
8. Managing and Securing Azure Resources (7 hours)
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for secure access.
- Using policies and blueprints to enforce governance.
- Monitoring resources for compliance and security risks.
9. Managing Azure Data Services (7 hours)
- Introduction to Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB.
- Configuring databases, backups, and high availability.
- Understanding basic database performance and scaling.
10. Monitoring and Troubleshooting in Azure (10 hours)
- Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts to monitor resources.
- Understanding diagnostic settings and troubleshooting resource issues.
- Exploring the Azure Service Health dashboard.
11. Deploying and Managing Azure Containers (10 hours)
- Introduction to Docker and Azure Container Instances (ACI).
- Managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
- Implementing container networking and monitoring.
12. Managing Azure App Services (7 hours)
- Configuring and deploying web apps and app services.
- Understanding scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting apps.
- Managing App Service plans and SSL certificates.
13. Azure Backup and Disaster Recovery (9 hours)
- Configuring Azure Backup and Site Recovery services.
- Implementing disaster recovery strategies.
- Performing restores and testing recovery plans.
14. Automating Azure Administration (9 hours)
- Introduction to Azure Automation and Runbooks.
- Using PowerShell and CLI for automation tasks.
- Configuring alerts and automated remediation workflows.
15. Exam Preparation and Practice (6 hours)
- Reviewing core concepts and important exam topics.
- Taking practice exams to assess readiness.
- Understanding the exam structure and tips for success.
