What is the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course?
This two-day course follows the skills outline for Microsoft's AZ-104 Azure Administrator exam, covering identity, storage, compute, networking and monitoring. It is meant for administrators who manage Azure subscriptions and resources and want guided practice in the portal, CLI and PowerShell.
What is AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through the core principles of the subject and how to apply them effectively in practice. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator program is built around the capabilities that matter in professional:
- A solid grasp of the core concepts and vocabulary
- Practical techniques you can apply immediately
- How to avoid common real-world pitfalls
- Confidence to apply the approach in your own role
- Communicating the approach to colleagues and stakeholders
- A foundation for further certification and growth
Who should attend?
This AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course is ideal for professionals looking to formalise their skills and advance their careers. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training able to apply the subject confidently in day-to-day work — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course?
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- System administrators moving on-premises workloads to Azure
- Cloud operations engineers responsible for daily Azure management
- Network administrators learning Azure virtual networking
- Windows and Linux server administrators adding cloud skills
- IT professionals preparing for the AZ-104 exam
What are the prerequisites for AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator?
- No formal prerequisites for the exam; hands-on experience with operating systems, networking and virtualisation is recommended
Live instructor-led training
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID users, groups and role-based access control assignments
- Apply Azure Policy, management groups and resource locks to govern subscriptions
- Configure storage accounts with redundancy options, access tiers and shared access signatures
- Deploy and resize virtual machines, scale sets and Azure App Service plans
- Implement virtual networks, network security groups, peering and Azure DNS
- Monitor resources with Azure Monitor and protect workloads using Azure Backup
What is the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 5 modules:
Module 1: Identities and Governance
- Microsoft Entra users and groups
- Role-based access control
- Azure Policy and management groups
- Subscriptions, locks and tags
Module 2: Storage Administration
- Storage account types
- Redundancy and access tiers
- Blob and Azure Files configuration
- Shared access signatures and keys
Module 3: Compute Resources
- Virtual machine deployment
- Availability sets and scale sets
- Containers and App Service
- ARM templates and Bicep basics
Module 4: Virtual Networking
- Virtual networks and subnets
- Network security groups
- VNet peering and VPN
- DNS and load balancing
Module 5: Monitoring and Backup
- Azure Monitor metrics and logs
- Alerts and action groups
- Azure Backup for VMs
- Recovery Services vaults
How do you get certified after the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course?
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator is assessed through the course itself: complete the live sessions and the included assessment to earn your certificate. There is no separate third-party exam to book.
How much does the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course cost?
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$549, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training delivered?
The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course online?
Yes. The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification.
Who should attend the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator course?
The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Who awards the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification?
The credential is awarded by Microsoft. Simplilead delivers the training and prepares you for the assessment.
Is the Microsoft exam fee included?
The official Microsoft certification exam is scheduled and paid directly with Microsoft through Pearson VUE. Your course provides complete preparation with hands-on labs and practice questions.
What is the exam format?
Microsoft role-based exams mix multiple-choice, case studies, and scenario questions, taken online or at a test centre. We cover each skill area measured on the exam.
Do I get hands-on Azure practice?
Yes. You work in the Azure portal and with the tooling throughout, so you build practical skills alongside exam readiness.
Do you offer group or corporate training for AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
₹24,999
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